5 bedroom link detached house

THE PROPERTY Champlers Cottage is a superb link detached period property in an idyllic setting on the edge of the village of Hawkley. Originally two farm cottages dating from the mid 19th century, the house has been extended over the years and now provides L-shaped accommodation for modern day living. The spacious hall has double doors to both the drawing room and the dining room which make a fabulous space for large parties while the kitchen/breakfast room with its generous island, Aga and wood burner is the hub of the house for everyday living - with the bonus of a sunroom for cosier and quieter moments, as well as a separate larder/wine store. The drawing room is especially attractive with lovely proportions, exposed beams and double French doors onto the south west facing terrace and beautiful garden. An attractive staircase leads from the hall to the first floor landing where the Master Bedroom has an en suite dressing room and bathroom with views over the garden to hills beyond. Four further bedrooms and a bathroom complete the upstairs accommodation. A useful area with utility room and study lead off the back hallway of the house and from there you enter the original barn. The vendors have refurbished the barn creating a downstairs shower room, gym, boot room, plant room, indoor swimming pool, integrated garages (one having a washroom for easy access from the garden) and they also installed solar panels and in-built solar slates on the roof and a modern alarm system.  

LOCATION Hawkley is one of Hampshire's most unspoilt quintessential villages, where time has almost passed by, but the village is far from a "time warp" with a very active community, wonderful local walks and miles of single track country lanes to explore, set amongst beautiful undulating countryside including the Ashford Hangers Nature Reserve nearby. Champlers Cottage is within walking distance of the village amenities, including the well regarded Hawkley Inn, church, village hall (with Montessori school), cricket ground with play area and tennis court. Petersfield with its comprehensive range of facilities including Waitrose and main line station is an easy drive. Liss station is nearer and useful for commuting. 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 Alton Convent.
The village is part of an ancient landscape virtually unaltered over the centuries and now in the heart of the South Downs National Park. The local steep sided wooded hillsides are known as "Hangers" and are largely beech woodland with some yew, ash and wild cherry on chalk which provide a habitat for many rare species.
 

OUTSIDE Approached through an electric five bar gate the driveway sweeps up the side of the house to a generous parking area from which a path leads through the pretty garden to the front door. The stunning garden has been landscaped over many years and the level lawn has many well stocked borders, as well as interesting trees including a spectacular Judas tree, shrubs, a cutting garden and some areas left more wild. Many fruit trees, a walnut tree and a productive vegetable garden allow for endless 'Good Life' possibilities in this peaceful Hampshire haven which backs on to adjoining farmland. In all 1.18 acres (0.48 ha).