The Straits, Kingsley, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35

A substantial Edwardian farmhouse set within gardens and land of around 5.4 acres.

Description

Dating from 1901 and complemented by sympathetic later additions, this attractive detached farmhouse occupies an idyllic position within around 0.5 acres of beautifully tended formal gardens, together with a further 6 acres of adjoining fields. The property is within a conservation area and enjoys far-reaching country views, exceptional privacy and a wonderfully tranquil rural setting.

The house presents classic red brick elevations beneath a slate roof and sits gracefully within its grounds. A welcoming entrance hall sets the tone, providing access to a cloakroom and the principal reception rooms.

To the front of the house, the dining room is a particularly elegant space, featuring a fireplace, a square bay window and a dual-aspect outlook, making it ideally suited to formal entertaining. Opposite lies the generously proportioned drawing room, again dual aspect with its own bay window, offering excellent natural light and views across the gardens.
Double doors from the drawing room open into a further sitting room or study, which enjoys a dual aspect and direct access to the garden. This space works equally well as a quiet retreat, home office or additional family living room, offering notable flexibility.

At the heart of the home is the bright and airy kitchen/breakfast room, benefitting from a roof lantern, dual aspects and direct access to the garden, creating a strong connection between indoor and outdoor living. The kitchen is fitted with a range of built-in units and appliances, including a dishwasher and fridge/freezer, alongside a freestanding electric cooker. There is ample space for a large dining table and a relaxed seating area. A separate utility room completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor provides five well-proportioned bedrooms arranged around a central landing. The principal bedroom offers a dressing room and a private en-suite bathroom. A second bedroom also benefits from an en suite bathroom, while the remaining three bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family shower room. One bedroom adjoins the principal dressing room.

Outside, the gardens are a standout feature, laid mainly to lawn and framed by established borders, mature trees and shrubs, creating an attractive and sheltered setting immediately surrounding the house.

The property is further enhanced by a detached double garage and a comprehensive range of equestrian facilities, including three stables, a foaling box, tack room and log store. These are thoughtfully arranged and sit well apart from the main house, making the property particularly well suited to those with equestrian, smallholding or rural lifestyle interests, without compromising the enjoyment of the formal gardens and principal residence.

Location

Knox Farmhouse is situated in the South Downs National Park in a peaceful hamlet between the villages of Kingsley (1 mile) and Binsted (1.8 miles).

The farmhouse is surrounded by rolling countryside. The nearby village of Binsted has a public house, church, primary school and recreation ground with tennis and croquet clubs; Kingsley has a public house and church. Nearby, Bentley (4 miles) also has a pub, pre-school, primary school and a shop/ café. The Georgian market towns of Alton (5.2 miles) and Farnham (8.5 miles) provide a wide selection of amenities, shops, supermarkets and restaurants.

Communications are excellent with services to London Waterloo from mainline stations at Bentley (from 60 minutes) , Farnham (from 53 minutes) and Alton (from 66 minutes), and the A31 (about 2.5 miles) that leads to the wider motorway network providing, access to London, Heathrow, Gatwick and the south coast.

There are several highly regarded local state and private schools within the area including Binsted CofE Primary, Bentley Primary, Eggar’s secondary, Edgeborough, Frensham Heights, More House and Lord Wandsworth College.

Please note, all distances and times are approximate.

Square Footage: 3,270 sq ft


Acreage: 5.43 Acres