Kimpton Manor Farm House, Kimpton, Hampshire, SP11

A beautiful Grade II listed Farmhouse in an idylic village setting with an annexe and a collection of Barns

About
Quietly set back from a country lane in the picturesque village of Kimpton, which sits within Kimpton Down, stands the beautiful Grade II listed Kimpton Manor Farmhouse, along with a collection of Barns in a courtyard setting.
Within the village is St Peter and St Paul Church dating back to 1222 and at the far end of the lane upon which the property is found, is the Welcome Stranger pub. There are many accessible walks close at hand which meander across Kimpton Down. Kimpton is an attractive rural village from which one can access major roads and rail networks as well towns and cities with relative ease.

The House
As with many listed houses, much of the original fabric of the property is clearly evident throughout the house with original oak beams and floorboards blending seamlessly with a modern extension and garden room. Upon arrival, the driveway leads onto a graveled parking area, with an attractive front garden beyond. Entering through the formal entrance lobby into the reception hall, the antiquity of the house is immediately apparent with original exposed oak beams and doorways. Directly off the reception hall off is a cloakroom and utility room.The principal reception rooms within the house, include a delightful sitting room with attractive views over the rear garden, and features an Ingle Nook fireplace housing a log burner. Beyond is a snug or children’s playroom with doors leading out on to a paved terrace and the garden beyond. Heading back along the central passage passing an area that serves well as a study, you reach the beautifully appointed kitchen featuring a substantial island unit and a dining area that is suitable for daily dining and informal entertaining. Directly off the kitchen is the garden room which presents a number of possible uses whether as an additional sitting area or perhaps a more formal dining/entertaining room.

The original oak stairs lead to a centralized landing along which the five bedrooms and family bathroom are found. The principal suite has a dressing area and ensuite bathroom with a separate shower. A further surprise here, is a staircase leading to an additional dressing room that has built in storage on either side of the attic room.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS & BARNS
The house stands relatively central within its plot, both the front and rear gardens feeling very connected to the house. The front garden is walled on two sides and there are mature flower beds adorned with flowers and shrubs. There is also a patio area. The rear garden has an extensive paved terrace running along the rear of the property. Whilst mainly lawned there is lightly wooded area at its far end.
At the entrance to Kimpton Manor Farmhouse is a thatched building which is currently used as an office. Whilst it could of course continue to have this function, given that it has a kitchen and shower room, this could be utilized as ancillary accommodation for guests or perhaps be used for AirBnB. The main reception area has exposed beams and a vaulted ceiling.

This attractive courtyard setting has at its center an area of grass with two mature Sorbus Ash trees. On either side of this area are two barns. These barns are mainly used for storage however, the current owners have explored the potential to develop these barns into residential houses and the applications can be found on Test Vally Borough Council website, (testvalley.gov.uk) 20/01135/FULLN 20/01136/LBWN

Kimpton is located in North Hampshire and like many of the villages in this part of the world, denote the quintessential charm of a rural village. That said, its proximity and ability to access major road and rail networks one feels very connected. Whilst day to day shopping needs can be met in nearby Andover, the Cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester are accessible where there are more shops, boutiques and restaurants. There are many walks and trails, some of which can be accessed from the house, but the surrounding countryside and villages are a joy to be discovered. The area is blessed with excellent state and private schools, (Farleigh School, approx. 8 miles) as well as Sixth Form Colleges and Universities in both Winchester and Salisbury