Hill Brow Road, Liss, GU33

Believed to date from the late 19th century, Firsridge is a substantial family house set in approximately 1.7 acres of beautiful mature gardens and woodland. The property is within walking distance of the village of Liss and its railway station on the main line to London.

The ground floor comprises a substantial open-plan living room/kitchen, with a fantastic double-height architect-designed kitchen and dining area leading into a versatile space that provides the perfect setting for both family living and social entertaining. Large French windows lead out onto a patio overlooking the wonderful garden.

A flight of secondary stairs lead from the kitchen to the first floor and music room via a small minstrels gallery overlooking the kitchen below, with the main staircase leading to the substantial first floor entrance and hallway. As well as the music room, the first floor boasts a large lounge with wooden floors and built-in bookshelves, and a study. A spacious pantry and utility room are also located on this floor. To the second floor are three bedrooms and a family bathroom with separate WC, with the principal bedroom benefiting from a dressing room, en-suite shower room and a private roof terrace with amazing views over the Hampshire hills. On the third floor are a further two bedrooms and family bathroom with plenty of built-in wardrobes and eaves storage.

Outside

From the road the house is approached via a private tarmac driveway providing ample parking for a number of cars, complemented by a detached twin garage leading into a workshop and storeroom adjoining a substantial pole barn style covered store. The beautiful mature formal gardens boast flower and shrub borders and specimen trees being set over two terraces, as well as a large lawn area perfect for family games. Beyond the formal gardens is a delightful mature woodland area with paths through it leading to a ‘secret’ wooden cabin, which would make an excellent games room or secluded woodland sanctuary. In all the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 1.7 acres.

Situation

The property is located near the West Sussex/Hampshire border within The South Downs National Park. Facilities are available in the village of Liss which is within walking distance with its railway station on the Portsmouth/Waterloo main line. The market town of Petersfield is within about 4.1 miles to the south and Liphook about 5.3 miles to the north both also with main line stations. There is an excellent choice of both state and private primary and secondary schools in the vicinity including Churchers College, Bedales and Bohunt Secondary School.

For walkers, runners, riders and cyclists, the area is renowned for the fine, accessible countryside close at hand, including much under the ownership of The National Trust. The A3 is approximately 1.6 miles away giving direct access to Guildford, London and beyond, and the south coast. The property is offered with no onward chain.