About this property

** NO ONWARD CHAIN ** A Grade II Listed period cottage of great charm and character standing in the heart of the historic Hampshire village of Chawton with about 0.2 of an acre gardens in all.

A Grade II Listed period cottage of great charm and character standing in the heart of the historic Hampshire village of Chawton. The cottage is believed to be one of the oldest original buildings in the village and has been carefully and sympathetically updated whilst still retaining all of its inherent character with fireplaces and exposed beams. The overall accommodation is larger than first anticipated and includes a lovely sitting room with a inglenook fireplace. There is also a separate dining room overlooking the rear garden. The bespoke kitchen is fitted with a range of cabinets, Carrara marble work surfaces, electric oven and hob, integrated dishwasher, Belfast sink and pantry. There are two spacious double bedrooms with exposed beams and a fireplace to the principal bedroom. There is a superb bathroom completed with a traditional suite including a bath with separate shower over, WC and wash hand basin. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a charming cottage in a gorgeous village setting.

Outside
The garden is a very special feature of the cottage with a variety of areas of interest and amounts to about 0.2 of an Acre in all. The garden to the front follows a more formal theme of box hedging and flower borders. The inner rear garden provides a very attractive and secluded outside seating area set between low walling and raised flower beds. Steps lead via a gate to a meandering pathway and the further garden with a selection of trees, shrubs, fruit garden and formal vegetable garden.

Situation
Chawton is one of the prettiest and most unspoilt villages in Hampshire and is set within the northern borders of the South Downs National Park. There is an active community with a church, primary school, 'The Greyfriars' public house and café. The village is home to Jane Austen's House and Museum, a Grade I listed building, with a lovely landscaped garden. The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunity for a number of country pursuits. The thriving market town of Alton has a good range of individual shops, Waitrose food shop and M&S Simply Food, cinema, sports centre, two secondary schools, 6th form college and railway station to London Waterloo. The A31 provides a link to the A3 and M3 with routes to London, the South West and beyond.

Additional Information
Council Tax Band: D

0.2 of an Acre Gardens in all

Sitting Room

Dining Room

Kitchen

Bathroom

Two Bedrooms

Front and Rear Gardens of about of an acre

Gas Central Heating

Mains Drainage

Council Tax Band: D

Additional information

• 0.2 of an Acre Gardens in all
• Sitting Room
• Dining Room
• Kitchen
• Bathroom
• Two Bedrooms
• Front and Rear Gardens of about of an acre
• Gas Central Heating
• Mains Drainage
• Council Tax Band: D

Key information

Council Tax Band: 3

Tenure: Freehold