Hampshire Property News

Lovingly restored and with a superb barn style extension this is a stunning Grade II listed detached home, full of character and wonderful accommodation. The mature and secluded gardens are an outstanding feature and enjoy a prominent south westerly aspect with various areas for interest and relaxation throughout the three quarters of an acre. Set within the village of Houghton, this is a great location for those who want to enjoy the wonders of the Test Valley and Stockbridge is a short distance away for all day to day requirements.

Lying centrally within the house the lovely sitting room has a wood burning stove set in a large brick inglenook fireplace, numerous exposed beams and timbers and wide oak floor boards. A formal dining room leads off on one side with the kitchen/breakfast room on the other. This is fitted with hand crafted cupboards arranged around an Everhot range and integrated appliances. A rear lobby leads off the kitchen with access to the garden and doors to a shower room, utility room and the magnificent barn room with a high vaulted ceiling, exposed framework, oak shelving, feature high level stained glass window and an open tread staircase rising to a mezzanine gallery

Two staircases rise to the first floor where the master suite has lovely views over the gardens to the front and rear, and a bathroom. A second double bedroom is currently used as a dressing room and has an enviable stretch of fitted wardrobes along one wall.

Two further bedrooms are both attractive with exposed framework and share the family bathroom.

Fir Tree Cottage is set back from the lane by lawns interspersed with specimen trees, lavender borders and colourful shrubs. A brick and flint wall with climbing roses is the backdrop and a gate opens to……

Connells confident in property market following EU Referendum

Local estate agency Connells in Basingstoke is pleased to report that the local property market remains buoyant following the result of the EU Referendum. As demand for property stays high and house prices continue to hold their value, the local branch is certain that home movers shouldn’t put their home moving plans on hold and the team is encouraging prospective movers to come in for some expert guidance if they are unsure of the next steps to take.

“Despite much speculation about the effect Brexit will have on our industry, we’re pleased to say that the market here is still strong, and we are confident that now is as good a time as any to buy or sell a house,” says Tom Bateson, Regional New Homes Director at Connells in Basingstoke.  “There are still lots of buyers out there in search of a new home which is keeping house prices buoyant and there are also some great mortgage deals available with low interest rates.  Of course, we understand why some people may be waiting for the dust to settle following the EU Referendum, so we’re keen to offer our guidance and services to those with any questions.  If you are uncertain of the effect Brexit will have on your plans to buy or move home, please don’t hesitate to come in and speak to one of our team.”

Tom continues:  “Connells is currently celebrating its 80th year of trading and, having experienced a variety of market conditions throughout the years, our success and levels of expertise have only continued to grow.  This means we are best placed to offer advice to our customers on potential challenges to the market, as well as giving the highest levels of customer service.”

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Southampton Mayor Cathie McEwing cut the ribbon and officially opened the marketing suite and show home at Mapmakers, the city’s newest community at Romsey Road.

The Mayor was delighted to be the first person to view the superb new show home and explained she had personal reasons for watching the development of Mapmakers over the past few months as she had worked in the offices previously on the site and her husband, Alex, still works for the Ordnance Survey.

“These are really beautiful new homes in a fantastic location,” said Cllr McEwing. “I love the fixtures and fittings and décor in the show home and would certainly jump at the chance to live here. “

The Mayor was joined by some of the first Mapmakers buyers who were all keen for an exclusive preview of the show home, having all purchased their homes from plans.

James Boyce, marketing manager at Kier, said: “We are incredibly proud of the success of the Mapmakers development so far and it is really exciting to be at the stage of having a completed show home. We wanted to thank our buyers at Mapmakers for putting their trust in us to build their new homes and so I am thrilled to be able to give them the first viewing alongside the Mayor of Southampton.”

One of the first couples to buy at Mapmakers were Veronica Monreal and Victor Trivino, a young couple looking for more space and relocating to Southampton from London. They bought their two-bedroom Mapmakers house at the initial sales launch earlier this year, so were delighted to see the new show home and cannot wait to move in.

“We love London but are really excited to be moving here,” said Veronica. “We need more space as we both work from home and……

Last remaining aspirational village home

Each home at Gainsborough Chase is finished to an impeccably high standard from a fine traditional house builder. Bargate Homes has captured the essence of country living, in the heart of Barton Stacey just a few miles to the north of Winchester.

