Gracious Street, Selborne, GU34

A superb village house of timeless character with a warm and welcoming atmosphere standing in a tranquil location on Gracious Street.

A generous reception hall provides an inviting introduction to the home, showcasing the bespoke staircase and the fine oak floors and doors that create a natural warmth. A generous reception hall provides an inviting introduction to the home, showcasing the bespoke staircase and the fine oak floors and doors that create a natural warmth. The triple-aspect sitting room is a delightful space, centred around a fireplace with a wood-burning stove and featuring French doors that open to the beautifully landscaped rear garden — perfect for relaxing or entertaining. There is also a well-proportioned dining room with connecting doors to the kitchen/breakfast room and entrance hall.

The 22' (6.76m) kitchen/breakfast room is at the heart of the home and is fitted with stylish cabinetry, integral appliances including a Rangemaster dual fuel oven and granite work surfaces, with double doors leading out to the garden for effortless indoor-outdoor living. A utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.

To the first floor, there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom, including an impressive principal bedroom with a dressing area and en suite shower room. The second floor provides a further bedroom and a peaceful study or fifth bedroom — ideal for home working or quiet retreat.

Outside

The gardens are a delightful feature of the property, beautifully landscaped and thoughtfully planted to create colour and interest through the seasons. To the front, a beech hedge and picket fence enclose the garden, with a gate and pathway leading to the front door. To the rear, a broad paved terrace provides the perfect spot for outdoor dining and relaxation, overlooking a well-stocked garden filled with mature shrubs, flowering plants and areas of lawn framed by low brick walls. A gate leads to the oak-framed garage, providing parking and useful additional storage.

Situation

Selborne has a strong community with a public house - 'The Selborne Arms’, St Mary’s Church, village hall and Selborne C of E Primary School. The village is set amidst fine Hampshire countryside between the villages of Hawkley and Farringdon within the South Downs National Park. Gracious Street is a small rural lane leading to Newton Valence and open countryside. Renowned for its association with Gilbert White, the 18th Century naturalist, the village is home to Gilbert White’s House and Museum and is surrounded by scenery of outstanding natural beauty lying at the foot of a beech covered hanger. White’s Café forms part of the Museum and is a popular village meeting place.

The larger centres of Liss and Alton collectively provide a range of facilities as well as mainline railway stations to London Waterloo. In addition, the A3 can be accessed at Liss providing a route to London and the south coast.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-61385