4 Bedroom Detached for sale in Alton, GU34
Worldham Hill, East Worldham, Alton, GU34£965,000
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* 4 Bedroom Detached Cottage* About 14.25 acres of land - SSSI* Planning consent for double garage extension, roof terrace and remodelling to optimise views across South Downs National Park* Spring fed lake
Description
A rare combination of an intriguing period 4 bedroom detached cottage with about 14.25 acres of directly adjoining land providing grazing and a lake with spectacular views across the South Downs National Park. Brimming with character, the property is approached by a short track and occupies an elevated setting in the lee of the hanger, a local term for a wooded escarpment. Vernacular characteristics include beams, pine joinery, a fireplace, a roundel/crows nest and varying levels of accommodation. Twin or triple aspects are enjoyed by several rooms. There is also double glazing and an oil heating system with thermostatically controlled radiators. A further benefit is the planning permission obtained for alterations including upstairs living space, a roof terrace and double garage (further details upon request).
Location
Pookles Lane Cottage occupies a rather unique country setting set away from the road with unobstructed views over the vale and East Hampshire towards the Sussex borders, being on the rural edge of the delightful village of East Worldham. In keeping with village traditions, East Worldham has St Mary's Church, the Three Horses Shoes Inn, a village hall, numerous footpaths, byways and bridleways over the encircling countryside including the 21 mile long Hangers Way, and bus services. Worldham 18 hole golf course is adjacent with Alton's Georgian influenced High Street within only 2.5 miles drive - the railway station a lesser distance with weekday commuter service to London, Waterloo - minimum journey time 67 minutes. This old market town has diverse shops, stores including Waitrose, Sainsbury's and M & S, primary, senior and Convent schools, Alton College and a sports centre. The village lies within the South Downs National Park. Further amenities include village schools, Lord Wandsworth College and gliding at Lasham.
Ground Floor
Gabled Porch
Lantern light. Part glazed wooden front door to:-
Reception Hall - 17' 3'' x 5' 2'' (5.25m x 1.57m) main area
Beamed ceilings, split level with exposed pine floorboards. Radiator. Understairs cupboard. Personal door to garage. Walk-in coats cupboard - beamed ceiling, rear window, light, exposed floorboards.
Cloakroom
White suite with chrome finished fittings to WC and hand basin, tiled splashback. Rear aspect, exposed floorboards, beamed ceiling.
Sitting Room - 16' 10'' x 11' 3'' (5.13m x 3.43m)
Front aspect. Beamed ceilings and wall timbers. Natural brick open fireplace fitted with log burning stove, head beam and alcove, display plinths. Exposed pine floorboards, display alcoves, radiator.
Study / Bedroom Four - 11' 7'' x 10' 2'' (3.53m x 3.10m)
Twin aspect - front and side. Exposed pine floorboards, radiator, coved ceiling.
Dining Room - 12' 0'' x 10' 0'' (3.65m x 3.05m)
Front aspect. Natural brick fireplace, 2 wall light points, exposed pine floorboards, radiator. Semi-open plan to:-
Conservatory - 11' 9'' x 10' 5'' (3.58m x 3.17m)
Triple aspect. Of brick and uPVC finished glazed construction with pitched glazed roof. Terracotta style tiled floor, 3 radiators, 2 wall light points, multiple power points. Pair of French doors to sun terrace/gardens.
Kitchen - 13' 11'' x 7' 2'' (4.24m x 2.18m)
Twin aspect - front and side. Also with vaulted ceiling incorporating 3 roof windows. Fitted to a seasoned oak style format with stone worktops integrated with gas hob and white one and a quarter bowl single drainer farmhouse style sink and chrome swan neck mixer. Also providing split level Neff white double oven and Baumatic hood. Affording floor cupboards, multiple drawers, open shelves, pan drawer and matching wall cabinets. Part tiled surrounds. Stone effect ceramic tiled floor. Plumbing for dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer. Radiator.
Rear Hall - 7' 2'' x 4' 9'' (2.18m x 1.45m)
Garden aspect. Also with vaulted ceiling and roof window. Fitted green series of floor cupboards with drawers and worktops above (pine dresser excluded from sale). Stone effect ceramic tiled floor. Part glazed wooden door to sun terrace/garden.
Utility Room - 11' 1'' x 8' 0'' (3.38m x 2.44m)
Rear aspect. White butler sink, fitted series of green and pine fronted floor units with various worktops and green wall cabinets (pine part glazed wall unit to left of window excluded from sale). Plumbing for washing machine, space for condenser dryer. Ceramic tiled floor. Digital programmer. Pine double airing cupboard - hot water cylinder below.
First Floor
From reception hall, curved natural wood and spindle balustraded stairs to:-
Roundel Galleried Landing - 12' 11'' x 11' 4'' (3.93m x 3.45m) main area
Twin aspect - front and rear. Also 3 roundel windows. Exposed pine floorboards, 6 wall light points, radiator, display sills. Hatch to secondary loft.
