Eleanor House, ,

An exceptional period house, fascinating history, completely renovated, lying on the edge of the village, long views, set in just over three acres

Accommodation

• Entrance Hall • Dining Room • Drawing Room • Sitting Room • Conservatory • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Laundry/Larder • Boot Room • Cloakroom • Cellar • Principal Suite of Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1 • Guest Suite, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 2 • Two Further Bedrooms • Bathroom 3 • Study/Bedroom 6

Second Floor • Bedroom 5 with Sitting Area • Roof Space/Playroom/Bathroom 4

• Oak Framed Double Garage • Boiler Room with Ground Source Heat Pump • Two Stables, Tack Room • Mature Landscaped Gardens • Three Paddocks, water connected • In all about 3.133 Acres (1.268 ha)

Out side

A gravel driveway from Andrews Lane (no through lane) gives access to an oak framed Garage. It has a pitched slate roof and this space could be converted subject to planning. To the side lies the Boiler Room which houses the ground source heat pump and a back-up boiler. There are also two Stables, a Tack Room including a Gym. There is a further Shed.

The Gardens and Grounds

The formal gardens have been completely landscaped and face west. They are superbly stocked with classic herbaceous borders, sweeping lawns, a fruit cage, greenhouse and three paddocks which also have access from Gilbert Street.

In all about 3.133 Acres (1.268 ha).

The Lo cation

The village of Ropley covers an area of about ten square miles on the western slopes of the ridge which runs south to north and divides the basin on the Wey and the Meon rivers, from the Arle and the Itchen. The close by market town of Alresford is generally seen as one of the finest Georgian towns in the south of . The village is situated on the south side of the A31 but the house itself if located off a quiet country lane on the north eastern side of the village and has long unspoilt views over the adjoining countryside. The village has a thriving centre and amenities include a community owned shop/post office, sports pavilion, parish hall, coffee room, primary school, church, numerous societies and clubs. One mile away on the A31 is a petrol station and further up the hill to the north the Mid Hants Railway with its steam trains also known as the , which runs from Alton to Alresford. Both Alresford and cater for most everyday needs with the cities of Winchester and Guildford and the towns of Alton, Farnham, and Basingstoke all within easy driving distance. Communications in the area are excellent, the A31 provides a first class link eastwards to the A3, M25 orbital motorway to the airports and London. To the north lies the M3 and the A34 links with the Midlands and continues to the North. There are mainline stations at both Alton and Winchester both to London Waterloo. Private and state schools within the area are first class and the surrounding countryside provides many varied opportunities for sporting and recreational pursuits.

Winchester 01962 844299 [email protected] jackson-stops.co.uk Wykeham House 11a Southgate Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9DZ

Mileages

• Ropley village 1 mile • Four Marks 2 miles • Alresford 4 miles • Alton 7 miles • Winchester 11 miles • Basingstoke/Access M3 16 miles • Guildford/Access A3/M25 27 miles

Services: Mains water and electricity. Central heating - ground source heat pump with back up oil fired boiler. Private drainage.

Local Authority: District Council 01730 266551.

Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment with Jackson-Stops Directions (S O24 0BY) & Staff. Telephone 01962 844299.

From Winchester take the A31 and continue to the end of the Alresford bypass. Drive through Ropley Dean and just before the former Chequers Inn turn right into Gascoigne Lane. Continue into Gilbert Street. Eleanor House will be found on the right hand side, on the corner of Andrews Lane at the base of Swelling Hill.

Important Notice: Jackson -Stops & Staff, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representat ions or warran ties in relation to the property. 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 regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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The Property

Eleanor House is an exceptional period family home which has extremely handsome stuccoed and colour washed elevations with inset sash windows and casement French doors. The majority are double glazed or have secondary double glazing, all under a steep pitched slate roof. The house has a fascinating history. It was the first Methodist chapel in Ropley, built in 1869 and served for forty years until a replacement chapel was built in the village. The chapel itself became incorporated into the rear part of Eleanor House and now forms the beautifully proportioned drawing room. Within recent years the house has been extensively refurbished and remodelled to create the wonderful family home that now exists today. Works have included new and re-roofing, new windows and other joinery, ground source heat pumps, and back up oil fired boiler installed, building of the conservatory and garaging, re-wiring, re-plumbing, all new bathroom suites and redecoration. The major part of the house was built around the turn of the last century. It is so typical of its era, it has well-proportioned rooms with good ceiling heights and most architectural detailing remains. The majority of the principal rooms all have wonderful views over the adjoining countryside.

Arranged over three floors plus a cellar, the accommodation broadly comprises:-

On the ground floor, entrance hall and staircase rising to first floor. There is a formal dining room which could be used as a sitting room, a former chapel creates an amazing drawing room with two pairs of French doors to the terrace. The kitchen/breakfast room is well fitted and has an Aga, back up gas hob, and a laundry room/useful larder. Off the boot room is a cloakroom, sitting room/snug, cellar under, and a long glazed conservatory which has views over the formal gardens and down to the paddocks. Radiating off the first floor landing are four double bedrooms and three bathrooms, arranged as a principal suite and guest suite plus two spare bedrooms. There is also a study which doubles up as a sixth single bedroom.

On the second floor there is a further bed/sitting room which has its own bathroom and access into part of the roof space which is currently used as a playroom by visiting grandchildren. J197