Chawton, Alton, GU34

A beautifully appointed house of immense character standing in the conservation area of the very pretty village of Chawton. The house is light with well-proportioned rooms and is complemented by landscaped grounds with a stunning outdoor garden room and home office. Many of the rooms have a multiple aspect to the ground floor with exposed beams together with some beautiful fireplaces to the sitting room and dining room.

The house has been sensitively improved whilst still retaining all of its inherent character. The improvements have been undertaken with skill to create an exceptional village home and enhanced by the installation of a bespoke kitchen, stylish bathroom and double-glazed windows. The feeling of space is immediate with a welcoming twin aspect dining room with a fireplace and a wood burning stove beautifully complemented by a wonderful sitting room, also with a fireplace and a wood burning stove. The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of eye and base level cabinets, twin drawer integrated dishwasher, multi fuel range cooker, work surfaces and a very useful pantry and storage cupboard. The kitchen in turn opens into a versatile utility and lobby area with a cupboard for coats, cloakroom and external doors to the front and rear. There are three spacious bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. Of note, the superb vaulted principal bedroom has a feature brick wall and exposed beam. The elegant bathroom has been completed with a traditional white suite including a freestanding bath, WC, wash hand basin and under floor heating. Also, a generous recessed walk-in shower is set within the second bedroom. This is a very special opportunity to purchase a charming house in a gorgeous village setting.

Outside

The well-tended garden provides a wonderful setting and a ‘sanctuary’ from the wider world with a broad porcelain terrace together with areas of lawn and mature hedging. There is a very well-positioned oak clad home office (or hobby room) with a slate roof together with air conditioning, sink and refrigerator. This space provides a very flexible area with bi-fold doors (with internal blinds) opening out to the porcelain terrace (with external lighting). The adjoining oak framed ‘garden room’ with four electric heaters, projector and outdoor kitchen space provides a perfect space for entertaining and relaxation together with electric roller blinds and a slate and glass roof with retractable blinds (to the glass sections). Also, there are two useful utility areas, covered bin store and a shed. Of note, there is also a small outbuilding that forms part of the property and is set behind the rear of the adjoining neighbour.

Situation

The cottage stands within the conservation area and close to the historic heart of the historic village of Chawton. The village is set within the South Downs National Park and has an active community with St. Nicholas Church, Chawton House, 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, schooling for all age groups, sports centre 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-63651