
Alton, Hampshire · GU34
Upper Farringdon Road, Lower Farringdon
Upper Farringdon Road, Lower Farringdon, Alton, Hampshire, GU34
Asking price · Originally listed at £599,999
A unique former Post Office dating from 1901, offering over 3,000 sq ft of characterful accommodation including a self-contained one-bedroom annexe.
The home, in the agent’s words
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A rare opportunity to acquire this substantial former Post Office, occupying a central position within the sought-after village of Lower Farringdon in the South Downs National Park. Dating from 1901, this characterful family home offers over 3,000 sq ft of accommodation, including a self-contained one-bedroom annexe, and presents an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to further enhance and personalise a truly unique property.
Rich in period charm, the property retains many original features including sash windows, stripped floorboards, high ceilings and traditional joinery, while benefitting from a number of sympathetic improvements including upgraded electrics, modern heating and replacement sash windows.
The accommodation centres around an impressive triple-aspect sitting/dining room extending to approximately 35ft, complemented by a snug, kitchen/breakfast room, utility areas and cloakroom. Upstairs are four generous bedrooms and two family bathrooms, whilst the annexe offers flexible accommodation for multi-generational living, guest use or income potential.
Outside, the private rear garden enjoys a pleasant degree of seclusion and includes mature planting, raised beds, a greenhouse and terrace area. Gated driveway parking provides space for several vehicles.
Combining character, space and future potential, The Old Post Office represents a wonderful opportunity to create a bespoke village home in one of East Hampshire's most desirable rural settings.
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Getting about
3 milesto Alton Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 6.0 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 4.9 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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