Telegraph Lane, Four Marks, Alton, GU34 5AX

*EXCHANGED CONTRACTS PRIOR TO INTERNET MARKETING* Some Houses Sell You Square Footage. This One Sells You Summer Socialising - Lazy Afternoons That Drift Naturally Into The Evening. And When You Do Head Inside, There’s A Superb Kitchen And Cosy Log Burner Waiting.

This is the kind of family home that gets everything right. The setting, the space, the way it flows from indoors to out - it’s all been thoroughly thought through.

Chances are, you’ll fall for the garden first. It wraps around the house, with sun in all the right places for long afternoons outside. There’s space for BBQs, fruit-picking, and games of hide and seek that somehow last all afternoon. 

Raised borders, orchard trees, a summerhouse, and a pergola give you plenty of places to settle in - whether you’re chasing the sun or looking for shade. If you fancy reviving the veg patch, the space is ready and waiting. And when the day’s done, the log store and potting shed mean you’re set up for every season.

Of course, it’s not just about the garden. The house itself is just as good - designed for real family life, with thoughtful spaces inside and out.

The kitchen/breakfast room is a proper social hub, with quartz worktops, Bosch appliances and French doors straight onto the garden. There’s even a freestanding fridge freezer included in the sale. - immaculate and only a few years old.

There’s a separate dining room if you want it, plus a large lounge with a Contura log burner and Portuguese limestone mantelpiece for winter evenings when the garden finally gets a rest. The snug/office could easily become a fifth bedroom, and with its own French doors to the garden, it’s a great space for guests, homework, or curling up with a book.

The utility room has plenty of space, and the sellers are happy to leave the Samsung washer and Zanussi dryer if you’d like them - just ask.

Upstairs, you’ll find four double bedrooms, including a main suite with fitted wardrobes and an ensuite shower room. It’s the thoughtful touches like the underfloor heating and a smart mirror with touch lighting that make the difference. 

The family bathroom has a four-piece suite, including an Aqualisa shower, Caronite bath and Geberit loo. There’s also a large airing cupboard on the landing, because storage matters too.

The double garage is properly kitted out, and the sellers are happy to leave the racking. There are three lofts for storage, the main one boarded and with pull-down ladder and lighting - and could be converted subject to planning permission and building control consent.

The driveway has space for five or six cars, all hidden behind mature hedging that keeps things nicely private. And all the windows were replaced roughly four or five years ago, so that’s another job you won’t have to think about. There’s a Nest heating system that helps keep things cosy in the background, with the boiler and heating system serviced annually to keep them running right.

When it comes to location, you’re in the perfect spot for an active family life. There’s easy access to the woods down Weathermore Lane, so dog walks and bike rides are sorted without even needing the car.

It’s in a quiet spot but still less than a 20 minute walk to the shops and the bus stop on Winchester Road, so more often than not you may choose to leave the car at home.

The parade of shops has everything you’ll need day-to-day. There’s a Tesco Express and M&S Food, a delicious bakery and a choice of takeaways

And if you’re heading further afield, the 64 bus picks up on Winchester Road, with services every 20 minutes to Winchester and Alton.

Four Marks CofE Primary School is rated “Good” by Ofsted and is only a mile away - it will take less than 5 minutes in the car or it’s a pleasant 25 minute walk straight down Alton Lane.

It’s being sold chain free, so it could be perfect if you’re in a short term rental waiting for the right move, or have already sold.