Property Summary

Forest Edge is a delightful six-bedroom family home ideally positioned on the doorstep of the renowned Alice Holt Forest, offering a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle while remaining a short and convenient commute from Farnham town centre. The property provides generous and flexible accommodation, well suited to modern family living.

Ground Floor

The property is entered via a charming front stable door which opens into a welcoming hallway. To the front of the house is a comfortable living room enjoying a pleasant outlook and featuring a characterful log burner, creating a warm and inviting space. To the rear, the kitchen is of a good size and benefits from views over the rear garden, leading through to the dining room, ideal for family meals and entertaining. Off the dining room are two ground-floor bedrooms, offering excellent flexibility for guest accommodation or multigenerational living, along with a separate home office, perfect for those working from home.

First Floor

The first floor comprises four further well-proportioned bedrooms, all served by a family bathroom, providing ample accommodation for a growing family.

Outside

The rear garden is a good size and is mainly laid to lawn, complemented by a patio area ideal for outdoor dining and relaxation. To the front of the property, there is driveway parking available for multiple vehicles.

General

Services - All mains services. Gas central heating to radiators. Local Authority - East Hampshire District Council, Penns Place, Petersfield, GU31 4EX, Council Tax - Band E with an annual charge for the year ending 31.03.26 of £2,737.42. Miscellaneous - Double glazed windows EPC Rating - C Tenure - Freehold Mobile coverage available. Ultrafast broadband (via Ofcom).

Situation

Situated in the popular village of Bucks Horn Oak, Forest Edge enjoys immediate access to Alice Holt Forest, part of the South Downs National Park, offering extensive woodland walks and outdoor pursuits. Much of the surrounding countryside is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and of Great Landscape Value. Bucks Horn Oak offers a petrol station/convenience store and nearby is the newly opened Barn Owl public house. There are local shops, a church, primary school and public house in nearby Rowledge.

Farnham

The Georgian market town of Farnham is close by and has a full range of shopping and recreational facilities. There are a number of good schools locally including: Bentley C of E Primary, Binsted C of E primary including the feeder primary schools into Weydon secondary school, to include St Peters C of E, South Farnham and Rowledge. Both Weydon and Eggars secondary schools benefit from a free school bus that offers a pick up and drop off back from Bucks Horn Oak. There are a number of golf courses in the area including Blacknest and Old Thorns as well as sailing at Frensham Ponds. Farnham mainline station provides trains to Waterloo taking from 53 minutes. Bentley mainline station is also nearby and could be accessed on foot/bicycle through Alice Holt Forest. The A31, M3 (junction 4) and A3 are within easy reach, all providing swift access to the national motorway network as well as Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports.

Location

Bentley mainline station can be accessed via a 10 minute walk/cycle through the woods with under an hour to commute to London Waterloo. Farnham town centre 4 miles (Waterloo from 53 minutes) Rowledge 2 miles; Guildford 13 miles A31 3 miles; M3 (Junc 4) 13 miles London 42 miles (All distances and times are approximate)

Directions

From Farnham town centre proceed along West Street. At the Coxbridge Roundabout (on the A31) take the second exit to Birdworld and the A325. Continue through the villages of Wrecclesham and Holt Pound, passing Birdworld on your right. Just after the petrol station turn right and then right again into Back Lane where Forest Edge can be found along on the left hand side before The Glade.