House for sale in Clanfield, Hampshire - 5 bedrooms, 6 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms

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Surrounded by partially walled gardens of some 1.6 acres and set on the edge of this small Downland village with far reaching views over surrounding farmland. An impressive period farmhouse, Listed Grade II, beautifully restored by the present owners with both elegant Georgian rooms and Tudor farnhouse style features. Despite its rural location the house is only six miles from a rail connection to London.
Reception Hall, Drawing Room, Music Room, Morning Room, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen/ Breakfast Room, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Cellars, 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms (1 En Suite). Garage/ Workshop. View Web Brochure

Old Manor Farm is believed to date from the early 17th century and was originally owned by Sir Dimmock White of Timothy Whites & Taylors. The house is listed Grade II and has a seductive blend of both Georgian elegance and a traditional rustic charm, complete with inglenook style fireplaces and exposed beams more reminiscent of the Elizabethan period. The front of the building has an elegant 4-bay facade with large sash windows and galletted flint work. The rooms in this part of the house are definitely Georgian in character with decorative plasterwork, elegant high ceilings and Adam-style fireplaces. The western part of the building still retains high ceilings and large sash windows but has a more intimate feel, with exposed beams, timbers and inglenook-style fireplaces. Bought by the present owners in 1983, the house at that time had been severely damaged by fire and was the subject of a painstaking programme of renovation, taking 7 years, followed by a further programme of 3 years dedicated to the landscaping of the gardens. The result is a country home of enormous charm and appeal, ideal for the growing family or as a second home for those wishing to escape from the capital at weekends and holidays.

Old Manor Farm lies on the northern edge of this small Downland hamlet situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty surrounded by rich countryside and farmland. Nestling in its' own valley, Clanfield provides both primary and secondary schools, the Rising Sun public house, post office and local shopping facilities. More comprehensive amenities are available in Petersfield, Havant, Emsworth and Chichester. The surrounding area provides a whole host of cultural and recreational amenities. The surrounding countryside of the South Downs provides many opportunities for walking, riding and mountain biking. There are numerous golf courses, polo at Cowdray and horse racing from both Fontwell Park and Goodwood, the latter becoming increasingly well known for the Revival of its' historic Motor Circuit and the Annual Festival of Speed. Historic Portsmouth lies some 16 miles to the south and the waters of the Solent are particularly popular with sailors, with numerous sailing clubs. Despite the idyllic rural surroundings, communications to London are readily to hand with a mainline station to London Waterloo situated in nearby Petersfield, some 6 miles to the north.

- On the Ground Floor

Entrance Porch Panelled front door with fanlight above.

Reception Hall An impressive entrance with beautiful decorative plasterwork including egg and dart cornice, plaster wall frames and panelled doors set in classical entablatures with broken pediments and ionic columns. Radiator, wall mounted thermostat, telephone point, mahogany panelled doors to Drawing Room, Study and Sitting Room, feature open well to the First Floor Landing

Drawing Room 16' x 16' (4.88m x 4.88m) Open fireplace with Georgian style mantelpiece decorated with acanthus scroll and cherubs, marble reveals and hearth currently fitted with a gas effect coal fire. 2 radiators, large sash windows facing east and south, high corniced ceiling with egg and dart entablature, Adam-style ceiling rose, TV point, 4 picture light points.

Music Room 16' x 15' (4.88m x 4.57m) with reproduction French Louis-style fireplace with marble reveals and hearth, gas effect open-grate coal fire, 2 radiators, sash windows, twin Chippendale-style cabinets each with concealed lighting and broken pediments, 5 picture light points, dentil corniced ceiling, decorative ceiling rose.

Morning Room 14'9" x 14' (4.5m x 4.27m) A triple aspect room with sash windows to the east, west and north. Egg and dart cornice, concealed radiator, decorative ceiling rose, a good range of 3 fitted break-front cabinets with display shelving and concealed lighting, polished hardwood maple floor, display niche, concealed lighting, ormulu style wall light.

