Holybourne, Alton, Hampshire

Vineries Cottage is a truly individual and beautifully renovated Grade II Listed cottage, combining all the warmth, character and charm you would hope to find in a period Hampshire home with stylish, beautifully presented and wonderfully flexible accommodation.

Dating from the 16th Century and occupying a lovely position close to the heart of Holybourne, the cottage has been superbly improved and presented by the current owners, with enormous care taken to retain and celebrate the character of the original building whilst creating a home that works exceptionally well for modern family life.

From the moment you step inside, there is a wonderful sense of warmth and personality. Exposed beams, open fireplaces, vaulted ceilings and beautifully proportioned rooms sit alongside considered finishes and a real sense of style throughout. It is a genuine one-off – interesting, characterful and full of individual touches, yet at the same time an incredibly comfortable and welcoming home.

The ground floor offers particularly flexible living space, with a triple-aspect sitting room centred around an open fireplace, a separate dining room and a second sitting room, again with a fireplace and direct access onto the rear garden. The arrangement gives plenty of scope for both family life and entertaining, with rooms that can easily adapt as requirements change.

At the heart of the cottage is the superb farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room, a fantastic sociable space fitted with a range of bespoke handmade deVOL cabinetry, integrated dishwasher, pan drawers and butler sink, together with a multi-fuel range cooker. There is ample room for a large dining table, while a door opens directly onto the garden, creating a lovely connection between the house and outside space. An adjoining utility/cloakroom completes the ground-floor accommodation.

The flexibility continues upstairs. The first floor provides three/four bedrooms and a family bathroom, including a fabulous principal bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, complemented by an adjoining dressing room which could equally provide an occasional fifth bedroom. The second floor offers further excellent accommodation with an additional bedroom, en suite shower room and a further dressing room/bedroom, making the house particularly adaptable for families, guests or those looking for space to work from home.

Outside, the partly walled rear garden is another particularly attractive feature of Vineries Cottage. Enjoying a south-easterly aspect, it has been thoughtfully landscaped to provide a broad paved terrace immediately adjoining the house – perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining – with a meandering brick pathway leading through areas of lawn, established borders, roses and a mixture of young and mature trees. Parking is positioned discreetly towards the rear of the garden, accessed from Malthouse Mews, together with a useful timber store.

Vineries Cottage enjoys a fantastic village setting, combining the atmosphere and convenience of Holybourne with beautiful rolling Hampshire countryside close at hand. Local schooling, the village pub and everyday amenities are all within easy reach, while the surrounding countryside provides some wonderful opportunities for walking and enjoying the outdoors.

All in all, this is a very special home – beautifully renovated, stylishly presented and packed with warmth and character. The combination of flexible accommodation, fabulous period features, a lovely garden and an enviable Hampshire village setting makes Vineries Cottage a genuinely unique opportunity.

East Hampshire District Council. Tax Band F
Freehold
Mains electricity, water and gas