Prowtings, Chawton, Hampshire
An important village house in the heart of this historic village Elegant Reception Hall Drawing Room Dining Room Study/Sitting Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Utility Room Boiler Room Two Cloakrooms Cellar Principal Bedroom Dressing Room and Bathroom Six Further Bedrooms Two Further Bathrooms Period Barn/Old Stables used as a Machinery Store Walled Garden Open Plan Grounds Large Paddock In all about 7.9 acres (3.19 ha)
The Location The historic village of Chawton, famous for its links to Jane Austen, sits at the top of the Meon Valley, close to the market town of Alton. There is a pub, church, tea rooms as well as the Jane Austen House Museum. Winchester is a short drive away. The A31 links to the A3 and on to the national motorway network (M3 near Odiham) and the A32 heads to the south coast and the M27. There are regular train services to London Waterloo from nearby Alton and Basingstoke. Catchment schools are Chawton Primary School in the village and Amery Hill Secondary School, Eggar's Comprehensive, Alton Convent and the Sixth Form College in Alton. Independent schools include Highfield, Twyford, Churcher's College, Bedales, St Swithun's and Winchester College. Sport and Leisure: Golf clubs at Liphook, Hankley Common and Blackmoor. Plenty of walking and riding including St Swithuns Way which passes through the village. Sailing on the south coast. Horse racing at Newbury and Goodwood. Grange Park Opera (9 miles) every summer. Good range of shops in Alton including Waitrose, Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's and Majestic Wine. The Georgian market towns of Alresford and Farnham have a wider range of boutique shops, restaurants and pubs with more comprehensive facilities in both Winchester and Basingstoke.
Winchester 01962 844299 winchester@jackson-stops.co.uk Wykeham House 11a Southgate Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9DZ jackson-stops.co.uk Mileages All mileages approximate Alton 2 miles (mainline station London Waterloo) A3 at Liss 7.5 miles Alresford 9 miles Farnham 11 miles M3 (J5) 11 miles Petersfield 12 miles Winchester 16 miles Directions (GU34 1SD) From the Chawton roundabout (Junction of A31 and A32) take the village exit. Carry on into the village passing Jane Austen s house on your left. The road straightens and the entrance to Prowtings will be seen on your left at the end of the low brick and flint wall. Important Notice: Jackson-Stops & Staff, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. J197
The Property Prowtings is an impressive village house of over 5200 sq ft with well proportioned, elegant, light rooms. Its name derives from a local family, who lived on the site and were neighbours of the Austen family. The reception hall has a sweeping staircase, leading to a wonderful galleried first floor landing, as well as double doors to the main reception rooms. The drawing room takes advantage of its triple aspect, with large sash windows and French doors to the terrace. To the back of the house, with views over the walled garden, is a beautifully proportioned dining room. The spacious kitchen/breakfast room includes a pantry and larder as well as double doors to the garden. There is a study/sitting room on the north eastern end of the house with access to the utility/boiler room. A second staircase services this end of the house creating the possibility of an annexe within the property. The principal bedroom is on the south western side of the house and includes a dressing room with a wall of fitted wardrobes and large en-suite bathroom. There are four further double bedrooms on the first floor as well as two bathrooms. On the second floor are two bedrooms and a large landing. Outside Prowtings is approached via a tarmac drive leading to a turning circle, through glorious lawns. The private walled garden is on the side and back of the house incorporating a terrace and plenty of well planted flower borders. To the north and west is a paddock. There is also a useful barn approached from the driveway. In all about 7.9 acres. Services All mains services. Local Authority East Hampshire District Council 01730 266551. Viewing By appointment through the agents, Jackson-Stops & Staff, 01962 844299. J197