This glorious Eighteenth century farmhouse offers light, spacious and flexible accommodation plus a separate annexe, and is located within the grounds of a South Downs private Estate.
The accommodation includes 4 reception rooms, large kitchen/breakfast room, master suite with bathroom and dressing room, 4 further double bedrooms and family bathroom. There is also a modern annexe which could be used as guest accommodation/home office with kitchenette and shower room
The property is set within half an acre of grounds, mainly laid to lawn with mature shrubs, borders, fruit trees and a terrace. To the front there is a wide driveway providing ample parking, plus a small garage, store room and woodshed.
The Holt Estate lies within the South Downs National Park and has been farmed and managed by the same family for three generations. The family take great pride in managing the farm and maintaining a quiet, rural setting and sense of community whilst respecting the privacy of the cottages let out within the grounds.
The Estate is located in glorious countryside just outside the village of Upham, not far from Cheriton, yet is within easy reach of Winchester with its main line station (five miles), Bishops Waltham (four miles) and the market town of Alresford (eight miles). There is easy access to the M3.
Linked by a conservatory, the properties were constructed in 2004/2005 then extensively refurbished in 2019/2020. These unique homes are situated in the centre of West Meon and whilst we understand they can be sold individually; preference is that they are purchased together. This is an ideal opportunity for those looking to accommodate dual occupancy, or to amalgamate the two into one substantial dwelling (subject to any planning/regulations).
The Pond House
This stylish light and spacious home was designed to create a sense of ‘outdoor living in comfort’.
The accommodation includes a large modern extensively fitted kitchen/breakfast room with 4 multi-function ovens, an integrated wine fridge and a large American style fridge freezer. This room opens to the sitting room which is a lovely space overlooking the garden with glass atrium roof, two sets of bifold doors and a wood burning stove. The dining room is partially glazed and accessed from the kitchen creating an excellent and sizeable space for entertaining.
In addition, there is a spacious family room, office and wine store plus 3 beautifully designed spacious bedrooms.
The property is set back from the road and accessed via a shared driveway which leads to the garage with electric doors. The gardens lie to the rear and the side and offer a good degree of privacy whilst benefitting from a sunny aspect. All have been expertly landscaped to create a glorious haven for wildlife. There is an established pond with bridge to a mini brick and flint pond house with heat, power and light which is currently used as a study/office space.
A meandering pathway leads to a side tiered patio with 7-seater hot tub, barbeque, and dining area. A cabin is ideal for guests as it is insulated and benefits from a shower room. The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with mature planting.
North Lodge
This property is positioned to the front of The Pond House and is currently occupied by a tenant under an AST periodical contact.
In addition to the existing well-presented accommodation, planning has been submitted for its extension to provide a garden room: SDNP/21/04676/HOUS
The accommodation includes a cosy sitting room with fireplace and log burning stove, a fully fitted kitchen, a part glazed breakfast room, cloakroom, two good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The garden lies to the side of the house with paved terrace immediately adjacent to the rear. Steps lead to an area of decking.
West Meon village is an extremely sought-after address in the South Downs National Park with a thriving community, many social clubs and amenities to include doctors’ surgery, school, village store with cafe, a botanicals barber shop, butchers’ shop, church, and The Thomas Lord bistro public house. There is access to the A272 which links to Petersfield and Winchester both with their extensive amenities and train services to London is nearby as is the south coast via the A32. Surrounding the village is stunning countryside with footpaths and bridleways in abundance.
This light and spacious home is stylish and well presented throughout with high ceilings and features characteristic of its Grade II listing.
A former public house, the building was converted into four separate apartments in 1999.
There are two parking spaces with the property and entry is via a communal entrance hall. The accommodation includes a reception hall, a large open plan dual aspect sitting/dining room with fireplace and log burning stove. There is a spacious master bedroom with en suite bathroom, a guest bedroom with en suite shower room and a further good sized bedroom. A well fitted kitchen/breakfast room and cloakroom complete the accommodation.
In addition, there is an exceptionally large loft space and communal basement storage area.
