Austin House, 50 East Street, Alresford

A charming Georgian property in the heart of the market town of Alresford. The house is conveniently located for the shops and facilities in the town centre, which are just a few minutes' walk away. The house is Grade II listed with character features in abundance including exposed floorboards, open fireplaces and a cellar. 

To the left of the main house is a self-contained two storey annexe, offering a rental/investment opportunity, or for a carer/family member to live next door. The south-facing garden is an absolute delight, with decked seating areas, flower and shrub borders, a large insulated outbuilding with power suitable for use as an office / art studio or for storage and a greenhouse. Doors from the house open onto the garden and paved patio area, which is completely private from neighbours. There is access from East Street for the bins and to the garden. The property is offered for sale with the benefit of no onward chain.

The main home front door opens to a welcoming reception hall, with a bay window, a fireplace and stairs leading up to the first floor. Off the reception hall is the sitting room, where there is ample sofa space, a fireplace and French doors to the garden. A rear extension has created a generous kitchen/dining room, with an L-shaped range of units and space for a central dining table. There is an overhead lantern roof and bi-fold doors to the garden. Off the kitchen is a utility room and separate cloakroom. A door from the reception hall leads down to a tanked cellar, which is currently used as an office / extra hobbies room.  

On the first floor landing, a door opens to the main bedroom, which has a built-in wardrobe and window overlooking the garden. There is an en-suite shower room, and an exterior door to steps leading down into the garden. The second bedroom is also a double room, with a built-in wardrobe and a view of the garden. The third double bedroom has a window overlooking East Street, a built-in wardrobe and a fitted sink. The bathroom features a white suite with a bath and separate walk in shower.

ANNEXE 50a
The annexe is self contained, with its own front door onto East Street, and is joined to the sitting room of the main house via a connecting door. On the ground floor there is a living room area with a kitchenette, with a range of fitted units and integrated appliances. A door opens to a small garden, which adjoins the main house garden. Stairs lead up to the first floor, where there is a double bedroom and ensuite shower room. 

Alresford is 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, several churches and an active and inclusive community. Highlights in the calendar include the annual Watercress Festival in May and the Agricultural Show in September. The cathedral city of Winchester is about 7 miles away and there is easy access to the south coast, the midlands and London via the road network. There is also mainline rail access to London from both Winchester and Alton. Southampton airport is only about half an hour away by car.

SERVICES
We understand that mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY INFORMATION 
Winchester City Council 
Council Tax Band: Main House: G, Annexe: A

EPC: Exempt - Grade II Listed