Cradle Lane, Dockenfield, Hampshire, GU35

A characterful five bedroom Grade II listed home in a semi-rural location, set within around 6.6 acres with far-reaching countryside views.

Description

his charming Grade II listed home is a wonderfully characterful country residence, set within around 6.6 acres of garden, paddocks and woodland. Nestled along Cradle Lane, the property enjoys a high degree of privacy amid rolling fields, mature woodland and its own expansive paddocks—perfect for those seeking a semi-rural lifestyle. A private driveway leads to the house, which features a period façade and traditional country aesthetic.

Inside, the home brims with character, showcasing exposed timber beams, cottage-style windows and beautifully preserved period detailing throughout. To the left of the entrance hall is a welcoming triple-aspect sitting room with a fireplace and double doors opening onto the terrace. On the opposite side of the hall, the house flows naturally from room to room, each thoughtfully arranged and dual-aspect, offering great versatility.

The office leads through to a second sitting room, centred around an impressive inglenook fireplace with a wood-burning stove. A staircase also connects to the first floor from this part of the house, and there is a useful utility room and downstairs cloakroom.

The bright and inviting dining room enjoys a stable-style door to the courtyard and has its own secondary staircase rising to the principal bedroom. Double doors open into the farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with wooden cabinetry, an Aga, a breakfast bar and charming tiled details. A further door provides access to the garden.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom—accessible via the secondary staircase—enjoys lovely views across the grounds and benefits from its own en suite. Four further bedrooms, each full of character with exposed beams, provide comfortable and flexible accommodation for family or guests, and are served by two family bathrooms.

Outside, the established gardens are a true highlight, featuring sweeping lawns, mature trees and and oak woodland. A southerly-aspect natural stone terrace that offers an ideal space for outdoor dining, while a pond provides a tranquil focal point within the grounds.

Beyond the gardens lies three fenced paddocks, ideal for equestrian use or simply enjoying wide open space. The property also includes a range of outbuildings, such as stables, workshops, sheds and a double garage, and a tennis court is situated within the grounds.

Location

Cradle Lane enjoys a semi-rural position between Dockenfield and Frith End, on the southern edge of Alice Holt Forest and just outside the South Downs National Park, both offering excellent walking and countryside pursuits. Everyday essentials are available at Country Market in Kingsley (2.3 miles), while the villages of Dockenfield (1.2 miles), Bentley (3.5 miles) and Rowledge (3.6 miles) provide village shops, post offices and public houses. Bordon (3.2 miles) offers two supermarkets, a leisure centre and a secondary school.

Farnham (6.1 miles) provides a wide range of shops, restaurants and amenities, including the Brightwells Yard development with its restaurants and six screen cinema. Petersfield (14.1 miles) and Guildford (16.3 miles) offer further facilities.

Rail services to London Waterloo are available from Bentley (3.1 miles) and Farnham (6 miles), and the M3, A3 and M25 give convenient access to Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports.

The area offers an good choice of schools, including local primary schools in Bordon, Rowledge, Binstead and Frensham, and secondary schools at Oakmoor (Bordon) and Bohunt (Liphook). Independent options include Edgeborough, More House and Frensham Heights in Frensham; Churcher’s Junior School, Highfield and Brookham in Liphook; St Edmund’s, The Royal School and Amesbury in Hindhead, as well as Lord Wandsworth College, Churcher’s College and Bedales.

Leisure opportunities are plentiful, with indoor tennis at Kingsley, golf at Blacknest, Blackmoor, Hindhead and Liphook, and extensive walking, cycling and riding at Alice Holt Forest, Shortheath Common, Frensham Common and The Devil’s Punch Bowl.

Please note, all distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 2,841 sq ft


Acreage: 6.6 Acres