Bedroom One - 11' 10'' x 11' 10'' (3.60m x 3.60m) excluding door recess
Triple aspect enjoying splendid views to St John's Hill and far reaching across the vale towards West Sussex borders. Cast iron fireplace, exposed pine floorboards, recessed and bedhead lighting, radiator.
Bedroom Two - 13' 10'' x 10' 5'' (4.21m x 3.17m)
Twin aspect - rear to hanger and over garden. Exposed pine floorboards, radiator.
En-suite Dressing Room - 6' 7'' x 5' 1'' (2.01m x 1.55m)
Side aspect, exposed pine floorboards.
Bedroom Three - 11' 11'' x 8' 2'' (3.63m x 2.49m)
Twin aspect - front and overlooking garden. Exposed pine floorboards, stonework to one wall. Radiator. Hatch to main loft - part boarded.
Bathroom - 8' 3'' x 8' 1'' (2.51m x 2.46m)
Front aspect with splendid scenic views. Four piece white suite affording double ended bath with mixers/hand cradle shower attached, separate tiled and glazed shower cubicle, wash basin with pine cupboard and WC. Exposed pine floorboards, white ladder multiple heated towel radiator, part tiled walls.
Outside
Attached Garage - 21' 10'' x 8' 2'' (6.65m x 2.49m)
Up-and-over door, strip lighting, power. Personal door to reception hall. Further space at side and in front for parking cars. Floodlight.
Gardens
Approached by a brick serpentine path flanked by shrubbery borders, rockery and pond backed by natural stone paving and wall with small spring fed brook. Gated paved path leads to the paved sun terrace adjoining the conservatory with floodlight and outside tap. An attractive stone wall contains banks and rockery borders with concealed plasticised oil tank and rear path. Steps lead to the long lawn beyond which has post and wire fencing, sun deck, paving and 3 timber garden sheds. 2 gates to adjoining field.
Land About 14.25 acres (about 5.77 hectares)
Adjoining and directly to the Northerly side of the cottage are 2 pasture fields. The Easterly one having previously been a hop garden. Within this far field is a spring fed fishing lake with a pumping station. The fields are sheltered by a beautiful hanger, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Authorities
East Hampshire District Council, Penns Place, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4EX Tel: 01730 266551 www.easthants.gov.ukSouth Downs National Park, South Downs Centre, North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex,GU29 9DH Tel: 01730 814810 www.southdowns.gov.uk
NB
1. Please note images shown may include CGIs of the proposed extension.2. In accordance with the Estate Agency Act 1979, please note one of the owners is an employee of an estate agency.
Directions
From Alton, take the B3004 from the Alton rail station area out to East Worldham. Continue through the village and when descending Worldham Hill, turn left into the lane directly after Springhill and before the fields, ie about 100 yds before the end of the 30 mph speed limit. The cottage is at the top of the lane.
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Description
A rare combination of an intriguing period 4 bedroom detached cottage with about 14.25 acres of directly adjoining land providing grazing and a lake with spectacular views across the South Downs National Park. Brimming with character, the property is approached by a short track and occupies an elevated setting in the lee of the hanger, a local term for a wooded escarpment. Vernacular characteristics include beams, pine joinery, a fireplace, a roundel/crows nest and varying levels of accommodation. Twin or triple aspects are enjoyed by several rooms. There is also double glazing and an oil heating system with thermostatically controlled radiators. A further benefit is the planning permission obtained for alterations including upstairs living space, a roof terrace and double garage (further details upon request).
Location
Pookles Lane Cottage occupies a rather unique country setting set away from the road with unobstructed views over the vale and East Hampshire towards the Sussex borders, being on the rural edge of the delightful village of East Worldham. In keeping with village traditions, East Worldham has St Mary's Church, the Three Horses Shoes Inn, a village hall, numerous footpaths, byways and bridleways over the encircling countryside including the 21 mile long Hangers Way, and bus services. Worldham 18 hole golf course is adjacent with Alton's Georgian influenced High Street within only 2.5 miles drive - the railway station a lesser distance with weekday commuter service to London, Waterloo - minimum journey time 67 minutes. This old market town has diverse shops, stores including Waitrose, Sainsbury's and M & S, primary, senior and Convent schools, Alton College and a sports centre. The village lies within the South Downs National Park. Further amenities include village schools, Lord Wandsworth College and gliding at Lasham.
Ground Floor
Gabled Porch
Lantern light. Part glazed wooden front door to:-
Reception Hall - 17' 3'' x 5' 2'' (5.25m x 1.57m) main area
Beamed ceilings, split level with exposed pine floorboards. Radiator. Understairs cupboard. Personal door to garage. Walk-in coats cupboard - beamed ceiling, rear window, light, exposed floorboards.
Cloakroom
White suite with chrome finished fittings to WC and hand basin, tiled splashback. Rear aspect, exposed floorboards, beamed ceiling.
Sitting Room - 16' 10'' x 11' 3'' (5.13m x 3.43m)
Front aspect. Beamed ceilings and wall timbers. Natural brick open fireplace fitted with log burning stove, head beam and alcove, display plinths. Exposed pine floorboards, display alcoves, radiator.
