Vicarage Hill, Alton, Hampshire, GU34

A well-appointed and quietly positioned, modern town centre apartment, with two double bedrooms, bathroom and shower room, plus lift access and private gated parking.

DESCRIPTION: This smart contemporary apartment is only moments from the High Street, whilst also enjoying a notably quiet position towards the rear of this modern development.

A communal entrance and hallway provides access to the stairs as well as a lift. The property is then situated on the first floor. The front door leads into the main hallway where there is a useful storage cupboard. Both bedrooms are comfortable doubles, with one of them featuring an en-suite shower room and a Juliet balcony. There is also a three piece bathroom.

The living room is open-plan and the layout works well for those who like to entertain. There is a good sized kitchen area which has several fitted appliances and another Juliet balcony. There is space for a dining table and chairs as well as some informal lounge seating.

The property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing, plus it has an allocated parking space within a private gated residents' car park.

LOCATION: Nestled in the heart of Hampshire’s rolling countryside, Alton is a historic and thriving market town. Famed as the gateway to the South Downs National Park and steeped in literary and historical significance, Alton boasts a fascinating heritage dating back to its Saxon origins, once housing the most valuable market recorded in the Domesday Book. The town’s historic architectural landscape features striking Georgian facades, timber-framed Tudor buildings, and elegant Victorian terraces. Literature enthusiasts will delight in Alton’s close ties to Jane Austen, who spent the final years of her life in the neighbouring village of Chawton, while history buffs can explore the town’s Civil War legacy at the iconic St Lawrence Church. Today, this culture lives on through an active arts scene, the Allen Gallery, and the periodic traditional markets that still animate the town square.

The historic high street is home to a delightful mix of independent boutiques, artisan bakeries, and cosy coffee shops, alongside established retailers and supermarkets like Waitrose and Sainsbury's. Food lovers will appreciate the vibrant local pubs, such as The French Horn and The Eight Bells, alongside an array of fine dining options.

Stepping outside the town, the breathtaking landscape of the South Downs offers endless opportunities for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. Meanwhile, the famous Watercress Line steam railway provides a nostalgic journey through the Hampshire countryside right from Alton station.

Despite its peaceful countryside setting, Alton offers exceptional transport links. Alton railway station provides a direct, reliable South Western Railway service to London Waterloo in just over an hour, making it an ideal hub for hybrid workers and city professionals. By road, the nearby A31 provides swift access to Winchester and Guildford, while connecting easily to the M3 and the wider national motorway network.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The property is a modern, share of freehold, first floor flat, built of brick construction. The length of the lease is 999 years from 4th January 2017. The current annual service charge is £1,482.20. The property is connected to all mains services and there is gas central heating and double glazing. The local authority is East Hampshire District Council and the tax band is C. The EPC rating for the property is band B. For further information including estimated broadband speeds and mobile phone coverage, please see the property information link within the online listing.

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TWO GOOD SIZED DOUBLE BEDROOMS * WELL PRESENTED THROUGHOUT * EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM * MODERN BATHROOM * OPEN-PLAN LIVING ROOM/DINING ROOM * KITCHEN WITH FITTED APPLIANCES * PRIVATE GATED PARKING * LIFT AND STAIR ACCESS * QUIETLY SITUATED IN HUGELY CONVENIENT LOCATION * LONG LEASE AND SHARE OF FREEHOLD * GAS CENTRAL HEATING AND DOUBLE GLAZING