Lower Preshaw House Near Upham, Hampshire

Lower Preshaw House Near Upham, Hampshire

Lower Preshaw House Lower Preshaw Lane, Near Upham, Hampshire SO32 1HP A traditional family house and farmyard with wonderful potential and far reaching views across its surrounding land, in an accessible rural setting to the east of Winchester. Mileages (approximately) Winchester 8.8 miles (London Waterloo 57 minutes) Petersfield 15 miles Twyford 7 miles Summary of accommodation Ground floor Hall, drawing room, conservatory, sitting room, study, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, pantry/larder, utility room, tack room Cellar First floor Master bedroom with adjoining dressing room and bathroom, guest bedroom with adjoining bathroom and balcony, two further bedrooms, bathroom Second floor Two bedrooms Outside Farmyard comprising: stables, stores, traditional barn, garaging, office and studio, modern agricultural building Gardens and grounds Mature well tended gardens, swimming pool, woodland, 8 fenced paddocks with water and some shelter. In all about 24 acres

Description Lower Preshaw House is a wonderful period house that offers plenty of potential for the next owner to make it their own. The property connects well with its land and the surrounding countryside. Rooms are light with some lovely outlooks. There is a fine drawing room of a south: west orientation and a bay fronted dining room. The first floor accommodation is well laid out. The second floor has further potential to accommodate the needs of a purchaser (subject to permissions). Gardens and grounds The gardens are a lovely element of the property with wide sweeping lawns, mature beds and borders, a variety of trees and far reaching surrounding views. On the south east side of the property is the swimming pool and a pool hut. On the lower lawn area there are a number of mature flower beds and climbing roses on a wooden frame. To the rear of the property the lawns continue and are punctuated by two magnificent beech trees. A grass bank rises from these lawns and there is a climbing frame and Wendy house situated here. Adjoining area of woodland to the south. The land is to the west and south: divided into 8 separate paddocks, being on chalk it offers well drained grazing throughout the year. The paddocks have post and rail fencing, water troughs and strategic plantings that provide shelter. Outside The superb range of outbuildings offers enormous potential (subject to consents). Situated to the north east of the property with separate access from Lower Preshaw Lane are the extensive outbuildings. situated around a farm yard and are numbered on the plan. These are situated around the farm yard and are numbered on the plan comprising;

Situation Lower Preshaw House is positioned within an area of outstanding natural beauty in the South Downs National Park. Situated in the Meon Valley, with its rolling topography of chalk downland, the surrounding countryside is as pretty as it is well kept by neighbouring estates and farms. Winchester is approximately 8.8 miles to the west with an excellent choice of schools and rail/road links to London, plus the M3 to London Heathrow. To the east, the market town of Petersfield offers a choice of further well-regarded schools, a mainline station and the A3, which provides a direct route to south west London via the Hindhead tunnel. The surrounding countryside allows some lovely walking and riding. A host of country sports are available in the area. Lower Preshaw House has all the Hampshire Downs has to offer within easy driving distance and combines rural life with accessibility to schools, stations and fast roads to London or the South Coast. (1) Traditional brick and flint building with separate stable/store, garage and four Lodden internal stables, with large loft space above (formerly hay storage). There is also a further stable. (2) Part open traditional wooden barn, with a wealth of exposed beams, providing ample storage and access through to the paddocks. (3) Modern agricultural building used partly as an indoor exercise arena, and has extensive storage space, and parking for a horse box/lorry. (4) An open fronted building, currently used as a car port and there are two further Lodden stables. (5) An office and studio is arranged over two floors. On the ground floor are offices with a kitchen area and WC. Upstairs is a spacious studio. (6) Open fronted wooden store with a tile roof.

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Services The vendors inform us the property is served by the following; Private water Private drainage Mains electricity Local Authority Winchester City Council 01962 840222. Agents note A contribution towards the upkeep of the lane is sought by the owner, as required. The lane/drive is also a foot path. There is also a foot path that runs alongside the office and along the side of the paddocks. Easements and Rights of Way The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights, including rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements, quasi easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not. Viewing Strictly by appointment with The Country House Company. Tel: 02392 632275 Email: sales@countryhousecompany.co.uk or BCM Tel: 01962 763900 info@bcm.co.uk Prior to making an appointment to view, the agents strongly recommend that you discuss any points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey. Directions Lower Preshaw Lane, SO32 1HP From Winchester (M3) Leave the M3 at junction 9 (Winchester). At the intersection take the left lane, and at the roundabout proceed straight over. At the second roundabout bear left and before going under the motorway take the left signed to Morestead and Corhampton. Continue on this road for about 6.5 miles. After a sharp drop and rise in the road, followed by a downward tight right and left bend, take lane on the left signed Lower Preshaw Farm. The house will be seen on the left hand side after 1/3 mile. Tenure and Possession The property is offered for sale Freehold with vacant possession upon completion. From Petersfield (A3) Take the A272 direction Winchester. Turn left at West Meon Hut, south on the A32 through Warnford pass Exton to Corhampton. At the roundabout, turn right taking Corhampton Lane,which rises up hill. At the brow of the hill, take the second turning on the right (direction Winchester/Morestead), along the Corhampton Lane, which becomes Stakes Lane. After approximately 2 miles, having gone downhill, then up hill, as you descend again, at the bottom of the valley; take lane on the right signed Lower Preshaw Farm. The house will be seen on the left hand side after 1 3 mile. Disclaimer: (including fixture and fittings) Important Notice: The Country House Company and their clients give notice that: 1. They are not authorized to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. 3. The text, photographs, distance, times and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and The Country House Company have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 4. All fixtures and fittings, curtains/blinds, carpeting, kitchen equipment whether fixed or not are deemed removable by the vendor unless specifically itemised within these particulars. Date of particulars and photographs September 2012 and May 2013. Brochure by floorplanz.co.uk

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