5 bedroom detached house for sale

A fabulous family home beautifully converted from three Victorian cottages with far reaching westerly views on a 1 acre plot.The PropertyWindmill Cottages is a beautifully presented family home, cleverly created from Victorian origins as three farmworkers’ cottages. Light, bright and stylish throughout, the property has been thoughtfully modernised whilst retaining a wealth of character and charm. The spacious sitting room spans the width of the house and features an open fireplace and beautiful oak flooring. The well-appointed open plan kitchen / breakfast room has French doors opening onto the terrace, while the utility room is conveniently positioned just off the kitchen, with an outside door to the parking area. Also on the ground floor is a shower room, a spacious snug and a playroom, providing plenty of space for family living and entertaining. Upstairs there are five bedrooms, two of which have ensuite shower rooms, as well as a family bathroom. All of the bedrooms are good sizes, with original fireplaces and charming countryside views.OutsideWindmill Cottages is approached from the Selborne Road via a sweeping driveway that leads to the triple garage and onto the house with generous parking. The garden is mostly laid to lawn bordered by hedging and mature trees with beautiful far reaching views and provides a fantastic space for keen gardeners or children to enjoy. A terrace immediately behind the house provides an ideal space for entertaining or relaxing. In all the garden and grounds total approximately 1 acre.SituationWindmill Cottages is discreetly set back from the Selborne Road behind a hedge with views towards Farringdon and beyond. The house lies on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just north of the village of Selborne which is one of Hampshire’s rural gems with an unspoilt landscape featuring the ancient wooded Hangers. The village has an active community with village hall, church, pub, primary school and recreation ground. Gilbert White's House & Gardens sits within the heart of the village, open to the public with a delightful Cafe and Gift Shop. Alton is just 4 miles away and Petersfield about 9 miles away; both offering wider shopping and amenities and mainline stations. The A31 at Alton provides good regional transport links to Winchester and Farnham and the A3 at Liss to London, Guildford and the south coast. Hampshire is well catered for with top performing state and independent schools (Bedales, Churchers, Highfield, Lord Wandsworth College and St Swithuns). There are many footpaths and bridleways in the area as well as the local lanes which provide a fantastic network of walks and cycle routes (including the National Trust land at Selborne Common).General RemarksMethod of Sale The property is offered for sale by private treaty. Services Private water supply. Mains electricity, oil fired central heating and septic tank. Broadband availability Superfast available (according to OFCOM) Mobile/Internet Coverage Good Outdoors / Average Indoors Tenure Freehold with vacant possession. Construction Brick Local Authority East Hampshire District Council Council Tax Band C EPC: F37 Postcode GU34 3HT