Exeter House, Church Street, Alresford, SO24 0DP

A superb Grade II listed Georgian house in the centre of the village of Ropley. Exeter House is a classic period home with generous room sizes, high ceilings and character features.

It sits on a secluded 1/3 acre plot with a pretty south-facing garden, excellent parking and garaging.

The property is located just a stone's throw from the church, shop, primary school and village hall.

Planning permission is in place for a double height extension to replace the existing conservatory (East Hampshire District Council Ref: 50254/003).

The panelled front door opens to the entrance hall, where there is a cloakroom and coats cupboard. A door leads through to the spacious dining hall, from where stairs ascend to the first floor.

Double doors open to the conservatory, with direct access to the garden terrace.

The beautiful kitchen is bespoke fitted out, with storage units and drawers, a large aga and a wonderful view of the garden. Off the kitchen is a utility room and pantry.

Stairs lead down to the cellar, which is dry and doubles as a teenager's snug or office. There is a glazed wine cellar with temperature control.

The sitting room has a wood-burning stove, an attractive alcove and a storage cupboard. A wide opening leads through to a study/family room, which links through to the conservatory.

The first floor landing has built-in storage and doors off to the four double bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a dressing room and en-suite bathroom. The family bathroom is off the landing.

The south-facing garden enjoys a good deal of privacy and seclusion.

The garden is mainly laid to lawn and is surrounded by hedges, with herbaceous borders, a kitchen garden, apple trees and flowering shrubs.

A five-bar gate opens from Church Lane into the parking area, with parking for several cars. There is a timber garage with storage above, which includes a carport and wood store.

Ropley is a sought after village where newcomers will be readily welcomed by the community and there is plenty of opportunity to join in with the multitude of local clubs and events should you wish to.

It is a quiet village, but has easy access to the A31 and A32 which allow access to London, Winchester and the Midlands. Mainline rail access to London is from Petersfield and Alton.

There is a good primary school in the village with a secondary school in nearby Alresford and sixth form education available in both Winchester and Alton.

Services Mains water and electricity are connected. Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage. Local Authority Information East Hampshire District Council Council Tax Band: G