7 bed detached house to rent

West Meon, Petersfield GU32

A stunning, detached house with a blend of historical features and elegance. With around 6,873 sq ft of accommodation, the property offers six reception rooms, six bedrooms and is presented to an exceptionally high standard.

The Property

A fine Grade II* listed country house and completely refurbished throughout. The original timber-framed hall dates to the late medieval period, with 16th century alterations and substantial 19th century extensions.

The reception space includes a large drawing room with open fireplace, two study rooms, a magnificent dining room with westerly views over the gardens and an oak beamed family room in the oldest part of the house. The kitchen/breakfast room has natural stone floors, a good range of storage units and a oil-fired Aga and adjoins a utility/boot room and separate pantry. A back hall links to the snug which features an old bread oven and working wood burning stove.

To the first floor is located the principal bedroom suite which includes a dressing room and bathroom as well as four further bedrooms and two bathrooms. There are two further bedrooms to the second floor.

Court House sits within an area totalling just over 5 acres which includes well stocked flower borders, large areas of lawns, a mixed fruit orchard, birch lined avenue, a walled garden, a tennis court and a paddock. It also has two terraces, one leads off the kitchen and another to the rear of the property leading to a wisteria covered pergola. Generous parking to the front of the house together with an EV charging point. There is a separate access to several outbuildings, (some will be retained by the landlord for personal storage).

The Area

Court House is within walking distance of the village of West Meon with its range of excellent local amenities including a village shop, café, butcher, a well-regarded public house and primary school. The village is set within the South Downs National Park and is surrounded by stunning countryside with walking, horse riding and cycle trails in easy access as well as other country pursuits and sailing approximately 30 mins away on the south coast.

The numerous well-regarded preparatory and secondary schools in the area including Bedales, Churcher's in Petersfield, Twyford, Prince’s Mead, West Hill Park, Pilgrim’s, Highfield, Winchester College, St Swithun’s, Lord Wandsworth College and Portsmouth Grammar School.

Excellent access to Petersfield which has a mainline railway station to London and direct links onto the A3.

Additional Information

Services

Mains electricity and water
Private drainage £15 per month
Oil fired central heating
Gardening costs - included in the rent
Mobile coverage likely (Ofcom)
Superfast broadband (Openreach)

Epc

Exempt

Local Authority

Winchester City Council - Band H

Pets

Considered, rent may vary at an additional £20 per month per pet

Deposit

Holding Deposit - £2,307
Security Deposit - £13,846

Tenancy

Long term