House For Sale £3,200,000
Discreetly positioned in the heart of this charming village is this exceptional residence with Georgian origins and later Victorian additions. The owners have researched the history of the house and advise they have found an Admiral of the Fleet, a High Sheriff, an aide to Cecil Rhodes and both the Army and Navy’s longest serving Active List officers have all been previous custodians.
They have uncovered stories of tunnels being built to keep the horsemen out of sight from the house and grounds. They have also uncovered reports of Churchill, Smuts, de Gaulle, Eisenhower and others walking through the grounds during their visit in 1944 to plan the d-Day landings.
The accommodation has undergone various permutations in its history and today functions as a comfortable and impressive country residence adapted to accommodate a self-contained staff annexe on the first floor, which can be accessed from either within the main house or independently. What was previously a sizeable pool and gym area have been converted to create a versatile wing to the property which accommodates three bedrooms suites with kitchenettes and a communal living area that the current owners use for holiday lets, although this area could be adapted to serve a number of different purposes. The creation of an impressive cinema room gives a modern twist to the property whilst the original parts of the house boast elegant entertaining spaces as well as more cosy day to day living areas.<br/><br/><b>Outside</b><br/><br/>The majority of the formal living areas along with the kitchen command stunning views over the exquisite grounds which consist of a large paved terrace adjacent to the property which leads on to an expanse of lawn edged by shaped borders stocked with mature trees and shrubs providing interest and colour through the seasons. At the end of the formal gardens there is a lower terrace with full size tennis court beyond which is what was a croquet lawn and pavilion. The formal gardens include raised beds, a small courtyard area close to the house with a fountain, a vegetable garden and a greenhouse.
Beyond the formal gardens lie the water meadows, totalling approximately 8.7 acres providing views of Droxford church and leading to the River Meon, on which the property enjoys single bank fishing rights.<br/><br/><b>Situation</b><br/><br/>Droxford lies in the heart of the Meon Valley between West Meon and Wickham. The village has excellent amenities including a Norman church, store/post office, school, doctor’s surgery and two public houses. The A32 offers excellent access northwards to London either via the A31/A3 or M3 and southwards the M27 offers links to Portsmouth and Southampton. Mainline rail services into London Waterloo can be accessed at Botley, Winchester, Alton or Petersfield. The Meon Valley provides access to the stunning countryside of the South Downs and numerous walks can be found on the doorstep along with access to the River Meon which offers excellent fishing. There is a plethora of equestrian facilities on the doorstep and Corhampton Golf Club is about 1.9 miles away.<br/><br/><b>Additional Information</b><br/><br/>Local Authority: Winchester City Council, South Downs National Park.
Services: Mains water & electricity, Oil fired central heating, Private drainage.
They have uncovered stories of tunnels being built to keep the horsemen out of sight from the house and grounds. They have also uncovered reports of Churchill, Smuts, de Gaulle, Eisenhower and others walking through the grounds during their visit in 1944 to plan the d-Day landings.
The accommodation has undergone various permutations in its history and today functions as a comfortable and impressive country residence adapted to accommodate a self-contained staff annexe on the first floor, which can be accessed from either within the main house or independently. What was previously a sizeable pool and gym area have been converted to create a versatile wing to the property which accommodates three bedrooms suites with kitchenettes and a communal living area that the current owners use for holiday lets, although this area could be adapted to serve a number of different purposes. The creation of an impressive cinema room gives a modern twist to the property whilst the original parts of the house boast elegant entertaining spaces as well as more cosy day to day living areas.<br/><br/><b>Outside</b><br/><br/>The majority of the formal living areas along with the kitchen command stunning views over the exquisite grounds which consist of a large paved terrace adjacent to the property which leads on to an expanse of lawn edged by shaped borders stocked with mature trees and shrubs providing interest and colour through the seasons. At the end of the formal gardens there is a lower terrace with full size tennis court beyond which is what was a croquet lawn and pavilion. The formal gardens include raised beds, a small courtyard area close to the house with a fountain, a vegetable garden and a greenhouse.
Beyond the formal gardens lie the water meadows, totalling approximately 8.7 acres providing views of Droxford church and leading to the River Meon, on which the property enjoys single bank fishing rights.<br/><br/><b>Situation</b><br/><br/>Droxford lies in the heart of the Meon Valley between West Meon and Wickham. The village has excellent amenities including a Norman church, store/post office, school, doctor’s surgery and two public houses. The A32 offers excellent access northwards to London either via the A31/A3 or M3 and southwards the M27 offers links to Portsmouth and Southampton. Mainline rail services into London Waterloo can be accessed at Botley, Winchester, Alton or Petersfield. The Meon Valley provides access to the stunning countryside of the South Downs and numerous walks can be found on the doorstep along with access to the River Meon which offers excellent fishing. There is a plethora of equestrian facilities on the doorstep and Corhampton Golf Club is about 1.9 miles away.<br/><br/><b>Additional Information</b><br/><br/>Local Authority: Winchester City Council, South Downs National Park.
Services: Mains water & electricity, Oil fired central heating, Private drainage.
