A substantial six bedroom Grade II listed period family home set at the heart of the market town of Alresford with glorious gardens of 0.54 acres and off street parking.

Description

Wykeham House is a fascinating Grade II listed period family home offering a wealth of character with huge scope to update and enhance further to create what will undoubtedly become a fabulous family home at the heart of Alresford. The property has Tudor origins with features easily identified throughout the property and this combines with the more recent Georgian façade. The accommodation is extensive and includes some really well-proportioned rooms including the generous drawing room with central fireplace, a great room for entertaining. The sitting room and the dining room are located near the large kitchen/breakfast room which makes for a user friendly lay out, a study provides space for home working with an outlook to the front.

At first floor level are six bedrooms including a principal bedroom with en suite, a guest bedroom with en suite and four further bedrooms serviced by a family bathroom. The accommodation offers a great format and does require updating, however it is clearly evident that the property offers huge potential and in the right hands will undoubtedly become one of Alresford prime homes.

OUTSIDE
Wykeham House has a right of access along a lane to the side of the house and a five bar gate opens into the garden, where there is a parking area, The gardens which lie to the rear of the property are a real feature, immediately adjoining the property is a pretty terraced area providing great space for outdoor entertaining and relaxing. Rising from the terrace steps link to the main area of garden which is laid to lawn with some attractively planted borders. The lawned area is particularly generous offering great space for recreation and an attractive backdrop. The gardens are south west aspect to the rear with mature boundaries providing a good degree of privacy, in all the grounds extend to 0.54 acres.

Location

Wykeham House, is situated on Mill Hill just off the western side of Broad Street in the Georgian market town of Alresford, literally a stone’s throw from the town’s amenities which include a range of shops, public houses and restaurants. The area is renowned for its beautiful countryside with superb rural walks in the area including along the river and into the Itchen Valley.

The Cathedral city of Winchester lies approximately 7.5 miles to the west with a wider range of facilities. There are excellent communications by both road and rail with mainline railway stations at Alton, Winchester and the M3 (Junction nine) being within easy access. Southampton International Airport is approximately 10 miles to the south with many domestic and European destinations.

Schooling in the area is excellent, the preparatory schools of Twyford and Prince’s Mead within easy reach as is Pilgrims in Winchester. Winchester also offers St Swithun’s School for Girls, Winchester College and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College. Further away, Bedales Preparatory School at Petersfield is a further alternative and locally Perins Secondary School has a first-class reputation.

Square Footage: 3,670 sq ft


Acreage: 0.54 Acres

Additional Info

Mains Water, Electric & Gas. Mains Drainage.