Summary - The Waterhouse, Ashford Chase, Steep GU32 1AB
4 bed 3 bath Detached
Exceptional country living near Petersfield with extensive gardens and privacy.
Gated long driveway with double garage and ample parking
Located in South Downs National Park, private valley setting
Recently upgraded: full air-conditioning and revamped heating system
Large, mature gardens with Victorian water feature and stream
Principal bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bathroom
Three further bedrooms each with ensuite shower (one Jack & Jill)
Very slow broadband; average mobile signal in this rural location
Council tax rated quite expensive; large grounds require ongoing maintenance
The Waterhouse is an exceptional four-bedroom detached country house set in a private valley within the South Downs National Park. Completed in 2010 and recently comprehensively upgraded, the house combines classical proportions with modern engineering: full air-conditioning, underfloor heating, triple glazing and an upgraded boiler/heat-exchange system. The entrance hall, drawing room, library and open-plan kitchen/dining space suit family life and formal entertaining alike.
The property sits on a very large plot with established, landscaped gardens, a substantial water garden and stream. A long gated driveway, double garage, parking area and garden store provide practical support for a busy household. There is direct pedestrian access toward Bedales School and easy road links to Petersfield and its rail services to London.
That setting comes with trade-offs to note: the home is a rural, hamlet-style location with average mobile signal and very slow broadband speeds — important for anyone relying on fast home internet. Council tax is described as quite expensive. While the house has been newly renovated throughout, its scale and grounds will require ongoing maintenance and groundskeeping.
This house suits families seeking privacy, extensive outdoor space and easy access to leading local schools and countryside recreation. It is presented in move-in condition with high-spec services, but buyers should factor in connectivity limitations and the running costs of a large estate.
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