4 bedroom detached house for sale

A charming property surrounded by countryside, nestled in the heart of Lodsworth, offering the perfect blend of comfort and privacy.

The residence boasts a wealth of features including large windows and an abundance of well-proportioned reception and living rooms. Of particular note is the spacious orangery benefiting from north, west and south-facing aspects, large windows and French doors leading directly onto the rear garden and front terrace.

The kitchen/breakfast room is well-proportioned with multiple integrated appliances; perfect for accommodating a large family or entertaining and leads to the dining room with an archway opening to the Orangery. Further reception rooms include a south-facing drawing room, a study/library room, utility room and WC.

Situated over the first floor are five bedrooms, three of which are en suite with a family bathroom also located on this floor. The principal bedroom is a substantial space, benefiting from a separate dressing room with built in wardrobes and en suite. The bedrooms are well-proportioned and appointed and benefit from views over the gardens and views beyond.

Gardens and Grounds
Old Orchard is proudly set back from the road, featuring manicured lawns, young trees, hedges and rose bushes. With walk-around access the garden has been well cared for and allowed to thrive. A paved terrace provides ample space for outdoor entertaining.

The property sits in a position away from view of the road and surrounding properties, providing privacy in a central location. Upon entry to the property the gated entrance gives access along a shingled driveway, with parking for multiple vehicles.

To the rear of the garden the well-appointed double garage building can be found with an additional side entry and the use of an office on the first floor. A log store adjoins the garage, and the residence offers further outbuildings in the form of a well-sized shed and a workshop.

Old Orchard occupies a prime position within the heart of Lodsworth village. The village is set in the rolling West Sussex countryside within the South Downs National Park and is home to The Hollist, the village pub, and the Lodsworth Larder, the award-winning village shop opened, run and staffed by the village community.

The nearby towns of Petworth and Midhurst offer a wide range of shops and services, whilst more comprehensive shopping and recreational facilities can be found in nearby Petersfield, Guildford and the cathedral city of Chichester. There is good access to London and the south coast via the A3 which links to the M25 and national motorway network. A regular, fast Southwest trains services runs from Haslemere to London Waterloo, with the journey taking about 56 minutes. Gatwick, Heathrow and Southampton are approximately 35, 48 and 45 miles away respectively.

There is a wide range of schools in the area, including Bedales, Ditcham Park and Churchers' College at Petersfield, Seaford College at Petworth, Brookham and Highfield at Liphook, St Edmund's at Hindhead and Charterhouse at Godalming.

Recreational and sporting facilities are superb, with racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, polo at Cowdray Park, golf at Midhurst, Petersfield and Pulborough and sailing off the south coast at Chichester, as well as a wonderful array of footpaths and bridleways that the surrounding countryside has to offer. For the arts, Chichester Festival Theatre is extremely well-renowned, as is the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford.