4 bedroom detached house for sale

A well-presented charming four bedroom detached character home with scope to extend subject to the usual consents and set within delightful front and rear gardens.

DESCRIPTION: Situated in an elevated and tucked back position, this beautifully presented home has been well maintained both inside and out by the current owners. Screened by mature hedging there is a gravel driveway to one side with parking for four cars, and steps and a footpath up through the pretty front garden to the entrance porch. The front door opens into a spacious entrance hall with stairs to the first floor and doors to the sitting room, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room. Both the sitting room and dining room are front aspect and feature wonderful bays with sash windows, allowing a wealth of natural light to flood in. The sitting room has a wood-burning stove for cosy winter evenings and there are fitted bookshelves either side of the chimney breast. The dining room has a decorative fire surround and there is a door that leads to a downstairs bathroom.
Across the rear elevation, the welcoming kitchen/breakfast room is well equipped with Corian work top and a range of floor and wall-mounted cupboards. There is an integrated double electric oven, gas hob and dishwasher. To one corner there is a desirable separate pantry. There is space for a dining table and chairs and door out to the rear garden. Separately, there are double doors through to a conservatory that enjoys views over the well-kept and established gardens.
To the first floor there is a spacious landing with doors to the four double bedrooms and a shower room. All four bedrooms are of a good size and each feature character fire surrounds.

OUTSIDE: The well-presented nature of the property is mirrored by that of the outside space too. The pretty front garden has a footpath to either side of the house providing side access. Outside the kitchen is a patio for al-fresco dining. The rear garden is a superb feature of the property. A good level of privacy is achieved by an extensive array of mature trees, shrubs and a holly hedge and it is enhanced by well-stocked borders providing year-round interest. The large expanse of lawn is punctuated by an ornamental pond. The hidden vegetable plot includes a large number of raspberry canes. There are power points serving front and rear, a garden shed, compost bins and at the side of the house a covered log store plus plenty of space for other gardening necessities.

LOCATION: With a population of approximately 800 people, Greatham is located just off the A3 and the A325 between the junctions for Liphook and Liss. The village is situated approximately 6 miles north of Petersfield, 10 miles south of Farnham and 8 miles east of Alton.
Greatham Primary School caters for around 200 pupils from the village and surrounding areas, and has a large modern extension, housing a new hall, offices and library. Opposite the village school is the Village Hall, with The Village Nursery School attached to it. The village hall is adjacent to the recreation area, which contains a football field, and two playgrounds. There is a popular village pub, The Greatham Inn, which is located about half way through the village. It has a main bar area and a terraced beer garden to the rear of the premises. Towards the south end of the village is the remains of the Old Church, which dates back to the 13th Century. The present church, the Church of St. John the Baptist, was built in 1875, and lies opposite the Old Church. More comprehensive amenities are available in the nearby towns and villages of Liss, Alton, Liphook and Petersfield all with mainline stations with services into London Waterloo. The A3 provides access to the South Coast, Guildford, London and the surrounding countryside with its areas of outstanding natural beauty and the South Downs National Park, which provide many opportunities for outdoor pursuits. The local area has a good supply of local golf courses that include Blackmoor, Old Thorns and Liphook and excellent schools in the vicinity including Bohunt, Bedales School, Churcher's College and Ditcham Park School. There are excellent country walks at hand and the area is known for the wide range of equestrian facilities on offer.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The property is a detached brick-built freehold house with original single-glazed windows. It is connected to all mains services and has gas central heating. The local authority is East Hampshire District Council and the tax band is F. The EPC Rating is Band D.