Chawton, Hampshire, GU34

A delightful Grade II listed semi-detached house set within the South Downs National Park. It is a charming house and is set within a generous garden within the picturesque village of Chawton, yet within just 2 or so miles of the market town of Alton. Throughout the property, the rooms are light and well-proportioned. The beautifully appointed accommodation includes a pretty fitted kitchen with a dual plate Rayburn, integrated fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher and a lovely adjoining twin aspect vaulted dining room (with doors opening out to the garden) and an airy sitting room with an open fireplace. The kitchen is set around an island and fitted with a range of eye and base level cabinets, a wine rack, pan drawers and work surfaces. The double bedrooms and stylish modern bathroom are set to the first floor. The large double aspect principal bedroom has a working period fireplace and benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and views over the garden and towards the village. There is additional clothes hanging and storage space in a built-in cupboard off the landing. The bathroom is fitted with a white double-ended bath with a shower over together with a pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Importantly, the internal accommodation is complemented by a very useful outbuilding comprising a home office/hobby room and studio room (currently used as a dog grooming parlour) and workshop. This space adds additional flexibility and space and could be arranged to suit individual needs. Of note, an existing planning notice (SDNP/21/04340/HOUS) also allows for the creation of a lobby and cloakroom to the rear of the ground floor, if required.

Outside

The gardens and grounds are a very special feature of the property with several ideal outside seating areas. The garden to the rear is dog proof and has been landscaped around a broad area of lawn and pond with mature hedging, variety of trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants providing a wealth of colour and year-round interest. A shared driveway provides direct access to the garden via a five-bar gate to a parking area adjoining the workshop (with an adjoining store). At the front, the property is approached via a pedestrian and pathway from the village road.

Situation

Chawton is one of the most attractive villages in Hampshire and is set within the northern borders of the South Downs National Park. There is an active community with a church, primary school, 'The Greyfriars' public house and cafe. The village is home to Jane Austen's House and Museum, a Grade I listed building, with a lovely landscaped garden. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunity for a number of country pursuits. The thriving market town of Alton has a good range of individual shops, Waitrose food shop, M&S Simply Food, sports centre, two secondary schools, 6th form college and railway station to London Waterloo. The A31 provides a link to the A3 and M3 with routes to London, the south west and beyond.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-63647