Bighton Hill, Ropley, Alresford

A fantastic opportunity to acquire this 3-bedroom detached property including a range of outbuildings, with 5.75 acres of land, situated in a stunning position with fine rural views.

Ropley, Alresford, SO24 9SQ
Alresford 4 miles | Alton 8 miles | Winchester 10 miles| London Waterloo from Winchester – 1 hour | Mileages and times approximate

Sutton Wood House - Sutton Wood House is a generous, detached, single storey property, surrounded by a range of outbuildings. The property has been in the same ownership for over 50 years and represents a wonderful opportunity to purchase this much-loved home, which has a great deal of potential. The property is perfect for anyone with an equestrian interest.

The accommodation is generous, totalling around 1,746 square foot in all. The kitchen/breakfast room features a good range of units and enjoys the far-reaching views. Double doors from the kitchen open into the dining room. There is also a large utility and boot room off the kitchen, which is a very useful space, with a door into the garden and a WC and shower room. The sitting room is a bright and spacious room, being double aspect with views across the garden. There is a woodburning stove and double doors opening out onto the terrace and garden beyond.

The main bedroom is a large double bedroom with a good range of built in cupboards. Bedroom 2 is a good size double bedroom and bedroom 3 is a single bedroom or would be ideal as a study. There is a large family bathroom.

Overall, Sutton Wood House provides comfortable living space but also offers tremendous scope to be further extended should someone wish, subject to the necessary planning conditions.

Outside - The outdoor space on offer at Sutton Wood House is a superb feature of the property. The garden surrounding the house is mainly laid to lawn with well stocked borders, vegetable patch, a south facing terrace and an orchard. This is a very attractive and private outdoor space. The yard offers excellent parking provisions and there is a stable block, which whilst in need of renovation, could be extremely useful to anyone with an equestrian interest. There is a good range of outbuildings, including a car port, barn/workshop and further open fronted shelters.

The remainder of the land is paddocks, which are fenced and have running water. In all, the plot totals around 5.75 acres.

Situation - Sutton Wood House enjoys an idyllic rural setting, on top of a hill with stunning rural views. Whilst the location is extremely peaceful, the property is within easy reach of the village of Bighton which features a popular public house and New Alresford, a hugely popular market town which offers an array of boutique shops, cafes, superb eateries and the renowned Watercress Line Railway. For a more comprehensive range of amenities, the nearby cathedral city of Winchester offers a good range of shopping and cultural facilities as well as a mainline railway station to London Waterloo.

Schooling in the area is renowned, with local state schools, Sun Hill Primary School and Perins Secondary School in Alresford. Private education includes Princes Mead, Twyford Preparatory School, St Swithuns School for Girls, Pilgrims and Winchester College. Peter Symonds’ Sixth Form College in Winchester also has an excellent reputation.

The A31 connects Alresford to the M3 motorway, providing easy dual carriageway access to the south coast and London to the north.

There is excellent walking and hacking to be had in the surrounding countryside and indeed, there is a bridleway which can be accessed alongside the entrance to the property.

General Remarks - Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty.

Services
Mains water, electricity and private drainage. Oil fired heating.

Broadband availability
Standard broadband available (Ofcom).

Mobile Phone Coverage
Good phone coverage available (Ofcom).

Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession.

Local Authority
East Hampshire District Council. Band F

Planning
The property still qualifies as a small holding. Reference 15/317/0227

Easements
Easement in place for power lines crossing the field.

Parking
Private parking.