Ford House, Eversley, Hampshire – an outstanding family home in about 4.6 acres
www.mccarthyholden.co.uk Page 1 Located in the village of Eversley in Hampshire, Ford House is within a short drive of renowned Wellington College.
Page 2 www.mccarthyholden.co.uk Page 3 www.mccarthyholden.co.uk The Property Ground Floor - The spacious rooms on the ground the forest for walking, cycling and riding. Bramshill floor are accessed by an impressive front door Forest and Plantation covers 1300 hectares (3,200 Ford House is a distinctive family home of leading to the reception. A substantial kitchen / acres) of ancient woodlands, forestry plantations considerable character, originally a four bedroom family / breakfast room functions as the heart of and lakes, with 70 miles of tracks, bridleways and c.1860 house which was substantially enlarged the living space and overlooks the grounds to the footpaths. in 1911, extended again with a semi-integrated rear. Located near the kitchen there is the second Garden House annexe in 1984, and again in 1987 reception hall, a utility and cloakroom. In addition The Location with a kitchen extension, utility room and garage. on the ground floor there is a fine dining room, a living room, a snug or games room and a study. There is excellent schooling in the area including The property is in a fine location on the Hampshire Wellington College which is about 10 minutes / Berkshire borders and benefits from grounds First Floor - There is an impressive master drive. There are many other private schools in and extending to around 4.6 acres with stables and bedroom on a vast scale. There are five bedrooms around the area including Holme Grange, Reddam paddocks. Set in a pleasant and sought after area in in total on the first floor plus a family bathroom House, Eton, Eagle House, Ludgrove, Luckley House Eversley, within easy reach of major towns such as and a shower room. School and St Neots, Reading, Basingstoke and Windsor. The Annexe / Garden House The property is ideally placed for the commuter The house lies within the 200m boundary of with easy access to the M3 and M4 motorways Bramshill Forest SSSI (Site of Special Scientific This is an outstanding feature, providing excellent and the Thames Valley corridor. Railway stations at Interest). accommodation on the ground and first floors. This Reading, Wokingham Basingstoke, Hook and Fleet annexe also benefits from its own entrance door provide fast and regular rail services to London The House and hall. Paddington and Waterloo respectively. Eversley has an ancient and thriving church, where Charles Ford House provides beautiful interior space, The Double Garage Kingsley (social reformer, Chaplain to Queen ideally suited to 21st century living, with generous Victoria and author of The Water Babies) was light and airy spaces, yet retaining the intrinsic Approached at the front over a gravel driveway. Rector for 40 years. Services are held regularly character of this period building. The house has throughout the week, including family and children’s six bedrooms, five in the main house and one in The Land / Equestrian Facilities services. the Garden House annexe. The annexe offers the opportunity to be used as a separate two-storey The grounds extend to about 4.6 acres and lies Heathrow Airport is 32 miles and Farnborough house (eg for letting or as a ‘granny flat’) with at the northern end of New Mill Lane in Eversley, Airport is 13 miles distant. Private aircraft facilities its own separate entrance. By opening insulated about 80m. from the Blackwater River. The land are also available at Blackbushe Airport (about hotel-style double doors, the Garden House can be includes about 3/4 acre of gardens, with the 6 miles). Wokingham 5 miles, Bracknell 10 miles, an integrated part of the main house. The present remaining 4 acres as connected paddocks with Ascot 12 miles, Basingstoke 17 miles, Reading 13 owners have used the accommodation as part of stabling, hay barns and outbuildings. miles and Windsor 17 miles. All distances and times the main house, as a granny flat for ageing parents, are approximate. and as a rental property. The whole of the western edge of the plot borders on Bramshill Forest and there is a gated access into
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The countryside around Eversley and Finchampstead in Berkshire is a wonderful environment for the enjoyment of country living whilst remaining well connected to major towns and cities.
There are lovely walks nearby on National Trust land at Finchampstead Ridges.
For those families interested in equestrian pursuits, there are many opportunities on the doorstep with local liveries and Wellington Riding very close by.
Ford House is particularily well positioned next to the Bramshill Forest, right on the Blackwater Valley walking route, and a one minute walk to the river Blackwater itself.
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Located about 5 miles to the south west of the charming market town of Wokingham, there are some excellent schools in the area including Wellington College which is about 4 miles distant. There are many other private schools in and around the area including Holme Grange, Reddam House, Eagle House, Yateley Manor, Ludgrove, Luckley House School and St Neot’s School.
The property is also well placed for the commuter with motorways - the M3 (junction 4A about 8 miles) and M4 (junction 10 about 7 miles) are both within easy reach, providing easy access to the Thames Valley corridor and motorway networks. Railway stations at Reading, Wokingham, Winchfield, Fleet, Hook and Basingstoke provide fast and regular rail services to London Paddington and Waterloo.
Extensive shopping, education and recreational facilities can be found in Fleet, Basingstoke, Reading and Guildford. Wokingham 5 miles, Hartley Wintney 5 miles, Bracknell 10 miles, Fleet 8 miles, Reading 11 miles and Basingstoke 17 miles (all distances and times are approximate).
Eversley cricket green The market place, Wokingham The Chequers, Eversley
Photos above and cover by JohnJoe.co.uk
Page 8 www.mccarthyholden.co.uk The Kitchen / Family Room
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Page 16 www.mccarthyholden.co.uk The Study
Page 17 www.mccarthyholden.co.uk Bedroom One
Page 18 www.mccarthyholden.co.uk Bedroom Two
Page 19 www.mccarthyholden.co.uk Bedroom Three
Page 20 www.mccarthyholden.co.uk Bedroom Four
Page 21 www.mccarthyholden.co.uk Bedroom Five
Page 22 www.mccarthyholden.co.uk The Family Bathroom and separte Shower Room
Page 23 www.mccarthyholden.co.uk The Annexe Liiving Room
Page 24 www.mccarthyholden.co.uk The Annexe Kitchen
Page 25 www.mccarthyholden.co.uk The Annexe Bedroom and Bathroom
Page 26 www.mccarthyholden.co.uk The Stables Building
Page 27 www.mccarthyholden.co.uk The Paddocks
Page 28 www.mccarthyholden.co.uk The Barns and Stables
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