High Beeches, Swaines Hill, Alton
What: An exceptional Georgian and Arts and Crafts style country house in an idyllic rural setting
Inside: The generosity of space and abundance of light is particularly striking, with the house extending to approximately 11,895 sq ft in total. The magnificent, centralised entrance hall, which has stone fireplaces with open fires at either end, provides a fabulous space for entertaining. From here the principal reception spaces are accessed. There are eight reception spaces on the ground floor, six of which face south with views over the gardens and interconnect through exaggerated doorways, carefully juxtaposed to provide outstanding lateral living space that could equally suit a couple as it could a large family. The centralised, south facing kitchen/breakfast room adjoins a dining area and separate, relaxed seating area, ideal for modern living. On the first floor, the principal suite occupies the East side of the house. It features both two dressing rooms and two en suite bathrooms. There are three further bedrooms suites, two of which have dressing rooms. The dimensions of the bedroom suites, referenced on the floor plans, speak for themselves. Each bedroom has views over the gardens and countryside beyond. In addition there is an airing cupboard and a laundry. The basement comprises a series of useful storage rooms.
Outside: Two charming outbuildings are arranged as ancillary lodges and the first floor room above the carport is presented as occasional ancillary accommodation. The party barn has two reception spaces, a woodburner, a fully fitted kitchen with breakfast bar and a shower room. There is a detached outbuilding laid out as a gym. The outdoor swimming pool is sheltered by mature hedging and surrounded by a sun terrace. The charming, thatched pool house provides a covered area for summer dining and houses the changing room and boiler room. Two carports provide substantial garaging and there is a separate workshop and kennel as well as numerous places to store logs. Two Victorian style greenhouses and several raised beds provide opportunity for growing an abundance of fruit and vegetables in a sheltered, courtyard, which a new stable block comprises four loose boxes, a tack room and store. There is direct access from here to the paddock behind. There is a rear drive providing separate access for staff and deliveries and the entire gardens and grounds extend to approximately 19 acres.
Price: £9,450,000
Contact: Savills Farnham, 01252 729002
