The Straits, Kingsley, GU35

The property is an exceptional detached country house with an attached 2 bedroom annexe offering generous accommodation over two floors. The property is presented to an exacting standard with the main rooms being configured for ideal family living. The annexe provide useful ancillary accommodation for relatives or alternatively as a full time rental, with an income potential of c£20,000p.a. (inc bills), or Airbnb holiday accommodation.
The principal house offers a generous and well-planned layout, with four reception rooms providing a variety of formal and informal living spaces. These include an elegant drawing room, a comfortable sitting room and additional reception areas ideal for use as a study, playroom or snug, ensuring flexibility for modern family life. A particularly attractive feature is the conservatory, which enjoys delightful views over the gardens and provides a bright and tranquil space throughout the year.
At the heart of the home lies a substantial kitchen/breakfast room, thoughtfully designed with a central island and ample space for dining and entertaining. This sociable area is complemented by a separate utility room, ensuring practicality alongside style. The bedroom accommodation is equally impressive, with five well-proportioned bedrooms served by four bathrooms, two of which are en suite, providing comfort and privacy for both family members and guests.
The attached annexe offers excellent secondary accommodation, comprising a sitting room, kitchen and two bedrooms, making it ideal for multi-generational living, guest accommodation or staff. Furthermore, the annexe presents a valuable income opportunity, with potential rental returns of approximately £20,000 per annum, whether as a long-term let, holiday accommodation or Airbnb-style arrangement.

Outside

The property is set within just over 3.6 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, offering a wonderful sense of space and seclusion. Surrounding the rear of the house are a series of terraces, perfectly designed for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining, with views across the landscaped gardens.
A particular highlight is the swimming pool area, which is complemented by a large screened terrace, creating a superb environment for summer relaxation and entertaining. The gardens themselves are attractively landscaped, featuring areas of lawn interspersed with mature planting, shrubs and trees, providing colour and interest throughout the seasons.
At the lower boundary, a beech hedge with a gate leads through to a paddock, offering further potential for equestrian use or simply additional open space. The property also benefits from a substantial quadruple garage, providing extensive storage and parking.
In all, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial and versatile family home with income potential, set within delightful grounds in one of the most sought-after rural locations within the South Downs National Park.

Situation

The property is set amidst fine rolling countryside within the South Downs National Park. The village of Kingsley has a friendly atmosphere with a wealth of facilities including a pre-school and community centre with a shop and post office, ‘The Cricketers’ public house and a church. There are many clubs and activities for all ages. Kingsley common is considered a paradise for dog walkers. The active and strong hilltop village of Binsted has a public house - ‘The Binsted Inn’ - church, hall, primary school and recreation ground with tennis and croquet clubs. The village of Bentley has a primary school, shop and mainline railway station to London Waterloo. Also, there is a pre-school, village hall and shop with post office, The historic market towns of Alton and Farnham have a good range of high street shops, Waitrose and M&S Simply Food, weekly and specialist markets, schooling for all age groups and railway stations to London Waterloo.

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