Detached house for sale in Alton GU34, 5 Bedroom

An individual detached family house standing in grounds of about 1.7 acres and occupying an exceptional position with beautiful views over rolling Hampshire countryside. The house takes full advantage of the location with stunning views from each of the principal rooms. Features of note include a large triple aspect family kitchen / dining room with two sets of French doors opening out to the garden. The kitchen is set around an island and fitted with a full range of cabinets, granite work surfaces and an Aga. This is the hub of house and provides an ideal space for everyday family living. The generous and versatile living accommodation also includes a spacious double aspect sitting room with a central fireplace and a wood burning stove. There is also a study. The further accommodation could be arranged to suit a variety of needs with three bedrooms and a bathroom to the ground floor and two bedrooms including a large principal bedroom with an en suite bathroom with a jacuzzi bath to the first floor. Of note, there is potential to enlarge the house further subject to any necessary planning consents.

Situation
The house occupies a commanding and tranquil position on the boundaries of the South Downs National Park with stunning views. Four Marks has an active community with a church, primary school, golf course and parade of shops. The village is set within fine open countryside between the villages of Medstead, Ropley and Chawton. The historic and larger town of Alresford provides a good range of facilities including the renowned Perins secondary school whilst the market town of Alton and together with the Cathedral City of Winchester provide a comprehensive range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities as well as mainline railway stations to London Waterloo. The surrounding area provides ample opportunity for many country pursuits.

Outside
The house stands within attractive landscaped grounds providing a beautiful setting with areas of lawn with well stocked flower and shrub borders and a variety of young and mature trees. A paved terrace together with a small pond adjoins the kitchen/dining room and provides an ideal outside seating area. There is also a very well positioned area of decking with stunning views over the adjoining field to the open countryside beyond. Vegetable garden. A driveway provides ample parking and access to the front. Two timber sheds. The field extends to about 1.163 acres and is marked by post and rail fencing with gate access directly from the property.