Woodcote Manor, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24

Restored private Manor House steeped in local history and bound by ancient, landscaped parkland

Description

Available as a whole or in three lots.

Woodcote Manor is a remarkable country estate located close to the popular market town of Alresford, and nestled in the rolling Hampshire countryside near the village of Bramdean.

At its heart lies a handsome Grade II* listed manor house accessed from a sweeping, tree lined, private driveway through landscaped parkland.

The property sits centred within its exceptional formal gardens and grounds and enjoys far reaching rural views across the South Downs National Park. With its origins known to date back to the late 12th century, the property is steeped in local history, with its oldest surviving parts, including the classically styled front façade, dated 17th century.

Outside, exquisite mature gardens envelope the property and include a historic walled garden, a defining feature. The extensive outbuildings include a substantial coach house, squash court and stable block all with planning permission for residential conversion.

The land at Woodcote Manor includes historic landscaped parkland, dating back to the 18th century, rolling arable land and woodland.

The farmland includes 134.37 acres of Grade 3 arable land. The land is gently rolling and benefits from road access to the north east, separate from the access to Lot 1.

The land is farmed under a standard arable rotation under a farm business tenancy which runs until May 2027. There are 5.55 acres of woodland. The owners enjoy a family shoot across the estate making the most of the rolling topography and woodland. There is an agricultural barn located to the north east of the land which could be converted to a variety of uses, subject to planning.

Location

Woodcote Manor lies just half a mile east of the sought after village of Bramdean, set in a very private position well away from the road. The property enjoys an elevated position commanding exceptional views overs its own parkland, land and the Hampshire Countryside beyond.

Bramdean is small, rural parish with its own church, village hall and popular public house. The market town of Alresford lies approximately 5 miles to the north, with a number of local amenity stores, educational and healthcare facilities. The Cathedral City of Winchester, just 10 miles to the west, boasts many cultural and historical highlights including its medieval cathedral which hosts a popular Christmas market each year. More extensive shops and facilities are found in Winchester including numerous supermarkets.

The South Downs National Park is a spectacular setting and the landscape hosts an outstanding network of footpaths and bridle paths across some of the most breath-taking countryside in the south. The area has become increasingly known for its successful wine industry, with a number of world renowned vineyards close by producing some of the worlds best English Sparkling Wines.

The area has a number of high calibre primary & secondary schools in both the private and state sector. Local prep schools include Twyford, Pilgrims, St Swithuns and Prince’s Mead in Winchester and Bedales Prep near Petersfied . At senior level, Winchester College and St Swithuns in Winchester offer both boarding and day education for boys and girls respectively. In Petersfield, Bedales offers mixed day and boarding, whilst Churcher’s College is a mixed day school. In the state sector, Alresford and Cheriton both have primary schools, whilst Perins School in Alresford provides secondary education.

Square Footage: 14,133 sq ft


Acreage: 202 Acres

Additional Info

Further land including Parkland and arable farmland is available by separate negotiation.