5 bedroom house

THE PROPERTY A delightful part thatched Grade II listed farmhouse extended over the years, Coopers Farmhouse is a wonderful family home in an unspoilt rural setting. The accommodation is versatile with two staircases serving either end of the house providing five bedrooms and three bathrooms of which two are en suite. Downstairs a farmhouse-style kitchen and vaulted ceiling has doors out into the garden but also links into the sitting room and is close to the dining room. The study can be accessed from outside and could combine with the first floor to be a self-contained wing. Inside there is a great deal of character from the buildings' period heritage with two inglenook fireplaces and many exposed beams. A house which adapts to the various generational requirements of a good family house.

Opposite the house is a substantial timber framed barn which provides amazing storage space scope for hobbies or entertaining. At one end is a self-contained two bedroom annexe with vaulted living room and at the other end a home office with open plan area, shower room and mezzanine storage space. 

LOCATION Ellisfield is a rural village community spread out over a series of country lanes and within easy access of the A339 proving convenient links to the M3, Alton or Basingstoke. Much of the surrounding countryside belongs to long standing estate owners and is essentially arable land and woodland and has remained unspoilt over many generations. There is a village pub, Memorial Hall and Church at the heart of the community. Neighbouring Herriard has a community sports pavilion, two tennis courts, cricket and football pitches.

The village may be secluded and rural but is remarkably accessible to other regional centres. Alton lies to the south east, Junctions 5, 6 and 7 of the M3 are readily accessible. There are mainline rail services from Basingstoke and Alton serving London Waterloo. Hampshire is well catered for with top performing state and independent schools all within the region.

There are many footpaths and bridleways in the area which provide a varied network of walks or rides.  

OUTSIDE The drive sweeps off a farm track into a large gravel turning area between the house and barn. The garden is mainly laid to lawn for ease of management interspersed by native trees and backs onto open farmland with a lovely feeling of space. There is a vine clad arbour terrace behind the house and a vegetable garden with raised beds. A small pond and rockery also provide an ornamental area with a paddock area beyond. It is a lovely outdoor space for children to roam freely and in all about 2.5 acres (1.04 ha).

In a nutshell:

'A wonderful family home where we have enjoyed the space of the house, the outbuildings and the surroundings. We never tire of the views and the peace, whilst being part of a village community.'


Marketed by: Wilson Hill, Petersfield