Ashfield House, Blacknest [map]
In an idyllic situation in the South Downs National Park, this charming, detached family home with grounds of almost four acres and panoramic pastoral views, combines the best of country living with quick and easy access to London.
With five bedrooms, three reception rooms, a modern kitchen, utility room, pantry and boot room, a separate cottage with a home office, heated swimming pool, plentiful outdoor parking, garaging for eight cars and mature gardens, Ashfield House has fabulous views over its own land and the surrounding fields and woodland beyond.
Gallery
Outdoor swimming pool with surrounding patio and seating, set in a landscaped garden with trees and blue sky overhead.
Scenic landscape with green trees, grassy field, and cloudy sky.
Treehouse nestled in a large oak tree in a lush, green field
Outdoor dining area with wooden table and chairs, lanterns with candles, and a garden backdrop at dusk.
Five luxury cars parked in a wooden garage with lights on, surrounded by gravel and trees at twilight, featuring Ingham Fox branding.
Cottage entrance with brick walls, wooden door, and moss-covered tiled roof; surrounded by lush greenery and stacked firewood.
Elegantly furnished living room with light green carpet, white fireplace, floral armchair, and a beige sofa with red cushions. A coffee table with books and a TV are also present. Paintings hang above the fireplace, and bookshelves are visible on the left.
Cozy living room with a fireplace, armchairs, floral curtains, and a television.
Traditional living room with floral-patterned sofa, armchairs, and curtains, wooden furniture, a TV, and a view of a garden through glass doors.
Traditional dining room with wooden table and chairs, set with glasses and napkins, framed by a fireplace and paintings, featuring a red carpet and adjacent staircase.
Elegant dining room with a set table and wooden chairs, featuring a large mirror and artwork above a fireplace, soft lighting from table lamps, and a glimpse into an adjoining room with a grandfather clock.
Cozy study room with a green wall, featuring a large framed painting and wall sconces, a white armchair, a wooden desk, and a red chair. A small rug is on the floor, and a bookshelf is visible on the right.
Outdoor wooden dining table set with plates and glasses, surrounded by a garden with blooming pink flowers and lush green trees.
Modern kitchen with marble countertop, dining area, and large windows overlooking greenery.
Modern kitchen with marble countertops, farmhouse sink, gas stove, oven, and an extractor hood. The room features a kettle, toaster, and fruit bowl, with windows overlooking a garden. Cabinets are off-white with stainless steel handles.
Dining table set with croissants, orange juice, French press, tulip centerpiece, and tableware, near large windows overlooking a garden.
Modern kitchen and dining area with marble countertops, breakfast bar, and round wooden table set for a meal, overlooking a patio and garden through large glass doors.
Bright dining area with a round wooden table set for breakfast, surrounded by large glass doors opening to a garden.
Cozy bedroom with a double bed, floral headboard, green and floral pillows, wooden nightstands, lamps, floral curtains, and a floral armchair.
Elegant bedroom with a double bed, vintage nightstands, floral wallpaper, and a window with roman shades.
Cozy bedroom with light blue walls, white bedding, a tufted headboard, side table with lamp, chest of drawers, and two chairs by a window with floral curtains.
Outdoor patio with gray wicker sofa, green cushions, small round table with white flowers, wooden lounge chairs with blue cushions, and folded towels, near a pool.
Well-maintained green hedge in a garden setting with overcast sky.
Croquet set with two mallets, balls, and wickets on a grassy lawn with trees.
House roof with a birdhouse and weather vane, surrounded by greenery.
Spacious garden with lush green grass, trees, croquet hoops, and outdoor seating area, under partly cloudy sky.
Outdoor dining area with round wooden table set for a meal, surrounded by chairs, garden parasol, and floral arrangements, overlooking a green lawn and trees.
Outdoor poolside patio with dining table, chairs, umbrella, and garden view.
Outdoor pool with patio furniture and lush greenery.
Backyard with swimming pool, brick building, lounge chairs, and patio furniture under trees.
Cozy garden patio with wooden dining set, surrounded by lush greenery and blooming pink flowers.
Cluttered room with desk, computer, clothes rack, storage, and loft ladder.
Garage with several luxury cars, including a blue Porsche
Exterior view of a red brick house with a sloping roof surrounded by a large grassy lawn and trees.
Modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, beige tiles, white vanity with marble countertop, toilet, and window with blinds.
Open barn with classic cars inside, surrounded by trees and grass.
Cars parked in a lit open-air garage surrounded by trees at dusk.
Aerial view of a countryside estate with a house, swimming pool, garden, and surrounding fields and trees.
Aerial view of a countryside property with a house, swimming pool, and surrounding green fields and trees.
Aerial view of a countryside house surrounded by greenery, trees, and an open sky.
Life at Ashfield House
Scenic Splendour
In an idyllic situation in the South Downs National Park, this charming, detached family home with grounds of almost four acres and panoramic pastoral views, combines the best of country living with quick and easy access to London.
Ashfield House offers five bedrooms, three reception rooms, a modern kitchen, utility room, pantry and boot room, a separate cottage with a home office, heated swimming pool, plentiful outdoor parking, garaging for eight cars and mature gardens with fabulous views over its own land and the surrounding fields and woodland beyond.
Home in the Country
A long gravel drive leads past the six-car garage up to the main house, where there is parking for several cars on the driveway.
Enter via the front door, through the entrance porch, into a generous dining hall. This room features a marble fireplace with a wood-burning stove and ample space for a large dining table and chairs; perfect for family meals or for entertaining. Planning permission has been granted for an extension to the dining hall and porch, giving buyers the option of creating a bigger space if desired.
