Property description

A distinctive individual detached 4/5 bedroom residence of an impressive size with large grounds and a separate paddock tucked away in the unique country environment of Kingsley Common.

Location 1
Beautifully tucked away adjacent to Kingsley Common, a Site of Special Scientific Interest also with a fishing lake, Greenbanks enjoys open country views to both the front and rear with its grounds being intersected by a small stream. The Common is also used for horse riding subject to a permit. The property stands gently elevated above its own gardens and grounds being the penultimate property in the lane. In best village traditions, Kingsley has a post office/enlarged general stores and Montessori nursery in the Kingsley Centre, The Cricketers Inn, All Saints Church, a sports and social club, and local societies and annual events. In the lee of the church lies the Common and pond. There is also a tennis centre whilst neighbouring Binsted has a primary school with Bentley station beyond being on the Alton to Waterloo rail line. Local landmarks include Selborne revered for its connections with the 18th Century naturalist Gilbert White and specially identified footpaths such as Hangers Way.

Location 2
Within 5 miles lies the High Street of the old market town of Alton, which has M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose stores, open air market events, further schools and FE College, Alton Convent and a sports centre. Neighbouring towns include Farnham, Haslemere, Petersfield and Bordon with the A3 giving access to not only London but also the South Coast.

Ground Floor
Pillared loggia porch, herringbone pavioured threshold and downlighting. Log store. Hardwood front door with single glazed side panels to:-

Atrium Hall - 14' 7'' x 10' 2'' (4.44m x 3.10m)
Solid oak floor, matwell, downlighting, radiator, alarm control panel, smoke detector.

Drawing/Dining Room - L-Shaped 22' 5'' x 17' 10'' (6.83m x 5.43m) + 11' 2'' x 7' 7'' (3.40m x 2.31m)
Triple aspect. Jerusalem and Turkish limestone open fireplace with grate,matching TV plinth, aerial connection and phone socket. Solid oak floor, downlighting on dimmers. 4 radiators, panelled double entry doors, pair of French doors onto sun terrace/rear garden.

Family Kitchen - 31' 5'' x 10' 11'' (9.57m x 3.32m) overall
Rear aspect. Providing dedicated kitchen, breakfast and sitting areas with limestone effect porcelain floor and downlighting. Cherrywood style fitted kitchen furniture integrated with Neff induction hob, John Lewis stainless steel electric oven, vented hood and concealed Bosch fridge/freezer and Miele dishwasher. Providing Silestone worktops in Jerusalem limestone effect with multiple floor cupboards, drawer unit, towel/tray receptacle, bookshelves, double and slide out larder, inset one and a quarter bowl single drainer sink, tiled splashbacks, task lighting, matching double pelmetted wall cabinets with further drawer and end display shelves. Kickspace heater. Broad peninsular with wine rack and further bookshelves to breakfast and sitting areas. Pair of French doors to sun terrace/rear garden. Radiator, TV aerial socket.

Utility Room - 11' 0'' x 5' 7'' (3.35m x 1.70m)
Front aspect. In similar style to kitchen area with cupboards, drawers and corner cleaning cupboard. Laminated worktop, inset single drainer sink, tiled splashback and wall cabinet. Plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble dryer. Limestone effect porcelain floor, downlighting, separately switched extractor fan. Worcester Danesmoor 26/32 oil boiler, integrated digital controls. Built-in double airing cupboard - hot water cylinder.

Inner Hall - 8' 0'' x 5' 0'' (2.44m x 1.52m)
Via brick archway, step and recess from family kitchen. Limestone effect ceramic tiled floor, radiator, smoke detector.

Master Bedroom - 13' 3'' x 11' 4'' (4.04m x 3.45m)
plus extensive built-in part shelved wardrobes. Twin aspect including French door to sun terrace/rear garden. Radiator, phone socket, dimmer switches. Entered via wide lobby with brick archway, light tube and radiator.

En-suite Bathroom - 10' 0'' x 6' 8'' (3.05m x 2.03m)
White suite with chrome fittings to panelled bath with mono corner tap/shower fitting, oval vanity basin and WC with matching vanity cupboards, hideaway cistern, fitted bevelled mirror, utensils cupboard/shaver socket, woodblock vanity top and part tiled surrounds. Side window. Stone effect ceramic tiled floor, white multiple heated towel rail.

