Kite Hill, Selborne, Alton, GU34

A charming detached cottage standing in an exceptional elevated location with grounds of just over 10 acres including paddocks, a manège and stable yard. The cottage is full of character with exposed beams and Inglenook fireplaces to the spacious sitting room and twin aspect dining room. The living accommodation is complemented with a kitchen/breakfast room and an adjoining utility/boot room. The kitchen is fitted with a range of eye and base level cabinets and granite work surfaces together with a gas hob, electric oven and integrated dishwasher. There is also a study. There are three bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor including a principal twin aspect bedroom with an en suite shower room.

The cottage is complemented by a stable yard to the opposite side of the lane with three loose boxes and a tack room together with further stores and a double bay barn. The paddocks and manège adjoin the yard. The overriding feature of both the grounds and the cottage is the superb location with the most attractive rural views.

Outside

The gardens and grounds are a very special feature of the property with beautiful views. The inner garden areas are set around the cottage with paved pathways and steps interlinking a variety of areas of interest. Of note, the ‘jungle path’ tracks through the upper areas of the garden with fascinating views over the cottage to the village and countryside beyond. The garden to the front and side of the cottage is well-tended with areas of lawn and well-established hedging, roses and climbers. A terrace is set off the sitting room and provides an ideal
outside seating area.

The shingle parking area is set to the opposite side of the lane and provides access to the double garage and further separate area of garden with an area of decking and pergola. There is a further area of ground extending beyond this area and adjoining Adams Lane. The yard is a wonderful feature with three loose boxes, tack room and stores, with water and electricity. A useful wide area to the front extends towards the manège with an all weather surface. The paddocks are set beyond the manège and divided into several grazing areas with post and wire fencing. There is vehicular access to the yard and paddocks from a lower gated drive. A gated public footpath adjoins the paddocks. There is a further gated access to the paddocks set beyond the entrance to the yard and double garage. A separate lower paddock adjoins Galley Hill and is approached via a gated access way off the lane.

Situation

The cottage occupies an outstanding elevated location with stunning views towards the South Downs and adjoining National Trust land upon the Selborne Hangers. Selborne has a strong community with a public house - ‘The Selborne Arms’, St Mary’s Church, village hall and Selborne C of E Primary School. The village is set amidst fine Hampshire countryside between the villages of Hawkley and Farringdon within the South Downs National Park. Renowned for its association with Gilbert White, the 18th Century naturalist, the village is home to Gilbert White’s House and Museum and is surrounded by scenery of outstanding natural beauty lying at the foot of a beech covered hanger. White’s Café forms part of the Museum and is a popular village meeting place. Liss and Alton collectively provide a range of facilities as well as railway stations to London Waterloo. In addition, the A3 can be accessed at Liss providing a route to London and the south coast.