Property description
A superb individual 0.84 acre building plot for a 7 bedroom detached village house commanding an elevated setting away from roads with a South Easterly rear outlook and paddock bordering open fields.
Description
Set in one of the nearest villages to Alton within 1.8 miles of the town centre, this residential development plot is approached by a long drive and is elevated being located to the rear of The Oak House, a substantial character family house. There is the benefit of planning permission from East Hampshire District Council under reference 29860/0110 subject to a variation 29860/011 dated 14th August 2015 with plans drawn up by Noel Wright Architects of Petersfield. The site has views across the village towards Snode Hill and across Wyards Farm to Hungry Copse. The plot is entered via brick piered double wooden gates with a recessed area of driveway beyond opening to the site for the house and garage block.
Location
Location
Beech lies immediately to the West of the country town of Alton and has unrivalled access to the town, Basingstoke and the M3. This highly regarded and easily accessible village merges with not only open countryside but also Ackender and Bushy Leaze Woods providing walks and bridleways. The village has an active social calendar, village hall and Montessori nursery, St Peter's Church and, in nearby Bentworth, a C of E Primary School and the Sun Inn. For the rail commuter, Alton links with London Waterloo - minimum journey time 67 minutes. In Jane Austen country, Alton has open air markets, individual shops, M&S, Waitrose, Sainsbury's & Boots stores, senior schools, Alton Convent, highly regarded Alton College, sports centre, fitness clubs and two golf courses. Notable local landmarks include private education at Lord Wandsworth College, gliding at Lasham, Jane Austen's house in Chawton, Gilbert White's Selborne, and trout fishing on the Itchen. The area is renowned for being walker and cycler friendly.
Proposed Accommodation
Over two and a half floors totaling 3,183 sq ft (296 sq m) excluding garaging.
Ground Floor
Reception hall, triple aspect living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom.
First Floor
5 bedrooms (4 doubles), 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite).
Second Floor
2 bedrooms, 4th bathroom.
Outside
Detached garage block:- 3 garages, studio attic. Garden plot with long paddock beyond.
Existing Building
Towards the far end of the paddock is a 3 stable barn measuring 36' x 12' externally (10.96m x 3.65m)
Plot Size 0.84 acre (0.34 hectare)
Services
Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage are subject to connection by the ingoing purchaser, who must satisfy him or herself about the availability of such services.
Local Authority
East Hampshire District Council, Penns Place, Durford Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4EX Tel: 01730 266551 www.easthants.gov.uk
NB
1. We gather our vendor clients will remove the mobile home, caravan, etc. if required2. The successful purchaser will be required to contribute 50% towards the cost of surfacing the driveway between the brick piered gates and Medstead Road.3. Our vendor clients will apply an uplift clause in the event of more than this one dwelling accessing their driveway.
Viewing
By prior appointment please with the sole agents, Warren Powell-Richards, Alton office - Tel: 01420-87379.
Directions
Leave Alton on the A339 Basingstoke Road. Upon entering open countryside, turn left signposted Beech and Medstead. Proceed for 1/3rd mile where the drive for the plot is on the left directly after passing Wellhouse Road on the right.
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