Ovington, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24

A beautifully presented Victorian home offering substantial accommodation set in glorious grounds of just under 9 acres.

Description

Barley Down House is a stunning Victorian detached family house offering substantial accommodation of the highest quality. The property, which has been subject to an extensive refurbishment remodelling and extension program is finished to an exacting specification with the finest quality fixtures and fittings.

The accommodation extends to an all over 6600 sq. ft. in the main house with the accommodation arranged over three floors with the additional benefit of a cellar. The property is approached through an entrance hall which leads on to a welcoming and large reception hall. One of the stunning features of the property is its beautiful galleried staircase, a part of the remodelling project carried out by the existing owners.

The reception accommodation is equally impressive. The drawing room and dining room are comparable in size, each with feature fireplaces and a bay window to the drawing room. The dining room has the benefit of an adjoining drinks room where there is a separate sitting room for less formal evenings and an office with adjacent cloakroom. One of the most striking features of the property is its beautiful gallery kitchen/breakfast room, a stunning space beautifully fitted with bespoke units and a large central island. There are three pairs of double doors that open out on to the large entertaining terrace and the kitchen/breakfast room is partially overlooked by a galleried office, the kitchen also benefits from a walk-in larder. The ground floor cloakroom with shower utility room and cellar complete the ground floor accommodation.

On the first floor is a large landing providing access to the principal bedroom suite this comprises a large double bedroom, beautiful bathroom with separate shower and large dressing room. There are three further bedrooms each with an adjoining bath/shower. The large landing continues round to the rear of the property to the galleried office overlooking the vaulted kitchen/breakfast room with a set of stairs leading down to that area. The second floor is currently arranged with two bedrooms, a large bathroom with separate shower and an excellent sitting area perfect for teenagers.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached from the lane over a long driveway which leads up to the property and the parking area which lies adjacent to the northern side of the house. Beyond this area are a number of outbuildings including a large carport and a storeroom to the rear. There is a further outbuilding currently used for storage with a gym to the rear. There’s also an attached stable block with four loose boxes and a large store. Beyond the stable block is a large paddock. The formal gardens surrounding the house are laid largely to lawn with a large number of specimen trees protecting the property. The entertaining terrace sits on the south-western side of the property and is extensive, a perfect party space leading up from the gardens to the upper garden. There’s a beautiful swimming pool and adjacent tennis court. The gardens and all extent to 8.9 acres and are a significant feature of this wonderful home.

Location

Barley Down House is situated near the popular and picturesque Itchen Valley village of Ovington. The area, which is in the South Downs National Park, is surrounded by magnificent open countryside and is famed for its chalk stream trout fishing, but also its excellent walking and riding.

The nearby market town of Alresford provides shopping and recreational facilities, with the city of Winchester with its main line station lying approximately 6 miles to the west, benefiting from a more comprehensive offering. The M3 motorway is a short drive, providing access to London and the South Coast, and the A31 and A272 are both easily accessible.

Schooling locally is excellent, Twyford Prep, St Swithun’s School for Girls and Princes Mead are within a short distance the other private and state schools in Winchester are easily accessible as is Perrins in Alresford.

Square Footage: 6,652 sq ft


Acreage: 8.9 Acres

Additional Info

Mains electricity. Private drainage (septic tank). Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax Band H
Freehold