Country parks on the doorstep

Park Lane, Old Basing

Well placed along the fringes of Basingstoke, in the picturesque village of Old Basing, this beautifully finished, four bedroom detached home offers exceptional first floor views over Basingstoke Common. The common itself presents scenic open spaces with gently rolling Hampshire hills, another ideal spot for family walks, with the canal making an appearance along the edge of this great beauty spot. The home offers excellent commuting by road, just a short drive from the M3, whilst meeting your children’s educational needs, with reputable Basingstoke schools within easy reach. Offering spacious gardens within secure gated grounds, this home presents sizeable living spaces, with numerous great features including an attractive feature landing with large arched windows. For more information, please contact the Hook branch on (01256) 764666, hook@mackenziesmith.co.uk.

Farnborough, Queen Victoria Court

This refined, prestigious family residence offers views overlooking Queen Elizabeth Park, also benefitting from direct access through a gate at the back of the generous, beautifully kept, mature garden. Previously part of the Royal Windsor Great Park, Queen Elizabeth includes 24 acres of mature woodland, an area of tranquillity ideal for escaping the busy everyday life, whilst perfect for entertaining the children, including play areas. The home offers a great location meeting a broad scope of everyday needs, ideal for a growing family; in walking distance of schools and colleges, as well as to two train stations, offering fantastic commuter links. Five large double bedrooms include a master bedroom with an en suite bathroom including a shower. A sizeable front to back living room features sliding doors to the westerly aspect garden patio along with a stone fireplace with a log burner. For more information, please contact the Farnborough branch on (01252) 375999, farnborough@mackenziesmith.co.uk.

Eversley, Fairdale House

Fairdale House offers an idyllic location on a private lane, within walking distance of Trilakes Country Park, featuring renowned fishing lakes with fantastic views. Activities are available for the entire family with an indoor play area and restaurant. This bespoke family home is set within a private lane, with the village centre just a stroll away, including reputable pubs, schools and the historic cricket green. Views across fields compliment the home, which features five reception spaces and five double bedrooms, three benefitting from en suites. The spacious home offers luxurious finishes, with a gorgeous kitchen/breakfast room at the heart of the home, fitted with oak units, granite work surfaces, a Range cooker, and opening through to a family room with French doors to the sizeable garden. For more information, please contact the Hartley Wintney branch on (01252) 844015, hartleywintney@mackenziesmith.co.uk.

Fleet, Edenbrook, Blackthorns

Blackthorns is a sizeable three double bedroom, three storey family home, with luxurious, high specification finishes with technical enhancements. This exceptional modern town house presents a great combination of well-connected, small town living and countryside walks, situated within the desirable area if Edenbrook, featuring an 82 acre country park. The park includes a great variety of outside spaces, with meadowlands, woodlands and wetlands, whilst cycle lanes and footpaths make this accessible to the whole family, including those interested in keeping fit. Near to a refurbished leisure centre, as well as the esteemed Calthorpe Park School, this home offers everything a healthy modern family needs. Large living spaces include a remarkable 20ft living room, with modern French style doors to a lovely landscaped garden, as well as a spacious master suite opening to a private balcony with a pergola. For more details, please click here or contact the Fleet branch on (01252) 812121, fleet@mackenziesmith.co.uk.

Ash Vale, Four Winds

This large, five bedroom family home offers an excellent position, with views overlooking The Ranges. An impressive 1,392 hectares of spectacular open heathland, The Ranges is perfect for leisurely family strolls, enabling the children to let off some steam and great for walking the dog, offering a variety of wildlife. The home is also within walking distance of the canal, whilst offering great convenience with the mainline station within reach on foot. This home further features a tiered garden, secluded with tall trees, offering great outside entertainment spaces. Spacious family living is offered across both floors, with a generous master bedroom featuring balcony views and an en suite. For more information, please contact the Ash Vale branch on (01252) 353030, ashvale@mackenziesmith.co.uk.

Yateley, The Oaks

Walking distance of Yateley Commons, The Oaks presents a great four bedroom, detached family home with modern features. Yateley Commons presents 193 hectares of heathland, woodland and ponds, classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Protection Area due to the rich wildlife inhabiting there. With a nature trail, bridleways and pathways, this is ideal for families, cyclists and horse riders. This great family home offers exceptional presentation with a touch of the traditional, featuring a luxurious modern, sleek refitted kitchen and a contemporary refitted bathroom. A separate dining room presents French doors to a pretty rear garden offering generous outside family space. For more details, please contact the Yateley branch on (01252) 597900, yateley@mackenziesmith.co.uk.