Leydene House, Leydene Park, Hyden Farm Lane, East Meon, Petersfield, GU32

Leydene House is a striking building constructed during the early part of the twentieth century for Lord William Peel, a sitting member of the House of Lords. What became known as Peel House was commandeered by the Royal Navy in 1941 and became HMS Mercury, a naval signals training base. In the late 1990s the house and grounds were developed into the highly desirable and much sought-after Leydene Park estate. At the heart of the estate is Leydene House itself, comprising four wings, arranged over three levels and positioned around a magnificent domed and galleried central hall with a unique helix staircase.
Number 11 is approached from the central hall through double doors into a welcoming entrance hall which leads into the drawing room. This is an exceptionally elegant, triple-aspect room with a marble mantlepiece, large windows - including an expansive bay window - and high, corniced ceilings that ensure an abundance of natural light. Further double doors open into the dining room which is a truly impressive space benefitting from the same high ceilings and cornicing and ideal for entertaining. French doors open onto the private terrace, perfect for a pre-dinner ap?ritif on summer evenings.
The kitchen/breakfast room is well-appointed with fully integrated appliances and a walk-in larder. There is ample space for a breakfast table and chairs. Crossing the hallway from the kitchen is the sitting room/snug which provides the perfect space to relax. A ground floor shower room completes the downstairs accommodation.
Stairs lead from the hallway to the first floor. The principal bedroom is also triple-aspect with a large bay window and comprises a dressing area and en suite bathroom. There is a further bedroom with en suite bathroom, and a box room which would make an ideal study or laundry room.
On the second floor is a guest suite with a dressing room and en suite bathroom and two further double bedrooms which share the family bathroom.
Outside
Leydene Park is approached along a sweeping drive from the main gate, bordered by lawns and woodland. Number 11 benefits from a beautifully paved landscaped courtyard complete with a charming timber summerhouse perfect for outdoor dining. Private gardens for the use of Leydene House residents only are divided into specific areas such as the formal Knot Garden and a large level lawn for outdoor recreation. Lawns and woodland at the front of the property create privacy and tranquility. Beyond these areas are further extensive wooded grounds and the tennis courts. There is ample parking space to the front of the house and the garages are situated discretely at the end of the drive.

Hallway

Cloakroom

Reception 1

Reception 2

Reception 3

Reception 4

Kitchen

Bedroom 1

Landing

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bathroom 1

Garden

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Communal Garden

Garage

Parking


Details correct: >>AUGUST 2023<<

Leydene Park is located adjacent to the East Meon Valley. The South Downs Way, Old Winchester Hill, Butser Hill and Queen Elizabeth Country Park are all within easy reach. The nearby village of East Meon offers a well-stocked village shop-cum-post office and an award-winning pub, Ye Old George Inn. A range of shops for day-to-day needs plus a doctors' surgery and a pharmacy can be found in Clanfield two miles away. There are more comprehensive facilities at Petersfield including Waitrose and Tesco supermarkets, a Marks & Spencer Foodhall and a twice-weekly market held in The Square on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Petersfield's mainline railway station offers a regular service to London Waterloo. The A3 bypass provides easy access between the South Coast and London. Excellent schools in the vicinity include Bedales, Churcher's College and Ditcham Park School.
Leasehold and service charges 2023
Leasehold: 999 years lease commenced 1997, the owner of No. 11 holds a share of the freehold. Service charges and building insurance: ?5,456.00 which includes Leydene House Management fee, Leydene Park Management fee, and building insurance.