The Lodge, Rondle Wood, Borden Wood, Nr Milland, GU30 7LA

The property is an attractive detached family home combining timeless character with well-balanced accommodation extending to approximately 2,455 sq ft, including the integral garages.

The appealing brick and tile-hung elevations are complemented by a tiled roof with attractive planting to the front creating a welcoming and picturesque first impression.

The well-appointed accommodation is arranged over two floors and comprises a generous kitchen/breakfast room, a well-proportioned sitting room and a separate dining room, providing a versatile layout for both family living and entertaining.

Also located on the ground floor is a generous utility room, cloak room and an integral double garage with half having been converted into a temporary wet room.

The first floor landing and upper hallway leads to four bedrooms and two bathrooms with twin staircases both giving access from the ground floor.

Outside Occupying a wonderfully private and secluded position within the heart of the South Downs National Park, the property is approached via a quiet private no through road and enjoys an enviable setting within its own extensive grounds.

Thoughtfully positioned within the landscape, the house sits comfortably amidst a charming blend of formal gardens, paddock and mature coppice woodland, creating a rare sense of peace and connection with the surrounding countryside.

The grounds extend to approximately 11.3 acres in total, comprising just under 9 acres of former chestnut coppiced woodland, situated opposite the side of the property and a further 2.3 acres of gardens, paddock and woodland immediately surrounding the house.

The woodland provides an attractive natural backdrop and offers superb opportunities for walking, exploration and wildlife observation.

The formal gardens lie predominantly to the front of the house, where areas of lawn are interspersed with mature trees, established borders and seasonal planting, creating an attractive setting throughout the year.

To both the front and rear, generous terraces provide ideal spaces for outdoor entertaining and al fresco dining while enjoying views across the gardens and surrounding landscape.

To the rear, the property benefits from a delightful westerly aspect, with a paddock or field area leading up to an additional area of coppice woodland directly behind, with a spectacular viewing area at the top of the hill.

The combination of open pasture, mature planting and woodland creates a wonderfully varied environment, offering both privacy and picturesque outlooks in equal measure.

Altogether, the gardens and grounds provide an exceptional setting, perfectly complementing the property's tranquil rural position and enhancing its appeal as a quintessential South Downs country home.

Situation Rondle Wood occupies a delightful position close to a small and exclusive enclave of homes in the picturesque hamlet of Borden Wood, nestled between the sought-after villages of Rogate and Milland.

Borden Wood has a friendly and welcoming and inclusive local community, encouraging everyone to join in the activities and events.

Surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the South Downs National Park, the property enjoys an exceptional balance of rural tranquillity and accessibility.

This lovely house has a unique advantage that its privacy is ensured by the surrounding land and woodland.

The neighbouring villages provide a range of everyday amenities, including village shops, traditional country pubs, churches and community facilities, whilst the market towns of Petersfield and Midhurst, both approximately six miles away, offer a more extensive selection of shopping, leisure and professional services.

Here, residents can enjoy a variety of supermarkets including Waitrose, M&S Food and Tesco, together with an excellent choice of independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants and traditional high street retailers.

Communications are particularly convenient, with mainline railway stations at Petersfield, Liss and Liphook providing regular services to London Waterloo in just over an hour, as well as connections south towards Portsmouth and the coast.

The area is renowned for its outstanding recreational opportunities.

Golf can be enjoyed at nearby Liphook Golf Club and Petersfield Golf Club, whilst the celebrated Goodwood Estate offers world-class horse racing, motorsport and flying events.

Cowdray Park, one of the country's premier polo destinations, lies close by, and sailing facilities are readily accessible along the South Coast.

The surrounding countryside provides exceptional walking, cycling and riding opportunities, with miles of footpaths and bridleways traversing the rolling hills and ancient woodland of the South Downs National Park.

The area is also exceptionally well served by schools, with a number of highly regarded state and independent establishments including Churcher's College, Bedales School, Ditcham Park School, Seaford College, Highfield & Brookham School, The Petersfield School, Bohunt School and Midhurst Rother College.

Offering an enviable combination of natural beauty, excellent schooling, sporting amenities and convenient transport connections, Rondle Wood represents an exceptional setting from which to enjoy the very best of country living.

Property Ref Number: Ham-66757