High Street, Selborne, GU34

A charming Grade II Listed detached cottage of immense character, believed to date from the 16th Century, standing in the conservation area of the very pretty village of Selborne. The cottage is light with well-proportioned rooms and is complemented by a delightful garden with views of the Hangers. Many of the rooms have a multiple aspect with exposed beams together with some beautiful fireplaces to the sitting/dining room and sitting room.

The cottage is well-appointed and has been sensitively and sympathetically improved over recent years whilst still retaining all of its inherent character. The careful refurbishment has been undertaken with skill to create an exceptional village home and enhanced by the installation of double glazed windows and gas fired central heating.

The feeling of space is immediate with a large and welcoming sitting/dining room with a fireplace and a wood burning stove beautifully complemented by a twin aspect sitting room, also with a fireplace and a wood burning stove. The triple aspect kitchen is fitted with a range of eye and base level cabinets, drawers, sink, induction hob with extractor over, oven and work surfaces. Of note, there is also a utility room and a shower room to the ground floor. The generous accommodation also includes two double twin aspect bedrooms to the first floor. Of note, there is an en suite bathroom to the principal bedroom with a deep copper bath, basin, WC and a large walk-in shower.

The cottage stands within a beautifully landscaped garden with stunning views of the Hangers.

Outside

The landscaped garden is primarily to the south and west and takes full advantage of the beautiful setting and glorious views to the Selborne Hangers. The rear garden is centred by a mature apple tree and landscaped with areas of lawn, flowering shrubs, spring bulbs and a variety of young and mature trees.. A broad shaped terrace adjoins the sitting/dining room and provides an ideal outside seating area. There is also a very well-positioned area of decking with a pergola and 'secret garden' set behind the garage and workshop.

The cottage is approached at the front via a brick edged shingle driveway providing ample parking and access to the single garage, workshop and store.

Situation

The house and cottage stand within the conservation area with views of the Selborne Hangers and open countryside. 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 Cafe forms part of the Museum and is a popular village meeting place. The larger centres of Liss and Alton collectively provide a range of facilities as well as mainline railway stations to London Waterloo. In addition, the A3 can be accessed at Liss providing a route to London and the south coast.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-60088