5 bed detached house for sale

Severals Road, Bepton, Midhurst, West Sussex GU29

Oakwood House is an impressive contemporary family home set within the peaceful hamlet of Bepton, just outside Midhurst.

Built a little over ten years ago to an exceptional standard, the property features brick and cedar clad elevations beneath a traditional clay tiled roof, with further thoughtful enhancements added by the current owners.

The heart of the home is the expansive open plan kitchen, breakfast and family room, designed for both everyday living and entertaining. It features bifold doors opening onto the terrace, a comprehensive range of units with Corian worktops, and high quality integrated appliances including a Grohe sparkling water tap, induction hob, dishwasher, full height fridge, and four multi purpose high level ovens. The dual aspect drawing room is bright and welcoming, enhanced by custom built bookcases and a woodburning stove.

With a striking double height entrance hall and a bespoke solid oak staircase with glass balustrade, this space leads through to a well-proportioned study overlooking the gardens A separate utility room with additional sink area provides access to the integrated double garage.

A guest cloakroom and cloak cupboard complete the ground floor. Underfloor heating runs throughout this level, complemented by energy efficient LED lighting and specialist coating to the south-facing windows.

Upstairs, the air-conditioned principal bedroom enjoys delightful views over the gardens and is served by a dressing room and a stylish ensuite shower room. Two further guest bedrooms each benefit from their own ensuite shower rooms, alongside two additional double bedrooms and a family bathroom. All bathrooms are fully tiled and fitted with Villeroy and Boch sanitaryware, Grohe fittings, and underfloor heating. A boarded attic provides useful additional storage.

The property is approached via electric wooden gates opening onto a gravel driveway with parking for four to five vehicles, bordered by attractive planting and a substantial wood store. The oak-framed double garage is integrated into the house.
To the rear, a York stone terrace overlooks a Fastlane Endless Pool, complete with a secure, lockable cover. The gardens, thoughtfully landscaped and extended in 2016, are primarily laid to lawn with mature trees, established borders, and a wide variety of planting. A covered entertaining area, hot tub, and external hot water
tap with shower further enhance the outdoor space.

Oakwood House is located in the country hamlet of Bepton, approximately 0.9 miles west of Midhurst in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, now incorporated within the newly designated South Downs National Park. The hamlet is home to both a public house (The Country Inn) and a church, and is surrounded by open countryside with a backdrop of the South Downs. Of note, the recently opened Park House Hotel offers spa, leisure and dining facilities and is approximately 1.5 miles away from the property.
The historic market town of Midhurst has a variety of shops for day to day needs, a golf club and the famous Cowdray Polo grounds. More extensive facilities are well catered for at Chichester and Petersfield, which lie about 12 and 9.5 miles away, respectively. There is access to London via the A3 at Petersfield, linking into the M25 and the National Motorway Network. A regular fast South West train service runs from Haslemere to London Waterloo, taking about 56 minutes.
There is an excellent range of schools in the area, including Bedales, Ditcham Park and Churcher's at Petersfield, Seaford College near Petworth, Highfield and Brookham in Liphook and St Edmunds in Hindhead. Recreational facilities also include racing at Goodwood and Fontwell Park, as well as sailing on the South Coast. In addition to the golf course in Midhurst, there are two courses in Petersfield and one in Pulborough. Access onto a network of footpaths and bridleways over the South Downs provide extensive opportunities for walking, riding and cycling.