5 bedroom detached house for sale

An attractive and spacious family home, March House blends period charm and modern country living. Overlooking the gardens, the heart of the home is the expansive kitchen/breakfast/dining room under an orangery extension, with an island, AGA, and abundant built-in cabinetry. On the ground floor, there are also a drawing room with an open fire and dual aspect views including towards the South Downs, a sitting room with a further open fire; a built-in library, and garden access; a snug; a tucked-away study; a utility room; boot room with storage; and two cloakrooms.

Upstairs, the property has five double bedrooms, two of which are en suite, and two additional family bathrooms. The principal bedroom has a dual aspect with views over the surrounding gardens and towards the South Downs, built-in wardrobes and a large bathroom en suite. There is also a spacious loft on the second floor that could be converted into additional accommodation, subject to planning consent.

Gardens and Grounds - The property is accessed via a private, hedge-lined drive with ample parking. The gardens are mostly lawned and surrounded by mature trees, with a large south-facing terrace for outdoor living and entertaining. During their ownership our clients converted the detached studio into a summer house, which features a kitchen/living area and a bedroom with an en suite bathroom.

Additional garden features include the large south-facing sun terrace, a sunken garden off the orangery, a wisteria-covered pergola walk, and well-stocked borders.

We are informed by our clients that the property has mains water, electricity, and drainage, and oil-fired central heating.

March House is a spacious and attractive family home located in a private position in the rural village of West Lavington within the South Downs National Park, just a mile south of Midhurst. Midhurst itself offers a mix of historical sites, including the Tudor Cowdray House ruins, the Victorian Cowdray Park, and the popular Cowdray Farm shop and café. The town is also centrally positioned between Petersfield and Petworth, offering a variety of local services. More comprehensive shopping options are available in nearby towns like Haslemere, Petersfield, Petworth, and Chichester.

The area provides excellent transport links, with Haslemere's station offering fast access to London Waterloo in 56 minutes.
The A3 links the area to London, the south coast, and regional airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, and Southampton. The location also offers access to numerous well-regarded schools, including Midhurst Primary School and Midhurst Rother College, Easebourne CE primary school, Bedales, Ditcham Park and Churcher’s at Petersfield, Seaford College at Petworth, Highfield and Brookham at Liphook and St. Edmund’s at Hindhead.

Recreational and sporting facilities in the area include The Chichester Festival Theatre in Chichester, polo at Cowdray Park and horse racing at Goodwood and Fontwell Park. The Goodwood estate also hosts the world-renowned motoring events the Festival of Speed and the Revival. There are golf courses at Midhurst, Petersfield, Liphook, and Goodwood, as well as excellent riding and walking within the local area.

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