11 bed detached house for sale Cheriton, Alresford, Hampshire SO24

An exceptional Grade II listed family home with a three bedroom lodge house, all set in grounds of about 9.23 acres.DescriptionThis is a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional house, last sold in 1976, and has been a much loved family house. The property is Grade II listed from the late 18th century with later additions ion the 19th and 20th centuries. Constructed of brick under a tile roof with a classical front to the house with three storeys with a central half glazed double door under a porch with two pilasters. There are lovely sash windows creating excellent light to the rooms, as well as giving views of the gardens and grounds. The house is approached by a sweeping gravel drive leading to a circular parking area with a central lavender border. There is a wealth of period features throughout the house, including the an impressive staircase in the hall with barley-sugar balusters and moulded handrail and stunning fireplaces. The well-proportioned accommodation is arranged over three floors and can be seen on the floor plans.Hockley LodgeHockley Lodge is a three bedroom lodge, situated at the beginning of the driveway.OutsideThe garden and grounds are one of the defining featuresof the property and are mainly lawned with a variety of wellstocked herbaceous borders and mature trees. Of particularnote is the stunning walled garden with its vegetable bedsat one end and the large heated swimming pool with pavedsurround. There is also a pool room, an outdoor kitchen area,ideal for al fresco entertaining, a sauna and changing area.There is also a hard tennis court. Beyond the formal lawns is a small lake and also the parkland which has been used for horse grazing fields and provide the perfect backdrop to the house.LocationThe nearby picturesque village of Cheriton, with its shop and pub, is in the South Downs National Park. The nearby market town of Alresford has excellent day to day shopping. The cathedral City of Winchester is only 8 miles away. There are regular train services to London from Winchester, Alton and Petersfield. The south coast is also easily accessible. There is a good village primary school, also numerous independent schools such as Pilgrim’s, Twyford and Princes Mead prep schools, and Winchester College, Peter Symonds Sixth Form College, St Swithun’s, King Edward’s and Bedales as senior schools.Square Footage: 13,478 sq ftAcreage:9.23 AcresAdditional InfoOil fired central heating. Private water. Private drainage(shared septic tank). Mains electric.FreeholdCouncil Tax Band G