Lower Neatham Mill Lane, Neatham, Alton, Hampshire, GU34

Neatham Grange is an attractive Grade II listed house with an interesting history, having formerly been the mill house to Neatham Lower Mill. The house has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment programme by the current owners creating flexible well-proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors. There is an abundance of character throughout the house including high ceilings and sash windows with working shutters in the Georgian part as well as exposed beams, timbers and brickwork.

All of the principal reception rooms are accessed off the entrance hall and feature solid wooden floors. The drawing room which benefits from an open fireplace with a decorative wooden surround, ornate cornicing and sash windows with working shutters has wooden concertina doors into the conservatory. The dining room which has numerous exposed beams, lovely old wood panelling on one wall and a bay window enjoying views over the garden opens out into the kitchen/breakfast room. The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room has a good range of pine units, a four oven Aga with Aga companion and an integrated dishwasher. Completing the downstairs accommodation there is a study with an Inglenook fireplace, a useful walk in pantry and a cloakroom.

The extensive cellar is accessed via two staircases and has been fitted out as a games room complete with a bar.

On the first floor the dual aspect main bedroom features a high ceiling, large sash windows and views over the garden. There is an en suite bathroom with a separate shower cubicle and a dressing room with a good range of built in wardrobes. There are a further four double bedrooms all with exposed beams and a family shower room and separate WC. A secret door hidden behind a book case on the landing gives access to a staircase leading to a loft room.

On the second floor there are two double bedrooms, one benefitting from a Victorian style fireplace, and a family bathroom.

Cottage
Situated adjacent to the swimming pool is the detached cottage which has been recently renovated. It is accessed by a glazed entrance porch with double doors opening into the garden. The sitting room features a lovely vaulted ceiling, an open fireplace and French windows out to the garden whilst the kitchen has a good range of pine units under wooden work surfaces. There are two double bedrooms and a family shower room.
Outside the majority of the garden is laid to lawn, with flower beds and bordered by a low picket fence.

The cottage has an EPC rating of G



Alton 2.5 miles, Farnham 8 miles, Hook 11 miles, Basingstoke 18 miles, Winchester 22 miles, mainline rail stations at Alton 2.5 miles and Bentley 4 miles, M3 (Junction 5) 10 miles.
(All distances are approximate)


Garden, grounds and outbuildings
Neatham Grange is approached via double wooden gates leading onto a gravel drive flanked on either side by expanses of lawn and giving access to the garage and parking area. The detached four car garage has two large up and over doors and a staircase leading up to a studio at the side.

The garden, which is bordered along one side by the River Wey is a particular feature of the house and has been attractively landscaped creating a secluded environment. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn with numerous mature trees and shrubs, an old well and a flagstone patio outside the kitchen and conservatory bordered by well stocked flower beds.   

Behind the swimming pool and tennis court, which has been recently resurfaced, there is a meadow area extending to approximately 1.5 acres. There is also a wooden tool shed and a garden shed.

Swimming pool
The spectacular walled swimming pool is accessed via wrought iron gates where there is a paved terrace, an area of lawn and flower beds. There is also a detached timber framed open sided barn providing a covered seating area and storage.