Bowyers House

Originally a small period cottage which has been extended over the years to provide a charming family house with flint and stone elevations with brick quoins and double glazed windows under a tiled roof. The property holds an excellent position on the edge of the village. The property provides extensive equestrian facilities with associated stabling, hay barn, fields and paddocks. The house has a wonderful character feel with many exposed beams, open fireplaces and wooden floors in the principle rooms. There is a modern kitchen, sitting room with double doors into the conservatory giving views over the grounds and paddocks, and a fantastic study or snug of a good size off the kitchen. To the first floor are four bedrooms and family bathroom. Planning permission was granted in November 2021 for a two storey extension to the front and side (Ref: SDNP/21/04298/HOUS). An internal inspection is recommended to appreciate the quality of this property.
Outside

The property is approached by a large gravel drive with parking for several vehicles. The formal rear garden has a patio across the back of the house with the remainder being laid mostly to lawn with several beds containing a variety of small trees, shrubs and flowering plants. There is an adjoining sand school and ménage, block of 15 stables, feed room, tack room and gym, horse walking area and access to paddocks. There is additional access of the lane leading to a tall hay barn and further parking for lorry or horsebox. The fields are divided into twelve adjoining paddocks. In all the GROUNDS EXTEND TO 21.5 ACRES.

Situation

Occupying an edge of village position at Steep Marsh, the property is set within the South Downs National Park yet has excellent connections to the A3 and towns of Petersfield, Liss and Liphook. Petersfield offers an excellent range of shops including M & S Food Hall, Waitrose and Tesco supermarket together with a station on the Portsmouth/Waterloo main line. There is an excellent choice of both state and private schools in the area including Bedales and Churchers College. The surrounding area is well known for its outstanding natural beauty much of which is either under the ownership of the National Trust or within the South Downs National Park.

Additional Information

SERVICES: Mains Water and Electricity. Private Drainage. Oil Fired Central Heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: East Hampshire District Council. Tax Band: F

Marketed by: Hamptons Sales, Liphook