Winchester Road, Chawton, Alton, Hampshire

Baigens is a magnificent period property with an abundance of character and charm.

The front door opens into a warm and welcoming reception area and snug, complete with inglenook fireplace and log burner to accompany the first sitting area of this impressive property.

On the ground floor, the spacious family kitchen is nearly 40ft long and is home to bespoke oak cabinetry, finished in a modern light grey. Modern amenities blend with classic style as the kitchen is equipped with both an AGA and fitted double ovens, plus additional gas hob on the white Carrara marble worktops. The kitchen is also fitted with a Quooker hot water tap and a secondary dishwasher, as well as a Falcon wine refrigerator.
Neighbouring the kitchen is the cloakroom, boot room and laundry room, ideally situated for returning to the house from either the walled rose garden, the kitchen herb garden or one of the patios and a gazebo pavilion.

Two further reception rooms, a drawing room and dining room, are found on the other side of the property, both including their own fireplaces. A series of stunning fresco paintings, believed to be Elizabethan, can be found in the drawing room. Both rooms offer fabulous family living space, and each holds its own character with exposed oak framework and beams and in contrast to the fashion of the period, both rooms are well-proportioned for modern living. Off the drawing room is a slate floored office with connected charming cloakroom, the office providing access to the gardens.

The double staircase is lined with built-in bookcases and lead to the first floor where the principal bedroom benefits from an en suite bathroom and fireplace. Two further bedrooms include en suites, one of which has built-in storage. Three more bedrooms accompany the family bathroom on the first floor, each with their own exposed beams and framework. Additional living space can be found on the second floor where there is a well finished mezzanine level, this could also be used as storage space.

Baigens' gardens are a standout part of this property, along with ample lawns, mature planting and established foliage. The grounds of this magnificent home include a tennis court which was re-laid in 2025, a boules terrain, an in-ground trampoline and a fruit orchard producing both apples and plums in their respective seasons. The gardens also include a flagstone and brick courtyard and terraces surrounded by brick and flint walls for outdoor living and entertaining as well as multiple spots currently used for outdoor seating in picturesque and private settings. Outside, there is also an arbor of mature wisteria.

Separate to the main house lies the annexe above the garage, which can be utilised as either a guest or office space with shower room and excellent WiFi throughout. On the ground floor of this building is a separate tractor shed and garden workshop.

The entire property is accessed by remote controlled wrought iron electric gate onto a pea gravel driveway.

The home of Jane Austen and nestled within the South Downs National Park, the historic village of Chawton offers access to a range of local walks including ideal public footpaths for walks and/or runs around the village along with paths to neighbouring Upper Farringdon and day to day amenities including a church, village green, village hall, local shop, tea room, public house and popular primary school.

Chawton House is nearby and provides access to the arts and theatre as well as the house library which contains thousands of rare and early edition works from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

Local schools, in both the private and public sector, include Bedales, Edgeborough School, Frensham Heights, Lord Wandsworth Collage, Alton School, St Swithun's and Churcher's College.

More extensive amenities can be found in the pretty market town of Alton and the Georgian town of Farnham, which offers recreational facilities including a David Lloyd gym, yoga and Pilates studios, the Maltings Art Centre and a number of renowned golf courses. Additionally, Alresford and the Long Barn are accessible, along with Winchester.

Communication links are excellent, with the nearby A31 linking to major regional centres, the M3 and national motorway network, London and the coast. London Waterloo can be accessed from Alton Train Station in approximately 55 minutes.