South Hay, Kingsley, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35

Magnificent country house with Jacobean origins set within approximately eight acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds.

Description

This exceptional Grade II* listed country house is surrounded by picturesque Hampshire countryside and offers over 8,500 sq ft of characterful and versatile accommodation.

Dating back to the Jacobean period, the property showcases attractive brick, stone and timber elevations with mullioned and leaded windows. The house has been thoughtfully extended in later centuries to complement the original architecture, retaining a wealth of period features including exposed beams and impressive stone fireplaces. The accommodation is both grand and flexible, with a range of generous reception rooms ideal for modern family living and entertaining. Of particular note is the stunning kitchen/dining room, featuring a vaulted ceiling with exposed oak beams, handmade oak cabinetry, granite worktops, Aga, and separate pantry. The space comfortably accommodates dining and seating areas and enjoys views over the garden through full-height leaded windows.

A striking 40 ft reception room, formerly a converted stone barn, provides a unique living space, currently arranged as a library with bespoke shelving, oak beams, polished wood floors and bay windows with window seats overlooking the grounds.
Further ground floor accommodation includes a drawing room and dining room, both with fireplaces and exposed beams, an additional sitting room, two utility rooms, two cloakrooms, and a glazed garden room with access to the terrace.

The property offers up to 10 bedrooms, arranged flexibly across the house. The principal bedroom benefits from an ensuite bathroom and views over the gardens, with additional bedrooms served by family bathrooms. There is excellent potential for self-contained accommodation, including a two-bedroom cottage and additional areas with separate access, ideal for guests, staff or extended family.

Externally, the property is approached via a carriage driveway providing extensive parking, with access to an integral double garage. A separate outbuilding includes further garaging, workshop space, stables and storage. The grounds extend to approximately eight acres and comprise formal gardens, lawns, woodland and paddocks. Additional features include a kitchen garden, greenhouse and tennis court.

Please note:
The area underneath the Library to the lower ground floor is not accessible and will be excluded from the Tenancy.

This is a Grade II listed building and service details as below:
Oil fired central heating.
Mains - electricity.
Private - water and drainage.
(The property has private drainage that we understand is compliant with the relevant government regulations / registered with the appropriate body)

Location

South Hay House is situated in the South Downs National Park in a peaceful hamlet between the villages of Binsted and Kingsley (both about 1 mile).

South Hay 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 miles) and Farnham (7 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.

Square Footage: 11,062 sq ft


Acreage: 8 Acres

Additional Info

Holding Deposit : £1,961.54 (1 week)
Deposit Payable : £11,769.23 (6 weeks)

Rent must be paid monthly in advance