3 bed detached house for sale

Rake Road, Liss, Hampshire GU33

Dating back to the 17th century, Old London—formerly known as The Londoners' Garden—is steeped in character and history. Its most distinctive interior feature, exposed timber beams, is thought to have originated from ships once moored in Portsmouth. According to local legend, a London baker settled here centuries ago, cultivating the garden that gave the cottage its original name.

At the heart of the home is a bespoke, hand-crafted kitchen, designed with a thoughtful mix of built-in and freestanding cabinetry - ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. From here, a hallway leads through to the dining room, which flows into a conservatory offering panoramic views of the rear garden and surrounding countryside.

The sitting room features a substantial inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove set beneath a large beam. With exposed timbers, triple aspect views bringing in excellent natural light throughout the day and generous proportions, it's a practical and comfortable space for both relaxed living and entertaining.

Upstairs, there are three double bedrooms, two of which are dual-aspect, filling the rooms with natural light and framing scenic rural views. On this level is a family bathroom and separate WC.

Outdoors & Outbuildings - Approached via a gravel driveway, the property provides ample parking and a charming barn-style garage/workshop, complete with power supply and a reclaimed tile roof. Adjacent to the garage, a covered outdoor entertaining area provides a sheltered space for dining or relaxing, ideal for enjoying the garden in all seasons.

A stone path leads to the front entrance, flanked by lawn and well-stocked flower beds. To the rear, the garden is mainly laid to lawn, bordered by mature shrubs and hedging, and enjoys tranquil views across open fields and woodland.

Old London represents a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful, peaceful home steeped in history, yet perfectly equipped for modern rural living. It captures the elegance and charm often highlighted in prime Surrey and Hampshire listings, without losing its unique identity.

The property occupies a convenient position within South Downs National Park and on the outskirts of Liss village on the Hampshire/West Sussex border.

The village is a short walk away and provides good shopping facilities for every day needs, cricket and tennis clubs and Petersfield Golf Club is nearby as well as Liphook Golf Club and Old Thorns Golf Club.

The larger towns of Petersfield and Haslemere provide a more comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities as well as two further mainline stations. Communications are excellent with the A3 within easy reach providing access to London, the M25, the airports of Gatwick, Heathrow and Southampton as well as to the south coast.