4 bed terraced house for sale

John Eggars Square, Alton GU34

A very well-proportioned attached house of contemporary design in the sought after John Eggar's Square development, standing in the grounds of what is believed to be the oldest school in Hampshire. The house was designed to take full advantage of the south-westerly aspect to the rear by the well-known architects re-Format to maximise light and space, and to complement the original school, which is Grade II listed and believed to date from the Jacobean period of Charles I. The house, sitting at the far end of the Square, is beautifully appointed, with spacious rooms and large windows providing a light and airy feel throughout. The generous living accommodation includes a well-proportioned sitting room with a central fireplace and two sets of French doors opening out to the garden as well as double doors leading to the kitchen/dining room. This is an exceptional and versatile twin aspect room extending to 20'5/6.2m and providing an ideal hub to the house. The stylish fitted kitchen has a range of eye and base level cabinets and appliances together with a very useful adjoining utility area.

There is a family bathroom and four bedrooms set to the first floor including a very impressive principle bedroom with a balcony and an en suite shower room. Both of the bath/shower rooms are fitted with modern white suites.

Importantly, the house has the benefit of solar panels and a battery to enable to electricity power generation and storage.

Outside

The rear garden has been landscaped to take full advantage of the principally south-west aspect, with an area of paved terrace and permanent specialist awning providing an ideal outside seating area together with a series of shaped borders and interlinked walkways together with a further 'morning terrace' to one corner. There are a variety of flowering shrubs and plants and young and mature trees providing a good degree of interest and seclusion. The house is approached via a shared shingle driveway, leading to the attached garage (with a useful storage area to the rear) and car port, with further ancillary parking. To the front there are low borders with a variety of shrubs and plants.

There is an annual fee, currently £400.00 per annum, payable annually to Eggar's Residents Management Ltd for the maintenance of the communal areas.

Situation

This is a most appealing home standing in a tranquil yet convenient location for the town, mainline station and Anstey Park. John Eggar's Square is of special historic interest and provides a very pleasant no-through close of individual homes. The popular market town of Alton stands amidst fine Hampshire countryside between Farnham and Winchester. The town has a good range of high street shops including Waitrose and M&S SImply Food, weekly and specialist markets, schooling for all age groupe, sports centre, two outlying golf courses and station to London Waterloo. Of note, the village of Chawton (about 3 miles) is situated within the northern borders of the South Downs National Park. The sdnp and surrounding countryside provides ample opportunity for many country pursuits.

Property Ref Number:

Ham-56960