Old Mill Lane, Lovedean, Hampshire, PO8

A character detached family home in an elevated spot with gardens on all sides and an adjoining paddock.

The property is a character detached family home with brick elevations under a tiled roof and accommodation over two floors. Built on the site of a former windmill that burnt down in 1898, the current owners have lived in the property since the existing property was built in 1986 and you can see why they've been there for so long. With character features including exposed timbers and brickwork, the house has a lovely cottagey feel. The layout can be seen in the floorplan which offers flexible accommodation and with a downstairs shower room, any purchaser could live solely on the ground floor if desired. The house is approached by a sweeping gravel drive with ample parking leading to a detached period barn and garage. The gardens wrap around all sides of the property and are mainly laid to lawn and there's a pretty flint wall believed to date from 1841. To the south side of the garden is a public footpath, the other side of which is a paddock included within the sale. In all, the property is being sold with approximately 2.27 acres of land. Subject to the usual consent there may be the possibility of further remodelling, extending or even enhancing the barn to create additional accommodation.

The property is situated between the villages of Lovedean and Hambledon, on the edge of The South Downs National Park. Hambledon is locally renowned for its pretty architecture and good everyday amenities including a church, pub, shop, tea room, village hall and primary school. The property is set back from the road and enjoys lovely views over fields to the front. Petersfield lies approximately 10 miles to the north-east where there is a twice weekly market, Waitrose, Tesco and M&S food hall as well as numerous cafes and boutique shops. The train station provides a direct service between Portsmouth to the south, (in approximately 30 minutes) and London Waterloo to the north, (in about an 1 hour). The area has many active clubs and societies with golf available at Petersfield and Liphook, horse and motor racing at Goodwood, polo at Cowdray Park and sailing along the South Coast. The designer outlet park, Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth, along with Chichester, Winchester and Southampton as well as the beaches at West Wittering are all within a 45 minute drive, depending on traffic conditions. There are many popular schools in the area including Churcher's College, Bedales, Ditcham Park, Portsmouth Grammar, Portsmouth High School and The Petersfield School.

Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage and LPG central heating.