The last remaining four bedroom detached home boasts a high specification throughout with a large living area and open plan kitchen/dining area including designer kitchen and integrated appliances. Flexible accommodation downstairs means that the study could be used as an additional bedroom if required and there is a contemporary shower room on this floor.

Upstairs, the substantial master bedroom benefits from a stylish en suite, the two other spacious double bedrooms work perfectly as guest rooms for family living.

Outside, the home benefits from front and rear gardens, a single garage and off road parking. Furthermore this fabulous home lies adjacent to a stunning rural landscape intertwined with a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding in the surrounding countryside. 

The village of Barton Stacey has many amenities to gather the community together including a primary school, church, village shop with post office, public house and recreation ground.  Winchester and Andover both offer wider facilities and amenities whilst the neighbouring market town of Stockbridge meets the demands of tradition with a butcher, grocer and eateries galore.

Whilst enjoying a quiet rural location the main A303 is only a mile away with fast road links connecting both the M3 and M4 motorway network. Guide Price £649,950

For an appointment to view call Charters, Winchester on 01962 830880…

North Hampshire has some fabulous choices for families seeking schooling for their children in the triangle formed by Andover, Newbury, and Basingstoke. Equally, it has a superb choice of lettings properties for families moving into or around the area.

A perfect example is Maple Ridge (£2,600 per month, EPC Band D) at Hurstbourne Tarrant, with excellent travel links in all directions for parents committed to both the school run and a daily commute via Whitchurch. With five bedrooms, it is an excellent family base.

Downstairs there is a good-sized eat-in kitchen leading to the conservatory overlooking the garden. The large drawing room has French windows to the rear, and bi-fold doors through to the dining room. There is a further study and playroom with French windows on to the terrace plus excellent utility and boot rooms and downstairs w.c. The first floor has a master bedroom with built-in wardrobes and en-suite shower room, two double bedrooms with a modern room, and two further smaller doubles and a family bathroom.

In nearby Stoke, The Old Post House (£2,250 EPC D) is a beautifully-presented period detached house. It has an attractively finished country kitchen / family / breakfast / sitting room with partial under-floor heating plus a utility room, well-proportioned drawing room with open fire, family room, hall / study, good-sized downstairs bathroom and separate w.c. Upstairs are three double bedrooms and one single, all with wardrobes, plus a second family bathroom. The south-west facing rear garden is mainly lawn with raised beds and a lovely terrace – the rent includes a weekly gardener.

Underwood House (£2,600 EPC D), at Vernham Dean, has a good-size, light drawing room with fireplace, dining room, eat-in kitchen / breakfast room, and a great snug / study/ family room. The first floor offers three large double……

Attractive urban locations with strong transport links and good schools continue to outperform rural destinations, according to research by Savills.

Winchester is within the top five established prime locations, where house prices have the highest premium above the region average, along with Cambridge, Bath, St Albans, and Edinburgh.

The average sale price in 2015 was £471,000 (£692,000 for a detached property), representing a 28% increase over the last five years, and a 42% premium over the region average.

“Attractive towns, cities and urban neighbourhoods that are well connected, have a core of good quality family housing and a choice of high performing schools have become the focus of a widening profile of affluent buyers,” said Lindsay Johnn of Savills Winchester.

“Increasingly, young wealthy families have congregated in these locations, being joined by a growing band of prosperous empty nesters, for whom access to a range of good restaurants, shops and leisure facilities has become increasingly important as they look forward to a longer retirement on the back of increased life expectancies.

“Underpinned by demographic changes, more flexible working patterns and higher housing costs in the capital, we expect this trend to continue.” 

Savills Winchester is currently marketing the following properties in central Winchester:

3 Clifton Terrace is an impressive apartment on the middle floor of an elegant Grade II listed Victorian town house. The apartment, which has been significantly renovated over the last year, has a reception hall, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, store room, two double bedrooms, shower room, communal rear gardens and permit parking. Guide price: £575,000

1 Hyde Church Path is a modern semi-detached three-bedroom house in a tucked away area of Hyde. The house would benefit from some updating and provides a rare opportunity to secure a central location with parking. Guide price: £525,000

73 Tower Street……