An exceptional country property offering impressively spacious and versatile accommodation set within delightful formal gardens and grounds including paddocks, a stream and woodland extending in all to approximately 9.66 Acres (3.909 ha).The PropertyAn impressive country property offering abundant charm originally created from a substantial timber barn and brick outbuildings. The property affords notably generous and flexible L-shaped, split level accommodation, cleverly interspersed with more intimate cosy areas to relax in, ideally suited for family and/or entertaining purposes with a large, central vaulted ‘hall’ with galleried areas at either end housing a wonderful stone fireplace at its heart, affording direct access and delightful views of the private courtyard on one side and the beautifully landscaped formal gardens on the other side. The interior of the property offers a lovely blend of exposed oak and clever use of the original threshing bays with their substantial glazed areas with limestone flooring in parts providing a contemporary contrast. The bedrooms are cleverly arranged in suites, located at either end of the property and a former swimming pool room now offers a wonderful games room / garden room in which to relax and soak up the ambience the gardens offer. The house enjoys a notably comfortable and welcoming atmosphere throughout, is attached in a small part to a neighbour yet discreetly situated amid wonderful countryside within easy reach of Petersfield town centre.OutsideThe property is approached via an attractive, partly tree lined drive, leading to a five bar gate which provides access to a further gravel driveway culminating in extensive parking and access to the garaging. Rising steps ascend to a York stone terraced area and access to the front door with a path flanked by mature flower beds leading to the formal gardens. The beautifully manicured formal garden is a particular feature of the house open and mostly lawned housing well stocked, mature floral beds, an arbour and large pond. The courtyard garden is delightfully private located to the rear of the property offering paved areas, water features and numerous specimen plants and trees. Located within the courtyard garden is a fully airconditioned and sound-proofed annexe / professional recording studio which would also be perfectly suited as a home office. The remainder of the gardens and grounds are more rural in nature and include paddocks, a stream and extensive woodland. There are various public footpaths over designated parts of the woodland, outer drive and paddock. In all the delightful gardens, grounds, paddocks and bluebell woodlands extend to approximately 9.66 acres (3.909 ha).LocationThe property enjoys a ‘magical’ setting amid delightful countryside within the village of Steep, with its lovely old church, primary school, public house, tennis club and Bedales school, all within easy walking distance. Situated in the South Downs National Park, Petersfield offers a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities and a mainline station providing trainline services to London Waterloo in just over an hour. The area has an excellent range of schools including Churcher’s College, Ditcham Park School and in the state sector, TPS and Bohunt. For outdoor country enthusiasts, there are rare orchids amongst the bluebell woods and an extensive network of footpaths over the local countryside accessing miles of winding local country lanes for any ramblers or cyclists. The nearby A3 provides good regional transport links to the M25 and beyond and the larger centres of Winchester, Guildford and Chichester are all within reasonable driving distance, as are the harbours and creeks of the South Coast.General Remarks And StipulationsMethod of Sale The property is offered for sale by private treaty. Rights of Way There are various designated public rights of way crossing the property. Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired heating part of which is underfloor. Broadband availability Standard (according to Ofcom) Mobile /Internet Coverage Good outdoors, variable in-home (according to Ofcom). Tenure Freehold with vacant possession. Council Tax Band H EPC Rating D62 Local Authority East Hampshire District Council Postcode GU32 2DB