4 bed detached house for sale

Upper Wield, Alresford, Hampshire SO24

Pound Cottage is approached via a gravel path leading to the cottage's front entrance. As you enter the property, you will be welcomed by the beamed dining room with the original fire surround, which now has a log burner. A spacious living room filled with natural light from the bay window overlooks the garden. The kitchen has access to the patio area of the garden, which is ideal for entertaining. The property's ground floor also features a family room with plenty of storage, a private study, a spacious wine room and a downstairs family bathroom. The large principal bedroom is accessed via the staircases to the south end of the property, which has a door leading to the family bathroom. The further three bedrooms are accessed via the staircase leading from the dining room. There is a family shower room on the first floor as well.

The private garden is surrounded by mature shrubs and trees. It features a spacious lawned garden with a pergola wrapped in beautiful blooming flowers. A stone path leads to the south-facing patioed space, ideal for entertaining and enjoying the quiet countryside.

Pound Cottage is located in the East Hampshire village of Upper Wield, 5.5 miles west of Alton. The nearby Georgian market town of Alresford (about 4 miles) provides a wide range of independent shops and restaurants, whilst Basingstoke, Alton, and the cathedral city of Winchester are all within 13 miles. There are pubs in Lower Wield, Preston Candover, and a popular local is The Woolpack. The M3 (J7) is about 7.9 miles, and there are mainline stations at Basingstoke (London Waterloo from 44 minutes), Micheldever (London Waterloo from 63 minutes) and Winchester (London Waterloo from 58 minutes). The surrounding countryside offers excellent walking and riding paths where you can enjoy picturesque views. There are well-regarded prep and secondary schools, including Twyford, The Pilgrims' School, St Swithun's School, Winchester College and Bedales, and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College in Winchester. (Distances and times approximate).