Station Road, Bentley, GU10

A charming and beautifully appointed detached thatched cottage standing within about a third of a mile of Bentley mainline station. The cottage dates back to the 1700's and has been carefully and sensitively updated by the existing owners whilst retaining all of its inherent character.

The feeling of light and space is immediate with a spacious reception hall. The generous living accommodation includes a superb twin aspect sitting room with a fireplace together with a large sitting/dining room with exposed beams and a door opening out to the garden. The living accommodation is complemented by a kitchen/breakfast room. The kitchen is set around an island and fitted with a bespoke range of eye and base level cabinets together with a range of integrated appliances. An adjoining utility room completes the ground floor.

There are three bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. There is also a ground floor shower room. Of note, each of the bath/shower rooms have been completed with stylish and traditional white sanitary ware.

Outside

The wonderful landscaped gardens and grounds are a very special feature of the property and take full advantage of the beautiful setting. A courtyard provides an ideal area for outdoor entertaining and adjoins the dining/sitting room and library/home office. The setting lends itself to al fresco entertaining with a variety of areas for outdoor living and takes full advantage of the beautiful location with stunning views over the nearby countryside and River Wey. The inner garden areas to the front and rear are arranged with a variety of specimen plants, climbers and paved pathways. The further areas of the grounds include an area of lawn, small pond and a vegetable garden.

Situation

The house is situated off a no-through road whilst being within about a third of a mile of the mainline railway station with a direct connection to London Waterloo. The active village of Bentley has a strong community with a church, shop, two public houses and a highly regarded primary school. The village stands amidst fine Hampshire countryside in between the villages of Crondall and Froyle and the market towns of Farnham and Alton. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunity for many country pursuits. There are a number of footpaths over the nearby Forestry Commission land leading to Alice Holt Forest. Farnham and Alton both provide a comprehensive range of facilities, schooling for all age groups and stations to London Waterloo.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-58089