House For Sale £1,800,000
The most attractive Elderfield House and Cottage dates from 1870 (with later additions) and was believed to have been built by the local Herriard Estate. This lovely family home boasts many original Victorian features having well-proportioned rooms with generous ceiling heights being typical of the era. The large windows give a bright interior and overlook the garden and paddock beyond. To the ground floor the front door opens into a
welcoming galleried entrance hall which in turn leads to the formal reception rooms with an inner hall leading to the family room, study, a large dry cellar with separate lockable area and large kitchen breakfast room. The flexible first floor accommodation boasts four bedrooms off the main landing with two further well-appointed bedrooms giving additional guest accommodation. An
historic staff staircase gives secondary access to the kitchen and family rooms from this side of the house.
Since 2006 the current owners have engaged in a
renovation programme having replaced the original
sash windows with attractive Gothic style double glazed casement windows, an updated heating system which is zoned for ease of management and extensive external re-pointing and re-facing of brickwork.
Outside
This attractive home is approached over a sweeping drive with a turning circle and ample space for parking. The large and well stocked garden is laid mainly to the rear and side of the house interspersed with a number of old specimen trees including oak, beech and lime. There is a blaze of spring colour from the mass of spring
bulbs planted throughout the garden. The cutting
and herbaceous beds provide colour throughout the remaining seasons and within the nursery garden there is ample space to cultivate a productive vegetable garden. To the end of the formal gardens are located the stables with a tack room and hay store. There is electricity and
running water in the stable block and a water trough located in the paddock. The paddock has separate vehicular access off Bagmore Lane. In all the gardens and paddock extend to approximately 3 acres.
Situation
Herriard is a strong village community spread out over a series of country lanes and bisected by the A339 proving exceptional links to Basingstoke and Alton. Herriard Green is at the heart of the village which was a village-led project providing a sports pavilion, cricket and football pitches, two tennis courts, a meadow and children’s play area. It is also home to the Little Crickets nursery school. The Herriard Estate owns much of the surrounding countryside, woodland and farmland which has remained unspoilt over many generations.
The M3 is located approximately 5 miles to the north at Basingstoke giving access to London, Heathrow airport and Southampton. Basingstoke also has a fast and regular mainline rail service to London (Waterloo) from 46 minutes and Southampton (Central) from 33 minutes. The smaller market town of Alton lies to the south east having a good selection of shops and local amenities. Hampshire is well catered for with
top performing state and independent schools all
within the region. Recreationally there are many
footpaths and bridleways in the area which provide
a varied network of walks or rides and sailing on the south coast.
Additional Information
Planning Consent coupled with a Certificate of
Lawfulness has been granted to rebuild the extensive range of integrated utility/outbuildings to create modern flexible living or further ancillary accommodation and a substantial conservatory off the kitchen/breakfast room.
In addition there is consent to extend an Orangery
leading off the Drawing Room, a 7th bedroom and the opportunity to create a larger main bedroom suite.
Elderfield Cottage is located close to the main house and has comfortable accommodation arranged over two floors. To the ground floor is the sitting room, kitchen, main bedroom and shower room with the second bedroom located on the first floor. This lovely converted former coach house is ideal for guests, dependent relatives or an au pair.
welcoming galleried entrance hall which in turn leads to the formal reception rooms with an inner hall leading to the family room, study, a large dry cellar with separate lockable area and large kitchen breakfast room. The flexible first floor accommodation boasts four bedrooms off the main landing with two further well-appointed bedrooms giving additional guest accommodation. An
historic staff staircase gives secondary access to the kitchen and family rooms from this side of the house.
Since 2006 the current owners have engaged in a
renovation programme having replaced the original
sash windows with attractive Gothic style double glazed casement windows, an updated heating system which is zoned for ease of management and extensive external re-pointing and re-facing of brickwork.
Outside
This attractive home is approached over a sweeping drive with a turning circle and ample space for parking. The large and well stocked garden is laid mainly to the rear and side of the house interspersed with a number of old specimen trees including oak, beech and lime. There is a blaze of spring colour from the mass of spring
bulbs planted throughout the garden. The cutting
and herbaceous beds provide colour throughout the remaining seasons and within the nursery garden there is ample space to cultivate a productive vegetable garden. To the end of the formal gardens are located the stables with a tack room and hay store. There is electricity and
running water in the stable block and a water trough located in the paddock. The paddock has separate vehicular access off Bagmore Lane. In all the gardens and paddock extend to approximately 3 acres.
Situation
Herriard is a strong village community spread out over a series of country lanes and bisected by the A339 proving exceptional links to Basingstoke and Alton. Herriard Green is at the heart of the village which was a village-led project providing a sports pavilion, cricket and football pitches, two tennis courts, a meadow and children’s play area. It is also home to the Little Crickets nursery school. The Herriard Estate owns much of the surrounding countryside, woodland and farmland which has remained unspoilt over many generations.
The M3 is located approximately 5 miles to the north at Basingstoke giving access to London, Heathrow airport and Southampton. Basingstoke also has a fast and regular mainline rail service to London (Waterloo) from 46 minutes and Southampton (Central) from 33 minutes. The smaller market town of Alton lies to the south east having a good selection of shops and local amenities. Hampshire is well catered for with
top performing state and independent schools all
within the region. Recreationally there are many
footpaths and bridleways in the area which provide
a varied network of walks or rides and sailing on the south coast.
Additional Information
Planning Consent coupled with a Certificate of
Lawfulness has been granted to rebuild the extensive range of integrated utility/outbuildings to create modern flexible living or further ancillary accommodation and a substantial conservatory off the kitchen/breakfast room.
In addition there is consent to extend an Orangery
leading off the Drawing Room, a 7th bedroom and the opportunity to create a larger main bedroom suite.
Elderfield Cottage is located close to the main house and has comfortable accommodation arranged over two floors. To the ground floor is the sitting room, kitchen, main bedroom and shower room with the second bedroom located on the first floor. This lovely converted former coach house is ideal for guests, dependent relatives or an au pair.
