Drovers Return, Old Alresford, Alresford

A charming, period cottage located in the centre of Old Alresford. Drovers Return dates from the 16th century and is Grade II listed. This delightful cottage retains many original features including a thatched roof, exposed oak beams, and fireplaces. There are attractive gardens to the front and rear, and there is excellent driveway parking as well as a detached garage. The overall plot measures just over a quarter of an acre, and the property is offered for sale with the benefit of no onward chain.   

The cottage is approached from the driveway, with a timber porch covering the entrance. The heavy oak front door opens into the spacious sitting room, with the centrepiece of the room being the large inglenook fireplace. There is a view of the garden and stairs to the first floor. A door opens to the large dining room featuring another fireplace and storage cupboard. A corridor off the sitting room leads to a door to the garden and a cloakroom, as well as the kitchen, which has a range of fitted storage units and worktops. 

At the top of the stairs is a long landing leading to the main bedroom, which has a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, as does the second bedroom next door, which includes fitted wardrobes. The third bedroom has a cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, and there is a bathroom at the end of the landing. 

Old Alresford, with a village green and village hall at its centre, lies at the southern end of the Candover Valley in the middle of farming communities and the famous watercress beds. There are a wide variety of walks and cycle rides from the doorstep. Old Alresford has a strong village community, with its church, dramatic society, summer fayre, bonfire celebrations, cricket club and village events. The town of New Alresford lies within a mile to the south, a beautiful Georgian town known for its variety of independent shops, restaurants and inns located in stunning surroundings on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Attractions include the Watercress steam railway, schools for infant, junior and secondary education, churches and an active community. The cathedral city of Winchester is just a few miles away and there is easy access to the south coast, the Midlands and London via the road network. There is mainline rail access to London from Winchester or Basingstoke.

SERVICES

Mains water and electricity are connected. Electric central heating. A new septic tank has been installed in 2024. There is no mains gas or drainage in the village. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY INFORMATION

Winchester City Council

Council Tax Band: G