4 bedroom detached house for sale

Monteagle House is a charming 400 year old house set apart, surrounded by public open space and situated centrally within its gardens that extend to about 1.25 acre. Hedged boundaries and many mature native trees afford a great deal of privacy. The house is discovered at the end of a long driveway and through a field gate. The owners have recently completed the rebuilding of the striking chimney and re-tiling the entire roof. A mains pressurised water system has also been installed and the new tank is heat-pump and solar ready offering the new owners lifestyle choices in a home full of character. There is scope to further remodel the house to suit individual lifestyles, subject to the necessary consents.

The gabled porch with oak front door, opens into a vestibule with leaded casement windows and leads through to the family room to one side and sitting room leading to a dining room to the other side. Both rooms have impressive inglenook fires one with the original bread oven. The kitchen is to the back of the house and beyond this a workshop that could perhaps be remodelled to provide a garden room, and a utility room. There is also a cloakroom.

On the first floor the principal bedroom features exposed beams, views towards the garden in two directions and an en suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The house is set quite centrally within its own grounds, approached via a sweeping, tree-lined drive. The mature gardens have many specimen trees including, Field Maple, Lime and a Mulberry tree as well as large expanses of lawn and various shrubs. The gardens are surrounded with trees, creating much privacy and seclusion. To the rear of the house there is an orchard, with fruit trees.

There is a substantial garage building of nearly 500 sq ft, has scope for remodelling and various other uses accordingly, subject to the necessary consents.

Yateley is a bustling town located in northeast of Hampshire. It offers ample amenities, including several pubs, restaurants, independent shops and supermarkets such as a Waitrose which is within half a mile of Monteagle House. There is easy access into London via the M3 or
trains from nearby Fleet or Farnborugh. Schooling in Yateley is well-regarded, with a handful of good and outstanding state and independent options. These include Yateley Manor School, Eagle House, Wellington College, St Neots and Yateley School.

When it comes to sports and leisure, there are numerous clubs in the local area for hockey, tennis, football and swimming. Yateley Lakes provides a nice spot for angling or walking. Open water swimming, sailing and other water sports are also available at Horseshoe Lake.