Steep Marsh, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32

A converted oast house in a charming semi-rural location with a courtyard garden, double garage and parking.

The property is a central portion of a converted oast house with clad elevations and accommodation over three floors. With a wealth of period features including exposed timbers, the property oozes charm and character and an internal viewing is strongly recommended. Of particular note is the tremendous sitting room with a wood burner, dining area and a door leading outside. The kitchen is fitted with matching floor and wall mounted units and there is a downstairs cloakroom with WC. From the hall, stairs rise to the first floor landing off which is a master bedroom with en suite bathroom and separate shower, a guest bedroom and family bathroom. Stairs continue to the top floor where there is a bedroom and study (or occasional bedroom). All of the bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. Outside, the front of the house is approached by a path flanked by an area of open lawn, mature trees and borders leading to the front door. To the rear of the house and accessed through the sitting room is a courtyard garden. Fully enclosed by walls and a rear fence the garden is paved, requires minimal maintenance and being west facing, is a fantastic sun trap during the long summer afternoons. To the right of the houses is an attached double garage with a large storage above, in front of which is a parking area for three cars.

The property is situated towards the edge of the hamlet of Steep Marsh, a little over one mile from the popular villages of both Sheet and Steep, where collectively there are four pubs, two village schools and two churches. Petersfield lies approximately two miles to the south-west where there are more extensive amenities in a bustling town centre. Shops include Waitrose, M&S Food, Tesco and there are numerous boutiques, cafes and further shops. The train station provides a direct service to London Waterloo to the north (in a little over an hour) and Portsmouth to the south. The tunnel at Hindhead provides congestion free travel north along the A3 to Guildford and London. The town has many active clubs and societies with golf available at Petersfield, Liphook and Midhurst, horse and motor racing at Goodwood, polo at Cowdray Park and sailing along the South Coast. Being in the heart of The South Downs National Park, the surrounding countryside is renowned for its unspoilt landscapes and outdoor pursuits. There are many popular schools in the area including Bedales, Churcher's College, Ditcham Park, The Petersfield School and Bohunt School.

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. LPG central heating.

Ref: AB/210070/2