Detached house for sale in The Straits, Kingsley GU35

Rose Cottage is an exceptional family home with bright and well-proportioned accommodation, a south-facing garden and grounds in all of about 0.62 of an acre. The current owners have carefully extended and updated the house and grounds to create a very 'welcoming and fun' family home. Features of note include a stunning kitchen adjoining a superb dining/sitting room with underfloor heating, three lanterns and two sets of bi-folding doors opening out to the garden. This is a wonderful room for everyday family living and extends to 37'5/11.40m. The kitchen is set around a large island and a breakfast bar and is fitted with bespoke cabinets, 5-ring gas hob, dishwasher, two eye level electric ovens, butler sink and quartz work surfaces. For relaxation, the further living accommodation includes a very welcoming multiple aspect sitting room with a central fireplace and a wood burning stove. Importantly, the property has a utility room and a very stylish ground floor cloak/shower room.

There are five good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor. The principal and guest bedrooms are complemented by en-suite bath and shower rooms. Of note, the family bathroom is fitted with a freestanding bath, shower cubicle, basin and WC. The further sixth bedroom to the ground floor provides space and flexibility as a bedroom and/or hobby room/home office.

Outside

The house stands within attractive landscaped grounds providing a beautiful setting with areas of lawn together with flower and shrub borders and a variety of young and mature trees. A paved terrace adjoins the kitchen and dining/sitting room and provides a perfect setting for outdoor entertaining. The outer garden areas are mainly laid to lawn and include a summerhouse/garden bar, BBQ area and timber store. The property is approached via s shingle driveway providing ample parking and access to the extended tandem double garage (with access to the side and front).

Situation

The property is set amidst fine rolling countryside within the South Downs National Park. The village of Kingsley has a friendly atmosphere with a wealth of facilities including a Pre-school, Community Centre with a shop and post office, 'The Cricketers' public house and a church. There are many clubs and activities for all ages. Kingsley common is considered a paradise for dog walkers. The active and strong hilltop village of Binsted has a public house - ‘The Binsted Inn’ - church, hall, primary school and recreation ground with tennis and croquet clubs. The village of Bentley has a primary school, shop and mainline railway station to London Waterloo. Also, there is a pre-school, village hall with a shop and post office, The historic market towns of Alton and Farnham have a good range of high street shops, Waitrose and M&S Simply Food, weekly and specialist markets, schooling for all age groups and railway stations to London Waterloo.