Hampshire Property News

This attractive village house at Bramdean near Alresford is well positioned within beautiful gardens in this popular village which lies mid-way between Winchester and Petersfield. The village has useful local amenities and is surrounded by rolling countryside on the northern reaches of the South Downs National Park.

The very spacious accommodation is arranged over two principal floors with a useful cellar. The grand entrance hall has doors to principal reception rooms including a fine drawing room with south and westerly aspects and a wonderful fireplace; additional sitting room; and smart dining room, although many families will probably use the large breakfast area of the lovely oak kitchen for most meals. The kitchen is very well fitted with a large Aga and a limestone flagged floor. There is also a snug or study and a utility room.

Upstairs the master suite is impressive with a large bathroom and lovely south facing views; and there are two further double bedrooms off the main landing with a family bathroom. Off the rear landing are two more bedrooms and another bathroom.

Available for immediate occupation, this classical Georgian home is offered at a monthly rent of £3,500 on an unfurnished basis. Contact Savills for more information on 01962 841842…

Walnut Lodge on the Stockbridge Road is perfectly situated for those who need to be near the train station, close to good local schools and like the bonus of being within walking distance of local shops as well as the wide range of amenities within the centre of Winchester.

Completed in recent years to create a contemporary home of distinction, Walnut Lodge provides wonderful, largely open plan accommodation over a series of levels which has a degree of versatility, depending on lifestyle.

The front door opens to a welcoming entrance hall which has doors to a cloakroom, utility room, useful storage and to the principal open plan living space which includes the superb kitchen with stylish black and walnut units and granite work surfaces, dining area and a spacious relaxing space with steps up to wide glazed doors to the garden. The beautiful walnut flooring throughout this room has underfloor heating.

The first floor is versatile with a second living room, with glazed doors to a Juliette balcony, which could alternatively be used as a very spacious fourth bedroom. Also on this floor is another double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a family bathroom.

Arranged over the top floor is the impressive master bedroom with a wonderful boutique style bathroom with bath and separate double shower, and a full range of fitted wardrobes.

The garden has been styled to perfectly complement the design of the house with decked areas and contemporary planting to the raised borders. At the front there is a wide sweep of block paving for parking with access in the centre through a brick wall and boundaries softened by planting.

Charters will be happy to arrange a personal inspection of this contemporary home and a monthly rent of £2,750 is quoted. Contact the Winchester office on 01962 830880.…

Ellerslie House is a magnificent example of exuberant Victorian architecture and sits on the lower slopes of Portsdown Hill facing the Solent. Set in four and a half acres there are views towards the Isle of Wight which gives a wonderful sense of space and light.

The property is incredibly spacious with large rooms, high ceilings and sash windows and has all the classical elements of a house dating back to 1880.

From the enormous formal reception hall there are lovely views over the rear garden through the floor to ceiling sash windows and French doors to a veranda; and there is a large brick fireplace with a log burner  and a grand staircase rising to the first floor.

A superb bay window floods the dining room with light with the formal drawing room on the other side taking in another bay window. There is also a study with parquet flooring and all these reception rooms have fireplaces. There is also a large kitchen with an open plan breakfast room, two utility rooms, a cloakroom and useful cellar.

Six double bedrooms are arranged over the first floor which may be accessed via a choice of two staircases. These bedrooms all have their own bath or shower room and sash windows giving a variety of views over the gardens. There is a superb balcony accessed from one bedroom with a sunny aspect.

The smaller staircase continues to rise through the house to the second floor where the landing has a door to a roof terrace with wonderful scenic views and there is another bedroom on this floor, again with its own bathroom.

A detached double garage and outbuildings sit just off the long driveway up to the house and there is additional parking for numerous cars. The main part of the garden slopes gently away from the house with lawns running away to established borders and mature woodland.

The house and grounds are currently run as a bed and breakfast business with camping available on part of the land which has additional parking, power and water laid on.

A guide price of £1,200,000 is quoted for Ellerslie House at Down End near Fareham. Contact Harringtons for more information and to make an appointment to view. Call 01329 834835…

Demonstrating exquisite style and an imaginative refurbishment programme, Old Rectory Cottage at Abbots Worthy is a smart detached property with versatile accommodation which flows effortlessly through the living space and lovely kitchen which has French doors opening to gardens on the eastern and western flanks.

Formerly a gardener’s cottage, this home enjoys a quiet location in the hamlet of Abbots Worthy which sits on the edge of Winchester and has easy access to the motorway network. Cleverly extended to fulfil modern expectations, much of the living space is open plan with wide low steps separating the visual aspect and creating an interesting layout.

