Connaught Way, Alton, GU34 1UB

Why Are Three Floors Better Than Two? You can have teenagers on the top floor, a home office on the ground floor, with plenty of family friendly space in between. A stylish modern townhouse with a flexible layout and a lovely landscaped garden.

When everyone can have their own space, the house works better for the whole family. Doors can close when they need to, but you’re never too far from each other.

The ground floor sets the tone. There’s a study at the front with high-speed fibre already in place, so if you’re working from home you needn’t worry about “You’re frozen…” on your Zoom calls.

If you don’t need an office, it could just as easily be a separate snug or playroom. There’s also a ground floor W/C and a handy under-stairs cupboard for coats, bags and the usual daily clutter.

At the rear, the kitchen and dining space will be where everyone naturally gathers when they get back home. Recently updated with new worktops and tiling, it opens straight onto the garden so spring and summer evenings can drift easily from inside to out.

The garden has been completely landscaped over the last few years. There’s a paved seating area for relaxed evenings, a small lawn for children or pets, and raised decking at the back with wisteria overhead that looks particularly good when in full bloom.

A small summerhouse sits at the rear, ideal as a hobby room, quiet workspace or somewhere to escape with a coffee. Outside lighting means the space still feels inviting once the sun goes down.

Up on the first floor, the layout gives you family-friendly flexibility. The biggest room is currently used as a spacious sitting room but it could become another double bedroom if that suits your stage of life better.

Across the landing, the main bedroom has fitted wardrobes and a stylish ensuite.

Head up again and the top floor is where the three storey layout really earns its keep. Two further double bedrooms (both with built-in wardrobes), sit alongside a fourth bedroom that works well as a nursery, child’s room or additional study.

The family bathroom was updated in summer 2020. There’s also an airing cupboard, a further large storage cupboard and a boarded loft with pull-down ladder access, so you’ll never struggle for storage.

Outside, there’s side access, driveway parking for two cars and a single garage. 

Practical considerations have also been taken care of. A new boiler was installed in June last year, with the remainder of its 10-year warranty transferring to the next owner and the Megaflo system ensures strong water pressure throughout - even up on the top floor

Connaught Way was built in 2003, which means you get a modern, energy efficient home but without the uncapped service charges that often come with newer developments.

And the setting makes daily life easier too - especially if you like to keep active. Alton Sports Centre sits at the entrance to the estate, with Jubilee Fields, the cricket club and skatepark only a five minute walk away.

Chawton Primary School, rated “Good” by Ofsted, is roughly three minutes away by car, and Alton town centre is only five minutes away. Direct trains reach London Waterloo in just over an hour, and you can drive to Guildford and Winchester in around half an hour.

If you’re curious about townhouse living and wonder if it could suit your family better than a traditional two-storey home, it will be well worth arranging a viewing to see how naturally it all fits together.