Conford, Liphook, GU30

The Old Forge Farm is a charming period country house of predominantly stone elevations relieved by diamond style leaded light windows. The property has been sympathetically renovated and extended by the current owners with mellow oak beams throughout and finished to a high standard. The accommodation is arranged over two floors with a welcoming reception hall leading to the generous drawing room having an inglenook fireplace with log burner and twin doors that access the sitting room. Access to the kitchen is also from the hall through the charming snug area with a gas, log effect fire and a step down into the well-appointed fitted kitchen with a large central island and Aga, and dining area having a lovely aspect over the rear garden towards the paddocks beyond. Stairs to the first floor landing give access to the substantial principle bedroom which benefits from a range of bespoke wardrobe and cupboard units, en-suite bathroom and a balcony overlooking the gardens. There are three further guest bedrooms, 2 with en-suite facilities and a family shower room.

Outside

To the front of the property is a generous drive and parking area for a number of cars having access to the three garages and associated stores. The beautifully landscaped rear gardens enjoy all day sun and are screened by a stone wall leading to a raised stone terrace running along the rear of the property giving seating areas ideal for ‘al fresco’ dining during the warmer summer months. The main lawn is interspersed with vibrant flower and shrub borders and beds with a number of small specimen trees planted throughout. Set to the side of the house is the swimming pool surrounded by a paved sun terrace. Towards the bottom of the formal garden and fenced off being accessed by an ornate metal gate is a further grassed area that slops down to the attractive stream. A bridge over the stream leads to the area where the hard surface tennis court is located having an extremely pleasant backdrop of mature rhododendron bushes. A further metal gate give access to the paddocks having a stable block and separate access from the lane. In all the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 4.25 acres.

Situation

Occupying a pleasant position in the hamlet of Conford which is surrounded by open countryside and commons under the ownership of the National Trust. Liphook village is within about 2.5 miles offering an excellent range of shopping and recreational facilities and mainline station (Waterloo approx 1 hour). More comprehensive shopping facilities are available in the larger centres of Farnham, Guildford and Haslemere. Road connections in the area are excellent with the A3 providing access to the M25, the national motorway network, London and the international airports of Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton. There is an excellent choice of both state and private schools in the vicinity including Highfield, Churchers College, Bedales and Bohunt Community School.
Sporting facilities in the area include racing at Goodwood, polo at Cowdray Park and golf at numerous courses including two in Liphook and one at Blackmoor. Sailing can be enjoyed from Chichester Harbour and the south coast and the surrounding countryside, much of which is under the ownership of the National Trust, provides excellent opportunities for walking and riding.

Additional Information

Council Tax Band G