Balima, Paice Lane, Medstead, Alton, GU34 5PT [map]
A superb five-bedroom contemporary home on a quiet residential lane in the friendly neighbourhood of Medstead.
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Welcome to Balima
For those seeking peaceful country living alongside supreme comfort and easy convenience, this superb five-bed contemporary home on a quiet residential lane in the friendly neighbourhood of Medstead fits the bill perfectly.
Balima was completed in 2021 to replace the original 1950s bungalow, set within a green 0.39-acre plot. The current owners worked with an architect to design the property with efficiency and comfort in mind, and the high quality finish showcases the meticulous attention to detail invested into its construction.
The house is of traditional brick and block construction with high levels of insulation, contributing to excellent thermal performance throughout the year. The fabulous versatile living space across more than 3,294 square feet will suit families of all sizes and those looking for multi-generational living or separate home office/studio facilities.
Set back off the lane behind discreet hedges, the house is approached by a private gravel drive with parking for numerous cars.
Cook, eat & relax
The lofty entrance hall leads past the stairs to a spacious, bright kitchen, dining and family room that spans the rear of the house providing a fantastic room for everyday life. Boasting floor-to-ceiling bi-fold doors opening onto the terrace with views of the garden, the room is flooded with natural light and is an airy, welcoming space to cook, eat and relax.
A generous TV area accommodates large sofas and has a cosy wood burner for extra warmth. The overhead roof lanterns are triple glazed to insulate from any rain noise and feature automatic windows with rain sensors whilst the wide bi-fold doors are fitted with remote-controlled blinds.
There’s room for a sizeable kitchen table, perfect for family suppers and a sleek Alno kitchen featuring composite stone worktops and all the mod cons including a NEFF induction hob, twin fan ovens, a Quooker hot water tap, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and a new wine fridge.
A good-sized utility room provides an excellent space for managing laundry, storing boots and coats and accommodating muddy dogs, while an enviable walk-in pantry offers additional storage.
A large plant room serves as the control centre for the home’s technical systems. A gas boiler and super-efficient underfloor heating across both floors ensure the house remains consistently warm and comfortable, with individual thermostats that can be controlled remotely via a mobile phone.
A mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery and HEPA filtration circulates clean, filtered air throughout, while a generous pressurised hot water tank provides excellent water pressure, complemented by a water softener. The home’s impressive efficiency is reflected in its EPC rating of B.
Room to entertain
Leading off the reception hall, there is a spacious sitting room offering a separate living space for more formal entertaining and a sunny dining room, ideal for large Sunday lunches or evening dinner parties.
The dining room could also serve as a ground floor bedroom, with the adjacent cloakroom offering clear potential to be converted into an en suite shower room.
A good-sized study provides a quiet space to work from home, completing the ground floor.
Blissful slumber
Upstairs are four generous double bedrooms with large windows and vaulted ceilings creating a sense of airiness and space.
The substantial principal bedroom benefits from a dressing area with built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom offering both a shower and a bath whilst the roomy guest bedroom also features an en suite shower room.
The third and fourth bedrooms offer a glorious, far-reaching view out over the garden and share a big family bathroom. A floored, insulated loft space provides extra storage.
The annexe
The detached annexe incorporates an insulated double garage, providing secure parking for two cars, along with a workshop/storage space and a large bedroom upstairs with an en suite bathroom.
Lovely lawns & outside space
Set centrally in its generous plot with a gorgeous country outlook, Balima’s extensive back lawn is dotted with mature apple trees and well-stocked flower beds, that will delight keen gardeners.
The terrace outside the kitchen captures the afternoon sun in summer and is a wonderful place for hosting a BBQ or sitting on the sofa enjoying the peace and quiet with a glass of wine.
At the far end of the garden, there’s a useful garden workshop (insulated) and a pretty greenhouse, both connected to water and electricity.
The front of the house is accessed via a gate onto a gravel driveway with easy access to the front door and parking for four or five cars.
Convenience with country charm
Balima is conveniently located close to Medstead, a popular Hampshire village offering an excellent blend of country charm and convenience. Medstead boasts a good village shop and post office, a children's playground, pond, church, cricket club, and other community clubs. There is an excellent local pub, The Three Horseshoes, in neighbouring Bighton, whilst the shops and amenities in nearby Alton are just 15 minutes' drive away.
The pretty Georgian market town of Alresford is just 14 minutes' drive in the other direction and offers an array of cafés, restaurants, independent shops, and sports facilities. Trains go direct from Alton station to London Waterloo in a little over an hour.
Nearby Schools
A good choice of local schools includes Medstead CofE Primary School (OFSTED rated 'Good'), and secondary school Amery Hill School (rated 'Good').
Independent schools nearby include Bedales Prep, Dunhurst, St Swithun's Prep, Edgeborough Prep, and Prince’s Mead School in Winchester, whilst senior school options include Lord Wandsworth, Bedales, Churcher's College, St Swithun's, and Winchester College.
Transport Links
For commuters and travellers, there are excellent road links via the A31 to the M3, A3, and up to the M25, giving quick and easy access to Heathrow and Gatwick. Alternatively, you can reach the South Coast in under an hour via the A3.
Finer Details
Overview
Striking five-bedroom contemporary home built in 2021
Highly energy-efficient modern home with EPC rating B, underfloor heating and advanced ventilation system
Set within a private and peaceful 0.39-acre plot with green outlook
Impressive open-plan kitchen, dining and family room with bi-fold doors and log burner
Five generous double bedrooms, ideal for family and guest accommodation
Principal suite with dressing area and en suite bathroom
Versatile layout including dining room, sitting room and study
Potential for ground floor bedroom with scope for en suite conversion
Separate self-contained annexe with bedroom and en suite
Double garage with additional storage and ample driveway parking
Features & Services
Underfloor heating throughout with individual room controls
Gas-fired heating system with high efficiency performance (EPC rating B)
Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and HEPA filtration
Aluminium double and triple glazed windows
High-spec kitchen with integrated appliances and Quooker tap
Starlink high-speed internet (up to approx. 300 Mbps)
Fully Ethernet-wired and pre-wired for integrated sound system
Pressurised hot water system and water softener
Automatic roof windows with rain sensors
Remainder of 10-year building warranty (to February 2031)
In the Area
Peaceful village setting with country walks and bridleways from the doorstep
Located in the sought-after Hampshire village of Medstead
Alresford (approx. 12 mins) with excellent shops, cafés and restaurants
Alton (approx. 15 mins) offering wider amenities and mainline station
Direct trains to London Waterloo in around 70 minutes (seated start-of-line service)
Easy access to the A31, connecting to Winchester, the M3, A3 and London
