5 Bedroom Detached House, West Harting, Petersfield, GU31 5PG
Tenure Type: Freehold
Property Description
A charming country house understood to date originally from the 18th century, originally two cottages. The property was considerably extended in the 1960s and now offers versatile family accommodation suitable for dual occupation if required. Features include double aspect drawing room with open fireplace in curved surround with delightful aspect over the garden; three further reception rooms and open plan fitted kitchen/breakfast room. There are five bedrooms including an excellent master suite with en suite shower room and adjoining store room which could be adapted to a dressing room. We understand there is potential to extend the property further subject to planning and there is a lapsed planning consent dating from around 2010.
Situation
Occupying a lovely rural yet not isolated setting on the West Sussex and Hampshire border in an area of outstanding natural beauty at the foot of the South Downs. The village of South Harting is about 1.7 miles with a village school, shop and pub. More comprehensive facilities are available in the town of Petersfield, approximately 3.5 miles, offering a variety of amenities, an excellent range of shops and station on the Waterloo/Portsmouth main line. There is a wide choice of excellent schools in the area including Churchers College, Bedales and Ditcham Park. The surrounding countryside is set within the South Downs National Park providing excellent riding and walking country.
Outside
INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE: 17'7 x 16'1 with light and power connected, up and over door. DETACHED GARAGE with timber door. Log Store. Potting Shed. Water Tap. Outside Lighting.
GARDEN: This is a charming feature of the property providing a colourful setting with the grounds enjoying delightful views to the front over surrounding countryside. The property is approached by a gravel driveway providing parking for several vehicles. The front garden is laid to lawn with hedging enclosing side garden where there is a lawn with flower borders. Steps lead to further lawn interspersed with a wide variety of specimen shrubs, several acers and hydrangeas. Adjoining the house to the rear is a wide paved sun terrace with adjoining vine clad pergola, ornamental pond with cascading waterfall and rockery. Beyond the formal garden is an area of light woodland. The grounds afford a good degree of privacy and EXTEND IN ALL TO ABOUT 1.3 ACRES.
Additional Information
SERVICES: Mains Water and Electricity. Private Drainage. Oil Fired Central Heating. Solar Heating serving the hot water.
LOCAL AUTHORITY: Chichester District Council
Master Bedroom with En Suite Shower Room
Four Further Bedrooms
Two Bathrooms
Fine Drawing Room
Study
Dining Room
Family Room
Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Utility Room
Integral Double Garage
Contact branch for relevant Energy Performance Certificate