From the entrance hall a window gives a glimpse of the south facing aspect to the rear and a door opens to the dining room which has a tall and wide window to the front and underfloor heating beneath the wooden flooring which continues through into the family room. Steps from here lead down into the stunning kitchen which is a superb space for entertaining with an extensive range of Leicht units, granite work surfaces, a good range of integrated appliances and a large island unit with a breakfast bar extension. A useful utility room and cloakroom lead off here with a door to the garden.

A separate sitting room on the other side of the hall provides a peaceful space away from the main living areas and has a wood burning stove on a slate hearth, underfloor heating and a door to a study.

Stairs from the hall rise to the first floor landing which has exposed beams and doors to four bedrooms. The largest bedroom has a wonderful vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, a range of fitted wardrobes and French doors to a west facing balcony. Adjacent to this room is the fourth bedroom and a shower room which, if combined, could create a superb suite. One of the other double bedrooms has its own shower room and there is also a family bathroom.

Mature, well tended gardens surround the house on all sides, providing a lovely setting. At the front is a wide area for parking, whilst to the sides and rear there are paved terraces, flower and shrub borders around the lawn and mature hedges marking the boundaries.

A price guide of £1,100,000 is quoted by Belgarum who will be happy to provide further information. Call the office on 01962 844460.…

Award-winning local developer Alfred Homes will be opening the doors of their latest property on Winchester’s exclusive Sleepers Hill on Saturday 23rd January, 11am to 2.pm.

This magnificent five bedroom home really is a show stopper.  Constructed over four floors, it boasts an impressive kitchen, dining and family area on the lower ground floor, with two sets of bi folding doors opening onto an expansive terrace and garden, plus a separate media room or gym, and a bespoke wine store – such a fantastic space will surely become the heart of the home.

On the ground floor is the reception hall, a spacious study or formal dining room, elegant drawing room plus an impressive galleried library with a huge picture window running down to the lower ground level, making the most of the fantastic views over the landscaped rear garden towards the Solent and the south coast.

On the first floor is the master bedroom suite with a truly luxurious bathroom plus a dressing room, with two further double bedrooms on this floor and another two on the second floor – all with beautiful bathrooms.

Edmund House is the last of three properties Alfred Homes have recently completed on Sleepers Hill; Dashwood and Knightley were both completed and released for sale in autumn 2015 and have already been sold.  Edmund House is available at a guide price of £2.950,000.

If you would like to attend the Edmund House open house event, please contact Alfred Homes: info@alfredhomes.co.uk or call 01628 534900.

More information can also be found at: www.alfredhomes.co.uk…

A freshly invigorated home in Shawford, just south of Winchester, is perfect for adopters of modern technologies such as smartphones and tablet computers.

Part of the extensive makeover at Pendlehurst Lodge, as well as creating a cinema room and gym / conservatory, has been the installation of the very latest electronics so the house can be controlled remotely from anywhere in the world via modern handheld devices.

Perfect for the seasoned traveller with its close proximity to Southampton International Airport, the house offers a luxurious welcome and also has a large en-suite bedroom above the cinema that could lend itself to the formation of a staff or family annexe as well as luxurious guest space.

The transformation had environmental needs very much to the fore, with a solar energy system to enhance the smart electronics.

Protected by mature hedges, Pendlehurst Lodge occupies a 0.67 acre site that forms a secure island behind electronic gates in a curve of Southdown Road. The interior has been transformed through a programme of remodelling that has involved great attention to detail and capitalises on the natural light provided by its southerly aspect.

“Buyers have become much more discerning, preferring to choose homes that really suit their needs and pay homage to modern environmental concerns,” explains Chris Gooch, manager of residential sales for Carter Jonas in Winchester.

“Pendlehurst Lodge is typical of what buyers now demand. True, it has space and meets the needs of those who desire a larger house but it’s impressive for the quality of the work undertaken together with the luxury and convenience that its features deliver.

“The living rooms are great for privacy and relaxation but when it’s time to entertain they make a real statement about this house and its features. Equally impressive is the master suite, which takes up half of the first floor of the original house and offers a large dressing room and astounding bathroom. There are three further bedrooms in the main house, a family bathroom, and dressing room, in addition to the annexe bedroom.

“The location also gives ready access to the M3, and mainline trains at Shawford, Winchester, or Southampton Parkway. The area is well blessed with cultural and leisure facilities with the added bonus of a selection of highly-regarded schools in the state and private sectors.”

Offers are sought in excess of £1.595 million (EPC Band C). For more information, contact Carter Jonas on 01962 842742 or email winchester@carterjonas.co.uk…