Rarely does a property come to market in Chilton Candover, and this particular cottage is a succession of wow moments throughout and also offers the benefit of being freehold - a remarkably unusual feature in this area. The property has been well-maintained by the current owner, however does offer plenty of scope for modernisation and improvement. It is a classic coach house style, with the upper floor being separated into two wings and it sits on a 1/3 acre plot.
Upon entry, there is a useful porch that leads through to all accommodation and a WC. The triple aspect living room is a terrific size, spanning across 18'11.
The room is a welcoming and warm space and offers a built-in fireplace and double glass doors which open to the garden. There is a second reception room and from here, stairs rise to the first floor and there is also under stair storage. The farmhouse kitchen is spacious in size, with space for a breakfast area. It is fitted with a range of eye and low-level units with wooden drawers and doors and an AGA that also works in conjunction with the heating system. The kitchen leads through to the utility room which is fitted with a large butlers sink, fitted storage, and has plenty of space for white goods, and a door opens to the side of the property.
Upstairs, there are two large double bedrooms on either ends of the property, both of which offer ample built-in storage. The family bathroom is also a good size and is a white suite and fitted with bath, toilet, vanity unit and bidet. Further offered on this floor is an additional WC fitted with toilet and handbasin, and two large storage cupboards on the landing.
Outside, the tranquil garden is private and bordered by mature shrubbery. There is a warm and sunny patio seating area directly outside the living room with a small retaining wall and established flower beds. There is a pretty cottage garden to the side of the property that offers another patio seating area. The rest of the garden is majority laid to lawn, with a small wooden bridge crossing the stream channel which winds through the garden.
The property further benefits from a large sweeping driveway that offers space for several vehicles. There is also a double garage with side access and a single garage which has been converted into a large store room with the oil tank behind.
The attractive villages of the Candover Valley are understandably popular and represent what is finest about the Hampshire countryside. Chilton Candover itself is a quiet hamlet with Moonroast and The Yard, a boutique rural café, but Preston Candover has a store/post office, church, infant and primary school, pub and tennis club. The Georgian market town of Alresford, as well as Basingstoke, Alton and the cathedral city of Winchester are within proximity. Transport links are good, with the M3 being within easy access and several mainline stations such as Basingstoke, Alton and Winchester are located nearby with direct access to London Waterloo. The surrounding countryside offers excellent walking and riding including the Wayfarer's Walk which passes through Brown Candover. Further offered are several renowned golf clubs, the picturesque south coast and the Isle of Wight, Brown Candovers Cricket Club and several theatres and cinemas.
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