* Freehold
* Substantial Grade II Listed Period Home
* Town Centre/Millennium Walk Location
* Original Tudor/Georgian Features
* Private Half Acre Garden
* Excellent Parking
* Total Floor Area 3479 sq. ft
* No onward chain
A substantial period property located in the centre of Alresford on The
Millennium Walk, at the bottom of Broad Street. Wykeham House is a wonderful
Grade II listed house, which retains many of its original Tudor features,
concealed within a Georgian façade. There are six bedrooms, three bathrooms,
four reception rooms, an enormous kitchen and a large cellar. The house sits
on an overall plot of over half an acre, and has a private, secluded westerly -
facing garden, as well as excellent parking. The property is offered for sale
with the benefit of no onward chain. The house is approached from Mill Hill,
with a few steps up to the front door, which opens to the entrance hall, with
original floorboards, Tudor staircase to the first floor, and steps down to
the cellar. To the right is the comfortable drawing room, and on the other
side of the hall is the study/library. Ahead of you a door opens to the
sitting room and dining room, which are open to each other and featuring a
beautiful inglenook fireplace. A door opens to the substantial kitchen, with a
gas Aga, ample storage and larder cupboards. Upstairs, on the first floor,
there are six bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms, two of which are en -
suites. There is a large loft, which is used for storage. Wykeham House has a
right of access along a lane to the side of the house. A five bar gate opens
into the garden, where there is a parking area, and a large lawned garden,
with mature shrubs and trees, mature borders and a paved terrace adjoining the
rear of the house. The garden enjoys a sunny south - westerly aspect, and is
surrounded by hedging making it completely private. Alresford is a beautiful
Georgian town known for its variety of independent shops, restaurants and inns
located in stunning surroundings on the edge of the South Downs National Park.
Attractions include the Watercress steam railway, schools for infant, junior
and secondary education, several churches and an active and inclusive
community. Highlights in the calendar include the annual Watercress Festival
in May and the Agricultural Show in September. The cathedral city of
Winchester is about 7 miles away and there is easy access to the south coast,
the midlands and London via the road network. There is also mainline rail
access to London from both Winchester and Alton. Southampton airport is only
about half an hour away by car.
Services Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage all connected.
Local authority information Winchester City Council Council Tax Band: H