Set within the South Downs National Park, and with a part cedar clad façade, Woodcut has been adeptly enhanced to provide 2135 sq. ft of light, airy and versatile accommodation arranged over two levels. Perfectly-suited to modern family lifestyles, the property offers two reception rooms currently presenting as a generously proportioned drawing room with log-burner and French doors to the paved terrace, and a family/sitting room providing an alternative relaxed space for downtime. The breakfast/dining room, with its picture window and access to the garden, is adjacent to the kitchen and is connected to water and gas, should one wish to create an open-plan dining/kitchen space. With a cream Aga stove at its heart, the kitchen is fitted with contemporary cabinetry, integrated appliances and a wooden work surface. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a useful shower room . Two stairways rise to the first floor rooms which occupy two independent portions of the home. The staircase from the reception hall leads up to a roomy landing which gives access to three bedrooms and a well-appointed family bathroom. The oak staircase from the dining area rises a characterful upper level sitting room/study which features a part-vaulted ceiling and angled window. The adjacent en suite bedroom benefits from French doors to a Juliette balcony with open countryside vistas. The property has the benefit of superfast broadband.

Outside

The property is approached via a gravelled driveway at the front which provides parking and gives access to the integral garage. Extensive gardens extend fo over half an acre, with beautiful views over fields at the rear boundary. A paved terrace spans the back of the house offering opportunities for al fresco dining and relaxation and a pond filled with aquatic plants. The lawn is interspersed with mature and specimen trees with a walkway extending to the far margin of the plot offering a meandering journey around the garden and a secluded adventure playground for children.

Situation

The rural hamlet of Forestside is on the north-west fringe of Stansted House, an Edwardian mansion set in 1800 acres of parkland, well known for its garden show, outdoor theatre and concerts, afternoon cream teas, garden centre and farm shop. To the south is the harbourside market town of Emsworth with a range of individual shops and restaurants. For water sports enthusiasts the harbour waters of The Solent have a number of sailing clubs, including Chichester, Bosham and Itchenor. Rowlands Castle offers amenities including a village shop, medical surgery, public houses, and railway station. The cathedral city of Chichester is easily accessible to the east, and Petersfield to the north also offers a good range of independent shopping and amenities, along with a Lido swimming pool. Train services from from Rowlands Castle (via Petersfield) reach London Waterloo in 1 hour 28 minutes, and there are many well regarded schools in the vicinity.