Stairs Hill Barn Empshott, Hampshire Stairs Hill Barn Empshott, Liss, Hampshire GU33 6HZ An exceptional and very substantial former barn of great character with stunning views. Mileages (Distances are approximate) Alton – 6 miles; Petersfield – 7 miles Accommodation Reception hall, sitting room, sitting/dining room, library area, kitchen/breakfast room, Utility room, 5 bedrooms, 3 en suite bath/shower rooms, family bathroom, cloakroom Annexe with sitting/dining room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, two bedroom areas Games room with mezzanine level, outdoor heated swimming pool, pool house Outside Glorious gardens and grounds of just over 3 acres Detached double garage For Sale Freehold Description A handsome and substantial period barn of great character standing in grounds of just over three acres in an exceptional rural location with long views to the South Downs. The barn is beautifully appointed with space and light throughout with many of the well-proportioned rooms enjoying a twin aspect with vaulted ceilings and large windows. The careful conversion of the original barn has created a very interesting and spacious family home whilst still retaining all of the inherent character of the original building with elevations of local stone and brick, fireplaces and a wealth of exposed oak timbers. The generous accommodation takes full advantage of the character and history of the building and provides ideal entertaining space with a stunning galleried sitting room and library area with a magnificent exposed oak frame and fireplace opening out to a balcony with far reaching views of the South Downs. The dining room and further sitting area together with a fireplace and wood burning stove is set to the ground floor with a beautiful flagstone floor and double doors out to the garden. The accommodation is complemented by a spacious kitchen/breakfast room with an Aga and also with a door opening out to the garden. There are five bedrooms within the main barn including three bedroom suites and a family bathroom. In addition, the further extensive and very flexible accommodation includes a self contained annexe with a kitchen, sitting/dining room, bathroom and bedroom. There are also a further two bedroom areas within the annexe that could be utilised as occasional accommodation. Of note, there is a home office/games room with a mezzanine floor set off the courtyard providing an additional degree of space and flexibility. The grounds extend to just over three acres and include a tranquil courtyard, areas of level lawn, light woodland, outdoor heated swimming pool and meadow. This is a fascinating and very interesting rural yet accessible family home with stunning views. Situation The rural hamlet of Empshott is just over a mile to the south of Selborne in between the villages of Hawkley and Greatham within the South Downs National Park. Empshott has a church and hall and provides ample opportunity for many country pursuits. The active village of Selborne has a public house, shops, post office and church. The village is also renowned for its association with Gilbert White, the 18th Century naturalist and is surrounded by scenery of outstanding natural beauty lying at the foot of a beech covered hanger. The larger centres of Liss, Alton and Petersfield collectively provide a range of facilities including public houses and restaurants, sports centres and mainline railway stations to London Waterloo. Also, the A3 can be accessed at Liss providing a route to London and the south coast. There are a good range of public and independent schools within the local area with a primary school in Selborne, Alton School (independent school for boys and girls) in Alton, two secondary schools in Alton, Churchers and Bedales in Petersfield, Edgeborough in Farnham and Lord Wandsworth College in Long Sutton. Outside The barn is approached via a long tarmac drive leading into a shingle driveway providing ample parking and access to the double garage. Gardens and Grounds The grounds are a particular feature of the barn with distant views from many parts of the garden towards the South Downs. The barn is approached via a private tranquil