The Hyde, Old Alresford, Alresford

Substantial and wonderfully light throughout, this superb family home is set in extensive grounds of over 2/3rds of an acre, in the centre of this popular village, a few minutes’ to the north of Alresford. With 6 bedrooms and 5 reception rooms, including a self contained annexe, this versatile property could be an ideal 'forever' home for a growing family.

Approached from a wide driveway and set back from the road, The Hyde impresses straight away, as you take in the outlook over the beautiful front garden. The garden wraps around to the side of the house, where there is a large seating terrace, ideally positioned to soak up the sun. The large rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped, with lawns, mature planting, trees and hedging providing complete seclusion from neighbours. 

The front door of the house opens to the entrance hall, where there is a cloakroom and the stairs to the first floor. The spacious sitting room enjoys views of the garden, which can be accessed via French doors. Beyond there is a library/family room, dining room, fitted kitchen and breakfast room leading to utility/boot room.

On the first floor landing, there are 5 further bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room. Above the garage, there is a large family/hobbies room with adjoining study and eaves storage, offering the opportunity to create a large master suite.  There is a large area of boarded loft space over most of the house. 

There is a self contained annexe with its own entrance from the garden which provides a hallway, sitting room cloakroom and kitchen with stairs up to a bedroom and bathroom. This was originally built as a granny flat, and has been let to tenants and is currently part of the main house. There are access doors from the dining room and bedroom 1. This is ideal for multi-generational living. 

Old Alresford, with a village green and village hall at its centre, lies at the southern end of the Candover Valley in the middle of farming communities and the famous watercress beds. There are a wide variety of walks and cycle rides from the doorstep. Old Alresford has a strong village community, with its church, dramatic society, summer fayre, bonfire celebrations, cricket club and village events. The town of New Alresford lies within a mile to the south, a beautiful Georgian town known for its variety of independent shops, restaurants and inns located in stunning surroundings on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Attractions include the Watercress steam railway, schools for infant, junior and secondary education, churches and an active community. The cathedral city of Winchester is just a few miles away and there is easy access to the south coast, the Midlands and London via the road network. There is mainline rail access to London from Winchester or Basingstoke.

SERVICES
We understand that mains electricity and water are connected, the property runs off oil central heating and has private drainage. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Winchester City Council
Council Tax Band: F
Annexe Council Tax: A