5 bedroom detached house for sale

This modern and well-presented family home is located in the highly sought-after village of Old Alresford, just a mile from Alresford town. Positioned within an exclusive development of just thirteen properties, built approximately 25 years ago, the house enjoys an enviable spot on the edge of the scheme with far-reaching views across open fields to the rear and side.

Previously extended, the property now offers outstanding ground-floor living space. At its heart is a superb kitchen/dining/family room, flooded with natural light and enjoying garden views from three aspects. The contemporary kitchen features a range cooker, granite worksurfaces, and a separate utility room. The spacious reception hall creates an excellent sense of flow, leading to a generous drawing room with log burner and a bright, triple-aspect study.

Upstairs, a wide landing gives access to five well-proportioned bedrooms, including two with en-suite facilities, along with a modern family bathroom.

Outside, the property is set on a generous southerly plot, enjoying views across open countryside. To the front, a spacious driveway offers parking for multiple vehicles and gives access to a detached double garage.

The majority of the grounds lie to the rear and are mainly laid to level lawn, creating an expansive and versatile outdoor space. A paved terrace directly adjoining the house provides the perfect setting for alfresco dining and relaxed entertaining. Mature hedging borders the garden, offering excellent screening and a strong sense of privacy.

Old Alresford, with a village green and village hall at its centre, lies at the southern end of the Candover Valley in the middle of farming communities and the famous watercress beds. There are a wide variety of walks and cycle rides from the doorstep. Old Alresford has a strong village community, with its church, dramatic society, summer fayre, bonfire celebrations, cricket club and village events. The town of New Alresford lies a mile to the south, a beautiful Georgian town known for its variety of independent shops, restaurants and inns located in stunning surroundings on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Attractions include the Watercress steam railway, schools for infant, junior and secondary education, churches and an active community. The cathedral city of Winchester is just a few miles away and there is easy access to the south coast, the Midlands and London via the road network. There is mainline rail access to London from Winchester or Basingstoke.

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. There is a communal septic tank for the development. Oil-fired central heating with underfloor heating downstairs, and radiators upstairs.

MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Southdowns Management Company Ltd is owned and run by the residents for the maintenance of the common parts. No. 1 pays a service charge of £80pm.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Winchester City Council
Council Tax Band G

DIRECTIONS
From our office in Broad Street, drive north out of the town on the B3046 towards Old Alresford. Once in the village, go past the church and green. Southdowns is further along on the right hand side. Take the first of the two entrances, and follow the road around to the right. Lime Ridge is the first house on the left hand side. What3words ///newlywed.billiard.diplomats