House For Sale £795,000
Orchard Dean, The Dean, Alresford

A low-maintenance, modern three bedroom home with the benefit of an integral garage, located in a unique, elevated position in a small development of 12 homes for the over 55’s. Pear Tree Cottage is ideally situated for the shops and facilities in the town centre, which is just a short walk away and is accessed via a secure gate through to West Street. The property is offered for sale with the benefit of no onward chain. 

The accommodation at Pear Tree Cottage is spread over three levels, with the front door being on the lower ground level and opening to a spacious hallway, where there is a door to the integral garage and stairs to the upper ground floor. The sitting room is a stunning semi-circular room, with twin sets of French doors to the garden. The vendors are happy to include a long curved sofa in green velvet, which is perfectly contoured for the room. A pair of matching armchairs can be left as well. There is a cloakroom with a shower, located off the hall. A door from the hall opens to the dining room and kitchen, which includes a range of fitted storage units and worktops, with integrated appliances. Folding doors from the dining room open to the conservatory, which is located on the south side of the house and has French doors to the garden. 

Upstairs, there is a bathroom off the landing. The main bedroom occupies the semi-circular space above the sitting room, and has fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room. Bedroom two is a double room with a built-in wardrobe. Bedroom three also has a built-in wardrobe, and could double as a study or hobbies room.

Outside, the southerly-facing garden has been designed to be low-maintenance, with paving and small beds. There is a timber arch, garden shed and outside tap. A gate in the wall leads to the top of the driveway and the visitors' parking area, from where a secure gate allows access to Bakehouse Yard and through to West Street in the town centre. 

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. 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

Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are provided. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY INFORMATION

Winchester City Council

Council Tax Band: E

SERVICE CHARGE & GROUND RENT

An annual charge covers the maintenance of the road, front gardens, window cleaning, exterior decorating, buildings insurance and a sinking fund to cover future liabilities. The annual figure for 2023 is £3,835.76, split into quarterly instalments. The annual ground rent is £339.00, split into 2 equal instalments. Orchard Dean is managed by Broadleaf Management Services.