Conford, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30

A breath-taking compact country estate with a beautifully presented period residence, spa facilities and ample secondary accommodation in idyllic surroundings.

Description

Conford Park House dates to 1906 and was built in the Arts and Crafts style, for Sir Archibald MacDonald, Lord of the Manor of Ludshott. The property, which features the wonderful room proportions and play between light and space that is synonymous with Arts & Crafts architecture, has an extraordinary sense of volume and natural light as well as glorious views from the principal reception rooms and bedrooms over the gardens.

Since the present owners purchased the property in 2005, they have carried out a complete refurbishment programming, which included extending the property and re-designing the layout within to create a more practical arrangement of rooms, better geared to modern day living. The house has been re-plumbed, re-wired and underfloor heating has been installed to the ground floor and principal bedroom suite. The sensational spa and leisure wing, added by the current owners, is connected to the ground floor of the property via a glass link. This spectacular extension houses the indoor swimming pool, spa, gym and leisure facilities. The floor to ceiling windows and dramatic double-height window at one end afford views over the parkland and lake. The layout of the property across the reception hall and ground floor living spaces is semi-open plan, making it as practical for a couple as it is for a larger family and great for entertaining.

The kitchen opens out onto the garden terrace, fabulous for al fresco breakfasts and summer entertaining. The staircase and vast window that runs from ground floor to first floor ceiling, are particularly theatrical features of the house. At first floor level, the breath-taking principal suite leaves nothing to be desired. There is beautifully fitted joinery in both dressing areas and one of the bathrooms is accessed via a secret door between wardrobe spaces. All of the bedroom suites exude comfort both in terms of their design and finish.

COTTAGES
Conford Park Lodge is located near the second entrance gates, half way along the private drive. It is arranged over two floors and has its own private garden and a car port. Linden Cottage, which is located away from the house, between the garaging and tennis court, was built in 2016 in a complimentary style to that of the main house. It is arranged over two floors and was refurbished at the same time as the main house.

OUTBUILDINGS
The garage block is conveniently located close to the main house. At ground floor level it is a triple garage and at first floor level there is an office space with cloakroom. There is a further garage, or tractor shed, which has a kitchen and two office rooms, ideal for grounds staff. The carport has a store room within it. There is a boathouse on the lake.

Location

Set at the end of a beautifully maintained private drive, which passes over the River Wey, Conford Park House occupies an exceptionally picturesque position, nestled within its own mature parkland and with views over formal gardens, the lake and woodland. It’s bucolic setting belies the property’s accessibility from London. The hamlet of Conford has a cluster of cottages, a village hall and village green. For day to day amenities, the larger village of Liphook, is within 1.5 miles of the property. Liphook train station provides services to London Waterloo from 59 minutes. Haslemere, approximately 5 miles away, is a popular commuter town with a thriving centre, comprising; boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, pubs, an M&S Food Hall, Waitrose and Tesco Superstore. Haslemere train station provides services to London from 55 minutes.

Schooling is one of the most popular draws of the area. Notable schools include; Bedales and Churcher’s College near Petersfield, Amesbury, St Edmunds and The Royal School at Hindhead, Brookham and Highfield at Liphook, Lord Wandsworth College at Long Sutton, St Ives at Haslemere and further afield there is Charterhouse at Godalming and St Swithun’s, Twyford and Winchester College, all in Winchester.

Sporting facilities include golf at Liphook, Old Thorns, Hankley Common and West Surrey, racing at Goodwood, polo at Cowdray Park and sailing off the south coast at Chichester Harbour. Forest Mere (Champneys) Health Spa is located between Liphook and Liss. This part of east Hampshire, bordering Surrey and West Sussex offers excellent walking, cycling and riding opportunities from locations including; Ludshott Common, Waggoners Wells, Bramshott Common, Passfield Common, The Devil’s Punchbowl, Frensham Great and Little Ponds, Blackdown and across The South Downs.

Square Footage: 12,303 sq ft


Acreage: 50.11 Acres

Directions

Liphook 1.5 miles, Haslemere 5 miles (London Waterloo from 54 minutes), Petersfield 10 miles, Petworth 17 miles, Farnborough Airport 19 miles, Guildford 20 miles, Winchester 24 miles, Chichester 25 miles, Heathrow Airport 37 miles, Central London 48 miles

(All distances are approximate).

DIRECTIONS
On entering the property along the main drive from Conford hamlet, when the drive forks, take the right had fork to lead up to the house.

Postcode: GU30 7QP

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Additional Info

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY

There is a public footpath that runs up the spur of the drive leading in the direction of the main house, as far as the Lodge, and continues a short distance along the North West boundary, well screened behind a hedge. A public right of way runs along the driveway between the front and back entrances, following the Northern boundary. The driveway along the Northern Boundary is subject to rights of access for neighbouring properties.