An incredibly rare opportunity to rent a beautiful 16th century Grade II listed farmhouse stepped in history and positioned within two miles of the historic market town of Romsey. A private gravel driveway approaches the property, concluding in a large courtyard providing parking for the main residence and annexes. The farmhouse offers approximately 5000sqft of living accommodation with six bedrooms and six bathrooms spread over three floors. A welcoming entrance hall creates an instant impression of space with a hallway continuing into the reception rooms. A formal dining room caters for all social occasions with a characterful sitting room benefitting from a feature inglenook fireplace and woodburning stove, perfect for a morning/evening retreat. The farmhouse kitchen is well-equipped with ample base/wall mounted storage, a fitted AGA and space for whitegoods; a useful pantry assists the kitchen. Completing the farmhouse accommodation is, a drawing room, cloakroom and utility room. An adjoining one-bedroom annexe is accessed from the dining room, offering a kitchenette and bathroom. The first floor continues to impress with four double bedrooms, all benefitting from either an en-suite or washroom. The remaining two bedrooms are positioned on the second floor and are served by a shower room and washroom.

Externally, a variety of barns offer superb versatility with potential for storage, car ports and garaging. Two further one-bedroom annexes are available for the tenant to make use of, for both personal use or potential sub-letting. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a mixture of mature trees and shrubs.

Available from: July 2023
Security deposit: £6,923.07

Situated within close proximity to commuter links such as the M27 and A36, Romsey lies on the east bank of the River Test at the lower end of the Test Valley, with the New Forest to the south west, the ancient city of Winchester to the east and the major city and port of Southampton to the South. Romsey retains its regular street market as well as a thriving town centre with shops, restaurants, public houses, leisure facilities and historical sites including Broadlands House. At the centre of Romsey is the market place, town hall and the stunning Abbey. Steeped in history from its Saxon roots and centred upon its imposing and prepossessing abbey, Romsey is the loveliest of market towns which has retained its intrinsic ‘village’ charm. Its sophisticated eateries, boutique shopping and comfortable social life holds appeal for a wide range prospective purchases from retirement to families looking for a safe and convenient lifestyle for their children. This is enhanced by its wealth of excellent local schooling within both the state and private sectors, which attracts many families to the area. Saturday morning strolls around Romsey with its variety of delicatessens and coffee shops serving gourmet breakfasts is an absolute treat.