Longdene, Farnham Road, Sleaford, GU35 0QP

The accommodation flows beautifully, designed with entertaining and family life in mind.

A welcoming entrance hall leads through to a dual aspect sitting room with feature log-burning stove and bay window, and an elegant dining room, also with bay window.

The heart of the home is a spectacular open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room, complete with a central island, French doors to the courtyard and covered entertaining space, and bi-folding doors opening onto the rear garden, bi-fold windows within the kitchen open onto a bar area.

A home office, snug, utility room and cloakroom, making the ground floor both versatile and practical.

The first floor is equally impressive, with a principal bedroom suite boasting bi-fold windows framing far-reaching views over the gardens and countryside, as well as a luxury en suite shower room.

There are three further double bedrooms, a family bathroom with separate shower, and a fifth bedroom currently arranged as a dressing room.

Viewing highly recommended to appreciate this impressive family home.

Outside The south-easterly facing gardens extend to just under an acre with expansive lawns, mature borders, feature natural pond and views over the countryside.

A patio runs the full length of the house, with dedicated entertaining spaces and seating areas.

A real feature is the bar area attached to the kitchen via bi-fold window and a large covered entertaining area with cinema screen.

The substantial outbuilding includes a gym, sauna, shower room and a covered swim spa to the rear. A summer house is nestled at the bottom of the garden with a veranda overlooking the River Slea.

To the front, the property is approached via secure electric gates with lawn area and a sweeping driveway proving ample off-road parking that leads to a detached double carport, garage and log store.

Situation The property is ideally situated on the edge of the South Downs National Park in the small hamlet of Sleaford on the Surrey/Hampshire borders, surrounded by undulating countryside.

The nearby villages of Kingsley and Bentley provide local amenities, with the larger towns of Farnham and Alton offering extensive shopping, dining and leisure facilities.

London Waterloo is accessible in around an hour from Bentley station, with additional services from Farnham and Alton. Property Ref Number: Ham-60422