Bedroom Four - 13' 2'' x 11' 0'' (4.01m x 3.35m)
Front aspect. Radiator, dimmer switch.

Bedroom Five - 11' 0'' x 7' 5'' (3.35m x 2.26m)
plus built-in double wardrobe. Radiator.

Second Bathroom - 10' 0'' x 8' 0'' (3.05m x 2.44m)
Pergamon four piece suite with chrome fittings to panelled bath, glazed and tiled shower enclosure with Aqualisa fitting, semi-countersunk wash basin and WC within vanity units with hideaway cistern, utensils top and matching double wall cupboard, shaver socket, display shelves and illuminated mirror. Side window, light tube. Stone effect flooring, tubular radiator/heated towel rail, tiling to visible walls.

First Floor
From atrium hall, glass and oak balustraded stairs to:-

Tower Landing - 18' 5'' x 10' 2'' (5.61m x 3.10m) including stairwell
Triple front aspect. Matching triple glass and oak galleried landing. Downlighting, radiator, smoke detector.

Bedroom Two/Studio Lounge - 21' 1'' x 13' 4'' (6.42m x 4.06m)
Triple aspect including two Velux rooflights. Engineered oak floor, downlighting, radiator, ceiling hatch. French door and windows to SUN BALCONY - rear country views.

Bedroom Three - 14' 10'' x 13' 4'' (4.52m x 4.06m)
Twin aspect - main rear with French door and windows to SUN BALCONY - rural views. Front Velux rooflight. Radiator, ceiling hatch. Double doors to:-

En-suite Dressing Room - 11' 4'' x 6' 3'' (3.45m x 1.90m)
Downlighting. Door to loft area.

Third Bathroom - 10' 1'' x 7' 11'' (3.07m x 2.41m)
Aqua suite of panelled bath + mono mixer and separate Aqualisa Aquastream pumped shower fitting, wash basin and WC. Rear window. Radiator/heated towel rail, downlighting, part tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor, shaver socket.

Outside

Detached Double Garage/Workshop - 25' 4'' x 17' 0'' (7.72m x 5.18m)
In matching style to property. Up-and-over door, single glazed front window and side personal door. 2 double power points, electric consumer unit, strip lighting, open loft area. Outside tap. Herringbone pavioured wide drive in with matching front path and steps. Security floodlighting.

Garden & Grounds
Lie mainly to the rear, the South Westerly side, and are a pleasing and natural complement to the house. The front path has a deep Spring border with brick wall contained topiary, shrubs and azaleas. Broad side path and gate leads to the elevated and extensive paved sun terrace which adjoins the French doors to the main reception room, family kitchen and master bedroom. Lantern and floodlighting, further outside tap. A tumbling lawn is flanked by a stream, shrubbery borders, curved path and hardstanding with lean-to greenhouse. A footbridge leads to the mainly grassed grounds beyond which widen to an L-shape - potential occasional paddock.

Separate Paddock
Opposite front of property, a triangular shape with a five bar gate and post and rail fencing.

Overall size
The plot occupied by the property, its gardens, grounds and paddock total approaching 1 acre (0.4 hectare).

NB
1. Please note photographs may include the local fishing lake - Kingsley Pond2. The new detached property to the side of Greenbanks will be for our vendor client's occupation. Kindly note that photographs taken at the rear were taken prior to the new boundaries i.e. a brick wall and post and rail fencing being installed.

Directions
From Alton railway station area, take the B3004 to Kingsley. On reaching the Cricketers Inn, turn immediately right on to the unmade track and proceed right handed with the fishing lake on the left and Ockham Hall on the right. Bear right twice where Greenbanks is towards the end of the lane on the left.

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Property Features :

• TBA square feet (TBA square metres)
• Highly versatile layout ideal for family, entertaining and/or informal dual occupation use
• Idigbo hardwood double glazing with fanlight windows and trickle vents
• South Westerly rear aspect with country views enjoyed by 5 principal rooms
• Series of 3 French doors open onto sun terrace + 2 balconies above