A beautifully proportioned family home set in stunning grounds.

Description

Willowdown House is an extensive detached family home, which was entirely refurbished during our clients tenure to provide beautifully proportioned family accommodation. The property enjoys extensive views over its garden, paddocks, woodland and further over beautiful rolling countryside. It is approached over a long tree lined driveway leading up to large parking and turning area adjacent to the house and garaging.

The accommodation in the main house extends to over 3700 sq. ft. approached through a large and welcoming reception hall which provides access to all the principal rooms, including a large triple aspect, sitting room with beautiful feature fireplace and separate dining room. The door leads through to the study which in turn leads to a large garden room. The garden room has a mezzanine floor which provides stunning views across the paddocks and the countryside beyond. From the garden room there is access through to a mood room which in turn has access to a shower room. There is a large kitchen/breakfast room fitted with a range of units of work services providing a breakfast bar. There is a large walk-in pantry and the breakfast area benefits from a good size fireplace with fitted log burner. Beyond the kitchen is a large utility room and a separate cloakroom with shower.

The bedroom accommodation is currently arranged with a principal bedroom with en suite bathroom and separate shower, a separate double bedroom and a further bedroom which is currently being used as a dressing room serviced by the family bathroom.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a large driveway which provides significant parking for a number of vehicles. Steps lead up from the driveway to the front garden of the property which is terraced with a superb ornate fishpond with bridge style. The formal gardens around the property are laid to lawn with wildflower meadows, and there is a large and exceptionally attractive pond with a charming pond house. Adjacent to the south-western side of the house is a large entertaining terrace with brick built barbecue and large chimney for wood fires. The immediate grounds are very beautiful with a superb backdrop in every direction. There is a detached cabin, which provides a kitchen/living room, two bedrooms and a shower room and above the garage and there is a further large studio. The garage features two large bays and a secure storage room.

Equestrian Facilities
Willowdown Farm boasts an impressive array of equestrian facilities, which is currently being used as a BHA approved livery yard but would be more than suitable as a private yard. The stabling is set within a large barn set away from the house and there is another very useful steel framed building set within the woodland close by. There are currently 16 loose boxes but with space for more if required. Set away from the farm buildings lies a substantial manège of 50m x 25m, which is well drained and has some lighting.

Land
The land at Willowdown Farm extends to approximately 80 acres in total and is split between pasture and woodland. The current owners inherited a cattle farm, which they have worked hard to convert into a popular equestrian facility and wildlife habitat, and have managed the land with environmental objectives in mind. While none of the land is in a Countryside Stewardship agreement the vendors have worked closely with conservation bodies in the management of the pasture and re planting of the woodland in their 30 year tenure of the farm.

The majority of the pasture is a combination of post and rail and stock fenced, and within the woodland there are various paths and courses which can be enjoyed on foot or horseback, certainly an incoming purchaser could look to create a cross
country course to encompass the natural features of the farm. As well as the main drive there is another point of access on to the farm on the western boundary which is useful for the movement of livestock, farm machinery but may also be useful to a buyer with commercial aspirations. The land provides a new owner with the opportunity to enjoy country pursuits such as walking and riding within the bounds of their own home and could be suited to an environmental project such as rewilding or tree planting.

Location

North Waltham Village and civil parish located approximately 12.7 miles from the cathedral city of Winchester. The village benefits from a Norman church a primary school, an excellent church and a local pub. Micheldever station is nearby only 4.6 miles and provides a regular rail service to London Waterloo. The A303 is nearby, providing easy access to the M3 and the West Country.

The cathedral city of Winchester provides an extensive range of cultural recreational and shopping facilities and schooling in the area is first class with this property providing superb location for Winchester schools and a number of prep schools, including Twyford, Princes Mead and Farleigh. Nearby Basingstoke provides additional shopping and recreational facilities and a train service to London Waterloo.




Acreage: 79.96 Acres

Additional Info

Mains water and electricity. LPG gas. Private drainage (septic tank).
Council Tax Band F
Freehold