Property description
An interesting and spacious detached residence believed to date back tocirca 1906, offering light and airy accommodation located in a side road inthe always popular Hampshire village of Lower Farringdon.
Description
The property is approached via twin five bar gates and is well screened from the lane. The ground floor accommodation comprises entrance hallway, formal sitting room, a generous open plan kitchen dining family room, shower room and utility room. There is another reception room which if needed could be a third bedroom. On the first floor are two well proportioned bedrooms with the main room enjoying a dressing area and en-suite bathroom. Outside to the rear is a lovely terrace primarily paved with various shrub beds. There is also apergola with an established grape vine covering. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with surrounding shrub beds and small trees. The driveway provides off road parking for several vehicles leading to the attached garage.
Location
Brightstone Lane is a side village road consisting of both individual and older properties leading to open countryside. Farringdon is an easily accessible traditional Hampshire village with The Golden Pheasant Inn, pond, village hall and recreation ground whilst Upper Farringdon includes a church, Massey's Folly with its village hall, and the Rose and Crown Inn among its attributes. The neighbouring undulating countryside is renowned for its natural beauty, its network of footpaths and bridleways, and such landmarks as Jane Austen's Chawton and Gilbert White's Selborne. The former has a primary school. The A32 leads not only to Alton within 3.75 miles but also the Meon Valley and the south coast. The historic market town of Alton has a station (minimum journey time 63 minutes to London Waterloo), High Street shops, supermarkets including Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencerfood hall, senior schools, a further education college, library, sports centre and 2 outlying golf courses.
Covered Entrance Porch
With brick arch and courtesy lighting. Part glazed door opening into:
Entrance Hallway
Wall mounted thermostat control, radiator, high level book shelf, door to:
Living Room
Double glazed box bay window to front aspect, double radiator, single radiator, feature coal effect gas fire with wooden mantel.
Reception Room/Bedroom Three
Double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, wardrobe recess with hanging rail and storage shelf above.
Spacious Kitchen Dining Family Room
Kitchen area - comprises a range of base level units with complementary bullnosed stone work surface with matching upstands and windowsill, inset sink and double drainer unit with mixer tap, space for cooker, wall mounted extractor unit, double glazed window to rear aspect, downlighters, door leading to utility room, radiator. Dining/Family area - double radiator, double glazed box bay to front aspect, stairs leading to first floor with understairs storage cupboard, exposed ceilingbeam and upright.
Utility Room
Comprising a range of base and eye level units, inset sink drainer unit, Ideal e-type boiler, part tiled walls, double glazed window to rear aspect, doubleglazed door leading out to rear garden.
Shower Room
Suite comprising enclosed shower cubicle with wall mounted shower controls, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, low level wc, tiled windowsill, patterned double glazed window to rear aspect, double radiator.
Stairs Leading to First Floor
LandingCupboard housing hot water tank with slatted shelf above and doors leadingto:
Bedroom One
Double glazed window to front aspect, double radiator, walk-in wardrobe with hanging rail and various shelving, several eaves access points. Door to:
En-Suite Bathroom
Suite comprising panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, low level w/c, doubleradiator, discreet toiletries cupboard, patterned double glazed window to side aspect, shaver point.
Bedroom Two
Double glazed window to front aspect, double radiator, several access points to eaves storage.
Outside
FrontThe property is approached via twin five-bar gates leading to the driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles leading to the detachedsingle garage. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a shingle driveway, various mature trees and surrounding shrub bed. Paved patio area leading to front door.
Rear Garden/Terrace
The rear garden is mainly laid to patio with several shrub beds and borders, timber shed, pergola with climbing grapevine and apple tree. External watersupply located to one side. There is side access on both sides of the property.
Attached Garage
Approached via a shingle laid driveway with metal up and over door.
Directions
From Alton town centre take the A31 south towards Winchester, take the second turning at the Chawton roundabout into the Gosport Road A32.Continue into Lower Farringdon. Take a right into Brightstone Lane and the property can be found after a short way on the right hand side.
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