4 bed country house for sale

Hawkley, Liss GU33

An impressive and striking principal wing of a former country house situated in a delightful rural setting with attractive private and extensive communal gardens.

The Property

An attractive and imposing principal portion of a former country house, listed Grade II and built in a handsome, traditional ‘Cotswold style’ dating back to c. 1861. Occupying a corner position amongst eight private residences, Wayflete Court is a stylish, comfortable and well proportioned property, with accommodation arranged over two floors offering a blended mix of contemporary features including modern bathroom suites with more characterful touches including open fireplaces, exposed wooden floors, attractive mullion windows and a delightful kitchen / breakfast room of much character. The property enjoys a lovely sunny aspect with its main reception rooms enjoying delightful southerly views across landscaped gardens.

Outside

Approached via a long, shared drive which leads to an extensive parking area to the front of the property. In addition to the communal parking there are two garages owned by Wayflete Court. The private gardens to the property are equally charming and delightful, arranged on two levels, attractively landscaped offering a paved dining area, formal lawns and well stocked gardens to the side. The communal gardens are also a particular feature of the overall property with a variety of private ‘retreats’ and walkways to enjoy and relax which include a pergola, attractive fish pond, expansive lawns and wonderful woodland walkways through the former carriage drive and lightly wooded areas which lead to public footpaths across neighbouring fields and a path meandering down to the headwater stream of the River Rother, of which an element of private riverbank is owned by the estate and accessible across land owned communally.

Situation

Hawkley Hurst comprises the most delightful, rural, quiet and peaceful setting amid its own private grounds on the fringe of the village of Hawkley surrounded by beautiful Hampshire countryside within the South Downs National Park. Hawkley village has an active community, wonderful local walks and miles of single-track country lanes to explore, set in beautiful undulating countryside including the Ashford Hangers Nature Reserve nearby.

The village amenities include the well regarded Hawkley Inn, pretty village church, village hall (with Montessori school), cricket ground and tennis court. Petersfield with its comprehensive range of facilities and main line station is an easy drive or there is more local shopping and a station at Liss. The A3 with trunk road connection is within 5 minutes’ drive 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 well regarded state and private schools within the region, including Bedales and Churcher’s College at Petersfield and Highfield at Liphook.

General Remarks

Method of Sale
The property is offered for sale by private treaty.

Services
Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage (septic tank).

Broadband availability
High Speed Fibre

Mobile/Internet Coverage
Limited indoors; Likely Outdoors (Ofcom)

Tenure
Leasehold 999 year lease from 1st January 1974. Hawkley Hurst Residents Company Ltd

EPC Rating
E40

Local Authority
East Hampshire District Council , Council Tax
Band: G