House For Sale £1,500,000
Cleverly fusing the old with contemporary, this home is a fine example of a wonderful family home, nestled in one of Hampshire’s most loved and sought after villages. The property has enviable views from the garden, which backs onto open land behind. With a total square footage of over 3000sq ft, this home was designed to flow seamlessly, to create a fun family home. The moment you approach the house, via the curved red brick walls bordering the driveway, you start to get a feel of the house. From the substantial Entrance Hall there is an infinity of light and views, as you see straight through to the gardens and fields beyond. Engineered oak flooring leads to a study/playroom, a double sized formal drawing room, which was originally two separate rooms, now opened to be a marvellous room, with two usable chimneys, and one fireplace fitted with a Chesney Woodburning stove. From the entrance hall, double foldback doors lead through the dining room and into the wonderful kitchen/dining/family room, measuring over 25’ long. This room is both striking and yet comfortable and inviting. Designed by Charles York, the solid wood shaker style kitchen is clearly the heart of the home, fitted with a wealth of Miele integrated appliances, a large Island unit, inset with Butler sink and quartz worktops. There is a run of bi-fold doors leading from the kitchen straight out to the terrace, which in turn leads down to the lawns, creating the ideal family entertaining space. From the kitchen, there is a further sitting room, also with doors to the garden. A cloakroom and a good sized utility room complete the ground floor accommodation. Upstairs, the principal bedroom is over 27’ long, with large picture windows overlooking the gardens. There is a range of fitted wardrobes, a fabulous en-suite fitted with twin basins set into wooden drawer units and a large double shower cubicle. The Guest Room was originally two separate rooms and now comprises a large double bedroom and a separate en-suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms and a large family bathroom fitted with an egg shaped freestanding bath and separate shower cubicle. The property also has the advantage of a large dry cellar/basement, ideal for storage or as a wine cellar; and there is an outside store room, with doors leading from the front of the property through to the rear, ideal for use as a boot room. Outside to the front, the original Victorian façade of the house has been cleverly rendered to give a contemporary edge. There is ample parking on a tarmac drive. To the right, there is a large store of over 15’x10’ with doors leading through to the gardens behind. There is side access to either side of the house. The rear garden is fully enclosed and has a large stone terrace to the rear of the house, enabling a seamless walk through from the entertaining space of the kitchen to the garden. The remainder of the garden is mainly laid to lawn, with flower and shrub borders and has lovely views.
The property enjoys an impressive secluded village setting with gardens that back onto open countryside. It is nestled in the delightful village of Sparsholt, which lies to the west of the historic city of Winchester and close to the village of Littleton. Sparsholt offers a village shop, the Church of St Stephen which dates back to Saxon times, a village hall, The Plough Inn and a small Post Office. The village has also been home to bbc Radio 4’s Gardener’s Question Time ‘Potting Shed’, which is located on the outskirts of the village. The renowned Lainston House Hotel is nearby, where the ruins of the 12th Century St Peter’s Church can still be found. Sparsholt Church of England Primary School is within walking distance. There is a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding in the surrounding countryside, and Sparsholt cricket club is about a quarter of a mile north of the village centre. Once England’s ancient capital city, Winchester, just a few miles away, has more comprehensive facilities which include independent shops and boutiques, fine restaurants, contemporary bars and a thriving bi-monthly Farmers Market. The famous Cathedral and beautiful Water Meadows are within the city and there is network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding in the surrounding countryside in and around Compton and Winchester. There are excellent connections to the M3, M27, A34, the South Coast and the New Forest. Southampton International Airport is 13 miles away. Schooling is typically outstanding. Local catchment schools are Sparsholt Primary School, Westgate School (with a school bus service) and the renowned Peter Symonds Sixth Form College. There are also highly regarded private schools nearby - The Pilgrims’ School, Twyford Preparatory School, Winchester College and St. Swithun’s School.
The property enjoys an impressive secluded village setting with gardens that back onto open countryside. It is nestled in the delightful village of Sparsholt, which lies to the west of the historic city of Winchester and close to the village of Littleton. Sparsholt offers a village shop, the Church of St Stephen which dates back to Saxon times, a village hall, The Plough Inn and a small Post Office. The village has also been home to bbc Radio 4’s Gardener’s Question Time ‘Potting Shed’, which is located on the outskirts of the village. The renowned Lainston House Hotel is nearby, where the ruins of the 12th Century St Peter’s Church can still be found. Sparsholt Church of England Primary School is within walking distance. There is a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding in the surrounding countryside, and Sparsholt cricket club is about a quarter of a mile north of the village centre. Once England’s ancient capital city, Winchester, just a few miles away, has more comprehensive facilities which include independent shops and boutiques, fine restaurants, contemporary bars and a thriving bi-monthly Farmers Market. The famous Cathedral and beautiful Water Meadows are within the city and there is network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding in the surrounding countryside in and around Compton and Winchester. There are excellent connections to the M3, M27, A34, the South Coast and the New Forest. Southampton International Airport is 13 miles away. Schooling is typically outstanding. Local catchment schools are Sparsholt Primary School, Westgate School (with a school bus service) and the renowned Peter Symonds Sixth Form College. There are also highly regarded private schools nearby - The Pilgrims’ School, Twyford Preparatory School, Winchester College and St. Swithun’s School.
