Avenue Road, Shalden, Alton, Hampshire, GU34
The nearest neighboring village is Bentworth, which is a 4-mile drive to the southwest via The Avenue. Your closest station is Alton Railway Station, located approximately 3.7 miles southeast of the cottage. The two largest nearby towns are Basingstoke, which is a 9.7-mile drive to the northwest, and Farnham, situated 14.6 miles to the northeast. By road, London is approximately 53 miles away and takes roughly 1 hour and 50 minutes to reach via the M3 motorway, depending on traffic conditions. If you choose to travel by rail, a direct South Western Railway train from nearby Alton Station reaches London Waterloo in about 1 hour and 10 minutes on the fastest commuter services.
The property is situated on the edge of this highly regarded village of Shalden. Secluded and rural, yet remarkably accessible as many roads pass around, but not through, the village. The market town of Alton provides a comprehensive range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. The larger regional centres of Farnham, Winchester and Basingstoke offer a broad range of facilities and are all easily accessible on a daily basis. There are a number of excellent independent schools accessible in the area, which include Lord Wandsworth College, St Swinthin's School, Edgeborough, Long Sutton and Bentworth Church of England Primary School. Communications in the area are first class with fast and regular train services from Alton and Winchfield Stations to London Waterloo, taking 60 minutes and 50 minutes respectively. The M3 and A31/A3 are easily accessible, providing fast access to the national motorway network. Throughout the adjoining countryside are numerous attractive footpaths and bridleways.
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