Hampshire Property News

Cornfield House lies within the rural area of East Stratton which is a highly prized address. The wonderful Hampshire countryside surrounds the village and from here there is fast access into Winchester. Sitting in gardens of about an acre, Cornfield House enjoys a lovely setting of its own and the lawns, vegetable garden and private woodland give way to fields and have wonderful open views on all sides.

The property is approached over a large driveway which has access to the integral double garage. An enclosed porch protects the front door and spacious living accommodation radiates from the hall and inner hallway.

There are three reception areas, one arranged as a dining room with glazed doors to the garden and connecting with the large kitchen where there is plenty of space for relaxed family meals. There is also a large utility room as a link with the kitchen, garage and garden.

Stairs from the inner hallway rise to the naturally lit landing. On this floor are two good size double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, two further bedrooms, again with fitted storage, a family bathroom, cloakroom and small en suite.

Connells says offers in excess of £900,000 are invited and further information is available by calling the Winchester office on 01962 864444.…

It’s been talked about by locals as the best retirement development in Romsey due to its superb location and high specifications.

Now, with over 50 per cent sold off plan in advance of its grand opening in October, Renaissance Retirement presented its first buyer with a bouquet of flowers and chocolates to mark the milestone.

Esther Ward, 80, has just exchanged on a one bed apartment on the ground floor at Fleur-de-Lis on Duttons Road and can’t wait to move in next month.

“It’s a wonder flat – and there’s nothing like it in the centre of Romsey – if indeed anywhere in the area,” says Esther who’s lived in Romsey for 13 years since moving to the area to be closer to her family.

The development boasts very spacious 1 and 2 bedroom luxury retirement apartments, as well as an owners’ lounge, beautifully landscaped gardens and a guest suite.

Socially active, Esther choose a flat next to the owners’ lounge and backing onto the gardens so she’d close to people.

Esther said: “I’ve always been very sociable, being an active member of Freedom Church Romsey and I organize a monthly ladies luncheon, I am looking forward to being involved in coffee mornings and possibly starting a book club at Fleur-de-Lis.”

Marketing director at Renaissance Retirement, Chris Wotton, said: “We are delighted Esther will be one of our first owners to move in – we know she’ll be very happy and we know her family are very much behind her.”

Chris added: “Our apartments have sold extremely well off plan and we’ve sold 27 apartments so far due to the location, quality and size of the apartments.”

“Our biggest apartment – at 1750 sq ft has its own mezzanine gallery, separate guest room, dining room, second bathroom and huge lounge.……

Quality of life at the top of the list

HAB Housing is a forward thinking company; only to be expected really as the Chairman is no other than Kevin McCloud of Grand Designs fame.

Locally the company is forging ahead with a superb development in Kings Worthy where things are on track for completion this time next year and more than half the properties have already been reserved.

A spokesperson for the company said:

“Here at HAB Housing we’re always looking to see how we can improve the quality of life on our projects, from design integrity and comfort, to investing in communal spaces.

“Our new home owners at Lovedon Fields are set to receive an optional hassle free home service when they begin to move into their homes. Houses always need maintaining and to make life that little bit easier, we’ve teamed up with BNS Property Management to provide this paid for maintenance opportunity.

“Instead of home-owners having to call different tradespeople for the regular jobs needed around a home, BNS, one of the South West’s leading property maintenance firms, provides a wide range of services to choose from. These include boiler servicing, gutter clearance, gardening and domestic cleaning; all tasks and chores that need to be completed to keep your home working and looking good.

“Inclusion of the hassle free home service is a natural step in providing more for our homeowners than just a new build house.”

Information about the range of houses available at this innovative scheme at Kings Worthy is available by getting in touch with Charters in Winchester on 01962 830880. Prices are from £467,500.…

Beautifully presented townhouse

Smart neutral tones throughout this beautifully presented townhouse create a contemporary atmosphere. Located off Parchment Street in the heart of Winchester, this is a highly desirable location for those who want a fairly quiet position yet need to be close to all the city’s amenities. This is a great location for families too, falling within the catchment areas for St Bede primary school and Westgate secondary school.

The spacious entrance hall leads through to a stylish kitchen/dining room at the rear with plenty of cupboard space, a full range of integrated appliances and a door out to the courtyard garden. From the hall there is also a door into the garage which houses the washing machine and tumble dryer, neatly tucked away.

A lovely sitting room sits at the rear of the house on the first floor with a master bedroom at the front with a built-in double wardrobe and its own shower room.

There are two further good size bedrooms and the family bathroom on the top floor.

In addition to the integral garage, permit parking is available.

Belgarum says the house is available immediately and to be flexible, is offered on a furnished or unfurnished basis. A monthly rent of £1,850 is asked and Belgarum will be happy to arrange a personal inspection. Contact the Winchester office on 01962 844460…

Located in a charming rural location with breath-taking country scenery, this wonderful house near Petersfield has huge appeal.

Recently refurbished throughout, the house is smartly presented with a brand new open plan kitchen and dining room at the heart of the home from where there are views over adjacent fields. The sitting room has a wood burning stove and a glazed door to a paved terrace and there is also a study. The ground floor is completed with a utility room and cloakroom.

Upstairs is a master bedroom with its own bathroom, three further bedrooms and the family bathroom.

The established gardens wrap around the house and benefit from the open aspect with views to countryside and with acres of sky.

Steep Marsh is a small village in the South Downs National Park and lies about two miles from Petersfield which provides all manner of day to day amenities. This location is great for those needing to use the A3.

Available for immediate occupation, a monthly rent of £2,750 is asked. Contact the Country House Company on 023 9263 2275 to make an appointment to view.…

Is it possible to enjoy a comfortable country life without the hope of easy commuting meeting its Waterloo?

Very much so, thinks Zaza Oswald, partner in charge of lettings in Hampshire for Carter Jonas. In fact the way that Waterloo features is because the tenants of three magnificent houses that are currently available can make Waterloo station their destination of choice.

Oddly enough, two of the properties are called Manor Farm House, and each is Grade II listed. At Hurstbourne Priors (commuting station Whitchurch) the property (£3,950 per calendar month) dates from the late 18th Century, the height of the Georgian architectural period, with spacious and elegant accommodation over three floors consisting of six bedrooms, four bathrooms, four reception rooms, and an enclosed garden – a gardener is included as part of the rent.

At East Tytherley (£4,000 pcm, station: Grateley), the property dates from the 1640s but is being completely refurbished ready for the start of the September school term. It has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, four receptions, and a large, walled garden as well as outbuildings for storage. Importantly for families, there is a huge choice of schools in Winchester, Salisbury, and surrounding area, all of them readily accessible.

Atners Stables at Leckford, near Stockbridge (£3,000 pcm, EPC Band E, station: Winchester or Andover) is a wonderful conversion that has created a unique country house perfect as a fully furnished, relaxing country house, weekend retreat, or for entertaining. Guests will be knocked out by the views across the Test Valley from both the house and the lovely garden, which again includes the services of a gardener!

There are four bedrooms, four bathrooms, three reception rooms, and the possibility to use part of the accommodation as a self-contained annexe.

Rents exclude administration fees, for this information visit CJVIEW.ME/winlet. For……