DESCRIPTION

Woodlands Chapel is a delightful and totally unique property, believed to date back to 1889, having been a rural chapel under the Portsmouth Diocese until 1982 and having since been lovingly restored and cared for by the current owners. With brick and flint elevations, and features including fabulous stained-glass windows and a bell tower, this home exudes character and historic charm. Accommodation includes 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the first floor, and a further 4th bedroom on the ground floor which doubles up as a study.

The principal reception room incorporates a sitting room and dining room with block flooring, log burner and a fabulous raised seating area (the former sanctuary) with a stained-glass triptych which bathes the area in reflected sunlight. This room adjoins a garden room which provides an excellent addition to the accommodation and affords access onto the garden. The kitchen / breakfast room houses a Neptune fitted kitchen with granite worktops and double doors onto the garden. Further ground floor accommodation includes a useful utility / boot room, downstairs w/c and boiler room.

Externally, the gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property, with various terraced and paved areas ideal for al fresco entertainment, a range of beds and well stocked borders, and from all aspects enjoying spectacular rural views. A driveway provides off street parking and there is room for a garage if required, with professional drawings having been commissioned to provide an idea of layout and location.

LOCATION

Woodlands is a charming and sought after hamlet located in the South Downs National Park, and not far from the market towns of Alresford and Petersfield. The property is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the Meon Valley, providing wonderful walks and riding country and a link to the South Downs Way. A wider range of facilities are found at the nearby Georgian market town of Alresford offering various boutique shops, restaurants and retail outlets. The town is home to the famous Watercress Line which is a steam railway, being pretty historic and running through 10 miles of beautiful Hampshire countryside to Alton.

For dog walkers and runners, there are stunning country walks in the South Downs National Park, many accessible directly from the house. Meanwhile, the South coast is only a 30-minute drive away - ideal for trips to the beach and sailing activities. Communications by road and rail are good, with mainline rail services at Winchester to London Waterloo in approximately an hour. Junctions 9 and 10 of the M3 at Winchester connects with the M3 and M27 motorways to London and the south coast. Fast road access to London, the M25, the Midlands and West Country makes commuting easy.

There are excellent schools in the vicinity including Princes Mead Preparatory School, Winchester College, Portsmouth Grammar School, The Petersfield School, Churcher's College, Bedales School and Ditcham Park School.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EPC Rating D
Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Broadband: Fibre to the Property (FTTP). For internet and mobile services check Ofcom's website
Local Authority: Winchester City Council. Council Tax Band G.
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Carter Jonas
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