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Fallow Hill House is a modern detached house, one of just four within an exclusive close in Horton Heath, adjoining fields and meadows and therefore enjoying a fabulous outlook. The design of the house maximises the impact of its surroundings, particularly on the top floor where the master bedroom has glazed doors to a balcony which takes in the view over open grassland and benefits from the morning sun.

The living space on the ground floor has been divided to provide a lovely sitting room and a separate dining room, both with French doors to the paved terrace and garden. There is also a family room and study which are adaptable to suit most lifestyles. The kitchen/breakfast room is beautifully fitted and has a walk-in pantry and an adjacent utility room with an external door. There is also a ground floor cloakroom.

Four double bedrooms are arranged over the first floor, two with their own shower room and there is also a family bathroom on this floor.

Accompanying the master bedroom on the top floor is a superb bathroom, of similar proportions to the bedroom, and fitted with a bath and separate shower, leaving plenty of space for free standing furniture which enables this space to double as a dressing room.

The garden is a good size and at the front there is plenty of parking on the block paved driveway which leads to the double length garage.

The property is well positioned to enjoy easy access to local amenities including Fair Oak village centre, independent butcher and greengrocer as well as the recreational facilities at the health club and spa close to the Ageas Bowl Cricket Ground. There are also good connections to commuter routes with motorway junctions nearby and Eastleigh and Hedge End stations both with trains……

When it comes to houses, two contrasting examples unlikely to ever be for sale are Hinton Ampner Place, at Hinton Ampner, and The High Barn, Hawkley, near Liss.

Hinton Ampner Place (available in the New Year for £6,000 per month) is an 18th Century parsonage of exceptional architectural and historic interest. It’s an impressive family home with layout options depending on whether the next tenants favour a formal drawing room with separate kitchen or an open plan kitchen / living space.

Many period features remain at this National Trust house; sash windows with original opening shutters, Victorian-style radiators, Georgian panelled doors with moulded architraves and moulded cornicing to the principle rooms, together with stripped wooden floors.

The ground floor has two or three reception rooms, subject to kitchen choices, utility, entrance hall, rear hall, and cloakroom. Below are three cellar rooms while on the two floors above are six bedrooms, three bathrooms, and four attic bedrooms. There’s also a detached cottage built in the 1960s that’s ideal for extended family or staff occupation plus further outbuildings.

It’s rare to find such a blend of minimalist modern architecture and traditional brick and flint materials as can be discovered at The High Barn.

The property is a five bedroom, five bathroom country house converted into a contemporary home with features such as tall, simple glazed panels to the old double height barn doors.

However, it is the kitchen / breakfast room accessed via a passage under the lawn, and built of stark, white rendered side walls with a glazed front wall opening onto a sunken slate terrace that is the pièce de résistance.

“These two simply stunning houses are surrounded by the South Downs National Park, some of the most outstanding countryside in southern England and offering superb recreational opportunities,” explains Zaza……

It’s not a state secret of MI5 importance but it is a real estate secret that will genuinely draw the curiosity of those seeking a hideaway village home.

And if you speak nicely to Colin Shairp at Fine and Country Southern Hampshire he might just be persuaded to let you in on this home that has been hidden away since it was created through a barn conversion in the 1960s.

So after half a century of concealment, is The Barn’s cover about to be blown? Probably, but only on a need-to-know basis so if you become the successful buyer it’s still very likely that those with whom you choose not to share your address will find you!

There’s just a small sign at the top of the driveway in Whichers Gate Road at Rowlands Castle that gives away it’s the access to the property and a handful of others and, when you arrive, you’ll step into the south-facing garden and disappear from the world.

Not that you are entirely cut off because the station in Rowlands Castle has direct trains to Waterloo while the A3M close by can whisk you north or south. An escape into the rolling hills of the South Downs National Park is a possibility or you could just relax in your new home, where all the living rooms look out over the southerly aspect garden planted to give a constantly changing backdrop.

The entrance hall is close to the driveway end of the property, with the kitchen / breakfast room to its left and the dining and drawing rooms opening in sequence and continuing through to the study and a storage room beyond.

Upstairs four bedrooms, three with built-in wardrobes, are served by a family bathroom. Planning permission exists to install an en-suite for the……

An ambitious scheme, set to launch next week, sees a Grade II-listed central Winchester office block become nine impressive homes.

The teams from Hazeley Developments and Cater Jonas will be at Brasserie Blanc in Jewry Street, Winchester, from 5.30 to 7.30 on Thursday, September 22, where they plan to tickle the taste buds of homebuyers with the menu of nine apartments, available to reserve off plan.

The new homes will be in Parmenter House on the corner of Tower Street and Tower Road. The original Georgian façade will form the separate entrances to the two duplex apartments, which will have exclusive use of the landscaped gardens to the front.

“Space for new homes in Winchester is understandably limited, so this scheme from Hazeley Developments is an exciting way to boost city centre living space while remaining true to the city’s historic landscape,” says Chris Gooch, partner residential sales for Carter Jonas in Winchester.

“These homes are an exciting opportunity for both buyers intending to occupy themselves and investors. There is huge appeal due to the sheer convenience of the location with both the railway station and High Street reached within a matter of minutes.

“A valuable asset will be the on-site parking for both the duplex and two bedroom apartments (with further parking available) but Hazeley Developments has also included cycle storage, reflecting modern lifestyle trends.

“Branded appliances including oven, fridge / freezer, dishwasher, induction hob, extractor, and washer / dryer will be fitted in all kitchens while white sanitary ware with chrome fittings will bring a contemporary style to the bathrooms and en-suites.

“With a 10-year Premier Guarantee scheme warranty on all the apartments, there’s an unparalleled degree of confidence for occupiers of a Grade II-listed building that will reassure them and give investors the ability to control on-going……

Nicely presented, this smart modern house at South Wonston is highly appealing to those looking for a comfortable home to rent. Simply arranged over two floors the living space includes a well fitted kitchen with a dining area from where glazed doors open to the garden; and a sitting room decorated in neutral tones and with a wood laminate floor.

Upstairs are three double bedrooms, two with fitted wardrobes, and a smart family bathroom. There is also a cloakroom downstairs.

The garden has a paved terrace stretching across the rear of the house leading onto a lawn and is fully enclosed with attractive hedging. The south westerly aspect is ideal for those who enjoy a sunny garden. At the front there is driveway parking in front of the attached garage.

South Wonston lies just a few miles north of Winchester and is popular with families who take advantage of good local amenities including the village primary school. There is also a newly built sports pavilion in South Wonston which is a superb facility for residents.

Winkworth asks a monthly rent of £1,350 for this house in Rowan Close and says that tenants may plan to move at the beginning of October. Contact the Winchester office for more details on 01962 866777.…

Sutton Scotney is well placed for excellent commuter routes with easy access onto major road networks across the south and to London and the Midlands. The village has a good sense of community with local amenities as well as being within an easy drive of Winchester. This part of Hampshire is criss-crossed with footpaths for country and riverside walks which makes this an ideal location for those who love the outdoors.

Pearsons in Winchester is currently seeking tenants for a lovely four bedroom home in the village. The house is located opposite a children’s play area so is perfect for a family.

The accommodation is arranged over three floors and includes a large living room, a kitchen/dining room leading to a courtyard garden, the four bedrooms, family bathroom and a cloakroom.

Pearsons will be happy to provide further details and a monthly rent of £1,500 is sought. Contact the agent on 01962 853344.…