Believed to date from early 19th century, with a domed roof and traditional fixed sails, Chalton Windmill has been restored and adapted in the past, and now offers an open connection to a C20 single-storey wing providing a characterful and unconventional home. On the ground floor, the hallway leads to the sitting room with steps extending this sociable reception space into the lower level of the tower and adjancent is the formal dining room. The light-filled garden room provides an outlook over the south-facing paved garden terrace. Fitted with wood-fronted, wall and base level cabinetry, the adjacent kitchen/ breakfast room offers ample space for informal dining and has an external door and adjoining window which afford far-reaching views to the downland countryside. There is also a flexibleuse study.

Two of the three bedrooms are situated on the ground floor, with one offering the benefit of a modern en suite bathroom, and the other with an adjacent shower room. A distinctive, circular guest bedroom is situated on the first level of the windmill tower which offers an elevated outlook to the surrounding landscape and includes a stairway to a round, cleverly designed second-floor shower room.

Outside

With evergreen hedging to the boundaries, much of the 1.15 acre garden is laid to lawn interspersed with specimen trees Low stone walling is an attractive feature, which also creates partition within the grounds. A large, paved terrace adjoins the house offering opportunities to relax and dine whilst taking advantage of the southerly aspect. There is also a swimming pool, a stone-built garden shelter and a summer house. The property is approached via a length of driveway which leads to the double garage and offers parking along with ample space for storage of boats, if required.

Situation

The idyllic location provides a secluded, rural setting with splendid views all around. Chalton is a charming village, full of historic buildings including the lovely pub, The Red Lion, and pretty church which dates back to the 13th century. Clanfield village offers a good range of day-to-day amenities, whilst the attractive market town of Petersfield to the north offers a more comprehensive selection of facilities along with a further railway station. There is an abundance of footpaths, bridleways and country lanes ideal for walking, cycling and horse-riding, with Queen Elizabeth Country Park just 1.5 miles distant, and the coastline to the south offers a wealth of water sports and sailing opportunities. There are excellent road and rail transport links in close proximity, as well as Portsmouth with an International Port and a ferry service to the Isle of Wight. Well-regarded schooling in the vicinity includes Ditcham Park School, Bedales School, Churcher’s College and Portsmouth Grammar School.