Howards Lane, Alton, GU34

The Priory is a house of great character and history standing in a truly exceptional village location overlooking the Bourne river, yet within a mile or so of the mainline station at Alton (London Waterloo).

The house has a wonderful atmosphere and is Listed Grade II with light and well-proportioned rooms with large sash windows and beautiful open fireplaces. The genuine feeling of ‘arriving home’ is immediate and upon stepping through the arched main door and into the lovely panelled reception hall. Doors open from here into a sitting room, dining room and a superb drawing room. Of note, planning permission has been granted for the construction of an oak framed logia adjoining the sitting and drawing rooms (East Hants Ref: 28054/033). There is also a generous kitchen with an adjoining snug and boot room. To the first floor, there are six bedrooms and a bathroom including a principal bedroom with an en suite bathroom and dressing room as well as a guest suite with a shower room. The upper floor accommodation provides further space and flexibility for home working, occasional bedroom and hobby space.

The house has played host to a growing family allowing ample space and flexibility for everyday living whilst enabling quiet study and reflection all within a tranquil village location.

Outside

The house occupies a beautiful setting and stands within attractive landscaped grounds with broad areas of lawn and a wide variety of young and mature trees with a wealth of spring bulbs. To one side there is a secluded terrace and kitchen garden sheltered by hedges with steps linking to the rear gravelled terrace which overlooks the lower waterside garden.

A spring fed river meanders through the garden with a shallow waterfall and shaped pond and bridge providing not only a haven for wildlife but also an opportunity for fresh water bathing! The gated sweeping drive provides access to the front of the house and lovely thatched barn with a vehicle charging point, car barn garaging (potential ‘party barn’), storage and stabling. The gardens and grounds provide a perfect ‘getaway’ space for all ages.

Situation

The house stands within the conservation area close to the heart of the village. Holybourne has a very strong and active community with Andrews Endowed Primary School (four to eleven), Eggars Secondary School, ‘White Hart’ public house, shop/Post Office, theatre, village hall (with a pre school), church and a number of clubs and associations. A walk along the lane leads to the church, pond and open countryside. Holybourne is adjacent to Alton and also adjoins fine open Hampshire countryside.

Alton provides a range of individual shops together
with weekly and specialist markets, Waitrose and M&S Simply Food, sports centre, secondary school, a sixth form college and mainline station to London Waterloo. Independent schools in the area include Alton School and Lord Wandsworth College, Long Sutton.

Additional Information

Services: Mains drainage. Gas fired central heating. Local Authority: East Hampshire District Council. Council Tax Band: H