courtyard with a series of raised shaped beds, herb garden and shingle pathways which together with a pergola provides an ideal outside seating and dining area. The attractive landscaped grounds are principally to the south and east of the barn and provide a beautiful setting with extensive areas of level lawn and light woodland together with well stocked flower and shrub borders and a variety of young and mature trees. The formal garden, broad terrace and parterre immediately to the rear of the barn provide a fine outlook to the South Downs. The heated outdoor swimming pool is positioned to take advantage of the south and west aspect with a paved surround and pool house. An orchard and vegetable garden with a fruit cage and poly tunnel is set to the eastern fringe of the grounds. There is a wild meadow with a series of grass pathways leading to an area of light woodland and the rear boundary with a number of oak trees. In all the grounds extend to about 3.079 acres. Local Authority – East Hampshire District Council. Services – Oil fired central heating for main barn. LPG gas for swimming pool, Aga and annexe. Private drainage. Directions From Alton, follow the B3006 to Selborne. Proceed through the village and continue for about 0.9 of a mile towards Empshott. At the turning marked Empshott Green and Hawkley continue slowly for a further 0.1 of a mile and the tarmac driveway for Stairs Hill Barn will be found on the right hand side (just after a pedestrian road sign and also marked by a Byway signpost) and before Stairs Hill. If you begin to descend Stairs Hill then you have gone too far. Stairs Hill Barn will be found at the end of the tarmac driveway. Approximate gross internal area. Main house = 4,671 sq ft / 434 sq m (excluding Void), The Prime and Country House team Loft = 244 sq ft / 22.7 sq m, Garage = 327 sq ft / 30.4 sq m. would be delighted to show you around this property. Approximate Gross Internal Area Bedroom Area House = 434 sq m / 4671 sq ft (Excluding Void) 3.97 x 2.99 Prime and Country House Department 13'0 x 9'10 Loft = 22.7 sq m / 244 sq ft 0207 493 8222 Garage = 30.4 sq m / 327 sq ft Dn 5.01 x 2.86 Total = 487.1 sq m / 5242 sq ft prime&[email protected] 16'5 x 9'5 Games Room Loft Room 5.68 x 5.01 5.37 x 4.23 18'8 x 16'5 Dn 17'7 x 13'11 Alton Sales Mezzanine N Bedroom Area 01420 409165 3.97 x 2.93 B 13'0 x 9'7 Loft [email protected] Covered Walkway 5.17 x 2.91 Hamptons International Head Offi ce 17'0 x 9'7 Dn Dn T Bedroom Void UK House 4.94 x 2.61 16'2 x 8'7 Kitchen Sitting Room 180 Oxford Street 4.87 x 2.61 Bedroom 5.86 x 5.74 16'0 x 8'7 Bedroom 4.59 x 3.10 19'3 x 18'10 3.65 x 2.93 15'1 x 10'2 Up London W1D 1NN 12'0 x 9'7 Sitting / Dining Room Library Area 4.86 x 3.37 Up First Floor 5.26 x 4.93 hamptons.co.uk 15'11 x 11'1 17'3 x 16'2 = Reduced headroom below 1.5m / 5'0 Bedroom Balcony 3.16 x 3.02 10'4 x 9'11 IN Stairs Hill Barn Up Garage Bedroom 5.50 x 5.50 4.87 x 3.84 18'1 x 18'1 16'0 x 12'7 Kitchen / Utility Room Breakfast Room 3.05 x 2.34 5.76 x 4.25 Bedroom 10'0 x 7'8 18'11 x 13'11 6.22 x 5.48 Up 20'5 x 18'0 B Sitting / Dining Room 9.90 x 3.90 32'6 x 12'10 Ground Floor Stairs Hill Barn Annexe FLOORPLANZ © 2017 0203 9056099 Ref: 193867 This plan is for layout guidance only. Drawn in accordance with RICS guidelines. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. For clarifi cation, we wishWhilst to inform every care prospectiveis taken in the preparation purchasers of this plan, that please we check have all dimensions, prepared shapes these & compass sales bearings particulars before makin g asany decisionsa general reliant guide. upon them. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specifi c fi ttings. Room sizes are approximate and rounded: they are taken between internal wall surfaces and therefore include cupboards/shelves, etc. Accordingly, they should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. Formal notice is also given that all fi xtures and fi ttings, carpeting, curtains/ blinds and kitchen equipment, whether fi tted or not, are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifi cally itemised within these particulars. 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