A superbly positioned detached period family home offering some exceptional accommodation and presented in particularly good order within part walled gardens of 0.22 acres with swimming pool

Description

The Gate House is a superbly presented detached family home offering a fabulous living environment. A generous reception hall with central fireplace and ceiling timber makes for a particularly welcoming feel and links through to all principal living areas. A large open plan kitchen breakfast room through to dining room is a superb space, the kitchen breakfast area with its farmhouse style kitchen with Aga comes with a bespoke range of fitted units comprising cupboard and drawer sections with attractive light work surfaces over is a real feature and contrasts well with the oak flooring, a large central island with further fitted units and breakfast bar makes for a wonderful focal point as well as a practical set up. The dining area is well proportioned with oak flooring and some attractive fitted book shelving, a really well balanced space and with double doors open on to the rear garden linking through to the terraced area. A family room with central fireplace housing a log burner is a cosy living space and ideal for everyday living. The formal sitting room as generously proportioned and well balanced room with an open feature fireplace with fender surround. A bay with doors opening on to the garden gives the room great shape and the feeling of space.

At first floor level there are four bedrooms including a principal bedroom with dressing area and ensuite, a guest bedroom with ensuite and the remaining bedrooms being serviced by a family bathroom.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a gravel drive which provides parking for numerous vehicles as well as access to the garaging. The formal gardens lie to the rear of the property and are a unique feature of this fine home. The walled gar dens have been attractively landscaped by the current owners and provide a fabulous back drop to the property, a large terraced area provides an excellent space for entertaining and relaxing and from which to admire the number of established boarders which offer so much interest throughout the year. The attractive wall which runs along the eastern and southern boundary frames the garden perfectly and also provides great privacy along with plenty of character. The planting has been beautifully thought through and comes together to create an absolute oasis and being elevated there are also some great views across the valley. The open lawns run down to steps linking into a lower section of which is lawned with its own trampoline pit. A gate links through to a walled outdoor swimming pool which is a great out recreational area with its large terrace surround and space for outdoor dining making it a favoured destination in the summer months. In summary a fabulous well-presented and located family home in a superb village setting within delightful gardens with views – a true gem.

Location

The property is situated in the heart of Hambledon village, a village that is renowned for being the ‘Cradle of Cricket’, the rules were made at the Bat & Ball pub on Broad-Halfpenny Down. Hambledon includes the quintessential features of an English village; the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, Hambledon Village Shop, a highly regarded infant and nursery school, a doctors’ surgery, a public house, the popular ‘Old Forge Tea Room’, a much used village hall and two cricket grounds including Broadhalfpenny Down.

Situated within the South Downs National Park, much of the surrounding countryside is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers an abundance of footpaths and bridleways including the South Downs Way. Petersfield, with its comprehensive range of shopping, sporting and leisure facilities, together with a mainline station with train services to Waterloo, is conveniently located to the north and Fareham, Winchester and Portsmouth are all within reasonable driving distance.

Square Footage: 1,915 sq ft


Acreage: 0.22 Acres

Additional Info

Mains water, electric and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax Band F
Freehold