Sitting Room 22'9" x 17' (6.93m x 5.18m) An inviting room with exposed beams and timbers, reproduction Inglenook-style fireplace with brick surround and bressumer beam, 2 radiators, 5 picture light points, double casement doors opening south onto the terrace and gardens, TV point.

Inner Hallway with radiator, recessed display niche with oak shelf and fitted light, exposed timbers and beams, stairs rising to First Floor with oak newel posts and decorative barley-twist spindle staircase to pulpit landing.

Dining Room 18' x 17'2" (5.49m x 5.23m) with restored Inglenook fireplace, exposed brick chimney breast with bressumer beam, split level Elizabethan style hearth, many exposed timbers and beams, herringbone maple floor, radiator, 3 wall light points, recessed oak book case with arched pelmet.

Study 16'6" x 11'8" (5.03m x 3.56m) Open fireplace with Elizabethan-style grate and hearth, currently fitted with a gas coal-effect fire (not working). Full height casement window affording lovely views over the surrounding gardens, radiator, exposed beams and timbers, 3 picture light points, wall light. Telephone point with Broadband.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 20'3" x 11'3" (6.17m x 3.43m) Fitted with a comprehensive range of light oak fronted units including cupboards and drawers, display cupboards, fitted worksurfaces with decorative tiled surround and concealed lighting, laminated oak strip floor, 1 1/2 bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, fitted waste bin beneath, integrated Indesit dishwasher, integrated twin fridge. Fitted Stoves freestanding farmhouse-style range cooker with 7 gas rings including larger wok ring and removable griddle plate, two ovens, storage drawer and grill. Fitted Stoves cooker hood above with extractor fan. Display cabinets with leaded light glass panels, Myson low level kick panel heater, radiator, exposed beams, fluorescent strip lighting and spotlights. Recessed wine rack and alcoves for dish towels and trays. Telephone point. Ample power points, partially glazed stable door to

Rear Lobby Specially built fitted cupboards, quarry tiled floor, feature wall niche window, exposed beams.

Utility Room 14'2" (4.32m) x 8'8" (2.64m) narrowing to 6'1" (1.85m) with a good range of matching oak fronted units, double drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard beneath, integrated freezer, space for washing machine, display cabinets with concealed lighting, partially glazed stable door to rear timbered porch. Feature exposed brickwork with lime mortar, many exposed beams and timbers, original bread oven, herringbone pattern tiled floor, radiator, spotlights.

Cloakroom Suite comprising low level WC, oval basin in vanity surface, fitted floor mounted cupboards, tiled surround, eye level fitted cupboard concealing secondary Potterton Prima gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water, wall mounted electric heater.

Rear Timbered Porch Oak pillared supports and exposed timbers, lime mortared brickwork with ornamental tiles.

- On the First Floor

Spacious Landing with exposed beams and timber frame, leading through the Georgian section of the building with its' classical corniced ceiling and gallery.

Principal Bedroom Suite

Bedroom 1 15'7" x 15'2" (4.75m x 4.62m) East facing sash window, concealed radiator, an excellent range of Georgian style fitted bedroom furniture including bedside cabinets, wardrobes with decorative broken pediment, break-front corner cupboard concealing cabinet for TV and video, corniced ceiling, decorative ceiling rose, telephone point.

Bathroom En Suite 14'1" x 13'8" (4.3m x 4.17m) A spacious bathroom fitted in a neo-classical style with split level floor, oval shaped white bath with ornamental Ionic columns supporting a decorative canopy, twin wash basins in matching white with shelved cupboards beneath, tiled surrounds, twin arched wall mirrors with classical decoration, kneehole dressing table with matching arched mirror and wall lights, partially screened low level WC, bidet, shower cabinet with Mira shower mixer unit, radiator, display niche with concealed lighting, airing cupboard housing insulated hot water cylinder, recessed ceiling lighting, egg and dart cornice.

