Location

Little Ashford Barn is situated in a peaceful location on the edge of the Ashford Hangers National Nature Reserve in the heart of the South Downs National Park, and also within close proximity to Bedales School and Dunhurst Prep School. The picturesque village of Steep is a sought-after location with its church, primary school and public houses, The Cricketers Inn and The Harrow, and also the well-regarded Lawn Tennis Club and Cricket Club.

Petersfield is 2.5 miles away and has an array of boutique shops, restaurants and cafes, supermarkets including a Waitrose and an M&S Food Hall and an excellent twice weekly market, as well as a monthly Farmer’s Market. Further afield are the cathedral cities of Winchester, with its superb choice of recreational facilities and a host of tourist attractions, and Chichester with its renowned Festival Theatre, both about 20 miles away. The station (2.6 miles) provides a regular service to London Waterloo with journey times from around 64 minutes and also a service south to Portsmouth Harbour.

There are many sought after schools in the area including Bedales, Churchers College, Westbourne House, Portsmouth Grammar School, St. Swithun’s and The Petersfield School. There is walking and riding on numerous footpaths and bridleways directly from the property.

Description

Little Ashford Barn is situated in a stunning location in this sought after village of Steep with fine views of the Ashford Hangers. The property, a unique barn conversion has flexible accommodation perfect for a family and well suited for multigenerational living. The house has approximately 5000 ft.² of accommodation over two floors. There are three main reception rooms including one large party/dining room with a vaulted ceiling. There is also a separate study with an en suite shower room, which could become a ground floor bedroom, a wonderful farmhouse style kitchen with Aga, Lacanche Range, hand built oak cabinetry and fitted appliances. There is a separate utility room and integral double garage.

As mentioned, the house would suit multigenerational living and the large vaulted reception room could be adapted to an open plan reception space with kitchen area, with two bedrooms, one on the ground floor and one on the first floor, each with adjoining bathrooms. In the main body of the house, there are three further bedrooms each with adjoining bathrooms.

OUTSIDE
Little Ashford Barn enjoys a superb position with fine views from the property and gardens towards the renowned Hangers. This idyllic spot is so convenient for Petersfield and the local schooling.

The property is approached by a short drive, passing the double garage into a large courtyard area with a central feature which provides significant parking for numerous vehicles. This pretty courtyard is bordered by beautiful flowering shrub beds, a most charming environment. The gardens to the rear are extensive. There is a driveway that runs along the side of the property leading to the rear garden and a second garage and store. This is timber built with a clay tiled roof. The formal gardens are laid to lawn. There is a stone terrace along the rear of the Barn. A path leads to a beautiful ornamental pond area. There are wonderful views from virtually every part of the garden. The gardens are wonderfully tended. There is a charming vegetable and fruit garden beside a greenhouse. The overall setting for the property is superb. The gardens and grounds extend to 0.73 acres.