Hambledon is a thriving village situated within the South Downs National Park. There are excellent amenities which include a village store, public house, tea rooms, school, church, active village hall and cricket club.
Historically the birthplace of Cricket, Hambledon is surround by glorious countryside yet within easy access of the A3/A32 and A272 to Winchester and Petersfield where there are extensive facilities and train services to London.
Situated in private grounds close to Durley, Hampshire, with lawns extending to a stream, this property benefits from the charm and space typical of its Georgian heritage.
Recently refurbished, the house offers extremely versatile accommodation and has the added advantage of an indoor heated swimming pool.
To the front of the property is a large gravelled driveway with access to the double garage and to the rear, an inner enclosed garden leading to an outer garden bordered by a stream overlooking farmland and paddocks.
The village of Durley lies between Winchester and Southampton, close to the town of Bishops Waltham, and therefore has excellent access to the M3 and M27 giving access to the South Coast (Southampton and Portsmouth), the South West, Winchester (ten miles) London (Waterloo one hour) and Southampton International Airport.
Situated in the thriving village of Hambledon, this elegant home is spacious and extremely well presented with stunning features throughout.
The principal sitting room is in excess of 33 ft and has an impressive vaulted and beamed ceiling. There is a large brick fireplace with log burning stove, an alcove library/study area, and glazed doors to the garden. From this room there are two staircases one at each end and they lead independently to a mezzanine family room and study.
There is a substantial kitchen/dining room which is extensively fitted and has an island unit and door outside to a covered porch which leads also to the utility/boiler room.
The bedrooms are in a wing at the far end of the property and include a large master bedroom with fitted wardrobe cupboards, an ensuite shower room and glazed double doors to the garden. In addition, there is a guest bedroom also with an ensuite shower room, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The property is approached via a five-bar gate to parking and the garage. A Paviour pathway leads to the house and to an attractive sun terrace. The house is orientated around the garden which provides a good degree of privacy. Lawn is flanked by perennial borders and interspersed mature tree and shrub specimens.
For full details call Kate Porter or Gemma Bailey on 02392 632 275 or see www.countryhousecompany.co.uk
This charming home has been the subject of sympathetic extension and refurbishment by the current owners. It offers a delightful arrangement of light, well presented accommodation with modern features including a newly fitted air source heat pump and underfloor heating.
A welcoming entrance hall opens to a triple aspect sitting room with fireplace and log burning stove and a well fitted kitchen with range cooker and butler sink. A dining room with exposed timbers and fireplace with log burning stove and a shower room complete the accommodation on the ground floor. From the sitting room a staircase leads to the master bedroom with en suite shower room.
Two further bedrooms, one with en suite facilities are also on the first floor and accessed via a staircase from the kitchen.
The gardens lie to the side and rear of the property and are south facing.
Approached from a side access there is a gravelled area for parking with double carport. An attractive sun terrace lies adjacent to the house with well-tended perennial and vegetable beds, a large workshop, covered woodstore and garden shed.
Hambledon is a thriving village situated within the South Downs National Park. There are excellent amenities which include a village store, public house, tearoom, school, church, an active village hall and cricket club. Historically the birthplace of Cricket, Hambledon is surrounded by glorious countryside yet within easy access of the A3/A32 and A272 to Winchester and Petersfield where there are extensive facilities and train services to London.
Positioned at the westerly end of The Towers, this elegant home offers a wealth of stylish accommodation totalling approximately 4,000 sq. ft and includes a substantial loft space that could be converted to provide additional accommodation (stpp).
The Towers is believed to have been constructed in the late 19th century and was previously a private residence, a prep school and a home for Wrens serving HMS Mercury in the war. In the late 1970s, it was sympathetically converted into several homes.
On the ground floor is a substantial sitting/dining room with stunning ornate fireplace and full height bay windows which provide views over the patio and gardens beyond.
Open to the dining area is the impressive bespoke kitchen, with cream units and granite work surfaces and a full range of integrated appliances including a fridge/freezer, dishwasher, range cooker and microwave.
