Entertaining guests

Leading off the upstairs landing is a more formal drawing room with a grand fireplace, and an inviting window seat in the bay window, giving delightful views over the rooftops towards the countryside beyond. The room's high ceilings and classical proportions make it a bright, airy space, fantastic for entertaining. There is also a built-in cupboard, with space for a fridge, that makes an excellent drinks cabinet. 

Rooms with a view

To the rear of the first floor is the tranquil and private master suite, comprising a spacious double bedroom with dual aspect views over the garden, a pair of his and hers ensuite bathrooms, and a large dressing room (which could be used as a further bedroom if desired) with ample space for wardrobes.

The bright, sizeable second bedroom easily fits a kingsize bed and includes an ensuite bathroom plus a built-in wardrobe; it offers charming easterly views over scenic Alresford.

A truly covetable walk-in linen cupboard completes the first floor.

Privacy and space

On the third floor, there is a suite of three further bedrooms. The first is a kingsize double boasting an excellent ensuite shower room and distant country views. The second is a large double bedroom with equal views, sharing a shower room with the third double bedroom next door. 

The top floor also features a convenient auxiliary kitchen, perfect for making an early morning cup of tea to enjoy from the comfort of bed. The current owners find this arrangement works particularly well when extended family and guests come to stay.

Garden cottage

Attached to the main house is a two-bedroom cottage with its own entrance, previously used by the current owner as a successful B&B. The cottage comprises a good-sized double bedroom with a fireplace and a lovely view over the garden and a second smaller double bedroom, both with ensuite bathrooms.

This a great location to house permanent staff or guests for weekend house parties; being close by but separate, the cottage allows family and guests to have their privacy. It would also make an ideal granny annexe, or even a much-needed extra space for teens!

Gardens and grounds

The tranquil garden, beautifully planted, extends to over half an acre and feels wonderfully secluded, with barely any sense of being in town at all. Directly outside the kitchen are scented lavender beds and a delightful herb garden. Beyond is a level lawn perfect for croquet and boasting a range of pretty trees and shrubs. 

The walled garden is reached through wrought iron gates and features a broad, well-kept lawn with established trees and flower beds, a summer house and a children's tree house. The lawn is easily large enough for an excellent game of football or for erecting a marquee for a big celebration; there is also the possibility of installing a swimming pool (subject to planning consent).

A single garage is attached to the house, with plenty of additional storage space inside as well. It may be possible to create a double garage or even a drive-through garage with added parking to the rear.

There is a convenient separate side access from the street via a covered alleyway to the garden cottage and garden. The neighbouring house can also use this access to reach their garden.

Georgian splendour

The picturesque Georgian town of Alresford is a splendid stepping-stone into rural life for those making the move from London or another big city. It offers all the entertainment and conveniences of a town but benefits from direct access to wonderful rural walks or running routes straight from your home.

The Pink House is a stroll from the abundance of delightful cafes, stylish shops and boutiques that lovely Alresford has to offer; plus, the weekly country market is on the doorstep. Within a couple of minutes' stroll, there is a deli, greengrocer, fishmonger, butcher, a large Co-op, and a Tesco Express, as well as a local dentist, doctor and optician. There are numerous dining options and a range of independent shops, from useful hardware stores to interior design, gift and fashion stores.

Beautiful countryside abounds, with the protected South Downs National Park on your doorstep and the chalk stream River Itchen starting from Alresford.

There are many wonderful walks both within and close to Alresford. Longer walks include the Pilgrims Way, Winchester to Canterbury Cathedrals (120 miles), St Swithun's Way, Winchester to Farnham (35 miles) and the Itchen Way.

This is a great cycling area. Alresford is situated on the long-distance cycle routes, the South Downs Way, Winchester to Eastbourne (100 miles) and King Alfred's Way, Winchester to Oxford, Salisbury and back (220 miles).

There are a number of sporting facilities nearby, with golf at Alresford Golf Club (a course benefiting from stunning views) and Avington Park Golf Course, a nine-hole Parkland course.

Within Alresford, Arlebury Park offers a variety of sports facilities, including football pitches and excellent tennis courts. There are several churches and an inclusive community.

Possible schools include the well-regarded Sun Hill Infant School and Perins Secondary School (both rated Good by Ofsted). Sixth-form options include Alton College and Peter Symonds College.

Many excellent private schools are nearby, including Twyford Prep School, Winchester College, Charterhouse School, St Swithun's School, Alton School, Pilgrims, Bedales and Lord Wandsworth College.

Winchester Station is a 15-minute drive away, with trains to London Waterloo in 1 hour. Other options within a 20-minute drive include Alton station (65 minutes to London) and Micheldever station (63 minutes to London). The ever-popular Watercress Line also runs between Alresford and Alton.

There is a fast, regular bus service to and from central Winchester. Southampton Airport is less than 30 minutes away.

Finer Details

Overview

Georgian townhouse, well-maintained and in a wonderful location in central Alresford.

• Over 4,700 sq ft of accommodation with over half an acre of lovely west-facing garden.

• Five bedrooms, including a master bedroom suite with his and hers ensuite bathrooms and dressing room.

• Five bathrooms (including two master en-suites)

• Attached two-bedroom, two-bathroom garden cottage with its own entrance:

• formal drawing room

• sitting room

• dining room

• open plan kitchen with gas AGA

• prep-kitchen

• walk-in pantry

• cellar/utility room

• boot room

• walk-in linen cupboard

• auxiliary upstairs kitchen

• internal lift

• off-street parking in a single garage

• quiet and private mature garden
  separate side access to the garden via an alleyway

• elevated views over Alresford

Services

• Mains power, gas, drainage and water

• Fibre optic internet up to 900 Mbps with Trooli, or 67 Mbps with Talk Talk

• Two gas fires

• Gas AGA

• Gas central heating

• Council Tax band G

• Gardens & grounds

• Over 0.56 acres of quiet, west-facing garden (plentiful afternoon sun)

• Two large level lawns

• Plentiful mature trees and shrubs

• Raised beds/herb garden

• Summer house

• Tree house

• Parking in a single garage with the potential to create a double garage (subject to planning consent)
  Paved dining terrace in the rear courtyard

Location

• Picturesque central Alresford location

• Easy access to coffee shops, boutiques, shops and market
  Country walks a level stroll from the house

• Close to a range of good schools

• Quick and easy commuting to London via train from Winchester