Brown Candover, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24

Nestled in the heart of the sought after Candover Valley, this charming cottage offers a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful home in one of Hampshire’s most picturesque rural settings.

Blending traditional charm with spacious, versatile accommodation, the property enjoys an internal footprint of approximately. 2,255 sq ft, with additional outbuilding and studio space, making it ideal for modern family living, home working or creative pursuits. The property retains a wealth of character features, including exposed beams, fireplaces with wood-burning stoves and an AGA in the kitchen and sits within an overall plot of approximately 0.86 acres, enjoying secluded gardens and far-reaching views across neighbouring field.

A lavender-bordered path leads to the front door, which opens into the spacious double-aspect kitchen/dining room, very much the heart of the home. This characterful space features slate flooring, shaker-style units, a built-in dresser, an AGA and a fireplace with wood-burning stove. Adjoining the kitchen is a practical utility room, a guest cloakroom and a bright study. (Please note the study is subject to a flying freehold from the neighbouring property). The generously proportioned and inviting sitting room is dual aspect and features built-in storage, a fireplace with wood-burning stove and stairs rising to the first floor. Double doors lead through to an inner hallway where there is a convenient shower room and adjoining storeroom.

A separate staircase provides access to a spacious loft room/studio, flooded with natural light, this inspiring space is perfect for an artist’s studio, home office, playroom or gym. A delightful south-facing garden room enjoys a sunny aspect and opens onto the garden via French doors. The first floor continues to impress with useful eaves storage and the principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. The second bedroom is also a good double with built-in storage, while the third bedroom is a single room with fitted storage. The fourth bedroom is fitted with a built-in cabin bunk. A family bathroom completes the first floor which displays views across the surrounding countryside enhancing the peaceful, rural feel of the home.

The property is accessed via a secure wooden gate leading onto a gravel driveway and generous parking area. The grounds wrap attractively around the home, featuring an expansive lawned front garden, a side garden with open views across surrounding fields and paddocks, and a private, enclosed rear garden. Additionally the property enjoys an orchard which includes 12 apple trees and a pear tree, both
eater and cooker varieties to provide a long harvesting season and good pollination coverage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Materials used in construction: Brick and tile roof.

No gas at the property and private drainage via a septic tank (which is shared between three houses).

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Surrounded by rolling Hampshire countryside, the cottage sits within the highly desirable Candover Valley—an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known for its idyllic walks, excellent local pubs and strong village communities. Though rural in feel, the location provides convenient access to Alresford, Winchester and local transport links.
The picturesque village of Preston Candover is just over a mile away and has a primary school, church, community store and award winning pub. The market town of Alresford (5.5 miles) is famed for its pretty streets lined with Georgian cottages, independent retailers and pubs. A wider and more comprehensive range of amenities can be found in the nearby cathedral city of Winchester (11 miles). There are a number of excellent educational facilities including Winchester College, St. Swithun’s School, Peter Symonds and Perins secondary schools locally. Winchester and Basingstoke mainline railway stations offer direct rail access to London Waterloo (about one hour) and junctions 9 and 10 of the M3 motorway give road access to London and the south coast.