Adhurst St. Mary, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31
- Land size
- 1.97 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Land purchased in 1858 by John Bonham Carter
- Designed by architect Philip Charles Hardwick
- Grade II listed building steeped in history
- Excellent location for schools and access to London
- 6,500 sq ft over 3 floors
- Set in about 1.97 acres
- Driveway and further land available separately
- Pre-application approved for splitting into two dwellings
- No onward chain
- Information pack available – please speak to selling agent
Description
Significant portion (approximately 6,500 sq ft) of an important country house, offered with pre-planning approval for comprehensive renovation, providing the flexibility to create one substantial dwelling or two separate dwellings.
Adhurst St Mary was the vision of John Bonham Carter II, who in 1858 acquired over six hundred acres of woodland and farmland near Petersfield to establish a grand country estate. Drawing on land formerly known as Adhurst Wood and Eight Acres (later the site of the walled garden) Bonham Carter commissioned the distinguished architect Philip Charles Hardwick to design a house set within sweeping landscaped parkland.
During the First World War, the house was requisitioned and served as a military hospital, reflecting its role in the national war effort. Following the war, the estate returned to private ownership and remained with the Bonham Carter and Lubbock families for much of the twentieth century. In 1992, the house and grounds were sold and subdivided, marking the close of a notable chapter in the estate’s history.
East Court is situated a short distance from the village of Sheet, with its local pub and parish church, while the market town of Petersfield lies to the south-west. Petersfield offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, wine bars, pubs and supermarkets.
Recreational opportunities abound, with excellent golf courses at Petersfield, Hankley Common and Hindhead, and sailing at Hayling Island Sailing Club, located almost directly south at the end of the A3.
Petersfield Station: approx. 3 miles, with fast services to London Waterloo in just over an hour
A3: direct access to the M25 (Junction 10) and the south coast
Airports: convenient access to Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton
The surrounding countryside provides outstanding opportunities for walking, riding and outdoor pursuits, and the area is well served by a range of respected private and state schools.
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Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- H
- Date Posted
- 2026-07-08
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,854 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
48 Mbps
Superfast
Suitable for
- HD streaming
- Video calls
- Web & social
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Sheet Primary School824 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 110
- Type
- Community school
- Herne Junior School0.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 437
- Type
- Community school
- Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 102
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Petersfield Infant School1.5 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Pupils
- 282
- Type
- Community school
- Liss Infant School1.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Pupils
- 85
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- The Petersfield School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,401
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bohunt School6.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 2,012
- Type
- Academy converter
- Oakmoor School7.1 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 912
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Midhurst Rother College7.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,144
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Horndean Technology College8.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,288
- Type
- Community school
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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