Listed for £3,500,000
February 3, 2026
Sold for £3,350,000
2024
Sold for £840,000
2007
Sold for £825,000
2005
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The first floor is approached over a cantilevered cast staircase which leads that leads up to a glazed landing providing access to the principal bedroom suite and over to the main landing in the house. The principal bedroom suite is beautifully proportioned the large walk-in wardrobe and a very large bathroom/wet room. There are three further bedrooms on the first floor a guest suite with adjoining shower room and two further bedrooms that enjoy a Jack and Jill shower room.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The gardens and grounds of The Waterhouse are approached via a private lane and long private driveway, providing a secluded setting. The property features a Victorian water garden, with the Ashford Stream running through the grounds. In total, the land extends to approximately 3.3 acres.
The gardens immediately surrounding the house include a large rear terrace overlooking a water feature resembling a mill pool. A further terrace is accessed from the drawing room, with steps leading down a gentle slope to the stream and adjoining lawned areas. As the stream continues downstream, the grounds become more wooded, with glades creating open spaces. The gardens are interspersed with specimen trees and shrubs, planted to provide structure and reflect the Victorian origins of the water garden.
OUTBUILDINGS
Detached double garage. Timber garden store.
Location
The Waterhouse is located within the grounds of the former Ashford Chace Estate a peaceful location in the heart of the South Downs National Park, within close proximity of Bedales School and Dunhurst Prep School. The picturesque village of Steep is a sought-after location with its church, primary school and Public House, The Cricketers Inn, as the well regarded Lawn Tennis Club.
Petersfield is one mile away and has an array of boutique shops, restaurants and cafes, supermarkets including a Waitrose and a M&S Food Hall and an excellent twice-weekly Farmers market. Further afield is the cathedral city of Winchester, approximately 20 miles away, with its superb choice of recreational facilities and a host of tourist attractions.
The station provides a service to London Waterloo with journey times from around 64 minutes and also a service south to Portsmouth Harbour.
There are many sought after schools in the area including Bedales, Churchers College, Westbourne House, Portsmouth Grammar School, St. Swithun’s and The Petersfield School.
There is walking and riding on numerous footpaths and bridleways directly from the property.
Square Footage: 3,067 sq ft
Acreage: 3.3 Acres
Additional Info
Mains water and electricity.
Private drainage (septic tank), serviced in 2024 via Pegasus.
Ground source heat pump.