Manor Farm Barns, Old Alresford

A charming character home, beautifully positioned within an exclusive courtyard development, enjoying far-reaching countryside views, a delightful west-facing garden and direct access to wonderful rural walks.

One of just six sympathetically converted barns forming the exclusive Manor Farm Barns development, The Stock House offers a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the charm of country living in a particularly attractive Hampshire setting. Situated on the edge of the picturesque village of Old Alresford, and just a five-minute drive north of the popular market town of New Alresford, the property is surrounded by beautiful open countryside and enjoys a lovely sense of peace and privacy.

The Accommodation
The front door opens into a welcoming entrance hall, with stairs rising to the first floor and access to the ground floor accommodation.

The kitchen is fitted with attractive in-frame Shaker-style units and drawers, complemented by worktops and matching upstands. There is a range cooker with hob and extractor hood, together with a useful understairs pantry cupboard. French doors open through to the garden room, while an opening leads into the spacious sitting room.

The sitting room is a particularly inviting space, with a wood-burning stove creating an attractive focal point, fitted bookshelves and a charming arched window. French doors lead through to the impressive garden room, a lovely light-filled space with large Velux windows and a wonderful panoramic outlook across the garden and surrounding fields. A further door provides direct access outside, making this an ideal spot for relaxing, entertaining or simply enjoying the beautiful rural surroundings. Also on the ground floor is a bedroom and separate shower room, offering excellent flexibility for guests, family members or those wishing to have the convenience of ground floor living.

The principal bedroom is full of character, featuring a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, a built-in wardrobe and a Velux window overlooking the garden. The second double bedroom is equally charming, with its own vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and Velux window. On the first floor there is a generous walk-in wardrobe along with a linen/airing cupboard housing the hot water tank. The family bathroom is fitted with a white suite, including a bath with shower over. 

The delightful west-facing garden is a real feature of the property, offering a high degree of privacy and making the most of the afternoon and evening sunshine. A gate to the side of the house opens into the garden, where a paved terrace adjoins the rear of the property, providing an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining. A retaining wall with steps leads up to a lawn, complemented by established shrubs and small trees, together with a wonderful summer house and useful garden shed. The garden is enclosed by post and rail fencing and, at the far end, a charming picket gate opens directly onto an adjoining field, giving access to a superb network of long-distance footpaths and beautiful countryside walks right from the doorstep.

The barns are arranged around an attractive central gravelled courtyard, creating a welcoming sense of community while retaining the individual character of each home. The Stock House benefits from ample private parking to the front, as well as its own timber car barn. This provides covered parking, a secure storage room to the rear and further large loft storage above, accessed via a hatch and integral ladder.

Old Alresford, with a village green and village hall at its centre, lies at the southern end of the Candover Valley in the middle of farming communities and the famous watercress beds. There are a wide variety of walks and cycle rides from the doorstep. Old Alresford has a strong village community, with its church, dramatic society, summer fayre, bonfire celebrations, cricket club and village events. The Stock House is a wonderfully appealing country home, combining characterful accommodation, beautiful rural views and an enviable garden setting, all within easy reach of the amenities of New Alresford.

SERVICES Mains electric and water. Electric heating. Shared drainage system.

LOCAL AUTHORITY INFORMATION Winchester City Council Council Tax Band: G