House For Sale £995,000
Lilac Cottage, The Dean, Alresford

A charming double-fronted cottage located within the conservation area in the centre of Alresford, just moments from the shops in West Street. The River Arle and the Millenium Walk are to be found at the far end of The Dean. Believed to date from the mid-1700's, Lilac Cottage is Grade II listed and is one of the oldest surviving houses in Alresford. It has character and original features in abundance, including oak beams, fireplaces, exposed floorboards and a cellar. The cottage is approached from The Dean via a path leading to the front door, which opens to a small hall from where stairs lead up the first floor. On the right is the cosy sitting room, featuring a beamed ceiling and a coal-effect stove. On the other side of the hall is the dining room, which has a wood-burning stove, an alcove used as a library, and a door to the cellar. A door opens to the kitchen/breakfast room, which has a range of storage units and worktops, integrated appliances, a larder cupboard and space for a table and chairs. A door leads through to the rear lobby where there is a cloak/shower room and access to the garden. Upstairs, there is a loft access hatch on the landing and two double bedrooms with windows onto The Dean, each having a built-in wardrobe. There is a third bedroom/study with built-in wardrobes, and a bathroom with a white suite. A gated passageway to the right hand side of the cottage leads through to the pretty, landscaped rear garden, which includes a terrace, with a retaining wall and steps up to a lawned main part of the garden. Stepping stones lead across the lawn to the rear section, where there is a well-placed summer house/studio. Alresford is 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, several churches and an active and inclusive community. Highlights in the calendar include the annual Watercress Festival in May and the Agricultural Show in September. The cathedral city of Winchester is about 7 miles away and there is easy access to the south coast, the midlands and London via the road network. There is also mainline rail access to London from both Winchester and Alton. Southampton airport is only about half an hour away by car.

SERVICES We understand that mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected.

LOCAL AUTHORITY INFORMATION Winchester City Council Council Tax Band: E