5 bedroom house

Petersfield 9 miles (London Waterloo from 66 minutes)
Winchester 16 miles (London Waterloo from 57 minutes)
(Times and distances approximate)

Entrance hall • Drawing room • Dining room • Sitting room/snug • Kitchen/breakfast room • Utility room Cloakroom • 5 double bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Wine cellar / games room • Garaging • Heated swimming pool • In all 2.6 acres

THE PROPERTY
Rosecroft is set in an elevated position on the edge of
the picturesque village of Hambledon within the South
Downs National Park with views over vineyards and rolling
countryside. The house is Edwardian with very attractive
knapped flint elevations with smart brick quoins and
jambs. Typically for the period, the house has a pleasing
well planned layout, high ceilings and many period
features including plaster mouldings, deep skirtings,
carved fire surrounds and mantels and of course large sash
windows which imbue the interior with a great sense of
calm and space.

In 2004/5 the house was comprehensively refurbished
including a new roof, plumbing and wiring. The
accommodation is as shown on the floorplan. From the
drive a rose clad veranda covers the path to the twin front
doors which open into the reception hall. There are doors
either side, to the dual aspect dining room and drawing
room with their natural wood floors, working fireplaces and
delightful bay windows. The charming period conservatory
is accessed from the drawing room. Also accessed from
the hall is the cosy snug sitting room with its range of built
in bookcases and French doors to the garden. The large
kitchen family room has a door out to the sunny south east
facing and sheltered kitchen terrace.

The kitchen is very well equipped with plenty of storage
space. There is an Aga plus a separate range cooker. Stairs
from the kitchen lead down to the wine cellar / games
room. There is a useful larder, guest w/c and utility room.
An elegant staircase in the front hall leads to the airy
first floor landing and onto the 5 double bedrooms and
3 bathrooms. There are many beautiful views over the
surrounding countryside.

OUTSIDE
The house is approached from the lane up a gently rising curved drive to a gravel parking area to the northern side of the house where there is a range of garages and sheds for storage, vehicles and garden / pool equipment. The extensive gardens surround the house. The secluded and well screened heated swimming pool and terrace are to the north west side, where there is a w/c, outside shower and store room. Behind the house lawns lead up to the delightful gazebo with its impressive views. A paddock might be created should one wish.

There is the excellent terrace immediately to the rear of the house which offers plenty of room for outdoor entertaining. Furthermore there is a small copse area and vegetable garden. A fine brick wall runs along the north west boundary. The total area of the grounds is 2.6 acres.

LOCATION
Hambledon is a beautiful village in South Hampshire
renowned as the cradle of cricket. It has a collection of
attractive period cottages and houses that run along
a central high street as well as a variety of amenities
including Village stores, Tea rooms, pub and historic parish
church. The area, which forms part of the South Downs
National Park, has always been an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty and offers an abundance of footpaths and
bridleways including the South Downs Way, Wayfarers Walk
and Monarchs Way. There are main line railway stations
at Petersfield and Winchester. Rosecroft is conveniently
located for a number of excellent primary and secondary
schools including Bedales, Churchers College, St Swithuns
School and Winchester College.

COVID-19: Where possible we recommend a virtual viewing initially, but should you wish to arrange a physical viewing we will be following the Government Coronavirus guidance and would ask you to ensure social distancing is observed at all times to protect all of us. Viewings will be limited to a maximum of 15 minutes and only a maximum of 2 people from the same household are permitted to view. Please bring a face covering as you may not be able to enter the property without one.

Tenure: Freehold

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired
central heating. BT broadband upto 36 Mbs.

Local Authority: South Downs National Park Authority and
Winchester City Council

Directions:
From London follow the A3 south to Petersfield. Bypass
Petersfield and take the slip road sign posted Hambledon
and Clanfield. Proceed through Clanfield following signs to
Hambledon. Upon entering the village take the first left
hand turning into Back Lane and Rosecroft will be found
ahead of you.

Marketed by: Carter Jonas , Winchester