A fine, Grade II listed, village house in this charming village.

The Property The property is a fine Grade II listed village house, formerly an Elizabethan L shaped farmhouse which was subsequently extended in a major way in 1862 by the renowned Victorian architect, Teulon. The accommodation, so typical of its era, is beautifully proportioned with much architectural detailing, high ceilings and lots of light from the large windows which in turn provide superb views of the adjoining countryside.



In addition, there is excellent ancillary accommodation in the form of a 3 bedroom Cottage which also has permission for short term holiday lets.

Outside The house is approached off Upper Green through wrought iron automatic gates. In front of the house there is ample parking for several cars and the drive continues to the rear of the property where the original Victorian stables and the cottage are situated. There is a further garage and workshop, a heated swimming pool and hard tennis court.



Also, at the rear of the property, is a large York stone paved area with outdoor pizza oven and a wisteria covered pergola. Ideal for entertaining and easily accessed directly from the kitchen/family room via bifold doors.



The grounds are a special feature which have evolved over the last century. Mature hedges create separate areas facing predominately south and west and take full advantage of the fabulous views to The Hangers.



The gardens are lawned and studded with flowering trees, specimen evergreens, a mass of spring bulbs and banks of flowering shrubs. There is a productive vegetable garden, soft fruit cages, three small orchards and a wildlife pond. Directly to the south is a fenced paddock which has a field shelter and separate vehicular access from Cheesecombe Lane.



The gardens and grounds extend in all to about 5.584 acres (2.26 ha).

Location Perfectly situated in a Conservation Area and adjacent to the village green in one of Hampshire's most unspoilt quintessential villages. Far from a 'time warp', there is an active community, wonderful local walks, bridle paths and miles of single track country lanes to explore, set amongst beautiful undulating countryside including the Ashford Hangers Nature Reserve nearby. The village has the well regarded Hawkley Inn together with a church, village hall and cricket ground with play area and tennis court.



Petersfield with its comprehensive range of facilities including Waitrose, a regular farmers' market and main line station (4 trains an hour via the Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo service) is an easy drive or a more local station at Liss for commuting. Alton also lies within reach to the north. The A3 with trunk road connections is within 5 minutes' drive meaning the larger centres of Guildford, Portsmouth (with ferry services) and Winchester via A31/A272 are within reasonable driving distance, as are the creeks and inlets of the South Coast. There are well regarded state and private schools within the region, including Bedales and Churcher's at Petersfield, Highfield at Liphook and The Alton School.



The village and surrounding farmland is part of an ancient landscape much unaltered over the centuries and now in the heart of the South Downs National Park. The steep sided wooded hillsides are known as the "Hangers" and are largely beech woodland with some yew, ash and wild cherry on chalk which provide a habitat for many rare species.