8 bedroom detached house for sale

Set at the end of a long, picturesque driveway, The Ridge presents an exceptional family home, complete with a wide array of amenities. Offering multiple living areas, an indoor swimming pool complex, dedicated home office and study spaces, the property is perfectly suited to large families, those with overseas visitors, or multi-generational living arrangements. Entertainment options abound, with playrooms, a home cinema, and a spacious open-plan drawing room and dining area. This space also allows flexibility to be configured as a music room or kept fully open for seamless entertaining. An annexe, accessed via its own private staircase, occupies a separate section of the first floor. Ideal as independent living quarters or as an extension of the main home, it features a wraparound balcony with views over the gardens and direct access to the main house's first-floor landing. Outside, the grounds at The Ridge are truly exceptional, showcasing an array of specimen trees including majestic Redwoods, vibrant Rhododendrons, Scots Pines, Conifers, and delicate Japanese Acers. The beautifully maintained formal gardens burst with seasonal colour and lead to an ornamental pond, beside which sits a charming summer house. Constructed in wood and styled like a savannah hut, the summer house is ideal for relaxed entertaining, featuring built-in seating, fridges, cooking facilities, and outdoor heaters for year-round enjoyment. Complementing the indoor leisure amenities, the property also boasts a large greenhouse, a full-size artificial tennis court, with a basketball hoop and ring positioned at one end for added versatility. True to its name, The Ridge is set atop a prominent ridge to the south, offering elevated views from the balconies. The surrounding landscape invites exploration, with wooded adventure trails, treehouses, winding pathways, and more creating a magical setting for both children and adults alike. The property which is situated in the South Downs National Park is within easy reach of the A3 providing access to London and the south coast, as well as the M25 and the international airports of Heathrow and Gatwick. Southampton Airport, within 21 miles, is also conveniently located to the southwest. There are excellent schools in the area including Bedales at Steep and Churcher's College at Petersfield, as well as St Edmund's and Amesbury preparatory schools in Hindhead and Highfield in Liphook.