Hampshire Property News

TO LET – Stunning countryside surrounds village home, Exton

Stunning countryside surrounds village home

Penyards Property Management is delighted to offer a versatile four bedroom detached chalet bungalow in the popular village of Exton. The gardens of this brick and flint property provide an ever-changing backdrop beyond which lies the beautiful Beacon Hill National Nature Reserve.

The village has many period homes setting the scene and within walking distance of the property is The Shoe Inn, Meonstoke post office and village stores and, extending the enjoyment of the country lifestyle, Exton livery provides hacking on the South Downs National Park.

The main focus of the home is the open plan kitchen which has dining and sitting areas. Included in the expansive kitchen is an American style fridge freezer, double oven, gas hob and dishwasher. The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged with many windows and doors providing an abundance of light.

The ground floor also has two bedrooms which are versatile spaces, together with a bathroom whilst upstairs are two further bedrooms and a second bathroom.

The gardens are a particular feature of the property, enclosed by mature trees and hedging to provide an element of seclusion but still enjoying stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There is also a large patio and seating area perfect for al- fresco entertaining.

Exton has easy access to Winchester, Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Petersfield and Farnham.  Primary schools in the area include Meon Stoke Church of England and Droxford Junior School.

A monthly rent of £3,250 is asked and to arrange a viewing contact Penyards Property Management in Winchester on 01962 860303.…

Watermead House, St Cross Winchester

Walk beside the water meadows into the city centre

Watermead House is a wonderful family home on the edge of the water meadows in the popular area of St Cross, within a pleasant walk of Winchester city centre, the railway station and The Pilgrims School; and just a short drive of the M3.

This well presented house offers a double reception room with sitting and dining areas, an eat-in kitchen, utility room, and a large family room opening onto gardens.

On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, the master with dressing area and shower room, and a contemporary bathroom with roll top bath and shower. On the top floor there are two further single bedrooms with limited head height, ideal for young children.

The enclosed garden is easily maintained being mainly laid to lawn and there is a good sized driveway for off road parking.

Carter Jonas says Watermead House is available for an initial six month term at a monthly rent of £2,450 on an unfurnished basis.

For more information contact the Carter Jonas Winchester lettings team on 01962 876838 or visit www.carterjonas.co.uk…

House played a vital role in international conservation

A house occupied by only three families since it was built 136 years ago – and had an important role in the development of world tree preservation – is looking for new owners.

Appropriately named The Firs, the property in Beacon Road, West End, Southampton, was built in 1880 for John St Barbe Baker, a lay minister. But his son, Richard, brought the house to world prominence as it was from here that he ran The Men of The Trees Society, founded 92 years ago next month. It has since become the International Tree Foundation with the aim of undertaking non-political, worldwide tree conservation.

It is widely held that Baker, who sold the house in 1959, was far ahead of his time in connecting trees and the survival of the planet – many of the seedlings he grew were nurtured in the garden at West End. Other evidence of his skill includes the concrete base in the front garden of the revolving summer house he built for his mother when he was only 12 and already dextrous in the use of woodworking tools.

The drawing room, added with the room above when he was only four years old, was where he did his writing but even in his father’s day prominent visitors were not unknown, including the Rev Melville Churchill, cousin of Sir Winston, who used to journey on foot from Bishops Waltham every month. William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, also joined theological discussion there.

Since Richard St Barbe Baker emigrated to New Zealand in 1959, only two families, including the current owners, have lived at The Firs, which with its double ground floor bays flanking a glass roofed canopy for the front door and the orangery to one side……

Original character awaits rejuvenation – Canon St Winchester

Original character awaits rejuvenation

Situated in Winchester’s atmospheric Canon Street, close to the Cathedral and College, this Grade II listed cottage enjoys a picturesque setting, just a short walk through the charming Kingsgate streets to the hustle and bustle of city life.

The agent says the property is in need of modernisation but this would be a fabulous project for someone who could enhance the original character including exposed beams, timber framing and fireplaces, and create a lovely home perfectly suited to their needs and taste.

The accommodation is currently arranged as two reception rooms on the ground floor leading through to the kitchen, together with a ground floor cloakroom. Upstairs there is a bedroom at the front, large bathroom at the rear and a second staircase rises up to the converted loft space where there is a further bedroom.

The rear garden has a patio area perfect for al fresco dining with a stepped path rising to a larger paved area enclosed on all sides by fencing, softened by shrubs. Permit parking is available in the adjoining streets.

The cottage is offered for sale with no forward chain with a guide price of £595,000. Pearsons can arrange a personal inspection of the property and enquiries should be directed to the Winchester office on 01962 853344.…

Time to make changes.. Queen Street, Twyford

Time to make changes

Having been in the same ownership for some fifty years, it is fair to say that this detached house in Queen Street, Twyford is ready for a renovation programme which could also see an extension to really make this house fit perfectly with the lifestyle of the new occupiers. Sitting behind a brick and flint wall in this popular village, the period house has a good frontage with access at the side to a driveway and detached garage.

The accommodation currently provides additional space on the ground floor which is arranged as a double bedroom with its own bathroom, which complements the three first floor bedrooms.

The long dining room acts as circulation space and connects with the sitting room, sun room, with double doors to the southerly aspect, and the kitchen at the rear. There is also a useful boot room with a door to the rear lobby.

The first floor bedrooms all have fitted storage and share the family bathroom.

Crantock sits well within its garden in this central village location and at the rear the land extends beyond that of the neighbouring properties to form an ‘L’ shape. The garden is full of interest with a wide range of mature shrubs and trees around the lawns together with a brick built studio and potting shed. There is also a workshop attached to the rear of the garage

Just a short distance away are the excellent local amenities which give a base for the distinct sense of community in the village. Sitting on the fringes of the South Downs National Park, there is lovely countryside to be explored by way of a network of footpaths just a few metres from the front door. Winchester lies……

Quietly positioned in the heart of the city

Quietly positioned in the heart of the city

A fabulous opportunity has arisen in the heart of Winchester to create a highly personalised home with period charm and character. Rich in Georgian architecture, this fine house in St Peter Street was originally associated with the Catholic Church but has latterly been used as offices, although retaining its original domestic style and atmosphere. Earlier this year planning consent was obtained to convert this fine property back to residential use. This is a unique opportunity to create an exceptional family home in the city or prime office premises.

Approached from the street up a short flight of stone steps the front door opens into a generous hall. High ceilings, working shutters, deep skirtings, large sash windows and exceptional carved white marble fireplaces feature throughout the house and there are two good reception rooms at this entrance level plus another on the lower ground floor with a kitchenette, study, utility room, w/c and cellar. It is suggested that this area might be reconfigured to create an impressive open-plan kitchen and family room or adapted to become a self-contained annexe.

The staircase, with an elegant, curving handrail, pauses at the half landing before continuing up to the first floor where an impressive reception room overlooks trees and the garden of The Royal Hotel.

The top floor has three rooms, perhaps two double bedrooms and a single room with the rooms to the front having sensational roof top views of the Cathedral.

To the front of the property wrought iron railings enclose a small courtyard and this might be able to be adapted to create a new entrance into the property perhaps for the creation of a self-contained flat.

There is access under an archway……