Star Hill, Hartley Wintney, Hook, Hampshire

Star Hill House is a striking family home with a wealth of character and wonderful outside space, including extensive gardens and grounds which are a standout feature of this rarely available property.

With fine timber-framed red brick elevations and a wealth period charm throughout, this attached house offers over 3,600 sq. ft. of internal accommodation. The attractive entrance porch, with its part-leaded windows and wide arched double doors, opens into a stunning, airy central reception hall. With tall ceilings, a turned stairway, feature fireplace and log burning stove, as well as access to a rear cloakroom and utility, this is an outstanding part of the house.

The sizeable drawing room features a large curved bay window, affording far-reaching garden views, and an ornately carved fireplace with marble hearth. Adjacent is the formal, dual-aspect family/dining room. The kitchen/dining area is accessed via double doors from the reception hall and offers an impressive 32 ft. stunning open-plan space. French windows frame the south-westerly terrace, and the stylish cabinetry and work surfaces make this a beautifully light room. The kitchen also features a double butler sink, a large central island with inset hob, wine cooler and wood-topped breakfast bar. There is a wealth of high-end integrated appliances throughout, including four standing height Miele ovens. There is also ample space for dining and further views via a bay window to the front.

The impressive first floor landing branches off onto four/five well-proportioned and tasteful bedrooms enjoying various elevated rural aspects, fitted wardrobes and characterful retained fireplaces. The particularly expansive principal and second bedrooms benefit from contemporary en suite shower rooms. A well-appointed family bathroom, with separate bathtub and walk-in shower, serves the remaining three, one of which is currently being used as a study.

The gardens are truly enchanting and include distinct areas that could be put to a range of different uses. The bottom acreage, with established store and sheds, lends itself to equestrian use and includes a long run of established fruit trees. A 126 yards golf hole was once in place and would easily be reinstated.

The middle section of the garden has been used as a grass tennis court; a formal sunken garden, with brick-laid pathways, is nestled below. A beautiful row of Lime trees lead up to the fence line with a gate that leads directly up to Warren Heath: an area of woodland leading to Bramshill Forest. There is exceptional walking and an abundance of wildlife on the doorstep. The rear terrace provides the ideal space to dine al fresco and entertain. There is also useful detached double garaging.

Star Hill House is located about one mile from the village of Hartley Wintney, which provides an excellent range of local amenities including shops, post office, surgery, public houses, churches, schools and a golf course. Schools include Oakwood Infant School and Greenfields Junior School. Public and Prep Schools in the area include Wellesley, St Neots, Lord Wandsworth College and Wellington College.

More extensive shopping, educational and recreational facilities can be found in the neighbouring towns of Farnham, Basingstoke, and Reading, all of which are within easy driving distance.