Venthams Farm, Froxfield, PETERSFIELD, Hampshire, GU32

LOT 1: VENTHAMS FARMHOUSE (16.68 ACRES)
Venthams Farmhouse is an elegant unlisted period property set in a commanding position with stunning views over its own pastures and beyond.

Extending to over 7,000 sq ft across four floors, the farmhouse provides flexible accommodation ideal for entertaining and family living. Whilst requiring some modernisation, being unlisted it has remarkable potential. The ground floor with largely original wooden flooring features an impressive entrance hall leading into a spacious central hall with a striking wooden staircase and panelling. From this hall, three generous reception rooms have open fireplaces, being the dining and drawing rooms, and family room.

In addition are the kitchen, study and domestic spaces which have huge potential to be combined to create a large family kitchen. The 10 bedrooms provide ample space for guests or multi-generational living. The cellar includes a wine cellar and laundry room as well as practical storage.

The glorious gardens and grounds are immaculately maintained with specimen trees and shrubs, herbaceous boarders and lawns contained by a ha-ha and yew hedges, a highlight being the decorative pond leading the eye to breath-taking, far-reaching views visible from the house.

STABLES AND COVERED YARD
The yard comprises a series of unlisted period brick and flint buildings; the garage, former stables and tack room; a covered yard / machine store that could become a manège; a cart-shed (used as a car port), which also houses a beaters' kitchen room and game larder/sluice. Some parts are let on commercial terms and the buildings have considerable scope for other uses subject to planning consent

LOT 2: THE LAND (722.70 ACRES)
Venthams' land is diverse with a perfect mix of productive arable land interspersed with undulating extensive mature woodland. The arable land extends to approximately 506 acres which is predominantly Grade 3. A range of combinable crops are grown, currently farmed through a contract farming agreement. The farm is entered into a Countryside Stewardship Scheme as well as the Sustainable Farming Incentive (details are available on request).

To the south of the house, ideally located in the middle of the farm, is a new grain store built in 2022 with a capacity for approximately 400 tonnes, with an adjacent multipurpose building and a further let commercial unit.

Across the estate there is an abundance of wildlife, which has been further enhanced by the planting of wildflowers in several locations.

SPORTING
The estate's topography lends itself perfectly to shooting, with undulating land and plenty of cover. With around 198 acres of woodland for release-pens and some steep valleys, high birds are a feature of drives The Great Hangar and Will Guy's.

Immediately adjacent to the internationally renowned Bereleigh shooting estate, the current owners ran a highly successful mixed driven shoot for 40 years until 2022, with bags averaging 165-180 pheasant and partridge. There are also stalking opportunities for Roe and Muntjac.

LOT 3: COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS (2.77 ACRES)
To the north of the house and yard are a range of former farm buildings that have been converted into let commercial units with a separate entrance off the lane and ample parking. They generate a significant income, a schedule of which is available upon request.

Beyond the units is the old rearing paddocks which may have long term development potential. There is an overage clause on this area. Further details at the back of the brochure.

Venthams is enviably situated in an elevated position within the Hampshire South Downs National Park. To the west of the lively market town of Petersfield and within striking distance of London, it commands spectacular views over open countryside, whilst being well located for the Georgian market town of Alresford and the historic cathedral city of Winchester.

Rapid communications to London are the A3 and railway at Petersfield (3.7 miles) and rail links at Alton and Winchester. Fishing is available on the well-known rivers of the Itchen and the Test; the beaches of the south coast at Chichester are within easy driving distance with sailing on the south coast, the Solent and the Hamble. The nearby Goodwood Motor Circuit hosts world famous events such as the Goodwood Revival and the Festival of Speed.