Medstead Grange, Medstead, Alton, Hampshire, GU34

An immaculate Country House renovated throughout to an exceptional standard, set in a ringfenced private estate with outstanding equestrian facilities

Description

MEDSTEAD GRANGE
Constructed in 2015, and refurbished from 2021, Medstead Grange is an immaculate Country House built and designed to the highest specification.

On entrance through private gates, a winding driveway rises through the farmland and woodland to a turning circle in front of the house. Met with far-reaching views across the land and beyond, the house offers privacy in an incredibly peaceful setting.

The accommodation extends over 12,615 sq ft over four floors and includes well-proportioned and impressive rooms, with beautiful outlooks over the views to the west and over the gardens and grounds to the south east.

On entrance is a striking view through the stair hall and dining room and out to the gardens beyond. Four formal reception rooms include the dining room, overlooking the gardens and pasture land beyond, the drawing room with dual aspect windows and Crittall doors leading out to the terrace and gardens, a living room which is also used as a study and the impressive stair hall. The stair hall features a beautiful cantilevered staircase.

At the heart of the house is a large open plan family kitchen with kitchen island, dining area and sitting room. There is also a back kitchen, utility room, larder, dog room and two cloakrooms, all of which are well designed and practical.

The first floor has four large bedrooms, each with a dressing room and ensuite, as well as an ensuite guest room. Each room has been beautifully designed and one of the most characterful bedrooms is of double height featuring timber beams, the walls hand painted with a wildlife scene.

The second floor has two large bedrooms with ensuites followed by a small bedroom or storage room and a charming dormitory with an inbuilt Swedish bed.

In the basement is an indoor swimming pool, shower room, meditation room, billiard room, cinema room and wine cellar.

A lift provides access to all four floors.

THE ANNEXE
Adjoining the main house by a covered walkway is a three bedroom annexe that includes a double height, flood-lit open plan kitchen and living area with a mezzanine above.

One of the bedrooms is on the ground floor with a walk-in shower room, ideal for accessibility.

GARAGE FLAT
Further accommodation includes a garage flat, with two bedrooms and accommodation over two floors. There is covered parking for three vehicles.

COTTAGES
Within the courtyard are two cottages, The Groom’s Cottage and the Gardener’s Cottage.

The Groom’s Cottage includes two ensuite bedrooms, a reception room, kitchen and cloakroom over three floors.

The Gardener’s Cottage is a one bedroom cottage with a living room, kitchen and shower room.

FLOOR AREAS
Main House: 1,172 sq m / 12,615 sq ft
Annexe: 202 sq m / 2,174 sq ft
Groom’s Cottage: 88 sq m / 947 sq ft
Gardener’s Cottage: 56 sq m / 603 sq ft
Garden Pavilion: 91 sq m / 980 sq ft

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The gardens surround the house providing a wonderfully private setting. To the south east of the house is a terrace and lawned garden, ideal for al-fresco dining.

To the south east of the house lies a tiered lawn, rising up to the walled kitchen and flower garden.

The walled garden is an enchanting setting for the garden pavilion. With a dining room, shower room and kitchen, the pavilion is fantastic entertainment space for indoor and outdoor entertainment and dining.

The pavilion overlooks the walled garden to the north east and the tennis court to the south west, also acting as a tennis pavilion. The court surface is Cushencourt, an impressive, all-weather, non-slip surface, which allows for play almost immediately after rain.

EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES- The first class equestrian facilities were constructed in 2015 and include 10 stables, a beautifully designed tack room with wood burning stove, feed store, wash and drying room, and solarium. The indoor school measures 60m x 30m with a Martin Collins surface. The owners have clad the building, use part as a gym and installed large windows looking out over the land. Mounted on the arena’s roof are 50 kW solar panels. There is an outdoor arena measuring 40m x 20m, an all-weather paddock and about 13 acres of post and rail paddocks with mains water connected.

ESTATE OFFICE- Within the courtyard of stables is an estate office which includes a meeting room, a kitchen, WC and two store rooms.

AGRICULTURAL BARN- A large General Purpose Agricultural barn is located to the rear of the indoor school and is currently used as workshop space and storage for garden machinery. The equestrian facilities and agricultural building are accessed from the secondary drive through a gated entrance.

Additional Floor Areas- Estate Office: 53 sq m / 571 sq ft, Equestrian: 193 sq m / 2,078 sq ft

Location

Nestled between the picturesque villages of Bentworth and Medstead near Alton, Medstead Grange enjoys an enviable position on a high plateau of the Hampshire Downs. At over 700 feet above sea level, the property offers sweeping westward views across the Hampshire countryside.

The area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with world-class fishing on the renowned Test and Itchen rivers, golf at nearby Alresford and Royal Winchester golf clubs, or sailing along the scenic South Coast.

A network of footpaths and bridleways weaves through the surrounding countryside, perfect for walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Everyday essentials are available in the market towns of Alton and Alresford, while the larger centres of Basingstoke, Farnham, and Winchester offer shopping, dining, and cultural experiences.

The area benefits from excellent transport links: Alton Station provides direct trains to London Waterloo in just over an hour, with Basingstoke offering a faster 44-minute service. The A31 ensures easy road access, while Southampton Airport and Heathrow (just 42 miles away) provide international flights.

Square Footage: 12,615 sq ft


Acreage: 151 Acres

Additional Info

LAND- The estate extends to approximately 151.89 acres of ringfenced land including pasture fields and paddocks, rolling arable land and beautiful woodland. The 73 acres of arable land is farmed by a contract farmer on an annual licence agreement. Some of the land is entered into a Mid-Tier Countryside Stewardship Scheme which runs until December 2025. The agreement options include Nectar Flower Mix, Legume fallow, Winter bird food and permanent grassland with low inputs. The 52 acres of pasture includes parkland to the front and rear of the house and post and rail horse paddocks for grazing. The woodland, extending to 20.6 acres, includes Beech, Silver Birch, Sycamores, Ash, Wild Cherry, Red Oak and Common Oak. The woodlands either side of the driveway bloom with a carpet of bluebells in Spring. Historically, a family shoot was run across the estate.