Property description

PROPERTY SUMMARY The charming detached home which was built in the 1950s and has a wonderful atmosphere of English country life, set on the edge of the village and back from the road. However, the location is good, being just a few minutes from the local shopping amenities of Denmead, with a bus stop nearby giving easy travel to a range of schools and colleges in the area, the beaches of the South Coast and the motorway and London railway links via either Petersfield or Havant. Beyond the established lawned gardens are two paddocks, each consisting approximately of 2.3 acres, the first one immediately to the rear of the property, is enclosed by hedgerows and trees. The second paddock is to the right and runs behind the adjacent properties with a separate service road, providing ample opportunity for vehicles to gain access to the paddocks. Inside Barton Croft there are a number of 1950 period features, the rooms having dual aspect and a light and airy feel. Barton Croft has been in the same family since it was built and has proven to be an excellent family home, having an east and west wing. The house is versatile providing over 2561 sq ft of living space with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three living rooms and numerous utility/storerooms. Accessed via a sweeping driveway and hardcore turning area with carport and garaging, this country feeling property is special in so many ways, being just outside the village, yet with a rural setting and extensive views. There is a field shelter/stable close to the house and paddocks adjoining the lawned gardens, so it could be referred to as an ideal 'horses at home' property, having the opportunity to check up on your horses anytime by simply glancing out of your window. Early internal viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate the accommodation and location on offer. 

ENTRANCE Driveway leading from Hambledon Road to five bar gate with pillared entrance and hardcore driveway leading to front of the house. There is a further five bar gate leading to the third separate paddock which separates the property from the adjoining one and provides access from the road to the larger paddock behind the house, enclosed on one side by fence panelling with mature trees, shrubs and bushes including silver birch trees, angular in shape. Formal sweeping driveway, raised at either side, with lawned gardens, mature trees, evergreens and bushes. The driveway sweeps to the front of the house with a semi-circular turning and parking area, access to garage and covered carport area, mature poplar trees and sycamores. The garden wraps round to the other side of the house measuring approximately 1.5 acres leading to further fenced paddocks of around 2.3 acres each. To the left hand side of the property is a rotary line area enclosed by trees, curved wall and railing. Access to second garage. Crazy paved area with mature shrubs and evergreens leading to covered porch with peg tiled roof and wooden supports, tiled flooring, feature arch topped main front door with central bulls eye glazed panel leading to: 

PORCH Wooden parquet flooring, built-in double door storage cupboard with electric lighting, twin glazed doors leading to: 

HALLWAY Wooden parquet flooring, return staircase rising to first floor with two feature arch top windows to front aspect. Radiator, curved ceiling, doors to primary rooms. 

CLOAKROOM Ceramic tiled to half wall level, low level w.c., wash hand basin, window to side aspect, radiator, ceiling coving. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 15' 9" x 11' 0" maximum. (4.8m x 3.35m) Window overlooking grounds and paddocks to rear aspect. Comprehensive range of matching wood fronted wall and floor units with roll top work surface. Inset twin bowl drainer sink unit, mixer tap and cupboard space under. Range of drawer units, washing machine point, space for free standing electric cooker. One wall mounted unit with glazed panelled doors incorporating shelving and spotlight. Corner display shelving, serving hatch to dining room, ceramic tiled surrounds and power points. Space for dishwasher, space for free standing fridge/freezer. Peninsula style divide with shelf over and TV shelf. Vinyl flooring. Breakfast Area: radiator, window overlooking driveway in front, further second radiator, curved top ceiling, built-in storage cupboard with radiator, walk-in larder with range of shelving

and tiled shelf. Window overlooking garden, panelled door leading to outer lobby. Built in meter cupboard, small hatch to larder, glazed panelled door leading to west wing.

 

SEPARATE CLOAKROOM Ceramic tiled to half wall level, low level w.c., wash hand basin, window to side aspect, radiator, ceiling coving. 

DINING ROOM 13' 10" x 12' 0" (4.22m x 3.66m) Bay window overlooking garden and paddocks. Wooden parquet flooring, curved ceiling, serving hatch to the kitchen, feature arch top glazed panelled door to hallway, radiator. Folding doors leading to: 

DRAWING ROOM 18' 8" x 14' 7" (5.69m x 4.44m) Door to hallway, two radiators, feature stone surround fireplace with matching hearth. Wooden parquet flooring, window overlooking driveway and entrance. Twin arch top windows to front aspect and either side of chimney breast. Wall light, full height doors leading to patio area overlooking garden and paddocks. 