Beyond the dining hall, double doors lead into the sizeable study; a warm, bright room that could also make a lovely second sitting room or TV den.
On the left, is a spacious formal drawing room with an open fireplace and a large south-facing bay window looking out over the garden; wonderful for relaxing by a cosy fire or for gatherings of family and friends. Double doors at the far end open into the timber conservatory which is a real sun trap from where you can enjoy the lovely surroundings.
A Room with a View
Turn right off the dining hall into the modern kitchen with oak flooring and full-height windows on two sides, providing gorgeous views over the terrace and gardens. With sleek marble and oak worktops, the kitchen offers plentiful storage and includes a large range cooker with a gas hob and double oven, an integrated dishwasher and a double butler sink from which to look out towards the pool. There’s a useful breakfast bar as well an area for a kitchen table and chairs, providing a sunny spot for meals and access via French doors and a small pergola outside to a wonderful scenic aspect that is also perfect for entertaining.
At the back of the house is a separate utility room and a useful pantry area with shelving, plus a boot room by the back door offering storage space for all the usual family clobber.
Sweet Dreams
At the top of the stairs, the airy master bedroom has far-reaching country views from south and east-facing windows and benefits from a modern en suite shower room. The good-sized second double bedroom boasts a similar picturesque outlook and a small en suite.
At the end of the landing, there is a third double and a fourth bedroom that comfortably accommodates twin beds. The fifth bedroom is currently arranged as a dressing room, lined with built-in wardrobes and shelves, and next door is the large family bathroom.
Outdoor Living
The lovely gardens wrap around the house, offering the advantage of mature trees and landscaping, established lawns and well-stocked flower beds. The paddocks are home to over a dozen oak trees and there is a small productive orchard. The surrounding woodland and pasture are a haven for a large variety of birds throughout the seasons.
There is a paved terrace directly outside the kitchen; ideal for outdoor dining or for a morning coffee. Beyond the terrace, in a sheltered corner, is the heated swimming pool which enjoys full sunshine all day and splendid views. The paved area around the pool has space for sunbeds, outdoor sofas and a dining table. Adjacent to the pool and in a sheltered corner is the croquet lawn; a tranquil spot that benefits from the late afternoon sun. Behind the pool is a small vegetable garden with a potting bench and raised beds.
1930’s Cottage
An original 1930’s cottage currently houses a double garage, a garden store, pool room and a spacious home office, complete with a kitchen area, cloakroom and loft storage. The cottage offers enormous potential for conversion to additional living space (subject to planning consent).
Car Collector’s Dream
The fully-equipped, six-bay garage is ideal for car or bike enthusiasts, but alternatively could be converted to a home office, art studio or gym (subject to planning consent).
On Your Doorstep
Enviably positioned within the South Downs National Park, Ashfield House is five minutes drive from Bentley village, which has a train service to London Waterloo in just over an hour. Bentley also offers a post office and a general store as well as a good C of E primary school.
The thriving Georgian market towns of Farnham and Alton are each just 10-12 minutes away and provide a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs, theatres, cinemas and sports facilities.
The surrounding countryside is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and offers some wonderful opportunities for walking, riding and cycling, with the ancient Alice Holt Forest just a few minutes down the road. There are also country walks straight from the house.
Ashfield House is within walking distance of the local pub which provides a convenient option for a drink or meal out or even a game of skittles. Adjacent public footpaths lead to nearby Binsted village with its 12th Century church and a recently refurbished inn.
Local primary schools include Bentley C of E Primary School, Binsted C of E Primary School, Rowledge C of E School (all rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted) as well as Highfield and Brookham Schools and Edgeborough Prep. Nearby secondary schools include Lord Wandsworth College, Frensham Heights, Alton School, Eggar’s School, Charterhouse and Prior’s Field.
There are excellent road links via the A31 to both the M3 and A3, providing easy access to London as well as Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports.
Finer Details
Detached country house in the South Downs National Park
Mature gardens and grounds of almost four acres
Five bedrooms
Two en suite shower rooms and a family bathroom
Three reception rooms
Modern dining kitchen
Separate utility room
Pantry and boot room
Downstairs cloakroom
Timber conservatory
Separate cottage with a garage, garden store, pool room and home office
Heated swimming pool
Garaging for eight cars and extensive parking
Orchard and paddock
Services
Mains water supply
Private drainage
Oil-fired central heating
Wood-burning stove and a separate open fireplace
Double-glazed windows throughout the main house
Gas hob connected to gas cylinder
Fibre Broadband
Council Tax band G £3,249pa
Garden & Grounds
Circa four acres of gardens and grounds
Private gravel driveway
Mature lawns, flowers beds, plants and trees
Stunning rural views over surrounding fields and woodland
Dining terrace outside the kitchen
Heated swimming pool with large paved terrace
Extensive driveway parking for numerous cars
Garaging for eight cars
Croquet lawn
Vegetable garden
Orchard and paddock
Tree house
Location
Less than five minutes to Bentley and 10-12 minutes to both Farnham and Alton
Trains from Farnham to London Waterloo in 53 minutes or from Bentley in just over an hour
Waitrose and Sainsbury’s supermarkets in both Farnham and Alton
Close to lots of outdoor pursuits and country walks straight from the house
Excellent road links via the A31 to the M3 and A3
Close to a range of good primary and secondary schools
Location
Floor Plan
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Illustrations for identification purposes only, measurements are approximate and not to scale.
