5 bedroom semi-detached house

This well presented property set in this stunning rural position next to Alice Holt Forestry commission is built of brick elevations under a tiled roof with accommodation arranged over three floors, with a separate double garage with studio flat above. The current owners have extended and refurbished the house in stages since 2014. Of particular note is the 23ft kitchen/breakfast room with a set of 5 bi-fold doors and double glass doors to the side providing a fine rural view of the garden, pond, field and forest beyond. The kitchen is fitted with a range of built in wall and floor mounted units under solid white work surfaces, integrated induction hob with filter hood above, mid level oven, grill and microwave, fitted dishwasher and space and plumbing for an American style fridge/freezer. There is a kitchen island with sink and drainer, breakfast bar and space for three stools and there is a Pale Limed Oak Karndean floor. Off the kitchen is a utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and drying machine and this in turn leads to a shower room with WC and sink. Accessed from the front hallway, the living room has an open fire place with casement windows to the front with double doors to the kitchen breakfast room and a Pale Limed Oak Karndean floor. There is a further double aspect sitting room with glass doors onto the patio area to the side, currently being used as a playroom. On the first floor there is a landing, three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. From the 1st floor landing there is a door to the stairs to the master bedroom on the second floor, this room benefits from an ensuite shower room, two sets of double glass doors overlooking the spectacular view to the rear over the garden and the pond, field and forest beyond and there are fitted cupboards providing hanging an shelving. Accessed from the garden or garage, there is a 17'ft studio flat above, with an en-suite bathroom, kitchenette, cupboards and electric heaters, providing either a 5th bedroom, a home office, studio flat to rent out (for £500 per month) or as Airbnb or long term accomodation for a relative, au pair or older child.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached by a herringbone brick drive with parking for a number of cars leading to a detached double garage, access to the rear and path to the front door. There is a small area of lawn to the front with an array of herbaceous borders and a frog pond. From the dining area, access can be gained to the decking area, providing an excellent outside entertaining area and the garden beyond which has views to the neighbouring lake, field and forest beyond. There is a wooden shed with power and there is a two storey tree house in the apple tree. The detached double garage has an electric up and over door and there is plumbing for a second washing machine.

Location:
The property is situated in the heart of the Hamlet of Frith End, which is renown for backing onto Alice Holt Forest within the South Downs National Park and for its central position to a network of stunning paths and bridleways, ideal for walking, running, cycling and horse riding. Local attractions include the Alice Holt Forest activity centre with its new cafe, Birdworld and Frensham Ponds including the sailing club. Blacknest Golf and Country Club with gym, the Bluebell Public House and The Jolly Farmer Public House with its skittles alley, are also close by accessed either by road or by footpath. There are various shopping facilities and cafes at Forest Lodge, Country Market, and at the local petrol stations at Kingsley and Bucks Horn Oak. Within Frith End there is a bus stop, with buses connecting, Haslemere, Hindhead, Farnham and Aldershot. 2.5 miles to the north, a railway station can be found on the south side of the village of Bentley providing direct trains to Waterloo in approximately 1 hour. More extensive cultural, educational and shopping facilities can be found in the nearby historic town of Farnham, approximately 5.5 miles away. Alton and Bordon provide further shopping facilities and are both within 5 miles. By road, there is easy access onto the A325, A31, A331, M3 and the A3, connecting with the M25 and London to the north, and south west bound to Winchester and the South coast. The property has access to both Surrey and Hampshire schools, with primary schools at Binsted, Bentley and Rowledge and secondary schools at Weydon in Farnham and Eggars in Alton. Junior prep private schools include St Edmund's, Amesbury, Edgeborough, The Royal and Barfield and private senior schools include Lord Wandsworth, Frensham Heights, Bedales, Charterhouse, Priors Field, and Churchers.

Services: Oil, electricity, water and private drainage.

Directions:
From Farnham, proceed in an easterly direction on the A31 towards Alton. After approximately 5 miles, turn left sign posted to Bentley. At the top of the slip road, turn left to Bentley Station. Continue along the road approximately 2.5 miles and on entering Frith End, the property can be found shortly on the right.