Summary - WEST DOWNS HOUSE, LONDON ROAD GU31 5AJ
7 bed 6 bath Detached
Spacious historic family estate with 29 acres, pool, tennis court and stables.
- Over 29 acres of gardens, paddocks and mature woodland
- 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 4 reception rooms across large 8,573 sq ft
- Swimming pool, tennis court, stable block and workshop building
- Long private drive; secluded village-edge position near Petersfield
- Requires substantial modernisation and general renovation throughout
- Oil-fired central heating (boiler and radiators) — higher running costs
- Slow broadband and average mobile signal; consider connectivity upgrades
- Records indicate later construction dates (1976–82) despite period style
West Downs House is a commanding seven-bedroom family home set at the end of its own long drive within just over 29 acres of formal gardens, paddocks and mature woodland. The principal reception rooms are generous in scale with high ceilings and classical proportions, including a fine drawing room, elegant dining room and a superb study. Practical family spaces include a modern kitchen/breakfast room, utility areas, billiard/games room and an internal two-storey flat.
Outside the grounds offer extensive leisure and equestrian facilities: an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, stable block and multiple paddocks, together with a separate vegetable garden and significant areas of woodland. The property sits a short distance from the village of Sheet and is about 3.1 miles from Petersfield town centre and station (circa 67 minutes to London Waterloo), giving country living with reasonable commuter access. Local schools include highly regarded options such as Churcher’s College and The Petersfield School.
This is a substantial house with clear potential, but it does require modernisation throughout. The property is noted as needing renovation; some systems are oil-fired with a boiler and radiators, and broadband speeds in the area are slow. Buyers should plan for a comprehensive programme of updating and running-cost considerations.
In summary, the house will suit a family looking for generous, characterful accommodation and extensive private grounds, or an owner-occupier seeking a renovation project with equestrian and leisure facilities. The scale, setting and privacy are standout strengths, balanced by the practical work needed to bring the house fully up to contemporary standards.
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