Grade II listed four-bedroom cottage with gardens and garage in tranquil Alstone.
Grade II listed Tudor cottage with authentic exposed beams and original stone
Over 2,000 sq ft: four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, large reception rooms
Primary bedroom with dressing room and en-suite
Beautiful mature cottage gardens, large plot and garden room with services
Private sloping gravel driveway and detached garage
Decommissioned Rayburn and closed fireplaces — potential to reinstate
Listed status restricts alterations and may complicate works and insurance
Council tax quite expensive; EPC exempt due to historic listing
Tucked in the peaceful hamlet of Alstone, this Grade II listed Tudor cottage offers more than 2,000 sq ft of character-filled living across four double bedrooms. Period features such as exposed beams, original stone, multiple large chimneys and two principal reception rooms create an authentic historic atmosphere, while a primary bedroom with dressing room and en-suite adds modern convenience.
The house sits on a generous plot with mature cottage gardens, a private sloping gravel driveway and a detached garage. Practical extras include a utility with shower and WC, a versatile electrified garden room with mains water, and abundant storage. Several fireplaces and a decommissioned Rayburn present straightforward opportunities to reinstate traditional heating or create new focal points.
Important practical points: the property’s Grade II listed status means alterations will be restricted and can complicate works and insurance. The home is EPC-exempt due to listing. Council tax is described as quite expensive. Overall, this is an appealing countryside family home for buyers who value historic character and large gardens and are comfortable managing listed-property responsibilities and sensitive updating.