4 bedroom detached house for sale

A sophisticated country house with beautiful gardens and long rural views in a pretty Downland hamlet, far from the madding crowd but close to London, the south coast and local amenities

Ground Floor
Large oak porch, Open plan living area, Well equipped, high specification kitchen, Vaulted oak garden room, Study/bedroom 4, Shower room, Limestone floors throughout

First Floor
Principle bedroom with shower room en suite, Double bedroom, Single bedroom/study, Bathroom, Galleried landing/seating area, Engineered oak floors throughout

Outside
Stunning landscaped gardens with decorative planting and feature pond, Double garage with studio/study above

The Property
The Carriage House is the product of a fine period barn conversion completed in 2008 in an extraordinary rural environment. This period agricultural building was originally built of local stone and brick under a clay tiled roof, and sits comfortably among other recently renovated period buildings in this small hamlet. It has since been significantly improved by the current owners, who have been faithful to maintain the high specification finish and design.

The property features a reassuring level of insulation, double glazed windows and energy efficient heating which underlines the desire to be ecologically conscientious. A ground source heat pump provides hot water and under floor central heating throughout the house, and upstairs the heating is zoned for individual control in each bedroom/study. Outside there is a rainwater harvesting system with underground tank.

The garden has been thoughtfully and decoratively planted to attract both local wildlife and the naked eye, and provides a tranquil setting in which to relax. The property extends to approximately one third of an acre.

The Green Oak porch is a handy area to kick off wellington boots after long walks. The inside door leads into an open plan living area. To one end there is a woodburning stove, to the other a high quality kitchen with granite work surfaces and a range of integrated units.

Adjacent to the living area there is a vaulted oak and double glazed garden room with far reaching views over farmland and to the Downs, and a delightful paved seating area outside via the French doors.

At the other end of The Carriage House there is a study/ground floor bedroom well served by a downstairs shower room.

An oak spiral staircase leads to the first floor, which features a spacious landing/seating area. This leads to a principle bedroom with integral oak cupboards and shower room en suite. Also a study or single bedroom/dressing room, and a further double bedroom with integral cupboards at the other end of the landing adjacent to another very well equipped bathroom.

Gardens and Grounds
The garden is a mixture of textures and colours with pea shingle driveway, decorative lawns, fruit trees and a wildflower area, and is well stocked with colourful flowerbeds. Mature beech and field maple hedging is complemented by the feature stone and brick wall, matching the house. The entire garden is therefore well screened, but the views are left open to enjoy the stunning open country.

From the gated entrance the drive leads to the garage and parking area for several cars, and the paved area leading to the front door is enhanced by decorative, richly planted borders.

There is a two and a half bay green oak framed garage under a clay tiled roof. The larger part is enclosed with a pedestrian access door and bi-fold double doors, and a single bay is left open as a carport. Accessible from the enclosed garage there are steps to a very well finished, light and airy, vaulted studio/study above. This room has built-in storage cupboards, and would serve many uses.

Beyond the immediate boundaries of The Carriage House there is a vast network of footpaths and bridleways. Minsted is within the South Downs National Park Dark Sky Reserve.

The Location
The Carriage House is situated down a no through country lane in the hamlet of Minsted, just 2.5 miles west of the town of Midhurst, which provides for most everyday needs.

Guildford in Surrey and the Cathedral city of Chichester, both with renowned Theatres, are within easy reach and have more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. The A3 provides fast access to London, the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Southampton airports, whilst the mainline stations at Haslemere and Petersfield provide fast services to London Waterloo.

Midhurst and the surrounding area have much to offer with Polo at Cowdray Park, racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, golf at Cowdray Park, Goodwood, Pulborough and Liphook, motor racing at the Goodwood circuit and sailing out of Chichester Harbour and other centres along the South Coast. There are many footpaths and bridleways in the area for walking, cycling and riding, and the area is well situated in the heart of The South Downs National Park.

Distances
By Road: London 57 miles, Midhurst 2.5 miles, Petersfield 9.5 miles, Haslemere 11 miles, Chichester 14.5 miles

By Rail: Haslemere to London Waterloo from 49 minutes, Petersfield to London Waterloo from 71 minutes