5 bedroom terraced house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Share of freehold (971 years remaining)
- Grand drawing room
- Large kitchen/breakfast / dining room
- Fabulous bedroom suites
- Private south-facing terrace with stunning views
- Garage and off-street parking
- EPC Rating = D
Description
Leydene House was originally built in 1914 for the local MP Lord Peel and his wife, whose seat it remained until 1941, when it was taken over by the Royal Navy to later become an important communications training base until 1994. A substantial, imposing house located almost on the ridge of the Downs, this fabulous property enjoys some spectacular views across the valley beneath. The property was converted into a number of important wings arranged off a magnificent domed and galleried hall with a central feature ‘helix’ staircase.
No.8 has been superbly presented and the property boasts well-proportioned reception rooms that are ideal for entertaining and everyday living. The drawing room has fabulous ceiling heights and detailing providing an impressive feel, this is carried through into all the principal reception areas. The kitchen/breakfast/dining room is a spectacular living space and opens on to a substantial and private south facing terrace with its own balustrade, beyond which lies the formal knot garden. This property enjoys the finest views from its terrace. There are three principal bedroom suites, two further bedrooms and a bathroom. The overall feel of this impressive property is one of great proportions and a quite spectacular location.
OUTSIDE
Outside the property there are communal grounds surrounding No. 8 Leydene Park and these have been divided into a number of principal areas, including the formal knot garden which provides a wonderful backdrop from the private terrace. There is a large level lawn section for outdoor recreation, with an additional large general purpose field and to the fr ont of the property there is the front lawn section with pond and woodland, beyond which lie the tennis courts providing further recreational facilities. With No.8 Leydene Park comes one garage and ample parking space.
Location
Leydene Park enjoys a superb setting high on the Downs, with commanding views across rolling countryside to the south and south-west encompassing the Isle of Wight and the renowned sailing waters of The Solent. The property stands amongst landscaped formal gardens and park-like grounds and benefits from the use of three tennis courts.
The nearby village of East Meon offers a well-stocked village shop come post office and an award-winning pub, Ye Olde George Inn. The villages of West Meon and Hambledon offer a variety of shops including an artisan butcher and a choice of pubs. Two convenience stores, a doctors’ surgery and a pharmacy can be found in Clanfield two miles away. The excellent location of Leydene Park provides quick access to major routes.
The A3 connects to the south coast and north to Guildford and London. The market town of Petersfield is within six miles with main line railway services to London Waterloo (approximately 60 minutes). The M3 at Winchester connects to major centres and transport hubs including Southampton Airport (40 minutes).
Square Footage: 3,544 sq ft
Additional Info
Share of Freehold (999 years from 1 January 1997)
Mains water and electricity. Calor LPG fired central heating.
Private Drainage – Klargester.
Maintenance of the house £1,400 p/a, maintenance of the grounds and garden £1,835 p/a, peppercorn ground rent.
Council Tax band H
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