Shalden, Alton, GU34

A beautifully presented family home offering an exceptional combination of style, comfort and practicality - ideally suited to modern family living.

The house has been thoughtfully designed and improved to create a seamless connection between the principal living areas and the gardens and grounds beyond. The accommodation is set around an impressive reception hall and includes a generous sitting room, featuring a gas fireplace and two sets of French doors opening out to the garden. The adjoining dining room provides additional flexibility and an inviting space for entertaining. The superb Martin Moore kitchen/breakfast room is at the heart of the property and is fitted with a central island, extensive cabinets and ample preparation space together with an informal dining/sitting area with direct access to the terrace and wine cellar. The separate snug is a perfect space for everyday living and relaxation. The flexibility of the ground floor space has been enhanced with the creation of a stunning vaulted study and gym. Each of these spaces could be utilised for a number of different purposes. The ground floor is completed with a boiler room, laundry room and cloakroom.

The first floor provides an excellent principal suite with a walk-through dressing room and en suite bathroom. Four further bedrooms are served by two en suites and a family bathroom. A detached triple garage incorporates a well-presented one-bedroom annexe, ideal for guests, multi-generational living, an au pair, home working or potential income generation.

Overall, the property offers welcoming, spacious and very well-appointed accommodation in a wonderful setting.

Outside
The property is approached via a gravel driveway providing ample parking and access to the detached triple garage and annexe.

The beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds enjoy a high degree of seclusion and provide a wonderful backdrop for relaxation and entertaining. A broad stone terrace to the rear adjoins formal areas of lawn with a network gravel pathways and well-stocked borders framed by mature hedging and established planting. Beyond the formal gardens, the grounds extend into a more natural landscape with specimen trees, secluded lawns and an attractive orchard walk beneath a timber pergola. A covered spa/jet pool (for year-round enjoyment) and summer house further enhance the property's lifestyle appeal.

Situation
Situated on the edge of the highly regarded village of Shalden, the property enjoys a rural setting whilst remaining well connected. The village centres around its historic church and village hall, while nearby Alton (approximately three miles) provides an excellent range of shops, schooling for all age groups and a mainline station to London Waterloo.
Farnham, Winchester and Basingstoke are all accessible, while the area is particularly well served by both state and independent schools, including Lord Wandsworth College, St Swithun's and Edgeborough. Rail services from Alton and Winchfield provide direct trains to London Waterloo, and the A31, A3 and M3 offer excellent road connections.

Surrounded by attractive Hampshire countryside, the area also offers ample opportunity for many country pursuits.

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