Detached house for sale in New Farm Road, Alresford SO24

On the market for the first time in 50 years, Carey Down occupies a wonderful half acre plot on the edge of the town, with a south-westerly facing garden and beautiful countryside views. It is one of the few remaining undivided plots in New Farm Road, providing an opportunity to create a larger modern family home, subject to planning permission. The property is offered for sale with the benefit of no onward chain.

The house is approached from the driveway, with a covered porch and front door opening to the entrance hall, where there is a built-in coats cupboard. To the left is the open-plan sitting/dining room, which is L-shaped and has a fireplace and sliding doors to the garden. Beyond is the conservatory, with French doors to the garden. The kitchen features an aga cooker and a range of fitted kitchen units and walk-in larder cupboard. An opening leads to the utility room, and a door to the rear garden. There is a family room/study, a ground floor double bedroom and a cloak/shower room.

Upstairs, there is a loft access hatch on the landing. There are three double bedrooms, and a bathroom with airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.

To the front of the property, there is a gravelled driveway allowing plenty of parking. There is a covered carport and workshop/storeroom, as well as a long garage. The rear garden enjoys a high degree of seclusion and is mainly laid to lawn, with mature trees, shrub beds and borders. With its south-westerly, sunny aspect, the garden enjoys far-reaching views over fields in the direction of Winchester.

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.

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