Hop Gardens, Whiteparish, Salisbury, SP5

Impressive family residence with ancillary accommodation set in grounds of approximately 0.3 acres with stunning views across neighbouring fields.

SITUATION

Whiteparish is one of the area's most desirable villages, offering a strong community and an excellent range of amenities including a village shop, GP surgery, primary school, village hall, church, recreation ground and two public houses. The village lies close to Langley Wood National Nature Reserve and the New Forest National Park, providing outstanding opportunities for walking, cycling and country pursuits. Salisbury, with its excellent shopping, dining, leisure and cultural facilities, lies within easy reach.

The area is renowned for its sporting opportunities including racing at Salisbury, Wincanton and Newbury, numerous golf courses and watersports along the south coast.

Communications are excellent, with the A36 linking to the A27/M27, A303 and A338, while nearby Dean station (approximately 3.5 miles) provides regular services to London Waterloo from around 1 hour 45 minutes and Southampton Parkway in approximately 38 minutes. Southampton and Bournemouth airports are also readily accessible.

THE PROPERTY

Occupying an enviable position within the highly sought-after village of Whiteparish, Alford House enjoys a wonderful setting with far-reaching views across open countryside, combining the appeal of village living with immediate access to the surrounding landscape and nearby New Forest National Park.

Substantially extended and comprehensively modernised by the current owners for their own occupation, this attractive detached, part-weatherboarded double-fronted family home offers beautifully presented accommodation arranged across two floors. The layout has been carefully designed to create a light-filled and versatile home, ideally suited to modern family living and entertaining while making the most of the exceptional views.

A welcoming double-height reception hall with tiled flooring, cloakroom and useful storage leads to the principal reception rooms. The triple-aspect sitting room features a freestanding wood-burning stove and French doors opening onto the terrace and countryside beyond, while a separate drawing room and adjoining snug share a double-sided wood-burning stove, creating an inviting atmosphere.

The impressive dual-aspect kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the home and was added by the current owners. Benefitting from underfloor heating, contemporary high-gloss cabinetry, a substantial central island, integrated AEG appliances and bi-fold doors opening onto the terrace, it provides an exceptional entertaining and family space. A fitted utility room adjoins and offers direct garden access.

On the first floor, a generous landing serves four well-proportioned bedrooms and the family bathroom. The double aspect principal suite enjoys fitted storage, a vaulted ceiling, far-reaching views and an en suite shower room. The main guest bedroom enjoys private access to the family bathroom while two further double bedrooms benefit from fitted wardrobes and en suite shower rooms.

OUTSIDE 

The property is approached via a tarmac driveway providing ample off-road parking and access to a detached two-storey weatherboarded outbuilding incorporating a garage with electric doors, double carport and stairs leading to a substantial vaulted ancillary room above.

The wraparound gardens extend to approximately 0.3 acres. The grounds are predominantly laid to lawn and have been thoughtfully designed to complement the property's rural setting. Further features include an insulated shed with power and lighting, external hot and cold taps, two log stores and paved terraces ideally positioned for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining while enjoying the uninterrupted countryside views.

NB. The accommodation above the garage comprises a self-contained studio annexe. Currently being completed by the owner, this superb and versatile space will offer a range of potential uses, including ancillary accommodation, guest accommodation or a home office, whilst also presenting an attractive opportunity for supplementary income, subject to any necessary consents.