Breathtakingly Modern Green Gable House in Hampshire - Stunning 15-Year-Old Family Residence Leaves us Astonished
Nestled in the picturesque countryside of Mill Green, near Headley, lies a new country house that's turning heads - The Gable House. This unique abode, with its distinctive three-gable design, offers a delightful blend of modern luxury and traditional charm.
The Gable House boasts a spacious principal bedroom suite, three further bedrooms, and two bathrooms, all offering enchanting views over the gardens and the distant rural vistas. The house also features three reception rooms - a drawing room, sitting room, and study - and a large laundry room, boot room, and wine store.
The downstairs living space is flexible, with a large kitchen that seamlessly flows into the dining room and out onto stone terraces. The first floor houses the bedrooms and bathrooms, while the second floor offers an open-plan central space that can be used for various purposes, such as a yoga studio or gym.
The gardens closest to The Gable House are a delightful mix of flowering borders, climbing plants, and terraces, skillfully positioned to maximise the sun and link with the main living areas. Beyond the formal gardens, you'll find wildflower meadows, an orchard, a vegetable garden, a large area of flat lawn, and a pony paddock in front of the house.
The facades of The Gable House are lime rendered to provide a soft and timeless appearance. The house was rebuilt rather than extended, with planning consent granted. It is located roughly halfway between the commuter hubs of Newbury and Basingstoke, and is within easy reach of leading independent schools such as Cheam, Horris Hill, Downe House, and St Gabriel's.
If you're considering building a country home in the countryside, The Gable House serves as a conceptual example of the rewards and risks involved. While it offers the reward of a personalised, potentially valuable rural residence, it also comes with risks involving financing, infrastructure, timing, and environmental factors that require careful planning and resources.
The Gable House is currently for sale through Strutt & Parker's Newbury office at a guide price of £4.25 million. For more information, visit their website or contact their office directly.
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