6 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Spendid detached Georgian family home
- Charming village location surrounded by rolling farmland
- Attractive period features throughout
- Six generous bedrooms
- Two en suite bathrooms and family bathroom
- Three reception rooms
- Large kitchen/breakfast room
- Separate boot room
- Plot measuring approximately 1.6 acres
- Various outbuildings including two garages
This stunning property combines historic charm, as part of the Austen heritage, the first rector of Bentley was Henry Austen, Jane’s brother, who moved into the Rectory in 1824. Located in the charming village of Bentley on the Hampshire/Surrey border, the village benefits from a thriving primary school and beautiful views across the countryside to the Alice Holt Forest. Today, the house enjoys modern comforts, offering six generous bedrooms, grand, well-proportioned living accommodation, and a wealth of outdoor features, making it a truly unique residence. On the ground floor, you are greeted by an impressive entrance hallway with a striking galleried landing, setting the tone of timeless elegance. The home features three spacious reception rooms, each boasting period details including high ceilings, original fireplaces, and large sash windows that fill the space with superb natural light. The substantial kitchen/breakfast room is a perfect hub for family life and entertaining, displaying a good range of wall and base units, further complemented by a practical boot room and a downstairs cloakroom. Upstairs, the property offers six generously sized bedrooms, including a luxurious principal suite with a magnificent en-suite bathroom with an elegant free-standing bath. The guest bedroom further enjoys an en-suite shower room, while an additional family bathroom provides comfort and convenience for the whole family. Externally, the property is equally as impressive. The extensive grounds include a beautifully maintained and landscaped garden with mature planted borders, a vegetable garden, and tennis court. Various outbuildings add to the appeal, including two garages, a potting shed, outside storage, and a greenhouse. The grounds are ideal for gardening enthusiasts and families and enjoy a high degree of privacy. A gravelled driveway provides parking for a considerable number of vehicles.
This Georgian masterpiece, enhanced by Victorian touches, is a rare find to the market, offering a blend of history, luxury, and expansive indoor and outdoor living. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this remarkable property your new home.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Services:
Water – Mains
Gas - Mains
Electric - Mains
Sewage - Mains
Heating – Gas central heating
Materials used in construction: Brick
How does broadband enter the property: Broadband
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The village of Bentley is close by (1.1 miles). A small and popular Hampshire village, Bentley benefits from excellent transport links from the A31 north to the A3 and London and beyond. The village is situated approximately 4 miles from Alton and Farnham, the village has a bus service and has a mainline station, which commences at Alton and terminates at Waterloo.
There is an array of footpaths, Alice Holt Forest nearby as well as Birdworld, and the butterfly meadow. The parish has a newly installed adventure playground for the younger children and a newly formed youth club for the older children of the village.
To the northeast is the popular market town of Farnham which provides a wide range of shopping facilities, schools and recreational activities. To the southwest of Bentley is the popular market town of Alresford and the cathedral city of Winchester, providing a wider range of cultural highlights.
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