Preston Candover, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25

A substantial five bedroom detached family home set at the heart of the Candover Valley with generous accommodation and grounds of 0.27 acres.

Description

Set at the very heart of the highly sought-after village of Preston Candover, this impressive family home offers the perfect balance of historic charm and modern convenience. Dating back to the mid-17th century, the property has been thoughtfully and extensively refurbished by the current owners, creating a stylish yet characterful period home that effortlessly blends original features with contemporary living.

The property offers flexible living spaces ideal for family life and entertaining. The property is approached via a welcoming front porch which opens into the entrance hall. To the left is a versatile family room or sixth bedroom, ideal for guests or multi-generational living. To the right is the sitting room with its exposed oak beams and inviting log burner and goes on to link through to a cosy snug, also featuring a log burner. From the snug, a doorway leads to the stylish dining room, which in turn opens into the traditional farmhouse style kitchen breakfast room featuring a wide range of storage units, wooden worktops and a central island with breakfast bar, ideal for everyday family life and entertaining. The kitchen enjoys excellent flow, with doors back to the snug and out to the rear garden. Returning to the hallway, there is a study, a downstairs shower room, and a large, highly versatile laundry room, which could also function as an additional snug, playroom or hobby space depending on requirements. At first floor there are five bedrooms three with en suite facilities while the two principal bedrooms are further enhanced by their own private dressing rooms.

A gravel driveway provides ample parking for multiple vehicles and access to a substantial, circa 600 sq. ft. home office, ideal for remote working or running a business. A gated entrance leads into the enclosed rear garden which backs on to paddocks, which provide a delightful backdrop. The garden has an expanse of open lawn offering plenty of space for recreation as well as a generous patio area, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. A purpose built timber framed outdoor kitchen and bar completes the picture.

Location

The property is situated within the pretty and sought after village of Preston Candover within the desirable Candover Valley and surrounded by some of Hampshire’s finest rolling countryside. The Georgian town of Alresford is approximately 6 miles away to the south and provides excellent shopping facilities, including two family butchers, a fishmonger, a variety of top-end fashion boutiques and gift and antique shops.

There are also several award-winning restaurants, a coffee shop and an art gallery. Winchester lies 12 miles south-west of the property and Basingstoke 9 miles north-east, both of which provide larger shops, cinemas and theatres. The village offers a pre-school currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted, as well as an award-winning primary school. Additional amenities include the Candover Valley Store and Post Office, a village hall, tennis club, and the Church of St Mary the Virgin. There is also a newly refurbished boutique pub, The Candover, featuring an award-winning chef.

There is superb access to London via the M3 (Junctions 6 or 7) and to the West Country via the A303. Main line train services to London Waterloo are available from Basingstoke (45 minutes) with up to 5 trains an hour. Heathrow (43 miles), Gatwick (65 miles) and Southampton Airports (24 miles) are all convenient.

The property is well located for some of the finest schools in the country including Cheam, Farleigh, Pilgrims, Twyford, Bedales, Charterhouse School, Downe House, Eton College, Marlborough College, Peter Symonds Sixth Form College, Sherborne School, St Swithun’s School, Wellington College and Winchester College.

Square Footage: 3,316 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains electricity and water. Oil-fired heating. Private drainage (cesspool).
Council Tax Band F
Freehold