Study / Bedroom Four - 11' 7'' x 10' 2'' (3.53m x 3.10m)
Twin aspect - front and side. Exposed pine floorboards, radiator, coved ceiling.
Dining Room - 12' 0'' x 10' 0'' (3.65m x 3.05m)
Front aspect. Natural brick fireplace, 2 wall light points, exposed pine floorboards, radiator. Semi-open plan to:-
Conservatory - 11' 9'' x 10' 5'' (3.58m x 3.17m)
Triple aspect. Of brick and uPVC finished glazed construction with pitched glazed roof. Terracotta style tiled floor, 3 radiators, 2 wall light points, multiple power points. Pair of French doors to sun terrace/gardens.
Kitchen - 13' 11'' x 7' 2'' (4.24m x 2.18m)
Twin aspect - front and side. Also with vaulted ceiling incorporating 3 roof windows. Fitted to a seasoned oak style format with stone worktops integrated with gas hob and white one and a quarter bowl single drainer farmhouse style sink and chrome swan neck mixer. Also providing split level Neff white double oven and Baumatic hood. Affording floor cupboards, multiple drawers, open shelves, pan drawer and matching wall cabinets. Part tiled surrounds. Stone effect ceramic tiled floor. Plumbing for dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer. Radiator.
Rear Hall - 7' 2'' x 4' 9'' (2.18m x 1.45m)
Garden aspect. Also with vaulted ceiling and roof window. Fitted green series of floor cupboards with drawers and worktops above (pine dresser excluded from sale). Stone effect ceramic tiled floor. Part glazed wooden door to sun terrace/garden.
Utility Room - 11' 1'' x 8' 0'' (3.38m x 2.44m)
Rear aspect. White butler sink, fitted series of green and pine fronted floor units with various worktops and green wall cabinets (pine part glazed wall unit to left of window excluded from sale). Plumbing for washing machine, space for condenser dryer. Ceramic tiled floor. Digital programmer. Pine double airing cupboard - hot water cylinder below.
First Floor
From reception hall, curved natural wood and spindle balustraded stairs to:-
Roundel Galleried Landing - 12' 11'' x 11' 4'' (3.93m x 3.45m) main area
Twin aspect - front and rear. Also 3 roundel windows. Exposed pine floorboards, 6 wall light points, radiator, display sills. Hatch to secondary loft.
Bedroom One - 11' 10'' x 11' 10'' (3.60m x 3.60m) excluding door recess
Triple aspect enjoying splendid views to St John's Hill and far reaching across the vale towards West Sussex borders. Cast iron fireplace, exposed pine floorboards, recessed and bedhead lighting, radiator.
Bedroom Two - 13' 10'' x 10' 5'' (4.21m x 3.17m)
Twin aspect - rear to hanger and over garden. Exposed pine floorboards, radiator.
En-suite Dressing Room - 6' 7'' x 5' 1'' (2.01m x 1.55m)
Side aspect, exposed pine floorboards.
Bedroom Three - 11' 11'' x 8' 2'' (3.63m x 2.49m)
Twin aspect - front and overlooking garden. Exposed pine floorboards, stonework to one wall. Radiator. Hatch to main loft - part boarded.
Bathroom - 8' 3'' x 8' 1'' (2.51m x 2.46m)
Front aspect with splendid scenic views. Four piece white suite affording double ended bath with mixers/hand cradle shower attached, separate tiled and glazed shower cubicle, wash basin with pine cupboard and WC. Exposed pine floorboards, white ladder multiple heated towel radiator, part tiled walls.
Outside
Attached Garage - 21' 10'' x 8' 2'' (6.65m x 2.49m)
Up-and-over door, strip lighting, power. Personal door to reception hall. Further space at side and in front for parking cars. Floodlight.
Gardens
Approached by a brick serpentine path flanked by shrubbery borders, rockery and pond backed by natural stone paving and wall with small spring fed brook. Gated paved path leads to the paved sun terrace adjoining the conservatory with floodlight and outside tap. An attractive stone wall contains banks and rockery borders with concealed plasticised oil tank and rear path. Steps lead to the long lawn beyond which has post and wire fencing, sun deck, paving and 3 timber garden sheds. 2 gates to adjoining field.
Land About 14.25 acres (about 5.77 hectares)
Adjoining and directly to the Northerly side of the cottage are 2 pasture fields. The Easterly one having previously been a hop garden. Within this far field is a spring fed fishing lake with a pumping station. The fields are sheltered by a beautiful hanger, which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Authorities
East Hampshire District Council, Penns Place, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4EX Tel: 01730 266551 www.easthants.gov.ukSouth Downs National Park, South Downs Centre, North Street, Midhurst, West Sussex,GU29 9DH Tel: 01730 814810 www.southdowns.gov.uk
NB
1. Please note images shown may include CGIs of the proposed extension.2. In accordance with the Estate Agency Act 1979, please note one of the owners is an employee of an estate agency.
Directions
From Alton, take the B3004 from the Alton rail station area out to East Worldham. Continue through the village and when descending Worldham Hill, turn left into the lane directly after Springhill and before the fields, ie about 100 yds before the end of the 30 mph speed limit. The cottage is at the top of the lane.
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