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Knight Frank - Country Houses

Knight Frank - Country Houses
55 Baker Street
London
London
W1U 8AN

Tel: +44 20 7629 8171
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9.23 acres, Hockley House, Cheriton, ALRESFORD, SO24, Hampshire
For Sale - Guide Price £3,500,000

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  • 10 bedrooms
  • 5 reception rooms
  • 8 bathrooms
  • 9.23 acres
  • Period
  • Detached
  • Garden
  • Rural
  • Swimming Pool
  • Tennis Court

Hockley House
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional house, last sold in 1976, and has been a much loved family house. The property is Grade II listed from the late 18th century with later additions in the 19th and 20th centuries. Constructed of brick under a tile roof with a classical front to the house with three storeys with a central half glazed double door under a porch with two pilasters. There are lovely sash windows creating excellent light to the rooms, as well as giving views of the gardens and grounds.

The house is approached by a sweeping gravel drive leading to a circular parking area with a central lavender border. There is a wealth of period features throughout the house, including the an impressive staircase in the hall with barley-sugar balusters and moulded handrail and stunning fireplaces. The well proportioned accommodation is arranged over three floors and can be seen on the floor plans.

Hockley Lodge
Hockley Lodge is a three bedroom Lodge, situated at the beginning of the driveway.

Gardens and Grounds
The garden and grounds are one of the defining features of the property and are mainly lawned with a variety of well stocked herbaceous borders and mature trees. Of particular note is the stunning walled garden with its vegetable beds at one end and the large heated swimming pool with paved surround. There is also a pool room, an outdoor kitchen area, ideal for al fresco entertaining, a sauna and changing area. There is also a hard tennis court. Beyond the formal lawns is a small lake and also the parkland which has been used for horse grazing fields and provide the perfect backdrop to the house.

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The nearby picturesque village of Cheriton, with its shop and pub, is in the South Downs National Park. The nearby market town of Alresford has excellent day to day shopping. The cathedral City of Winchester is only 8 miles away. There are regular train services to London from Winchester, Alton and Petersfield. The south coast is also easily accessible. There is a good village primary school and also numerous independent schools such as Pilgrim's, Twyford and Princes Mead prep schools, and Winchester College, Peter Symonds Sixth Form College, St Swithun's, King Edward's and Bedales as senior schools.

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