7 bed property for sale

West Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32

Nestled within a mature woodland boundary, this impressive country house offers beautifully proportioned and versatile accommodation, perfectly blending character, space and privacy.

Originally a flint cottage dating from the 1830s, was extensively renovated and extended in 2016 by the current owners to create a stylish home in the South Downs National Park surrounded by rolling farmland and mature woodland.

The accommodation is light and spacious and particular features include; the hand made, Smallbone kitchen well-equipped with integral Gaggenau appliances, a range cooker and large central island, with an adjoining dining area featuring built-in seating, fireplace, and doors to the terrace. A spectacular entrance hall doubles as a sitting room with full-height glazed doors, complemented by a drawing room with exposed beams, open fireplace, an open snug with woodburner and exposed brick chimney, and a library/playroom with logburner. The remainder of the ground floor is made up of a pantry/boot room, two cloakrooms, study and laundry room.

Upstairs, accessible via two staircases, the principal bedroom enjoys triple aspects, en suite and dressing room. Further accommodation includes an impressive triple-aspect en suite guest bedroom, an additional en suite bedroom with dressing room and three further double bedrooms served by two bath/shower rooms. The south-facing bedrooms each enjoy their own Juliet balcony, framing the wonderful views over the grounds.

A substantial barn provides garaging, workshops, and a gym with woodburner and sauna, completing this exceptional country home.

The property is approached through extensive front gardens via a wrought iron gate, leading to a sweeping gravel driveway. The gardens are laid mainly to lawn with mature shrubs and flower borders and small fruit orchard. A separate track provides direct access to the paddocks and grounds at the rear A delightful walled garden sits to the west, complete with raised beds and a greenhouse, and is overlooked by the gym.

The grounds have been thoughtfully designed to create a seamless indoor–outdoor lifestyle, with the principal reception rooms and kitchen opening onto a substantial south-west facing terrace-ideal for entertaining and making the most of the sun throughout the day. The remaining grounds are made up of a number of gated paddocks separated by estate railing and hedging, a small apiary and lime tree avenue all enclosed within a woodland boundary.

Planning permission has been granted for a further 1850 sq ft Sussex barn, swimming pool and lake within the grounds (references: Sdnp/16/05599/ful and sdnp/12/01852/hous).

Distances: West Meon 1.2 miles, Alresford 5.3 miles, Petersfield 6.5 miles, Winchester 10 miles
(All distances are approximate)

West Meon is an attractive and unspoilt village set within the picturesque Meon Valley in Hampshire, much of which lies within the South Downs National Park. The village enjoys a rural setting whilst offering a range of everyday amenities including a well-regarded pub, village hall, church and access to numerous countryside walks and bridleways. More extensive facilities can be found in nearby towns such as Alton, Petersfield and Winchester, all offering a wider selection of shops, restaurants and services. Transport links are excellent for a rural location, with mainline rail services from Petersfield to London Waterloo in around an hour, and easy access to the A3 and A32 connecting to the M3 and broader road network. The area is particularly well served by highly regarded independent schools including Bedales, Churcher's College, Winchester College and St Swithun's, all within comfortable driving distance.