Vann Farm - Lot 1

PROPERTY The detached cedar clad farmhouse was built in the early 1960's in the grounds of an early 19th century stone cottage, which was inhabited until this point. The cottage has since been used as a garage and store but has the potential to be converted back to a dwelling, annexe or holiday accommodation (subject to planning).

The farmhouse has a large, bright and airy kitchen/breakfast living room with a good sized and practical utility room for country life. The well-proportioned south and west facing sitting room, with French doors leading onto the terrace, provides a lovely light and comfortable space with a wood burner for the winter months. Leading off the hallway is a study or fifth bedroom. From the half-landing on the stairs there is a fourth bedroom. Upstairs are three further bedrooms, all with beautiful views, the master bedroom having a balcony and en suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom.

The property stands in mature garden and grounds of around 0.67 acres (0.27 hectares) and offers scope for someone to enjoy as a home, to continue farming locally or for a secluded country house with further potential.  

LOCATION Although the postal address is Selborne, Vann Farm is closer to the village of Hawkley and is positioned down a lovely winding single track country lane. Both villages form part of an ancient landscape, virtually unaltered over the years and which are now in the heart of the South Downs National Park. The wooded hillsides are known as the 'Hangers' and consist largely of beech woodland with some yew, ash and wild cherry on chalk which provide a habitat for many rare species. Crisscrossed by numerous footpaths and bridleways, this area provides wonderful walking, horse riding and cycling opportunities.

The larger village of Selborne is home to Gilbert White's House and Garden, The Oates Collection, the Selborne Arms pub, village church and primary school. Although smaller, Hawkley has the well regarded Hawkley Inn, church, village hall (with Montessori school), cricket ground with play area and tennis court.

Petersfield with its comprehensive range of facilities including Waitrose, leisure centre, lido and mainline station is an easy drive. There is a more local station at Liss and the town of Alton is also within easy reach. The A3, with trunk road connections, is a 10 minute drive away meaning the larger centres of Guildford, Portsmouth (with ferry services) and Winchester, via A31/A272, are within reasonable driving distance, as are the creeks and inlets of the South Coast. There are many well-regarded state and private schools in the region including Bohunt, The Petersfield School, Churcher's College, Ditcham Park and Bedales. 

GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS Services: Mains Water, Electricity

Council Tax: Band F EPC: F33

Access: The property benefits from direct access onto Noar Hill Common Road.

Agents Notes:

Health & Safety - The garage, outbuilding and former cottage are dilapidated and some of the farm buildings may be potentially hazardous. Therefore, buyers are requested to be as vigilant as possible and all viewings are carried out at the sole risk of the viewer and neither the Vendor nor the selling agents take responsibility.



Marketed by: Wilson Hill, Petersfield