Ladywell Lane, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24

A charming, four bedroom family home set in just over an acre with a chalk stream and within walking distance of Alresford’s shops and market

ABOUT THIS HOME
Ladywell House is, without a doubt, one of the best houses in the town and one of the best four-bedroom homes across a wider area. It is rare to find a home within walking distance of the Alresford shops that has such privacy, peace, tranquillity and space (both inside and across the garden and grounds that extend to over an acre). Although only built in the 1960s and not listed, it has a more period feel and layout with high ceilings and plenty of natural light flooding through the sash windows, some of which are floor-to-ceiling.

The property is situated off a quiet and narrow no-through lane which adds to the peace and privacy. There is plenty of parking on the gravelled driveway and in addition to the detached double garage (with mezzanine storage above) there is a log store, mower shed and the most delightful artist’s studio or summer house (which is also cosy and warm in the winter). There is also a second access onto the property further down the lane. Of note, at the bottom of the garden and beyond the orchard is a chalk steam that flows into the River Alre, which in turn flows into the River Itchen just to the west of Alresford. Ladywell House really does offer the most wonderful lifestyle for a family, both for children and for entertaining, by combining “rural” with “town”.

ABOUT THIS AREA
Alresford is a thriving market town with a weekly country market, deli, greengrocer, fishmonger, butcher, Co-op, Tesco, dentist, doctor and optician. There are numerous dining options and a range of independent shops including a hardware store, interior design, gift and fashion shops.

Protected within both the New Alresford Conservation Area and The South Downs National Park, the source of the River Itchen is close by. There are many picturesque walks nearby including the Pilgrims Way (120 miles from Winchester to Canterbury Cathedrals), St Swithun's Way (35 miles from Winchester to Farnham) and the Itchen Way. Alresford is situated on the long-distance cycle routes of The South Downs Way (100 miles from Winchester to Eastbourne) and King Alfred's Way (220 miles from Winchester to Oxford, on to Salisbury and back). Nearby are Alresford Golf Club and Avington Park Golf Course. Within Alresford, Arlebury Park offers a variety of sports facilities including football pitches and tennis courts. The Watercress Steam Engine Line runs between Alresford and Alton.

The property is within an easy drive of many excellent schools including Sun Hill Infant School, Perins Secondary School (both rated Good by Ofsted), Alton College and Alton School, Peter Symonds College, Twyford Prep School, Winchester College, St Swithun's, Pilgrims, Bedales and Lord Wandsworth College.

TOWNS AND STATIONS
Winchester Station 9 miles
(London Waterloo from 1 hour)
Micheldever station 10 miles
(London Waterloo from 63 minutes)
Alton station 13 miles
(London Waterloo from 65 minutes)
Southampton Airport 18 miles