Binsted Road, Blacknest, Alton, Hampshire, GU34

**PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED**
Charming 18th century cottage with historical features, set in a secluded setting tucked away on the edge of the rural hamlet of Blacknest, close to Alice Holt Forest.

The Old Cottage is located in a stunning semi-rural setting with far reaching rural views. The towns of Farnham, Alton, Guildford and Basingstoke are nearby.

In addition there is full planning permission for enlargement of existing dwelling by raising ridge height and erecting side extension. Planning Reference Link SDNP/24/01515/HOUS

Features include a magnificent vaulted kitchen/breakfast room, open inglenook fireplace and exposed beams, separate oak barn double car port and far reaching rural views.

Ground floor comprises entrance hall that opens onto a vaulted kitchen/breakfast room with oak flooring and an excellent range of units with granite worktops and integrated appliances, central island, Rangemaster, butler sink and French doors to patio area. There is a large sitting room with inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove, triple aspect family room with French doors to garden, downstairs family bathroom and study.

Upstairs there is a principal bedroom with dressing area and en suite shower room and three further bedrooms.

Outside
A five bar gate opens to a large gravelled driveway which provides a generous parking and turning area with an oak framed barn car port with storage. The gardens are enclosed by established hedges with mature shrubs and trees and is mainly laid to lawn. There is a patio area, wooden decking, greenhouse and garden shed.

Set well back from Binsted Road, this property occupies a lovely rural position in the hamlet of Blacknest, close to the Alice Holt Forest and within the South Downs National Park. There are local amenities in Binsted and Bentley, with more comprehensive shopping, recreational and educational facilities in Farnham and Alton. The area is extremely well served for communications with rapid access onto the A325 and A31 leading onto the A3, M3 and national motorway network. There is a regular commuter rail service from Bentley mainline station to London Waterloo. There are excellent opportunities for walking and riding in the nearby Alice Holt Forest.