6 bed detached house for sale

Forton, Longparish, Hampshire SP11

The property has undergone a complete renovation and re-modelling programme by the current owners who have lived at the property for over 30 years. It has been planned with light as the main feature, with most rooms dual or triple aspect, as well as underfloor heating and space saving radiators. On entering the main house the there is an impressive bifurcated staircase in the reception hall, along with a study, utility room, storage cupboard and cloakroom. Both the dining room and kitchen/breakfast room have superb views over the stunning gardens and benefit from large windows and French doors. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of solid maple fronted cupboards, granite worktops, a four oven electric Aga and a range of Miele appliances. Both the living room and drawing room have double doors to the conservatory, pine shutters and oak flooring throughout. The spacious drawing room also has a bay window with double doors opening onto the garden. The conservatory has multiple doors leading to the beautiful grounds.

On the first floor are four bedrooms; three of which have en suite facilities; the main bedroom also has from a dressing room. A family bathroom completes the first floor. On the second floor is a spacious landing with an obscure glazed lantern and balcony; this accentuates the light and airy feel throughout the whole house. On this floor are two further en suite bedrooms and two additional rooms, which are currently used as a study and playroom.

At the front of the property is a detached double garage with a self-contained annexe above (Eastfield Loft). This annexe consists of a kitchenette, shower room and open plan dining/living and bedroom area. There is also a guest cottage within the grounds (Eastfield Lodge) which comprises a contemporary kitchen with Neff appliances, two reception rooms, a utility room, shower room and two bedrooms, one with en suite facilities. Previously Eastfield Lodge and Eastfield Loft have provided a gross income of circa £35,000 per annum.

Eastfield House is approached via a gated entrance and sweeping gravel driveway. The grounds are truly exceptional extending to 5.24 acres in total, comprising formal gardens, tennis court and a paddock. The formal garden has an extensive area laid to lawn with various specimen trees including copper beech, silver birch, oak, cedar, conifer, twisted willow and fruit trees, a substantial terrace, well stock flower beds and a magnificent architectural pond with fountain.

The property is situated on the edge of Longparish Village, which has a shop/Post Office, primary school, church, bus service and playing field, along with riverside walks. Fairleigh School, which is highly reputable, is only about a 12 minute drive from the property, whilst Marlborough College is about 40 minutes. There is access to London Waterloo either from Andover or Whitchurch Railway station in just over an hour. There is access to both South West and London via A303, which is also close by.