About this property

A very well-presented, charming and characterful detached family house occupying a mature village location in gardens and grounds of just over an acre.

The appeal and combination of light, space and character is immediate with well-proportioned rooms with high ceilings and large windows complemented with pine and oak internal doors and oak flooring to the hall and kitchen/dining room.

The generous accommodation includes a very spacious triple aspect sitting room extending to in excess of 27 ft / 8.38mwith a fireplace, wood burning stove and double doors openingout to the rear terrace. There is a separate family room also with a fireplace. The living accommodation is beautifully complemented by a large kitchen/dining room providing an ideal layout for everyday family living. The kitchen is fitted with a range of eye and base level cabinets together with a gas range with extractor over, sink and breakfast bar. There is also an adjoining utility/boot room. The first floor accommodation is of equal merit with five double bedrooms and complemented by a stylish shower room and a separate family bathroom. Of note, there is also potential to further enlarge the overall accommodation and convert the second floor, subject to any necessary planning and building control consents.

Outside
The gardens and grounds extend to just over an acre and are a special feature of the house and provide a very attractive setting. The house is approached via a block paved driveway providing parking for several vehicles and access to the garage.

The landscaped grounds include a paved terrace providing an ideal outside seating area with areas of lawn beyond together with a variety of young and mature trees and a summerhouse. Beyond the rear inner garden, the grounds extend into an ‘open field’ providing space for adventure for all ages with a vegetable garden, orchard, two timber sheds and a greenhouse. There is also a further outdoor seating area set around a fire pit.

Situation
The house occupies a tranquil location with fine views over its own well-established grounds and within about 0.2 of a mile of Bushy Leaze Wood – a haven for dog walkers and a natural wonderland. 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, ‘The Sun’ public house and St Mary’s Church. The popular market town of Alton provides a good range of individual shops, Waitrose and M&S Simply Food, weekly and specialist markets, sports centre, two secondary schools, higher education college and station to London Waterloo.

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Additional Information
Local Authority – East Hampshire District Council

Additional information

• In all Gardens and Grounds of just over an acre
• Entrance Hall
• Sitting Room
• Family Room
• Kitchen/ Dining Room
• Utility Room
• Cloakroom
• 5 Double Bedrooms
• Bathroom
• Shower Room

Key information

Council Tax Band: G

Tenure: Freehold

Energy Performance Certificate