Steep, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32

The property is a charming three bedroom attached cottage situated on the highly sought-after, private ‘Island' estate in Steep. With brick and part tile-hung elevations under a tiled roof, accommodation is over two floors and the layout can be seen in the floorplan. The property has planning permission for the demolition of small single storey wing of existing dwelling and erection of single storey side extension which is valid until July 2026 (plans available upon request). Internally, of particular note is the light-filled, dual aspect reception room with wooden flooring and a log burner. The modern kitchen/breakfast room has double doors that lead out to a patio area with a wonderful outlook over the garden and there is a separate utility room off the kitchen providing additional storage. Completing the ground floor is a spacious entrance hall and a downstairs WC/cloakroom. Stairs rise from the hall to a landing, off which are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal bedroom has its own en-suite shower room and a large built-in wardrobe. Outside, the gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with a variety of mature borders and shrubs. A gravel driveway approaches the property and offers parking for a number of vehicles and a single garage in a block away from the property.

Location:
The property is situated in an exclusive private development known locally as the 'Island' which is made up of just 21 properties. It offers pleasant views and private woodland exclusive to the estate residence and lies a short distance away from Bedales, Steep Primary School and the main line railway station in Petersfield. The sought-after village of Steep is well known for its association with the World War One poet, Edward Thomas and its attractive ancient church. It is situated just 1.5 miles north of Petersfield, in the heart of The South Downs National Park. Petersfield offers a variety of amenities in a bustling town centre. Shops include Waitrose, M&S Food, Tesco and there are numerous boutiques, cafes and further shops. The train station provides a direct service to London Waterloo to the north (in approximately an hour) and Portsmouth to the south and the tunnel at Hindhead provides congestion free travel north along the A3 to Guildford and London. The town has many active clubs and societies with golf available at Petersfield, Liphook and Midhurst, horse and motor racing at Goodwood, polo at Cowdray Park and sailing along the South Coast. There are many popular schools in the area including Bedales, Churcher's College, Ditcham Park, The Petersfield School and Bohunt School.

Method of sale: Private treaty
Tenure: Freehold
Construction: Brick and tile
Services: Mains electricity and water. Oil-fired central heating and private drainage
Council Tax: East Hampshire District Council. Band: "E"
EPC Rating: "E" (52)
Service Charge: £360 per annum (24/25) maintenance charge for the Island Residents Association Limited
Ground Rent: N/A
Rights & Easements: None known
Flooding: To the best of our knowledge, the property has never flooded
Mobile Signal: Limited (Ofcom)
Broadband Availability: Ultrafast (Ofcom)
Parking: Gravel driveway with parking for a number of cars
Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Winkworth Petersfield
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Directions:
From our office in the High Street turn left at The War Memorial into College Street and then into the one way system. When the road forks bear left into Station Road, continue over the level crossing and at the roundabout take the second exit into Bell Hill. Proceed up the hill passing the Cricketers Inn on the right and as you leave the village, The Island is on the right immediately before the turning to Ashford Lane. Upon entering Island, the property is the first house on your left-hand side.