For Sale5 Bedroom Detached House in Upper Anstey Lane, Parish of Shalden, ...£1,690,000

An exceptional family house with generous accommodation and superb grounds, including an area of light woodland, standing within a couple of miles of Alton mainline station. In all gardens and grounds of about 2 acres. Woodlands is an exceptional family home with bright and well-proportioned accommodation. The house is presented to a very high standard and has been designed to fully complement the setting with fine views over the landscaped gardens and grounds. The very generous and welcoming accommodation is ideal for everyday family living and includes a stunning open plan L-shaped kitchen/sitting/dining room extending to 28’8/8.75m with a wood burning stove and double doors opening out to the decking and garden. The bespoke kitchen is set around a large island with a breakfast bar and is fitted with a range of cabinets, pan drawers, wooden work surfaces and Miele appliances. The feeling of light and space is felt throughout and welcomes you upon entering the large reception hall. The sitting room is a wonderful room, extending to 29’2/8.8m, with a stylish remote controlled gas fire together with a lovely bay window. Double doors open to the garden room with sliding doors out to the west facing terrace. The garden room is a very special feature of the house and provides an ideal further reception area as well as a natural link to the garden. The dining room, also with a bay window, enjoys views over the garden and is set between the hall and kitchen/sitting/dining room. A utility/boot room and cloakroom adjoins the kitchen/ sitting/dining room. Further space and flexibility is provided by a study/2nd sitting room to the ground floor. There are five bedrooms and a family bathroom set around a galleried landing to the first floor including a principal vaulted bedroom with a beautiful Juliet balcony and en suite shower room. The second bedroom also has an en suite and a Jacuzzi bath. Of note, each of the bath shower rooms have been finished with boutique style sanitary ware and large walk-in showers. Woodlands provides a rare opportunity to purchase a very special family home in a wonderful setting. Outside The house has a very attractive approach via a pair of recessed electric hardwood gates and a hedge lined shingle driveway leading to a turning and parking area at the front. The setting lends itself to al fresco entertaining really rather well and takes full advantage of the beautiful location with areas of decking and paving (with external lighting) set off each of the principal rooms to the south and west. The inner garden areas to the front, side and rear are arranged with a variety of specimen plants and paved pathways. The outer areas of the grounds are set between mature hedgerows with broad areas of lawn and light woodland. The woodland provides a perfect ‘getaway’ space for all ages with a network of pathways and a variety of young and mature trees. Situation The property occupies a very mature and secluded location. Upper Anstey Lane forms part of Shalden Parish and is a small no-through lane in-between the villages of Froyle and Shalden about 1½ miles to the north of the historic market town of Alton. The surrounding countryside provides opportunity for many country pursuits. The historic market town of Alton has a good range of high street shops, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, M&S Simply Food, weekly and specialist markets, schooling for all age groups including Alton School, Eggar’s, Amery Hill and Alton College as well as a sports centre, two outlying golf courses and a mainline station to London Waterloo. Additional information - In all Gardens of about 2 acres - Reception Hall - Sitting Room - Dining Room - Garden Room - Study - Superb Kitchen/Sitting/Dining Room - Utility Room - 2 Cloakrooms - 5 Bedrooms Key information Council Tax Band: G Tenure: Freehold