On the upper ground floor level is a large under stair storage cupboard, cloakroom and family room. This room also gives access to a boiler/utility room which in turn leads to the communal courtyard which was upgraded in 2009.
On the first floor, accessed from the landing, are four large double bedrooms. The master bedroom extends to 16’9 and boasts a walk-in closet, stripped floorboards and a bay window providing elevated views over the gardens. Its en suite bathroom is equipped with a marble washstand with his and hers basins.
Three further bedrooms, two which benefit from en suite facilities and a family bathroom complete the accommodation on the first floor. Set behind a door in bedroom two is a staircase to the huge loft room. This immense area is considered to offer further scope for extending subject to the relevant consents.
The property is situated at the end of a sweeping, tree lined driveway and positioned within picturesque mature gardens that have been beautifully landscaped and maintained. Being at the end of the drive the property offers a good degree of privacy and the south facing lawn area and paved terrace provide a perfect environment for outdoor entertaining. In addition, there is an area of light woodland, a flourishing vegetable plot, private driveway, and a double garage.
Soberton lies to the west of the River Meon in the heart of The Meon valley and South Downs National Park. There are local footpaths and bridleways in abundance including the disused railway line itself nearby. Within an easy stroll is The White Lion public house with further amenities at Droxford. Local schools are at Soberton & Newtown Infants and Droxford Junior both marked outstanding by Ofsted. Winchester College, St Swithun’s School and Bedales School are also close by.
There is excellent access to the A32/A272 to Winchester and Petersfield where there are extensive amenities and rail services to London.
This 3 bedroom cottage is full of character with beams and original features, high ceilings and good storage.
On the ground floor is a fitted kitchen with granite work surfaces, spotlights and views over the parkland, a utility room, larder with original slate shelf There is also a spacious open plan living / dining room with exposed boarded floor and southerly views.
On the first floor is a good-sized master bedroom with excellent fitted cupboards and en-suite shower room (with a large pumped shower). There is a second double bedroom and a single bedroom with fitted cupboard, attractive family bathroom and separate W.C.
Externally is a pretty enclosed garden to the rear; quiet and manageable in size, with lawned area, established beds, mature trees and shrubs and parkland views.
The property is situated in a quiet rural position, adjacent to the main house and midway between Bramdean, West Meon and the A272, yet with easy access to Petersfield, Winchester and Alton and Alresford.
The village of West Meon has several excellent shops including a Post Office, general stores and renowned butcher with pub/restaurant and village school.
This recently built family home has open, well proportion and flexible accommodation finished to an extremely high standard with large reception rooms and bedrooms, two en suit and two family bathrooms.
The front door opens to a light and spacious hallway with wide staircase. The kitchen/breakfast room is a large open room with fully fitted kitchen and bay window overlooking the front garden. The utility room has a backdoor to the garden and there is a separate study also overlooking the garden. The sitting room is a spacious room with wood burner and double doors to the studio/conservatory. There is also a large ground floor reception room with en suite shower which has been used as a bedroom but can be used as a family room or dining room.
There are a further 5 double bedrooms over the first and second floor, one with en suite and 2 family bathrooms.
The property is situated in the centre of Hambledon and approached via a driveway through the large front garden. There is plenty of parking plus an open bay garage. The garden has lawn to the side of the drive and mature planting. To the rear of the property is an enclosed paved terrace.
Hambledon, famous for its history and strong association with cricket is surrounded by the South Downs National Park and National Trust downland. There is a thriving community including Village Shop, Primary School (rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted), Church and Pub.
The area benefits from excellent schools including Bedales, Churchers College and Ditcham Park, together with The Petersfield School and Bohunt in the state sector. Winchester, Chichester, Portsmouth & Guildford, which also have numerous schools, are all within reasonable driving distance. The popular market town of Petersfield (11 miles away) has a mainline station with services to London Waterloo (1 hour) and gives access to the A3(M). Winchester is 15 miles away.
For further details or to arrange a viewing please call Louise Bailey on 02392 632 275