6 bed detached house for sale

Ridge Lane, Newnham, Hook, Hampshire RG27

This elegant country home was built in approximately 1899 and originally formed part of the Tylney Hall Estate built for Sir Lionel Phillips and designed by the architect, Ralph Selden Wornum.

This former Victorian Lodge has been substantially extended and recently updated to provide spacious, modern living accommodation of approximately 3,500 sq ft. It looks over its own parkland setting to the rear.

The original front door opens into a spacious reception hall that gives access to the charming drawing room with an attractive hexagonal bay window giving views across neighbouring countryside. A key feature of the property is its contemporary and open-plan family kitchen with an excellent range of modern kitchen cabinets complimenting the central island unit with contrasting granite worksurfaces. The breakfast area has oak-framed bi-folding doors opening to the rear terrace and gardens beyond. To the side of the family kitchen is the dual aspect sitting room has views over the rear gardens. There is also a rear-aspect dining room that has a vaulted ceiling and an open fireplace. Glazed doors give access to the central hallway beyond which is a ground floor corridor with three bedrooms off it. The principal bedroom suite has a walk-in dressing room, an en-suite bathroom and the bedroom enjoys fabulous views across the rear gardens, assessed via French door. The two other bedrooms both have en-suite bathrooms. In addition, from the central hallway a staircase gives access to a further bedroom, which could be used as a study or games room. From the main reception hall on the ground floor there is access to two further guest double bedrooms (one with en suite) a family bathroom and a spacious laundry room.

Outside, the property is approached via imposing brick pillars and electric wooden gates, which open onto a gravel driveway offering extensive parking and access to a double garage. To the rear, a beautifully secluded garden awaits, featuring a generous Indian sandstone terrace-perfect for outdoor entertaining. To the left, a lightly wooded area adds natural charm and privacy, while a large, well-maintained lawn stretches out with mature trees and flower beds. The garden enjoys wonderful open views, creating a tranquil and picturesque outdoor space. Of particular note is the outstanding private parkland to the rear measuring in total to 14 acres. This wonderful space is open with interspersed trees creating elegance in keeping with the historical past of its surroundings.

Hook 1.5 miles, Basingstoke 5 miles, Hartley Wintney 5 miles, Farnham 10 miles, Reading 12 miles, M3 (Junction 5) 1.5 miles London Waterloo via Basingstoke Station 45 minutes or via Hook station 55 minutes (All distances and times are approximate)

Tylney Lodge occupies a delightful setting in Newnham in a conservation area and enjoys perfect privacy whilst being situated in a semi-rural location, surrounded by wonderful open countryside. Newnham is a pretty village with a popular public house. Rotherwick is one mile away with its sought after local primary school and two public houses. Everyday facilities can be found in the nearby village of Hook with more comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities in the towns of Basingstoke, Reading and Farnham. There are many excellent independent schools in the area which include Wellesley Prep, St Neots, Wellington Prep, Wellington and Lord Wandsworth College. Communications in the area are first class with a mainline station at Hook. The M3 motorway is a short distance away and the M4 (Junction 11) is within 11 miles, both providing good road access to the national motorway network and Heathrow and Gatwick airports.