Manor Lodge Road, Rowland's Castle, Hampshire, PO9

An impressive 1930’s former rectory that has been substantially extended and redesigned, set in a great position in the village of Rowlands Castle.

The Former Rectory, arranged over 2 floors, has been substantially refurbished and improved to offer a host of modern conveniences. The property is light and spacious due to the excellent ceiling heights, making it ideal either for entertaining or comfortable family living. The current owners worked with a bespoke interior designer and have additionally installed a comprehensive system of lighting, audio visual and technology. The majority of the property has been rewired and replumbed. The property benefits from full double glazing. Details on the specification is available from the selling agents.

The property is accessed via an electric gated system on to a substantial block paved driveway, the property is entered via a stone column porch, the generous ground floor accommodation flows from the reception hall through to a drawing room, formal dining room and study. Also accessed from the reception hall is the large kitchen/dining room by Cesar of Italy. This is at the heart of the home and incorporates Siemens / Miele and Tesla appliances; from here the snug, cinema room/5th bedroom, utility room and garage (gym) are directly accessible.

On the first floor, there is the master bedroom with a spacious en suite and balcony. 3 further double bedrooms and a family bathroom are also available on this floor.

The rear rooms of the property all have French doors leading to a large sand stone terrace. The garden features a swimming pool with air source heat pump. The pool house consists of wc, changing area and cabana (with heating and AV facilities). There is also a large hot tub in a separate area of the garden.

The grounds are laid mainly to lawn with a variety of mature trees and hedging giving privacy to the setting.

The property also has recently lapsed and resubmitted planning permission for 2 large bedrooms both with en-suites and dormer windows in the loft area, along with further extensions along the length of the rear of the property.

The location of The Former Rectory is a particular feature of the property with direct off-road footpath access to both Havant Thicket and Staunton Country Park.

The cities of Chichester and Portsmouth, both with well renowned shopping areas, are convenient. Transport links are excellent with access onto the M27, A27 and the A3(M) providing easy transport links including to London. The village has a main line train station with services into central London. For further travel, there are the ferries at Portsmouth and Southampton, and there is Southampton airport. The nearby Meon Valley is in the South Downs National Park and has picturesque villages surrounded by the rolling Hampshire countryside.

The area has a number of state primary and secondary schools locally, as well as a selection of independent schools including Portsmouth Grammar School, Oakwood, Westbourne House, King Edwards, Bedales, Churchers, College Twyford, Seaford College, St Swithuns, Winchester College and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College.