Avenue Road, Shalden, Alton, Hampshire, GU34

This attractive and stylishly presented five-bedroom family home offers generous and versatile accommodation in a highly sought-after location. Beautifully arranged over two floors and enhanced by an abundance of natural light, the property is ideal for modern family living and entertaining.

On entering the property, you are welcomed into a spacious entrance hall, creating an immediate sense of space and elegance. The sitting room enjoys a lovely outlook with two sets of double doors opening onto the garden, and features a fireplace with a gas fire, providing a cosy focal point. This room flows seamlessly into the dining room, ideal for entertaining. The heart of the home is the large Martin Moore family kitchen, beautifully equipped with a central island and ample storage, complemented by a dining area at one end with further double doors to the garden - perfect for indoor-outdoor living and access down to a wine cellar. Off the kitchen is a generous laundry room, leading to a hallway that provides access to a fabulous study with a wonderful vaulted ceiling, gym and the boiler/boot room. A guest WC completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom is an impressive suite featuring a walk-through dressing room and a luxurious marble en suite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms, two of which have en suites, along with a stylish family bathroom.

The outdoor space is thoughtfully designed. The landscaped gardens feature formal lawns, mature trees and hedging, with dedicated areas for play and relaxation. A wide terrace provides a superb space for entertaining, complete with a built-in spa/jet pool for year-round enjoyment. A charming summerhouse adds further appeal.

A detached triple garage sits to the side of the property, with a superb one-bedroom annexe arranged over the rear and first floor--ideal for extended family, guests.

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.