Worldham Hill, East Worldham, GU34

Pookles Farm presents a very rare chance to acquire an existing farmhouse with the benefit of planning permission (Ref: SDNP/24/00796/HOUS) to create a substantial and highly individual sustainable country home with 13.54 acres (5.48 hectares), breathtaking views and a useful detached outbuilding.

Designed by renowned architect Ian de Perry Cave of Perry Bell Architects, the planning permission would take full advantage of the setting and enable the creation of a bespoke family home with a generous kitchen/dining room opening into a separate living room together with four bedrooms (including two bedroom suites) and a family bathroom. The drawings also enable the creation of a fifth bedroom as well as a hobby room, boot room and annexe accommodation. Set in approximately 13.54 acres of gardens, pasture and woodland, with a small lake and breathtaking views, this remarkable project balances modern living with deep sensitivity to Hampshire’s rural heritage.

Pookles Farm offers a wonderful opportunity with planning permission in place to transform the existing farmhouse into a landmark sustainable home, together with a recently constructed agricultural barn. From family retreat to countryside enterprise — whether glamping, eco-tourism, or outdoor leisure (subject to any necessary planning and building control consents) — the setting lends itself to a lifestyle of imagination, beauty, and connection to nature.

Agency note. Please note that the CGI's are for guidance purposes only and reflect the proposed drawings for the extended and remodeled farm house.

Outside

The property sits within approximately 13.54 acres, incorporating inner garden areas, open pasture, woodland and a lake. The property is approached via an unmade lane and enjoys a beautiful rural setting.

A substantial detached agricultural outbuilding adds excellent versatility and is suitable for a variety of uses. The building features two electric roller doors offering convenient access for machinery, vehicles or equipment, along with a spacious and adaptable first-floor area – ideal for storage, a workshop, or potential ancillary uses (subject to the necessary consents).

Situation

The village of East Worldham is set amidst fine Hampshire countryside between Selborne, Binsted and Kingsley, within the South Downs National Park. It enjoys an active and friendly community, with amenities including The Three Horseshoes public house, a 12th-century church, village hall and playground as well as direct access to the Hangers Way footpath. The thriving market town of Alton, about three miles away, provides an excellent range of shops including Waitrose, M&S Simply Food and Sainsbury’s, as well as a sports centre, schooling for all ages, a further education college and a mainline railway station to London Waterloo (approximately 2.5 miles).
The surrounding countryside offers endless opportunities for walking, cycling and equestrian pursuits, with direct access to an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways leading into the heart of the South Downs National Park.

Property Ref Number:

HAM-61386