Winchester Road, Petersfield, GU32

This striking detached country house occupies a delightful position within the South Downs National Park, close to the highly regarded market town of Petersfield. Offering extensive and versatile accommodation, the property represents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home with an attached annexe, a wide range of outbuildings and land extending to approximately 13.44 acres. While the house has been maintained over the years, it would now benefit from a degree of modernisation, presenting purchasers with the opportunity to update and personalise the property to their own requirements.
The principal rooms enjoy a lovely southerly aspect providing attractive views across the surrounding gardens and grounds. The spacious accommodation within the main house extends to four bedrooms and five reception rooms, offering excellent flexibility for both family living and entertaining. The welcoming reception hall provides access to the principal reception areas which include a drawing room, snug room, dining room and additional reception rooms that could be utilised as an office, garden room or playroom depending upon individual requirements. The kitchen and utility rooms are positioned to serve the house efficiently and provide excellent scope for further enhancement.
Complementing the main house is a self-contained attached annexe comprising a bedroom together with an open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting room. The annexe provides ideal accommodation for dependent relatives and guests, or those seeking an element of income potential, whilst remaining connected to the main house.
A particularly noteworthy feature of the property is the extensive range of outbuildings which offer considerable versatility. These include three substantial barns, two stable blocks, a further building comprising workshop building, mower shed and two loose boxes. Such facilities make the property ideally suited to those with equestrian interests, hobby farming pursuits, vehicle collections, home-based businesses or buyers simply seeking significant storage and workshop space. Subject to any necessary consents, the buildings may also offer further opportunities for alternative uses.
The combination of generous accommodation, ancillary annexe, extensive outbuildings and attractive rural setting creates an exceptional country property offering enormous potential in one of the area’s most desirable locations.

Outside

The property is approached via a long private driveway which creates an impressive sense of arrival, leading through the grounds to the house and extensive parking areas. Gardens surround the immediate house and are principally laid to lawn, interspersed with established shrubs and mature planting, providing an attractive setting.
Beyond the formal gardens the land opens into three enclosed fields and a sand school, which gently extend away from the house, creating a wonderful rural backdrop and offering excellent opportunities for equestrian, agricultural or recreational use. The extensive range of barns, stable buildings and ancillary structures are well positioned within the grounds and complement the land perfectly.
The property's elevated sense of space and openness is enhanced by its position within the South Downs National Park, with the surrounding countryside providing beautiful scenery and a network of footpaths and bridleways to explore. Despite its rural character, the property remains conveniently located for Petersfield and its excellent range of amenities, shops, schools and mainline railway services.
In all, the gardens, grounds and paddocks extend to approximately 13.44 acres, creating a highly appealing country estate that combines a substantial family house, independent annexe, extensive outbuildings and land in a sought-after South Downs setting.

Situation

Stroud is a highly regarded Hampshire village situated within the South Downs National Park, approximately 1.5 miles west of the popular market town of Petersfield. Combining a peaceful rural atmosphere with excellent accessibility, the village is surrounded by attractive rolling countryside, extensive footpaths and bridleways, making it particularly appealing to those seeking a country lifestyle whilst remaining well connected. The village itself has a strong sense of community and benefits from a range of local amenities including a well-regarded public house, village hall and primary school, whilst the nearby town of Petersfield provides an extensive selection of shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday services. Petersfield's mainline railway station offers regular services to London Waterloo and Portsmouth, making the area popular with commuters and those seeking a balance between town and country living. The surrounding South Downs countryside offers exceptional opportunities for walking, riding and outdoor pursuits, with a network of scenic routes extending through some of the region's most picturesque landscapes. The area is also renowned for its excellent range of schools in both the state and private sectors, including Bedales, Churcher's College and The Petersfield School. Despite its rural setting, Stroud enjoys convenient road access via the A272 and A3, providing links to Guildford, London, Portsmouth and the south coast. This combination of beautiful countryside, village character and excellent transport connections has established Stroud as one of the most sought-after residential locations within East Hampshire and the South Downs National Park.

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