East Harting, Hampshire, GU31

An attractive and well-appointed country house in the centre of East Harting with annex, pool and views to the South Downs over stunning gardens.

Ground Floor
Entrance Hall, WC, Drawing Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Playroom, Boiler room

Integral Annex
Office/Sitting Room, Double Bedroom 4, Bathroom

First Floor
Main Bedroom with shower room ensuite, Double Bedroom with bathroom ensuite, Double bedroom with bathroom ensuite

Outside
Garage, Consent for pool room, Pool, Gardens
All in approximately 0.99 acres

The Property
It is believed that The Old Barn originates from the 17th century and has been converted and extended over the years forming a well-appointed family house which enjoys a southerly aspect over delightful and well stocked gardens towards the South Downs. The reception rooms enjoy views and light, in particular the drawing room, which is both substantial and well placed to enjoy the gardens. The house has a very homely atmosphere with family life very much a feature of the layout and the use of space which is easily adaptable. The property has 4 bedrooms each with their own bathroom and planning permission for a 5th bedroom if required. The accommodation extends to an integral annexable wing on the ground floor. At the time the wing was converted, plans allowed for a second storey which theoretically could be done now without the need for further planning consent (we invite applicants to check this). Using the Chichester District Planning Portal (not SDNP) 98/01232/DOM. Outside an air source heat pump heated pool with consent for a pool room (SDNP/21/05605/HOUS) lies within an established yew hedge

Gardens and Grounds
The gardens are well stocked with established borders, flower beds, a mixture of wildflowers and carefully pruned hedges and fruit trees. A cutting garden and raspberry cage is neatly concealed behind yew hedging adjacent to the pool. There is additional access to the rear of the property from the road. To the front of the property there is a gravel drive with decorative raised beds and a two-bay car barn.

The Location
East Harting is a largely undisturbed and quiet downland hamlet located just outside South Harting at the foot of the South Downs. It is notable for lovely walks and delightful views to and from the South Downs as well as being within commuting distance and a comfortable drive from London. The market towns of Midhurst and Petersfield are close by and provide for most everyday needs, whilst Guildford in Surrey and the Cathedral city of Chichester, both with renowned Theatres, are within easy reach and have more extensive shopping and leisure facilities. The A3 provides fast access to London, the motorway network, Gatwick, Heathrow and Southampton airports and the recent opening of the Hindhead Tunnel has vastly improved car travel to London and the South Coast. Midhurst and the surrounding area have much to offer with Polo at Cowdray Park, racing at Goodwood and Fontwell, golf at Cowdray Park, Goodwood, Pulborough and Liphook, motor racing at the Goodwood circuit and sailing out of Chichester Harbour and other centres along the South Coast.

Distances
By Road: South Harting 1.5 miles, Petersfield 5 miles, Midhurst 7 miles, Chichester 12 miles
By Rail: Haslemere to London Waterloo from 53 minutes, Petersfield to London Waterloo from 63 minutes