1 Selkwood House, High Street, Selborne, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3JW

1 Selkwood House, High Street, Selborne, Guide Price £455,000 Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3JW

A period 4 double bedroom house of great interest, substance and stature with an 84' long Bedroom Three 13' 0'' x 12' 6'' (3.96m x 3.81m) garden and garaging/outbuildings in the picturesque and historic village centre within the Sash window - front aspect (single glazed roof window). Part vaulted ceiling. South Downs National Park. Believed to date from the Edwardian era and being sold for the first time in some 60 years having been in the same family ownership, the property is a Bedroom Four 11' 3'' x 11' 1'' (3.43m x 3.38m) overall character three storey house being the end of a row of 3 properties, the middle one being of a Excluding chimney recess. Sash window - side aspect. Part vaulted ceiling. Strip light. similar design and the far side incorporating the village general stores/post office. The property, which is not a Listed building, lends itself to improvement yet retains vernacular Outside characteristics reminiscent of its era. There are high ceilings to the reception areas, natural stone and brick quoined bay fronted elevations, chimneys in most rooms with an open fire to Mature Gardens the front room and a multiple gabled slate roof. The charm and authenticity is complemented The attractive front garden has low height brick wall with gate piers and arched metalwork by a South Westerly facing rear garden at the foot of which is a large outbuilding providing fence containing the lawn with flower bed and paved path to front door. Separate gate and garaging and a barn. The accommodation is also served by majority double glazing with sash side path - space for wheelie bins. The South Westerly facing rear garden is approached from windows as detailed below, and a gas heating system with radiators, several of which the rear of the house via wide flight of brick steps with paved path flanked by stone walling, incorporate individual thermostatic controls. Excluding the cellar, there is about 1500 sq ft floodlight and outside tap. Beyond trelliswork are areas of lawn, flower beds, seating areas, (about 140 sq m) of gross internal area. shrubberies and area suitable for kitchen garden. Further outside light and tap.

Located within the Conservation Area, the property is in the middle section of the High Street Rear Garden Size 84' 0'' x 24' 0'' (25.58m x 7.31m) of this pretty Hampshire village. Cobbett in 1823 noted that "nothing could surpass in beauty Excluding garage, barn and recess beside kitchen. From end of garden, recessed path with these dales and hillocks and hangers". In true village traditions, Selborne has a post light and personal door to:- office/general stores, several specialist establishments, a primary school, church, village hall, recreation ground and an inn, and lies between the country towns of Alton and Petersfield. Garage 34' 2'' x 9' 7'' (10.41m x 2.92m) Nestling within the South Downs National Park, the village is also renowned for its network of Of varying width. Up-and-over door with external flood/outside lighting. Internal strip lighting, unique walks and its connections with the 18th Century naturalist Gilbert White. The abundant power, fitted staged shelving. Single glazed rear window. Opening at side to:- walks include the Zig Zag, the Lythe, Noar Hill and the 21 mile long Hangers Way with much of the local area in the ownership of the National Trust and the Blackmoor Estate. Alton's High Barn 13' 4'' x 11' 0'' (4.06m x 3.35m) Street is within 4.5 miles and has varied shops, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose stores, 2 Strip light, power, electric consumer unit. senior schools and the Convent, Alton College, a sports centre and commuter trains to Waterloo. Alternatively, there is a rail station at Liss on the Portsmouth-London line. The A3 NB links with London and the South Coast. We understand the lane at the rear approaching the garage belongs to The Wakes Museum with our vendor client paying £15 per annum per vehicle for a wayleave. Ground Floor Directions Arched Porch From Alton town centre, leave towards Winchester on Butts Road passing the green on the Mosaic quarry tiled threshold, sensor light. Glazed front door with transom to:- right and immediately bear left at the 2 railway arch mini-roundabouts onto the B3006 Selborne road. Enter the village and after passing The Wakes Museum on the right, the Reception Hall 20' 10'' x 5' 6'' (6.35m x 1.68m) overall including stairway property is on the right two doors before the general stores/post office. There is a public car Radiator, telephone socket. Fitted cupboard - electric meter and fusebox. Thermostat. park a short distance beyond by turning right beside The Selborne Arms Inn.

Sitting Room 13' 10'' x 12' 4'' (4.21m x 3.76m) including bay window Front aspect. Natural brick arched open fireplace with dogtooth mantelpiece and quarry tiled hearth with back boiler for supplementary hot water. Corniced ceiling, 3 wall light points on dimmer, 3 radiators, telephone socket.

Dining Room 12' 3'' x 11' 1'' (3.73m x 3.38m) Including marble theme fireplace with elegant pillared wooden mantelpiece, matching hearth and fitted Fuego enclosed gas fire with back boiler for gas heating and hot water. Digital programmer. Rear sash window - garden aspect via lean to. Coved ceiling, radiator. Fitted high level series of shelved cupboards, telephone top with point, TV aerial connection. NOWEALa813021

Kitchen 15' 7'' x 7' 9'' (4.75m x 2.36m) Twin aspect to rear garden (single glazed rear window). Fitted to beige theme with oak style trims and laminated worktops providing extensive floor cupboards, drawers, corner cupboard and wall cabinets with tiled splashback and stainless steel double drainer sink. Gas cooker point, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge. Cork tiled floor, strip light, extractor fan. Hatch to loft. Half glazed door to:-

Garden Lean To L-shaped 14' 8'' x 5' 2'' (4.47m x 1.57m) plus 5' 8'' x 4' 2'' (1.73m x 1.27m) Single glazed rear garden aspect, pitched translucent roof, quarry tiled floor, bulkhead light, fitted plant shelves, power. Space for freezer. Ledged and braced door to side path leading to High Street. Single glazed door to rear garden.

Separate WC Side window, quarry tiled floor, light.

Cellar 17' 0'' x 8' 7'' (5.18m x 2.61m) plus 14' 0'' x 3' 6'' (4.26m x 1.07m) Including brick steps descending from reception hall via door. Brick floor, lighting, power, fitted shelving, coal chute.

First Floor From reception hall, attractive wood topped metal balustraded stairs with half landing returning to:-

Galleried Landing 12' 3'' x 5' 6'' (3.73m x 1.68m) main area including stairwell Rear aspect. Radiator. Built-in automatically lit airing cupboard - hot water cylinder, immersion heater.

Bedroom One 12' 11'' x 12' 5'' (3.93m x 3.78m) Sash window - front aspect. Including fitted wooden range of 2 double wardrobes with 3 double cupboards above and side shelving. Radiator, 2 bedside light points.

Bedroom Two 12' 3'' x 11' 3'' (3.73m x 3.43m) Sash window - aspect over rear garden towards wooded hanger. Including fitted wooden double wardrobe. Coved ceiling, radiator.

Bathroom 8' 10'' x 8' 5'' (2.69m x 2.56m) Sash window - front aspect. Refitted with pergamon (soft white) suite and chrome finished fittings to panelled shower bath with mixers, separate Mira Sport shower fitting and glazed screen, pedestal wash basin and dual flush WC. Part tiled walls in limestone effect, vinyl flooring, radiator, mini strip light.

2nd Floor From main landing, further stairs with door, metalwork and pine railed balustrade, and half landing returning to:- Viewing is by prior arrangement. L-shaped Landing 78 High Street, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1EN Hinged hatch with fitted sliding aluminium ladder to loft with light. Sales: 01420 87379 Lettings: 01420 87409 Email: [email protected] www.wprhomes.co.uk

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