6 bedroom detached house for sale

A stunning six-bedroom contemporary home set in approximately 23 acres within the South Downs National Park.

Meticulously designed and built by the current owners this magnificent family residence enjoys over 9000 sq ft of space including the outbuildings.

There are 4 to 5 acres of formal garden, and approximately 18 further acres of open countryside and woodland. A 200 metre tree-lined driveway leads up to the main entrance with a triple garage and extensive parking area. Paddocks, stables and ponies feature on the land along with a 100 ft pond next to ancient woodland with direct access onto the Meon Valley trail.

The house is semi open-plan and functions effortlessly for living and entertaining, with large spacious rooms throughout, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and a double height formal living room with gallery landing and gable end windows. There is an extremely spacious kitchen with three-metre island extending to the dining area which opens out onto a wraparound veranda with an expansive decking area for outdoor dining and superb views over the impressive gardens. A boot room enjoys plenty of storage, doggy shower and laundry chute. Further reception rooms include a family/sitting room and snug/play room offering good flexibility to the modern family. Upstairs, the impressive principal bedroom offers French doors and balcony overlooking the countryside. A further five bedrooms are offered, three with en-suite bathrooms. The exquisite family bathroom boasts a large double ended copper bath tub with double vanity sinks and separate shower enclosure.

OUTSIDE

A wrap around veranda and expansive decking area is perfect for summer entertaining and al fresco dining. On the lower ground floor the house offers an indoor heated swimming pool with a gym area, sauna, shower rooms and kitchenette. Bi-folding doors adjacent to the pool open to a large private patio area with views towards the South Downs.

The formal gardens approach 5 acres backing onto ancient woodland providing an excellent level of privacy. There are a further 18 acres of open countryside and a 200 metre tree-lined driveway which leads up to the main entrance with a triple garage and extensive parking area. Paddocks, stables and ponies feature on the land with a 100 ft pond towards the bottom of the garden overlooking the ancient woodland.

Additionally the property comes with a beautiful four-bedroom log cabin within the grounds.

Soberton is a beautiful village in the heart of the Meon Valley boasting a well-patronised public house, village green and Saxon church with the village hall just down the road. The nearby market towns of Wickham and Bishops Waltham offer a wide range of amenities including supermarkets, pubs, restaurants and various other shops and banks. Southampton, Winchester and Petersfield are all within thirty minutes by car and offer a full range of shops and services, all offer main line railway links to London (Waterloo) in around an hour.