House For Sale £975,000
A beautifully presented five bedroom house with breathtaking views, situated in an elevated position within a sought after former country estate.
LOCATION: Apple Blossom House is set within a collection of neighbouring properties that were formally the Le Court country estate. Situated in the rural hamlet of Empshott, the house is well positioned being set amongst East Hampshire's famous "hanger" landscape, characterised by the steep wooded slopes and valley meadows and lies within the South Downs National Park. There is direct access via the drive to an extensive network of local footpaths providing excellent walks, ideal for any country/outdoor or dog walking enthusiasts. Much of the surrounding farmland, woods and orchards are owned by the local Blackmoor Estate.
Although a rural location, local amenities are nearby with Liss village within 4 miles, Selborne 2.5 miles with its local shop and public house. More extensive shopping can be found in Alton or Petersfield. The A3 provides great regional transport links to Petersfield, Guildford, Chichester and Portsmouth (ferry services). There are well regarded state and private schools within the region, including Bohunt, Bedales, Ditcham Park and Churcher's College. For any commuter there is a choice of Alton, Petersfield or Liss stations offering various scheduled services to London Waterloo.
DESCRIPTION: Set within an elevated position and enjoying stunning views of the surrounding countryside, Apple Blossom House is a superb family home. Approached via a shared private driveway, the property has off street parking for at least six cars. A gate to the front garden opens to footpaths to the front door and the workshop/home office. Extended by the current owners, the home has a wonderful flow and is entered via the front door into a spacious entrance hall. There are doors to the study, downstairs cloakroom and sitting room to the right hand side whilst to the left there is access to the open-plan kitchen/dining room and garden room. The kitchen area is well-equipped with shaker style cupboards and drawers and space for a range style cooker with extractor hood above. Moving through to the dining room there is plenty of space for a table and chairs, whilst a log-burning stove provides a cosy warmth to the heart of the home. There are openings from the dining area through to both the inner hallway and garden room. The latter has a section to one side which is plumbed with a sink and has space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. This light and airy room has wrap-around glazing which affords delightful views of the rear garden, whilst doors open out to the paved terrace. The terrace can also be accessed via the sitting room. Similarly rear aspect, this well-proportioned room is part of the extension added by the current owners. Flooded with natural light this room has been carefully styled to blend in seamlessly with the original home. A chimney breast with timber mantle and stone hearth provides a focal point in the room and there is space for an electric wood-burner style fire for added ambience. There is potential to have a real log-burning stove fitted should this be desired. A further door leads back through to office and downstairs cloakroom.
Upstairs there are five bedrooms and a family bathroom. The main bedroom (also part of the later additions to the property) is double aspect and has simply stunning views over the rear garden and surrounding countryside beyond. There are built-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. There is also potential to include the fifth bedroom and create a main suite with separate dressing room if desired. The remaining bedrooms are also lucky enough to have breathtaking views, each from different perspectives ensuring enjoyment of the location throughout the seasons of the year.
Outside the property sits on a plot of just over 1/3 acre. For those looking to potentially work from home, there is a workshop/home office located within the front garden which has power and light. The rear garden is mostly laid to lawn and features a stunning variety of mature trees, shrubs and flowers many of which planted by the current owners to create year-round interest and colour. There is a substantial attached outbuilding which is currently used as storage but which has great potential for other uses, for example an annex as it is connected for water, waste and electricity.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The property is in Council Tax Band C. and has an EPC Rating of E.
It is connected to mains electricity and water and has fibre broadband. There is a shared sewage treatment plant and gas is supplied via a private under-ground LPG tank. There are two lofts to the property, both of which are partially boarded. Le Court has an internally run management company (currently with an annual £500 charge) which covers the cost of maintaining the communal areas and shared driveways to the estate.
SUMMARY: For those looking for a successful blend of character and charm, light and spacious rooms in a setting that is truly special, then a viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that Apple Blossom House has to offer.
LOCATION: Apple Blossom House is set within a collection of neighbouring properties that were formally the Le Court country estate. Situated in the rural hamlet of Empshott, the house is well positioned being set amongst East Hampshire's famous "hanger" landscape, characterised by the steep wooded slopes and valley meadows and lies within the South Downs National Park. There is direct access via the drive to an extensive network of local footpaths providing excellent walks, ideal for any country/outdoor or dog walking enthusiasts. Much of the surrounding farmland, woods and orchards are owned by the local Blackmoor Estate.
Although a rural location, local amenities are nearby with Liss village within 4 miles, Selborne 2.5 miles with its local shop and public house. More extensive shopping can be found in Alton or Petersfield. The A3 provides great regional transport links to Petersfield, Guildford, Chichester and Portsmouth (ferry services). There are well regarded state and private schools within the region, including Bohunt, Bedales, Ditcham Park and Churcher's College. For any commuter there is a choice of Alton, Petersfield or Liss stations offering various scheduled services to London Waterloo.
DESCRIPTION: Set within an elevated position and enjoying stunning views of the surrounding countryside, Apple Blossom House is a superb family home. Approached via a shared private driveway, the property has off street parking for at least six cars. A gate to the front garden opens to footpaths to the front door and the workshop/home office. Extended by the current owners, the home has a wonderful flow and is entered via the front door into a spacious entrance hall. There are doors to the study, downstairs cloakroom and sitting room to the right hand side whilst to the left there is access to the open-plan kitchen/dining room and garden room. The kitchen area is well-equipped with shaker style cupboards and drawers and space for a range style cooker with extractor hood above. Moving through to the dining room there is plenty of space for a table and chairs, whilst a log-burning stove provides a cosy warmth to the heart of the home. There are openings from the dining area through to both the inner hallway and garden room. The latter has a section to one side which is plumbed with a sink and has space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. This light and airy room has wrap-around glazing which affords delightful views of the rear garden, whilst doors open out to the paved terrace. The terrace can also be accessed via the sitting room. Similarly rear aspect, this well-proportioned room is part of the extension added by the current owners. Flooded with natural light this room has been carefully styled to blend in seamlessly with the original home. A chimney breast with timber mantle and stone hearth provides a focal point in the room and there is space for an electric wood-burner style fire for added ambience. There is potential to have a real log-burning stove fitted should this be desired. A further door leads back through to office and downstairs cloakroom.
Upstairs there are five bedrooms and a family bathroom. The main bedroom (also part of the later additions to the property) is double aspect and has simply stunning views over the rear garden and surrounding countryside beyond. There are built-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom. There is also potential to include the fifth bedroom and create a main suite with separate dressing room if desired. The remaining bedrooms are also lucky enough to have breathtaking views, each from different perspectives ensuring enjoyment of the location throughout the seasons of the year.
Outside the property sits on a plot of just over 1/3 acre. For those looking to potentially work from home, there is a workshop/home office located within the front garden which has power and light. The rear garden is mostly laid to lawn and features a stunning variety of mature trees, shrubs and flowers many of which planted by the current owners to create year-round interest and colour. There is a substantial attached outbuilding which is currently used as storage but which has great potential for other uses, for example an annex as it is connected for water, waste and electricity.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The property is in Council Tax Band C. and has an EPC Rating of E.
It is connected to mains electricity and water and has fibre broadband. There is a shared sewage treatment plant and gas is supplied via a private under-ground LPG tank. There are two lofts to the property, both of which are partially boarded. Le Court has an internally run management company (currently with an annual £500 charge) which covers the cost of maintaining the communal areas and shared driveways to the estate.
SUMMARY: For those looking for a successful blend of character and charm, light and spacious rooms in a setting that is truly special, then a viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate all that Apple Blossom House has to offer.
