5 bed detached house for sale

Shalden, Alton, Hampshire GU34

The property combines the appeal of village living with the opportunity to create a truly outstanding modern family residence.

The reception accommodation offers excellent flexibility, with a selection of formal and informal living spaces that can easily adapt to the changing needs of a growing family. The kitchen and ancillary accommodation provide a practical foundation for everyday living, while the overall layout offers exciting opportunities for reconfiguration should a purchaser wish to create larger open-plan spaces or additional lifestyle areas. Extending to five bedrooms, three bathrooms and three reception rooms, the house provides well-balanced accommodation ideally suited to family life. The interiors are bright and welcoming, with large windows framing views across the gardens and surrounding countryside, while the generous room proportions create an excellent flow throughout the property.

Although the property has been well maintained and is presented in good order, it would now benefit from updating throughout. As such, Shalden Green House represents an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a substantial village home with the scope to refurbish, remodel and personalise to individual requirements. Subject to the necessary permissions and consents, there is considerable potential to enhance both the accommodation and overall value, creating a bespoke home perfectly suited to modern living.

One of the property's most appealing features is its attractive and established garden. The grounds provide a high degree of privacy and seclusion, with expansive lawns, mature trees and well-established planting creating a peaceful setting throughout the year. The generous plot offers ample space for outdoor entertaining, family recreation and gardening enthusiasts alike. The gardens enjoy a wonderful outlook over the surrounding countryside.

The property is situated in the highly regarded village of Shalden. Secluded and rural, yet remarkably accessible as many roads pass around, but not through, the village. The market town of Alton provides a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. The larger regional centres of Farnham, Winchester and Basingstoke offer a broad range of facilities and are all easily accessible on a daily basis. There are a number of excellent independent schools accessible in the area, which include Lord Wandsworth College, St Swinthin's School, Edgeborough, Long Sutton and Bentworth Church of England Primary School. Communications in the area are first class with fast and regular train services from Alton and Basingstoke stations to London Waterloo the M3 and A31/A3 are easily accessible, providing fast access to the national motorway network. Throughout the adjoining countryside are numerous attractive footpaths and bridleways.