Cricket Close House Down • Alresford

Cricket Close House Northington Down • Alresford • SO24 9TZ

An exciting opportunity to renovate an attractive brick and flint property in a rural location

Accommodation

Kitchen/breakfast room • 2 reception rooms • entrance hall • cloak room • utility room • master bedroom suite • 3 further bedrooms • bathrooms

tennis court • swimming pool • lavender field • paddock

in all about 3.5 acres

Winchester Station: 7.5 miles (London Waterloo from 65 minutes) Station: 5 miles (London Waterloo from 57 minutes) Southampton Airport: 19 miles M25 Junction 12: 40 miles

SaviIls Jewry Chambers, 44 Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8RW [email protected] 01962 841 842

Situation Description The hamlet of Northington Down lies in an exceptionally attractive position on the There is excellent access to London with main line train services to London Waterloo Cricket Close House is a most attractive brick and flint property which now presents western edge of the Candover valley surrounded by some of ’s finest rolling available from , Winchester and Basingstoke. The journey times are an opportunity for the next owner to renovate and extend the house, subject to the countryside. The Georgian town of Alresford is approximately 5.3 miles away to the from as little as approximately 50 minutes. Northington Down is perfectly located for necessary planning permissions. Accommodation comprises a reception hall, drawing south and provides everyday shopping facilities along with various boutiques, specialist some of the finest schools in the country, which include Twyford, Pilgrims, St Swithun’s room, sitting room, study, kitchen/dining room, utility area and cloakroom on the shops and an art gallery. Winchester lies 8 miles south-west, and Basingstoke 13 miles to School for Girls, Winchester College, Peter Symonds Sixth Form College and Prince’s ground floor. On the first floor, the master bedroom is spacious and enjoys a dressing the north. Both provide a more extensive range of facilities. The nearby villages of East Mead. Recreational facilities nearby include golf at Test Valley, Alresford, Overton, area and en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom, Stratton and Northington have thriving communities and each benefits from excellent Basingstoke and Winchester; and there are country pursuits including excellent walking all of which enjoy extensive views across the property’s grounds and further afield. country pubs (The Woolpack Inn in Northington and The Northbrook Arms in East and riding throughout the Approached over a cattle grid and through its own 2 acre paddock, Cricket Close Stratton). Candover valley. House sits in the middle of its gently sloping plot with an additional 1.5 acres of formal gardens. In addition to a driveway and detached garage, there are formal lawn areas to the south and east of the house, a terrace and swimming pool immediately to the rear, as well as a lavender field and tennis court, although both the pool and court would need some attention before use. Accommodation See floor plans.

Directions From the Winnall roundabout in Winchester (M3/A34/A272 junction), proceed north onto the A34, bearing right onto the A33 through . Take a right turn after 3 miles, which is signposted ‘Northington’. After 2 miles and upon reaching a group of farm buildings on both sides of the road, turn right at the signpost for ‘Newhouse Farm’. The entrance to Cricket Close House will be found after a short distance on the left hand side across a cattle grid.

Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Local Authority Winchester City Council

Outgoings COUNCIL TAX – BAND G

Postcode SO24 9TZ

Photographs taken April 2016

Viewing Strictly by appointment with Savills.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request. Cricket Close House, Northington Down, Alresford, SO24 Gross internal floor area (approx): 237.3 sq m / 2554 sq ft (Excludes Boiler Room) N For Identification only - Not to scale Niche Communications

Boiler Room

Study 3.96 x 3.00m Pantry 13' x 9'10"

Bedroom 1 5.11 x 4.04m 16'9" x 13'3" Kitchen / Reception Room Bedroom 4 5.89 x 4.80m 3.05 x 2.84m 19'4" x 15'9" 10' x 9'4"

Garage 7.62 x 4.72m 25' x 15'6" Down

Sitting Room 9.53 x 4.60m Bedroom 2 Up 31'3" x 15'1" 4.27 x 3.28m 14' x 10'9" Hall 5.89 x 3.05m 19'4" x 10'

Bedroom 3 4.04 x 2.44m 13'3" x 8'

Ground floor First floor

Important Notice Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 20160413LJ Savills.co.uk