Worldham Hill, East Worldham, GU34

A charming house of great character with generous accommodation extending to approximately 2116 sq. ft/196.6 sq. m. with gardens and grounds of about 0.4 of an acre and glorious views of neighbouring paddocks and open countryside beyond.

Originally believed to have been two cottages and date from the 17th Century, the cottage has been sympathetically renovated and improved by the current owners and now provides a beautifully appointed and very welcoming family village home. The cottage takes full advantage of the features associated with a building of this period with exposed beams, an inglenook fireplace to the dining room and a wood burning stove in the sitting room. The flexible living accommodation is ideal for a growing family and includes a sitting room with doors opening out to the garden, a family room with an adjoining oak framed conservatory (perfect for quiet reflection), dining room and study. The double aspect open-plan kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home and is fitted with bench seating, granite work surfaces and a dual plate Aga. The bespoke kitchen is fitted with a traditional range of eye and base level cabinets and integrated appliances including an electric oven, electric hob and dishwasher. Of note, a utility/boot room adjoins the kitchen with a door to the garden. A useful, multi-purpose inner hall completes the ground floor living areas.

The bedroom accommodation is very flexible and includes a guest bedroom with an en suite shower room to the ground floor and the three further bedrooms set to the first floor including a principal bedroom suite accessed via its own staircase. The principal bedroom suite is a perfect sanctuary with an adjoining dressing room/study and bathroom. Of note, each of the bath and shower rooms have been fitted with stylish modern sanitary ware and electric under floor heating.

Outside

The gardens and grounds are a very special feature of the property and provide a lovely setting with several ideal outside areas for relaxation and entertaining. The broad and primarily east facing garden has been carefully landscaped around shaped areas of lawn with well-stocked borders, a wide selection of trees including a yew, shrubs and herbaceous plants providing a wealth of colour and extend into a small orchard and vegetable garden. At the front, the property is approached via a shingle driveway providing ample parking and access to the detached double garage with twin doors.

Situation

The village of East Worldham is set amidst fine Hampshire countryside within the South Downs National Park. There is a village hall, a 13th Century Church and The Three Horseshoes public house. Manor Cottage stands in a stunning edge of village location bordering open countryside. This area was well known for its hop growing and the barns were for many years primarily devoted to the harvesting and drying of hops. East Worldham is approximately two miles from the thriving market town of Alton which benefits from a range of individual shops and cafes, weekly and specialist street markets, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and M&S Simply Food, schooling for all age groups and a direct rail line to London Waterloo.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-64535