Old Odiham Road, Alton, Hampshire

On arriving in the reception hall, there are two wonderful sightlines out towards the garden and towards rolling countryside. The pale oak flooring and pastel colour pallet delivers a light ambience as one moves to the right and into a striking kitchen/dining/family room that stretches from the front of the house to the back and through bi-fold doors into the garden. In the centre and northern wing of the house, three well-proportioned reception rooms, one of which is the drawing room which interacts strongly with the garden also from bi-folding doors. The two other reception rooms offers many lifestyle options to suit.

A galleried landing has a vaulted ceiling which 'catches the eye' and offers a commanding aspect down to the ground floor accommodation outwards in a southerly direction to the far reaching countryside views together with study/library space. A principal bedroom suite with shower room is peacefully at the back of the house as indeed is the guest bedroom suite which is accessed separately from a half landing on the staircase thereby giving a degree of independence from the other family bedrooms of which there are three served by 4 bath/shower rooms (two en-suite). Numerous built-in or fitted wardrobes provide significant storage options.

One of the most notable characteristics of this fine family house is the outlook for miles over rolling fields of this 'green and pleasant land'. Immediately at the back of the house is a sun terrace and by virtue of its orientation, benefits from the sun when out. From here and from the lawn beyond, the views are sensational. There is plenty of level ground for children to run amok and for more horticulturally minded, opportunities for further landscaping. There are storage/machinery sheds discreetly positioned too.

Also of benefit is the studio room above the detached double garage as this could serve as a more separate home office space or annexe accommodation if desired and adapted, subject to the necessary consent. The garage is generously sized and is easily approached across the driveway where there is space for numerous vehicles.

The Georgian market town of Alton has a variety of shops and everyday amenities, including pubs, cafes and shops, a large supermarket and a sports complex with swimming pool. Transport links are excellent, with several nearby mainline train stations as well as easy access to both Junction 5 of the M3 and the A31 for Farnham, Guildford and Winchester. The area offers a range of highly regarded schools, including Eggar’s Secondary School, Alton Infant School and Lord Wandsworth College.

EPC rating C.