Wellhouse Road, Alton, GU34

A handsome detached family house standing in gardens and grounds of about 0.6 of acre with glorious views and a principally south aspect.

Constructed approximately twenty-five years ago to a traditional Hampshire farmhouse style, the house has the most attractive mellow brick elevations complemented by areas of exposed oak framing, most notably to the two storey rear bay and the garden room addition. Part tile hung and set beneath a steep hipped tiled roof, the property features double glazed small pane casement windows—some with leaded lights—enhancing its timeless rural character.

The quality of construction is evident throughout and illustrated with a beautifully turned oak staircase rising from the impressive double height reception hall to a galleried landing above. The high specification of the house also includes underfloor heating to the ground and first floors, oak joinery to the internal doors, decorative cornicing and deep skirting boards.

The principal rooms radiate from the central reception hall and each overlook the south facing rear garden. The well proportioned sitting room features a central Ancaster stone fireplace with a wood burning stove and French doors opening to the terrace. A formal dining room and a study provide excellent additional living space, and the cloakroom has been thoughtfully upgraded to include a shower.

The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of Poggenpohl cabinets and Corian work surfaces, together with a selection of integrated appliances including a double oven, combination ceramic and gas hob with extractor over, refrigerator/freezer and dishwasher. A wide archway leads through to the triple aspect garden/breakfast room, flooded with natural light and offering bi-fold doors to the terrace—an ideal space for informal dining. A separate utility room, fitted with matching cabinets and large larder cupboard, provides an external door and internal access to the double garage.

On the first floor, the fine staircase leads to a landing serving five bedrooms. The principal bedroom enjoys views over the garden and valley beyond and includes an excellent range of fitted wardrobes, a ceiling fan and an en suite bathroom. The guest suite also benefits from fitted cupboards and an adjoining en-suite shower room. Three further bedrooms share a well appointed family bathroom. Of note, one of the bedrooms has double doors opening out to a large balcony.

A further space is approached via a small walkway housing the boilers and megaflo system. The fully vaulted space above the garage offers versatility and potential as a playroom/studio and home office.

Outside

The landscaped gardens and grounds lie predominantly to the south and are enclosed by mature hedging and arranged to complement the rural setting. A terrace adjoins the house, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining, and leads onto sweeping lawns interspersed with established shrubs and specimen trees, including fruit trees. Two ornamental ponds, linked by a waterfall, create a tranquil focal point within the garden.

A workshop and garden store, featuring weatherboarded elevations beneath a slate roof, provides excellent additional space for hobbies or equipment. A log store adjoins the workshop. From various points within the garden there are far reaching views across the adjoining wooded valley, enhancing the sense of peace and privacy.

The property is approached via a five bar gate and adjoining pedestrian gate set within brick pillars, opening onto an attractive herringbone patterned brick driveway sweeping towards the attached double garage with an adjoining EV charger. A greenhouse is positioned to the rear, and a further five bar gate offers secondary vehicular access directly into the garden. In all, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 0.58 of an acre.

Situation

The house occupies a commanding location towards the end of a small no-through lane. Beech has a very strong and active community with a Church and village hall. The village stands amidst unspoilt woodland and countryside yet is within just a mile or so of the market town of Alton. Also, all of the amenities of Basingstoke including Festival Place, fast trains to London and M3 motorway are to the west. The village of Bentworth, about three miles, has a primary school, public house and church. The popular market town of Alton provides a good range of individual shops, Waitrose and M&S Simply Food, weekly and specialist markets, cinema, sports centre, two secondary schools, sixth form college and station to London Waterloo.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-64850