7 bed detached house for sale

Reading Road, Heckfield, Hook, Hampshire RG27

Holdshott House is a striking red brick country home, approached via a gated gravel driveway and offering excellent privacy. Adorned with mature wisteria, the property blends period charm with extensive modern living and equestrian facilities.

The oldest part of this Grade II listed property is purported to have been formerly known as Putham Hall, appearing in the parish map of 1774. The house features a grand entrance hall with open fireplace and an oak-panelled secondary hallway with sweeping staircase. Reception spaces include a formal drawing room with south-facing garden access, and several versatile rooms ideal for a home office, TV snug or playroom.
At the heart of the home is an open-plan family kitchen and dining area, fitted with Neptune cabinetry, a bespoke island with Everhot range cooker, walk-in pantry and adjoining utility/boot room. Full-height oak and glass doors open to the garden, creating a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living. There is also a lower ground level room/basement.
The first and second floors offer seven generous ensuite bedrooms. The principal suite includes a Juliet balcony with garden views, a walk-in dressing room, and spacious bathroom.
The extensive grounds include formal gardens, terraces, orchard, woodland area with wildlife pond, and level lawns. Equestrian amenities feature two stables (with water), tack room, stable yard, menage, field shelter, and a large paddock area.
A large, detached outbuilding offers three garages and an oak framed barn (used for two cars), and a studio above. This outbuilding has mains electricity and water and private drainage and a separate entrance - it may have the potential to be converted into detached accommodation subject to all necessary planning approvals. This exceptional property offers both flexibility and lifestyle in a peaceful rural setting.

Local Authority: Hart
Council Tax: H
Services: Mains electricity and water. Oil heating. Private drainage.

Hartley Wintney less than 3 miles, Hook 4.8 miles, Basingstoke 10.6 miles, Reading 9.6 miles and London 40.9 miles. (All distances and times are approximate.)

Holdshott House is located between the villages of Heckfield and Hazeley. Everyday shopping facilities can be found in the nearby villages of Hartley Wintney and Hook, with Basingstoke and Reading both nearby providing a broader range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities.
Communication links are excellent with the M4 and M3 being equally reachable, each less than 7 miles away. Fleet and Basingstoke stations provide a frequent service into London Waterloo (from 39 minutes and 44 minutes respectively), and London Paddington can be reached via Reading Station (journey time from 23 minutes).
Educational needs locally are well serviced by fee and non-fee-paying schools including Charles Kingsley's Primary School, Lambrook School in Bracknell, Yateley Manor School, St Neots in Eversley, Eagle House at Sandhurst, Yateley Secondary School, Lord Wandsworth in Long Sutton and Wellington College.
Wellington Estate, Country Park and Farm Shop are close by - the latter two being wonderful places to visit and explore. There are many further countryside pursuits locally. Heckfield Place and Tilney Hall also offer further recreational opportunities.
The 2,000 acres Bramshill Forest is nearby which is perfect for riding with Great Danmore Copse being adjacent to the property.