WEST WING Accessed off the kitchen, leading to: 

L-SHAPED RECEPTION AREA Storage cupboards, door to side aspect, feature porthole circular window to side with further doors to either side providing access to the garden. Low level storage cupboard, door to: 

SITTING ROOM 14' 6" x 11' 0" (4.42m x 3.35m) Feature porthole window to side aspect. Semi-circular bay window to rear overlooking garden and paddock, with seating area under and radiator. Wooden parquet flooring, second radiator, window to side overlooking patio area, power point. High level frosted glazed borrowed light windows. 

FIRST FLOOR Landing with balustrade. Feature bay to front aspect over entrance, curved top ceiling, doors to primary rooms. Built-in airing cupboard housing immersion tank (not tested) and range of shelving. Access to loft space. Walk-in storage space over garage. 

LOFT SPACE Accessible by extendable ladder with potential for extension (subject to necessary planning consent). Storage with automated lighting over garage. 

BEDROOM 1 16' 0" x 14' 7" (4.88m x 4.44m) Window overlooking garden and paddocks beyond, with low sill. Window to side aspect overlooking entrance and driveway, two radiators. Dual aspect twin windows to side aspect, power points. Built-in double doored wardrobe with hanging space and shelving. Door to: 

EN-SUITE BATHROOM/DRESSING ROOM 12' 0" x 12' 0" (3.66m x 3.66m) Built-in storage cupboard with range of shelving, ceiling coving. Coloured suite comprising panelled bath with hand grip, corner shower cubicle, low level w.c., tiled to half wall level. Central low level wall with radiator to either side with towel rail. Vanity unit with oval wash hand basin, cupboard space under. Window to side aspect. High level glass block windows providing borrowed light to hallway. Glazed door to main landing. 

BEDROOM 2 18' 7" x 14' 6" (5.66m x 4.42m) Window overlooking garden and paddocks beyond. Window to side aspect overlooking driveway, with radiator under, second radiator, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Curved ceiling, twin windows to front aspect overlooking driveway, power point, built-in wardrobe. 

BEDROOM 3 13' 0" x 10' 0" (3.96m x 3.05m) Window to rear aspect overlooking garden and paddocks with far reaching views. Built-in wardrobe with hanging space, radiator, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, shaver point and light over. 

BEDROOM 4 11' 2" x 10' 0" (3.4m x 3.05m) Window to rear aspect overlooking garden and paddocks with far reaching views, radiator, curved ceiling, built-in wardrobe, two doors leading to landing.. 

FAMILY BATHROOM White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, heated towel rail. Dual aspect windows to front and side, tiled to half wall level, ceiling coving. 

INTEGRAL GARAGE 19' 1" x 10' 5" (5.82m x 3.18m) Wooden doors, windows to side aspect, range of built-in storage cupboards. 

OUTSIDE Access via sweeping driveway with lawned gardens to either side, mature shrubs, evergreens and bushes leads to turning area with hardcore base. Pillared pergola with external security lighting with hardstanding for approximately two cars. Detached garage with security lighting, pitched roof with peg tile roof, windows to side aspect and loft storage space. Integral garage, crazy paved area with mature shrubs and bushes leading to main front door. The garden wraps around the house in approximately 1.5 acres, with rotary line area to one side. Crazy paved pathway leads to the rear of the property which has outstanding views over the gardens and paddock. Raised patio areas with stone steps and paving, split level with arched area and doorway to both the L-shaped West Wing reception area and the drawing room. Water feature, pathway in garden leads to the right hand side of the property with further trees and bushes.



The primary garden is laid to lawn with greenhouse and wooden built summerhouse, stable style fencing leading to two separate paddocks. The paddocks are accessible via the garden and enclosed on all aspects. The first paddock is accessible via gateway (fence panelling), mature trees, field shelter and storage shed. From this paddock and garden there is access to a second paddock measuring approximately a further 2.3 acres which continues behind the adjacent property. The second field paddock has a large field shelter and store, hardcore, covered in grass and can be accessed via a roadway measuring approximately 14'5" in width by approximately 210' in length. At the end of the roadway there is a gate leading to private shingle driveway off the Hambledon Road and proceeds between neighbouring houses enclosed by fence panelling and hedges providing vehicular and pedestrian access to the second field.