Bramdean, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24

Stunning Grade II Listed, detached period home in one of Hampshire's most popular villages within the South Downs National Park.



This charming cottage is a very rare find indeed, simply bursting with character and history. The property was the headquarters of the Parliamentary forces at the Battle of Cheriton in 1644 and thereafter home to Field Marshall Gomm who fought at Waterloo. The Cottage, which has been a much loved family home for over 20 years, retains much of its inherent character.

The accommodation is extremely well proportioned, offering plenty of versatile entertaining space on the ground floor and, to the first floor, four good size double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The entrance, which is at the rear of the property, is shaded by an old Box tree clipped to shape and has an oak front door opening into the flagstone floored hall, which is panelled to full height. From here the house opens to the right to the study which leads through to the family room, with light oak parquet flooring benefitting from underfloor heating. The family room leads you to the spacious conservatory and out to the patio and walled garden.

To the left from the hall, a passage leads to the well-designed kitchen/breakfast room with a beautiful limestone floor, a clever combination of hand painted and crafted walnut units and a very large sociable central island. The kitchen further impresses with Italian marble worktops and splashbacks with an oil fired Aga supplemented by a conventional oven and hob. From the kitchen there are steps leading up into the dining room, with panelled walls and arch curved doorways to the front garden and the drive. Also, off the kitchen is a laundry room combined with an excellent boot room area. This walk through utility conveniently opens back into the hallway.

A secondary hall area sees the staircase rise to the first floor. Within this inner lobby there is door to the wine cellar and entrance to the well-proportioned sitting room. History was made within the walls of this room, where the Generals poured over plans for the Battle of Cheriton. A beautiful parquet dark oak floor was sourced and reclaimed from University Halls in London and is a perfect backdrop for a more formal and elegant setting. There is an open fireplace with stone surround and over mantel and a charming bay window overlooking the garden. Bespoke cabinetry finishes the room with excellent open shelving.

Upstairs, to the right hand side, you are greeted with a spacious landing with two windows with stunning views over the rear lawn. This side of the house benefits from three double bedrooms and family bathroom and separate shower/wet room. To the left of the staircase you have a character room with some excellent storage space.

Externally the property is approached via a gravel drive which ends in a turning circle by the twin bay oak car port. The front garden is bordered by mature hedging and mainly laid to lawn. The front garden and path leads through a pair of impressive wrought iron gates to the rear of house. Here the property boasts a good sized private enclosed walled garden mainly laid to lawn with mature planting beds to the edge of the garden.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Materials used in construction: ASK AGENT

Disclaimer: Private drainage, awaiting Environmental Agency Compliance Certificate.

The property is in a Conservation area

No Gas at the property

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Bramdean is sited beyond the town of Alresford yet accessible also to the centres of Winchester, Alton and Petersfield, providing crucial and convenient access to London by rail. The village of Bramdean offers immediate village facilities including a public house, village hall and fuel garage, whilst the adjacent village of Cheriton approximately 2.5 miles away provides local primary schooling, post office/village store and more public houses.
The nearby market town of Alresford which is a beautiful Georgian Town offers a place to shop not only for food and wine and other necessities from traditional butchers, fishmonger, greengrocer and wine merchant, along with two convenience stores, but also for antiques and fine art, designer furnishings and clothes, gifts and crafts. The centre also sees a thriving cafe culture supported by a host of eateries, pubs, hotels and restaurants.