This wonderful property is approached through a park-like setting and sits in a rural position on the edge of the village of Shalden, near Alton. With lovely views across its own seven acres of gardens and countryside this property also has commuter routes close at hand and good schools within easy reach.

The attractive house faces south and incorporates extensive accommodation with recreational and entertaining areas of the garden leading from a sun terrace to a swimming pool, tennis court and guest cottage. The property and its grounds are very well presented and have a very inviting feel providing excellent flexible accommodation for today’s family living.

The open plan kitchen/breakfast/family room has views and access to the garden and there is a good size sitting room with a bay window and French doors. There are also a family room with a wood burner; dining room and study; whilst off the spacious landing are six double bedrooms, one with its own bathroom and two family bathrooms.

The cottage provides further accommodation of an open plan living area with kitchenette, shower room and a double bedroom upstairs.

Approached via a gravel driveway with an electric gate the house has an attractive courtyard to the side which provides access to the gardens and grounds.

From the house and terrace there is a vista of formal gardens, with glimpses of the rolling countryside beyond, and a backdrop of mature trees, rhododendrons and shrubs with shaded paths winding through. Beyond a wild flower meadow is a fenced paddock, currently laid out with football goals and there is a range of outbuildings

Available from mid-September at a monthly rent of £4,800, further details of this lovely house in its park-like setting may be obtained by calling The Country House Company on 023 9263 2275.