Gracious Street, Selborne, GU34 3JF

The 16th Century Cottage That Survived Riots, Inspired A Play And Now Wants You To Write The Next Chapter. With its sun trap back garden, open fire and views over the Hangers, this Grade II listed home down a leafy Selborne lane is ready for your story. 

Every old house has stories, but few have as many as this one. 

From its days as part of Selborne’s workhouse to its more recent starring role in Who Do You Think You Are, where ‘The Crown’ actress Leslie Manville discovered her ancestor’s arrest in the 1830 riots, this cottage has been at the centre of it all.

Inside, the charming living room’s open fireplace is not just for show - it’s in full working order, ready for crackling winter evenings. The kitchen combines more exposed beams with modern shaker-style fitted units, while the ground floor bathroom sits just off the hallway.

Upstairs, you’ll find two comfortable bedrooms alongside a separate W.C. The layout lends itself well to reworking, with potential to add a shower or even an ensuite to the bedroom (subject to planning permission, of course).

Head up again and you reach the loft room, converted and full of natural light, with a vaulted ceiling and wonderful views across The Hangers. It’s a versatile space - home office, studio, or just somewhere to sit and take in the view.

Outside, the small sun trap garden catches the afternoon and evening light.

There’s a patio for evening meals, space for pots and chairs and even a fig tree tucked away in the corner. 

Day-to-day essentials are covered too: the cottage is connected to the mains drainage and is currently all-electric, although gas is available in the road if you’d like to arrange connection in the future.

Selborne is as sought-after as rural villages come, with its church, Post Office / village store, primary school and two welcoming pubs. 

The market town of Alton is close by for shops and trains to Waterloo, while Farnham, Winchester and Basingstoke all open up wider connections. 

And if steam locomotives make you smile, the famous Watercress Line heritage railway isn’t far away in New Alresford.

Chain-free and full of possibilities, this is your chance to own a true piece of Selborne village history.

Come and see what living in a history book really feels like - get in touch to arrange a private viewing.

*Property is currently empty and has been virtually staged.