6 bedroom house

Scutts Farm is an attractive period farmhouse which dates from around the 17th century with later Victorian additions. The house was completely renovated approximately 9 years ago to an exceptionally high standard and remodelled for modern family living. To the ground floor is a welcoming reception hall with limestone flooring and this continues through to the wonderful open plan kitchen/breakfast/ family room. The kitchen is well fitted with burr oak floor and wall cupboards, a central island and an Aga with gas hob companion. Beyond the kitchen is the garden room which has bi-fold doors out to the terrace and walled garden, within which is the heated swimming pool. For entertaining there is a stunning vaulted drawing room, adjacent to which is a good size dining room. In addition there is a snug/ playroom and a study.

To the first floor there is an excellent principal bedroom with adjoining bathroom with shower and adjacent walk in wardrobe. There are two good size bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath/shower room. The guest bedroom with adjoining shower and the two remaining bedrooms are served by the family bathroom.

There is a large terrace within the walled garden adjacent to the heated swimming pool, as well as a further terrace accessed from the kitchen/breakfast/family room which overlooks the pond and areas of lawn. A short walk from the house is a hard tennis court.

Equestrian facilities
Constructed 2 years ago is a superb stable block by Scotts of Thrapston comprising 6 loose boxes, a feed and store room together with a separate tack room. There is also a wash down and solarium area with tiepoles. A traditional brick outbuilding provides a further 4 loose boxes, a gym, games room and garden store. This building would be ideal for conversion into further ancillary accommodation if required, subject to the necessary consents. The steel framed 4 bay barn provides hay and machinery storage and 1 bay has a lockable roller shutter door. Adjacent to this is a covered lorry park. There is a floodlit ménage, 60 x 25 with a fibre and sand surface by Bill Kear which also has a watering system. Installed the same time as the stables is a Claydon horse walker.

Land
The pastureland amounts to approximately 48 acres, all of which is well fenced with water connected. In one of the fields is a small cross country course with a water jump. This has, in the past, been used as a cross country schooling area. The equestrian facilities can be approached from the rear drive which has secure electric gate access. The land is currently registered for Basic Payment Scheme and is included within the sale. The vendor will use reasonable endeavours to transfer the entitlements to the purchaser, after completion, once the transfer rules allows. The property owns approximately 750 yards of the western bank of the River Whitewater with fishing rights.

Granary Cottage
Situated off the rear drive is Granary Cottage which is currently let under an Assured Shorthold Tenancy and comprises an open plan sitting/bedroom/kitchen and a bathroom.

Hartley Wintney 2 miles, Hook 2 miles, Odiham 4.5 miles, Basingstoke 9 miles, Farnham 12 miles, M3 (Junction 5) 2.5 miles, M4 (Junction 11) 11 miles, Winchfield station 2.5 miles (London Waterloo 49 minutes). (All times and distances are approximate)

Scutts Farm is located in a rural setting overlooking its own farmland, close to the village of Hartley Wintney. This picturesque Hampshire village offers a good selection of shopping and local facilities, including restaurants, public houses, church, health centre, dentist and local post office. The nearby centres of Hook, Odiham, Basingstoke and Farnham are all within easy reach and provide a further range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities. There are a number of excellent state and private schools within the area, including Daneshill, St Neots, Wellington College, Eagle House and Lord Wandsworth. Communications in the area are first class, wi

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