Green Croft Cottage

Beyond your expectations Description A charming detached former school house standing in a beautiful rural A charming, delightful and spacious detached Victorian cottage of great character standing in an exceptional location with long location in landscaped gardens and grounds of just over 1.25 acres. rural views and beautifully landscaped grounds of just over 1.25 acres. The cottage was originally the village school and has been Reception Hall | Sitting Room | Dining Room | Study | Kitchen / Breakfast Room | Utility / Boot Room carefully improved by the existing owners to provide a wonderful family home whilst still retaining all of its inherent character 4 Bedrooms | En-Suite Shower Room | Family Bathroom | Detached Double Garage & Attic Room with open fireplaces and well-proportioned rooms. The light and spacious accommodation is very well-appointed and includes a In all Gardens and Grounds including a Paddock of just over 1.25 acres. twin aspect sitting room and a large dining room each opening Alton Mainline Railway station about 3 miles out to the south-west facing terrace. The two principal rooms are interlinked and provide an ideal layout for entertaining. For Sale - Freehold There is also a twin aspect study. The living accommodation is complemented by a lovely kitchen / breakfast room with a dual plate Aga and French doors opening out to the garden. There are four bedrooms and a family bathroom including a principal bedroom with views over the rear garden and an en-suite shower room and dressing area. This is a rare opportunity to purchase an individual and interesting family home in a tranquil yet convenient rural location with the considerable benefit of no onward chain. Situation The cottage stands within the picturesque small rural hamlet of West with its historic 12th century church, St Leonards. The villages of West and stand amidst fine countryside about three miles to the south of Alton in between the villages of and . The South Downs National Park is close by and provides ample opportunity for many country pursuits. Together East and West Worldham have an active community with a public house, two churches and a village hall. Selborne is about 3 miles away with a public house, shops, church and primary school. The village is also renowned for its association with , the 18th Century naturalist and is surrounded by scenery of outstanding natural beauty lying at the foot of a beech covered hanger. Of note, the village of Chawton has a number of period houses and a long association with Jane Austen. The popular market town of Alton has a good range of individual shops and stores including Waitrose and Marks and Spencer Food together with weekly and specialist markets. There is also a cinema, sports centre and railway station to London Waterloo. There are also a good range of schools within the local area including Selborne Primary School and Chawton Primary School. Secondary schools include Amery Hill and Eggars in Alton. There are also a range of independent schools including Lord Wandsworth College in Long Sutton, Alton Convent, Edgeborough in Frensham and Churchers in . In addition, Alton has a very well renowned 6th form College. Outside thatched summer house and pond. The grounds extend into an A private driveway is approached via a five bar gate and provides orchard and extensive vegetable garden with cherry, apple and ample parking and access to the large detached double garage plum trees. There is a paddock at the far end of the grounds with with a spacious attic room above. Power connected to enable two useful storage buildings. Of note, there are fine views from installation of electric doors, if required. Personal door. Outside many parts of the garden over the surrounding countryside. water tap. The loft room above the garage is accessed via a retractable ladder. This area could potentially be converted to Services create further accommodation, subject to any necessary planning Oil fired central heating. Private drainage. Mains water consents. Within the grounds there is a timber shed, log store and and electricity. greenhouse. A very well placed covered walkway to the side of the cottage provides useful storage space for bin containers, wood and Local Authority coal. District Council Gardens and Grounds The gardens and grounds are a very special feature of the cottage and have been landscaped to take full advantage of the superb south-west facing setting with a paddock, orchard and formal areas of garden. A paved terrace and BBQ area provide an ideal outside seating area and adjoin the kitchen, sitting room and dining room. The formal area of the garden is set around a level lawn with herbaceous borders and a variety of specimen shrubs and trees including magnolia, beech and oak together with a Approximate Gross Internal Area = 196.0 sq m / 2109 sq ft Outbuildings = 76.9 sq m / 827 sq ft Total = 272.9 sq m / 2937 sq ft

= Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0

Store Bedroom 2.90 x 2.39 4.67 x 3.45 9'6 x 7'10 Summer 15'4 x 11'4 Bedroom House 5.11 x 4.11 2.44 x 2.36 Dressing 16'9 x 13'6 8'0 x 7'9 Room

Bedroom Bedroom 3.08 x 3.02 3.12 x 2.64 Store Store 10'10 x 9'11 10'3 x 8'8 Dn 4.14 x 2.36 3.02 x 2.44 13'7 x 7'9 9'11 x 8'0

First Floor

Kitchen / Dining Room Breakfast Room Sitting Room 5.61x 4.39 7.53 x 2.87 4.80 x 4.65 18'5 x 14'5 15'9 x 15'3 25'7 x 9'5

Garage 6.88 x 5.56 22'7 x 18'3

Store Study Utility 3.35 x 3.02 2.90 x 2.59 2.97 x 2.44 9'9 x 8'0 11'0 x 9'11 9'6 x 8'6 Up

IN Outbuildings Ground Floor (Not Shown In Actual Location / Orientation)

Hamptons International FOR CLARIFICATION we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general 31 High Street guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes are Alton GU34 1AW approximate and rounded: they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/shelves, etc. Sales. 01420 86868 - [email protected] Accordingly, they should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fixtures and fittings, carpeting, curtains/blinds and kitchen equipment, whether fitted or not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifically itemised within these particulars. www.hamptons.co.uk Beyond your expectations

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