Cheriton, Alresford, Hampshire

An exceptional four-bedroom detached home situated within the highly sought-after village of Cheriton, nestled in the heart of the South Downs National Park. Combining character, space, and contemporary family living, this beautifully appointed home has been completely refurbished by the current owners to an impressively high standard.

To the ground floor the accommodation is accessed from the floor to ceiling glazed hallway which overlooks the inner courtyard and includes a useful study, downstairs cloakroom, utility cuboard and on to the stylishly designed Kitchen. This truly is the heart of the home with a large central island, ample cupboards and a useful pantry. Appliances are neately concealed and a range style cooker becomes the focal point. A dining/sitting area overlooks the pretty walled garden to the rear of the home and opens into the sitting room. A separate sitting room offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, enhanced by a feature brick fireplace and traditional log burner solid oak flooring throughout. The accommodation further benefits from a bright conservatory overlooking the garden.

From the hallway there is access to the upper floors, to the front is a useful double bedroom with eves storage and a stylish en-suite situated over the garage with its own private staircase. Further bedrooms including the sizeable principal suite with walk in closet and en-suite shower room. On this floor are two further bedrooms, both with built in storage and a family bathroom. Stairs also lead to a useful attic room which would make an ideal teenagers room or occasional accommodation.

Externally, the home enjoys a charming inner Mediterranean-style courtyard, beautifully arranged to provide a private and tranquil setting for al fresco dining and relaxation. The enclosed, walled garden offers further outdoor space suitable for families and entertaining alike. To the front of the house can be found a double garage as well as ample parking.

The highly sought after village of Cheriton has a village store/Post Office, primary school and The Flower Pots public house as well as the Raime's vineyard tasting barn. The Georgian market town of Alresford provides an excellent selection of local shops, amenities, restaurants and public houses.

The Cathedral City of Winchester offers more comprehensive facilities, a regular train service to London Waterloo and access on to the M3 motorway connecting London with the south coast. The A34 enables easy travelling to the midlands with connections to the north of England. The nearest golf courses are at Alresford, Basingstoke, Dummer and Winchester. Chalk stream fishing is available on the Rivers Itchen and Test whilst the area is criss-crossed by footpaths and bridlewaysincluding Wayfarers Walk.

The excellent and sought after Cheriton Primary School leads to Perins School in Alresford. Good local sixth form education includes one of the UK’s top colleges, Peter Symonds in Winchester. For independent schools the area offers Prince’s Mead, Twyford and Pilgrims Preparatory Schools followed by Winchester College and St Swithun’s School for girls.