Location

The house is located approximately 3.3 miles from the attractive and popular market town of Wickham with its well-known square and local amenities including a range of traditional shops and pubs. The market town of Petersfield and the city of Winchester are further afield, providing a wider range of amenities.

Twyford, Bedales and West Hill Park prep schools are within an easy drive and W inchester College, St Swithin’s School for Girls, Peter Symonds Sixth Form College, Churchers and the highly regarded King Edward’s School and Portsmouth Grammar are all within accessible reach.

The M27 connects to Fareham, Portsmouth, Southampton and beyond to the New Forest and the sailing centres of Port Solent and The Hamble. It also connects to the M3 going north to Winchester, Basingstoke and London and the A3 going north to Haslemere and Guildford. The railway stations at Winchester, Petersfield and Botley have direct train services to London Waterloo.

Description

Forest lodge is an attractive farmhouse occupying a superb position within its grounds of about 14.07 acres. The main house comes with four bedrooms including a principal bedroom with en suite bathroom, the remaining bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom. At ground floor there is an entrance porch that opens on to the inner hall accessing all the main living areas including the kitchen/breakfast room with its range of fitted units comprising cupboard and drawer sections with work surfaces over, a neighbouring utility room makes for a practical set up. The principal sitting room is well proportioned and enjoys an outlook over the gardens and fields beyond, a dining room provides good space for formal entertaining and the conservatory a great seating area with garden views.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a drive which provides parking for numerous vehicles as well as access to the extensive garaging and significant outbuildings/stores. There is derelict stable block in need of attention, however it is easy to see how it would lend itself to an equestrian set up. The gardens are a real feature of this delightful family home and have been attractively planted both at the front and rear giving a good degree of interest throughout the year. The majority of grounds lie to the rear and include an attractive expanse of open lawn interspersed by established borders and pond features. The large terrace is a great space for outdoor entertaining. An outdoor swimming pool enclosed with a walled garden has the potential to become a fabulous recreational area. The pool house/games room is generous in its dimensions and has scope for numerous uses. The adjoining paddock land is ideal for grazing animals or turnout for horses as well as providing a delightful backdrop. In all the land extends to 12.79 acres