5 bed detached house for sale

Oxenbourne Lane, East Meon, Petersfield, Hampshire GU32

Occupying a highly sought-after location, an impressive barn conversion providing a beautifully presented family home combining period features with comfortable modern living, plus ancillary accommodation, excellent equestrian facilities and 21 acres of gardens and paddocks, the whole enjoying far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside.

Originally converted in 1995 by the previous owners, Parsonage Barn is a charming and spacious family home, offering a wonderful combination of comfortable accommodation, equestrian facilities, useful outbuildings and attractive grounds. In its current ownership, the house has been renovated including the plumbing and electrics.

The principal reception rooms are light and welcoming, with French doors opening directly onto the garden and creating an easy connection between the house and its surroundings. The accommodation is particularly flexible, with a ground floor bedroom and en suite bathroom providing an ideal space for guests, a nanny or a family member. The wonderful 34ft kitchen really is the hub of the house, with French doors opening out to the southerly facing garden. The triple-aspect drawing room is an impressive and characterful space, featuring a vaulted ceiling, handsome brick fireplace and wood-burning stove. Underfloor heating extends throughout the ground floor, adding to the comfort of the house.

On the first floor are three generously proportioned double bedrooms, including one with an en suite bathroom, together with a family bathroom. The principal bedroom is especially spacious and enjoys attractive views over the rear garden and adjoining fields. It incorporates a dressing area, en suite bathroom and a separate sitting area, providing a peaceful and private retreat.

The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn and enclosed by mature hedging, with a productive vegetable garden, decorative raised flower beds and a natural fish pond adding interest and character. The property also benefits from excellent equestrian and ancillary facilities. There are extensive post-and-rail fenced paddocks, together with an American style stable block with 8 stables, tractor shed, hay store and an additional stores. There is also a very smart, sand exercise ring (400 sq m) in the furthest of the paddocks.

To the front of the house is a substantial gravelled parking area providing ample space for several vehicles, together with secure garaging.

Parsonage Barn offers a rare combination of a well-appointed family home, attractive gardens, land and comprehensive equestrian and storage facilities, all set within a wonderfully rural environment.

Parsonage Barn is situated just over half a mile south of the thriving village of East Meon, which offers a good range of local amenities including a village pub, church, shop and primary school, together with a recreation ground and village hall.

The property occupies a wonderful position on a ridge within the South Downs, enjoying far-reaching views towards the south-west. Set in the heart of the South Downs National Park, the surrounding countryside provides exceptional opportunities for walking, riding, cycling and other outdoor pursuits. The South Downs Way is a short distance to the south.

The popular market town of Petersfield is approximately 7.5 miles away and provides a comprehensive range of shops, restaurants and everyday amenities, together with a mainline railway station offering services to London Waterloo in just over an hour.

The larger regional centres of Winchester, Guildford and Chichester are all within convenient driving distance, while the harbours, creeks and coastline of the South Coast are also readily accessible.

There is an excellent choice of independent and state schools within reach, including Portsmouth Grammar School, Churcher's College, Bedales, tps and Ditcham Park School.

(All distances are approximate)