Bedroom 2 15'10" x 15'8" (4.83m x 4.78m) East facing sash window, concealed radiator, a comprehensive range of fitted Georgian-style bedroom furniture with 3 double wardrobes, decorative broken pediment above, corner break-front cupboard with fitted shelves, dentil corniced ceiling, twin wall lights, decorative ceiling rose.

Bedroom 3 17'10" x 14'9" (5.44m x 4.5m) Radiator, south facing window with American oak cill, a good range of Elizabethan-style reproduction oak bedroom furniture including 4 wardrobes with low level drawers and high level storage above, adjoining fitted desk, TV point, feature mock-beamed ceiling, cottage latch door to landing.

Bedroom 4 18' x 14'5" (5.49m x 4.4m) Radiator, 2 secondary glazed south facing windows, a good range of fitted bedroom furniture including double wardrobe with drawers beneath, twin bedside cabinets, fitted window seats with custom-made cushions, fitted shelves and storage beneath, fitted chest of drawers flanking concealed fireplace with decorative fretwork mantel above and concealed lighting. Fitted linen storage cupboard with radiator, TV point.

Family Bathroom 11'6" x 11'5" (3.5m x 3.48m) with split level floor, some exposed timbers and painted pine panelling to dado height with display shelving. White suite comprising roll top bath on ball and claw feet fitted with central mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, rectangular shower cabinet with power shower mixer unit and high pressure jets. Radiator, vertical radiator/heated towel rail, 3 fitted shelved cupboards and further cupboard under corner vanity shelf. Recessed downlighters, access hatch to roof space.

Bedroom 5 13'11" (4.24m) x 11'4" (3.45m) narrowing to 9'2" (2.8m) Radiator with display shelf above, fitted wardrobe, fitted low level chest of drawers, some exposed beams, 2 wall lights, TV point.

Outside Double 5-bar gates on brick and flint piers open onto a long tree-lined driveway approaching the house from the east. There is plenty of room for casual parking to the front of the house with further parking to the north, adjacent to the entrance to the kitchen. The gardens to the front of the property are enclosed by low brick and flint walls, sheltered by a number of mature trees including lime, chestnut and cherry. Adjacent to the front door of the house is a flagged terrace with decorative balustrade and steps leading down to the sweeping lawn, with its' central ornamental lily pond, creating an attractive focal point. A further set of double gates is located to the north east corner, providing an alternative vehicle access if required.

Detached Brick and Flint Garage 26' x 156'3" (7.92m x 47.63m) with linked fold-back door, twin south facing windows, pine boarded roof, white colour washed interior walls and open tread staircase leading up to a 1st floor Studio/Storage Loft. Twin fluorescent lights, 6 power points. Light and power is also connected to the roof studio.

- Flanking the southern boundary is a secondary independent drive leading to a timber-built

Garage/Workshop 40' (12.2m) x 25' (7.62m) approximately. with twin double doors to the front elevation, gable ended roof allowing for potential roof storage facilities if required, rear service door, light and power.

- The gardens and grounds extend in all to approximately 1.67 acres and entirely surround the house although lying predominantly to the south and west. Immediately adjacent to the house a paved terrace flanks the property to the south and west, having a pergola-clad sitting area planted with wisteria and jasmine. Further lawned gardens lie beyond, and the view here is dominated by an impressive water feature built of Westmorland stone and surrounded by ornamental firs and rockeries. At the top, a header pond waterfall cascades down through an artificial stream to an ornamental lily pond, planted with architectural grasses and stocked with fish.

- The northern and western boundaries are enclosed by an old high flint wall. The entire garden was planned to the sellers' own landscaping design some 23 years ago and has matured well. To the north west corner, a well established beech hedge screens a kitchen garden with vegetable beds and soft fruits. There is also an aluminium framed greenhouse and a timber built implement store. To the north east of the property is a small, triangular paddock included within the 1.67 acres, and a small duck pond for the owners' geese.

Services Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.

Local Authority East Hampshire District Council, Penns Place, Petersfield. Tel: 01730 266551.

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property reference: JACH30575

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