Anstey Mill Lane, Alton, GU34 2QP

A Fabulous Grade II Listed Family Home Down A Quiet Leafy Lane within the Alton conservation area. Whether your children are young or old, this extended & tastefully updated 17th century home couldn’t be better placed for families - next to a choice of nurseries, schools, shops and the amenities of Anstey Park.

If you’re looking for a traditional family home, this charming detached house offers the best of both worlds - it’s packed with period character, yet thoughtfully modernised where it matters most.

And the location ticks all the boxes too - just round the corner from Anstey Park and only a short walk to Waitrose and the train station.

It’s deceptive, too, with five generously sized bedrooms and three large rooms downstairs, as well as a host of smaller rooms coming off the main rooms, including a utility room and office or study.

From the original exposed beams and working fireplaces to the reclaimed 17th century ship timbers creating the core structure, every corner of this home tells a story. 

It’s been updated where it matters, with a stylish extension, new windows downstairs and fibre optic broadband - so you don’t have to miss out on any modern day essentials and perfect if you work from home.

The spacious double-fronted layout offers two beautiful reception rooms, each with an attractive working fireplace, making for cosy nights in. 

At the back, the large open-plan kitchen-diner is the heart of the home - bathed in natural light thanks to Velux windows and French doors leading to the garden. 

A separate study and a utility with a downstairs WC provide additional practicality and flexibility.

The hallway leads upstairs to a first floor with two double bedrooms (one with a stylish en-suite), a single bedroom, and the family bathroom. 

Up through the atrium with more exposed beams to a second floor with two double bedrooms, and more storage space - making this the perfect home for growing families.

Outside, there’s plenty to enjoy. 

A low-maintenance front garden with a private driveway for multiple cars carries a detached garage, while the mature back garden has a paved seating area and a neat lawn, ideal for relaxing, entertaining or playing with the family.

If you need more space for a kickabout or a game of cricket, the location couldn’t be better. 

Anstey Park is just over the road, offering plenty of green space, tennis courts and even a skate park. If fitness is your thing, you have two gyms within walking distance.

The property is only a 20 minute walk or a 5 minute drive from Alton town centre, with Waitrose and the station roughly halfway along Anstey Road.

Alton is a thriving market town with a great selection of independent shops on its bustling High Street, along with big name stores like M&S, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Aldi & Lidl.

If you’re looking for a greater choice of shops or places to eat, being close to the A31 means you can drive to Farnham or Guildford, or Winchester is just over half an hour away.

For those who enjoy the outdoors, the surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for walking, cycling and horse riding. 

The nearby Alice Holt Forest is a particular highlight, with miles of woodland trails, stunning scenery and a Go-Ape high ropes course for the more adventurous.

And if you’re heading further afield, there are direct trains from Alton to Waterloo - the journey taking just over an hour.

The local primary schools are all rated “Good” by Ofsted – including Wootey Infant School and Andrew’s Endowed Primary.

Older children have a choice of Amery Hill or Eggar's School - rated respectively “Good” and “Outstanding.”