ARMSWORTH HILL FARM ALRESFORD, HAMPSHIRE

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1 ARMSWORTH HILL FARM ALRESFORD, HAMPSHIRE

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3 ARMSWORTH HILL FARM ALRESFORD, HAMPSHIRE Alresford 3 miles Winchester 12 miles (London Waterloo 57 mins) Basingstoke 12 miles (London Waterloo 47 mins) Central London 59 miles (Distances and times approximate) A compact country estate in a breathtaking position with exceptional views over some of Hampshire s finest countryside Entrance/reception hall Drawing room Sitting room Dining room Kitchen/breakfast room Nursery/family room Games room Billiard room Office Gymnasium 7 bedrooms (6 en suite) 2 staff cottages Indoor swimming pool with changing rooms and steam room Formal gardens with tennis court and outdoor swimming pool Garage block Workshop Stables Farm buildings Paddocks and parkland In all about 112 acres Knight Frank 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) james.crawford@knightfrank.com Knight Frank 14 Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8RZ Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) andrew.rome@knightfrank.com These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text.

4 Hampshire Armsworth Hill Farm is beautifully positioned in the heart of some of Hampshire s most attractive rolling countryside enjoying views across its own land with far reaching vistas beyond. Shopping Day to day shopping facilities are available in the Georgian market town of Alresford, which has a superb selection of local shops, amenities, restaurants and public houses. A more comprehensive range of facilities can be found in nearby Winchester or Basingstoke. Transport Winchester to London Waterloo taking about 54 minutes or Basingstoke to London Waterloo taking about 47 minutes. The M3 is easily accessible at Junction 6 (Basingstoke), giving access to London. The A31/A3 is equally convenient and Southampton International Airport is only 22 miles to the south. Schooling The surrounding area has a superb range of extremely well known and highly regarded private schools including pre-prep and prep schools at Prince s Mead, Twyford, and Pilgrims, Winchester College for boys and St Swithuns for girls. There is also Peter Symonds sixth form college within easy reach. Golf At Alresford and Royal Winchester. Fishing Top class fishing is available nearby on the river Test, Itchen and Dever. Walking The property lies in beautiful countryside with a wide range of footpaths and bridleways providing excellent walking and riding.

5 Armsworth Hill Farm Armsworth Hill is approached over a long private drive over its own land, through impressive entrance gates under a charming arched entrance leading to a gravelled forecourt. The house is of white painted brick construction under a mostly slate tile roof. The house enjoys a protected setting within an enclosed formal courtyard with the main reception rooms and bedrooms facing south and west over its own land. The centrepiece of the house is the dramatic double height circular reception hall which is also used as an elegant living room. Off this are the sitting room, drawing room and dining room, each with double doors out to extensive terracing and the formal gardens. The kitchen has its own breakfast area and is well served with a wine cellar, pantry and access to the domestic offices. Over the years the accommodation has been extended into adjoining outbuildings and the south wing has been adapted to provide a superb nursery/family room and 68 long games room. Of particular note is the spectacular indoor swimming pool, accessed by a link from the house, with a steam room, 2 sets of changing rooms and a gymnasium. The range of buildings on the north side of the courtyard have been converted to provide a magnificent billiard room with an adjacent office. On the first floor, arranged around the galleried landing is the master bedroom suite comprising an en suite bathroom, dressing room and private balcony, together with 3 further bedroom suites and a bedroom. 2 further guest bedroom suites are located on the ground floor. There are 2 excellent staff cottages within the courtyard.

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10 Armsworth Hill Farm APPROXIMATE GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA House: sq.ft./ 833 sq.mts. Cottage 1: 883 sq.ft./ 82 sq.mts. Cottage 2: 915 sq.ft./ 85 sq.mts. Office/ Snooker Room: 1270 sq.ft./ 118 sq.mts. Outbuildings (Former Stables): 1216 sq.ft./ 113 sq.mts. Garage/ Workshop: 2723 sq.ft./ 253 sq.mts. These plans are for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Attention is drawn to the Important Notice.

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13 Staff Cottages Farmbuildings Gardens and grounds Land There are two self-contained staff cottages, each with a sitting room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom, located in the corner of the courtyard, one with linked access through to the house. Outbuildings The eastern range of the courtyard comprises a garage bay, storeroom, two stables and boiler room. Near the entrance is a substantial brick built garage block with an adjacent workshop, tack room and generator room. Nearby are a further two substantial farm buildings suitable for livestock, general storage or for adaption to provide additional stabling. The gardens are mainly laid out to provide extensive and well tended lawned areas designed to take maximum advantage of the views of the surrounding countryside. Steps from the house lead down to formal gardens with mature herbaceous borders and a number of fine trees. To one side of the driveway is a pony paddock and greenhouse. A short distance from the house is a hard surfaced floodlit tennis court. The house sits centrally within its own land with views over open farmland. To the north house are two large fields within a sheltered setting surrounded by extensive new tree planting. There are two large fields to the south of the house, one with a substantial modern building. The land would be ideal for equestrian use.

14 Services Private water supply, oil fired central heating to the house, private drainage, mains electricity Local Authority Winchester City Council Tel: Post code SO24 9RJ Fixtures and Fittings All those items known as tenant s fixtures and fittings, together with curtains, light fittings, garden statuary and estate machinery and equipment are specifically excluded from the sale but certain items may be available on a separate negotiation. Wayleaves, easements and rights of way The property is sold subject to, and with the benefit of all rights of way whether public or private. There are various public rights of way as shown on the boundary plan.

15 Note:"This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationery office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES " Main house Garden Cottage ARMSWORTH HILL FARM Stable Cottage Viewings Important notice Viewings are strictly by appointment through the vendor s sole agent Knight Frank. Directions From London; Take the M3 to Junction 7 and take the first left off the motorway exit signed to Dummer. Proceed into the village and by the church turn left signposted to Farleigh. Proceed along this lane for approximately 1½ miles and at the end of the lane, at the T junction with the B3046, turn right signposted to The Candovers. After approximately 2½ miles enter the village of Preston Candover and proceed past the school and church on the left. At the end of the village turn left at the signpost to Alresford. Continue on this road until the T junction. Turn left and after a short distance turn left signed to Armsworth. Continue on this road for about 2.5 miles. The road does a sharp left and then bends round to the right and after only approximately 400 yards the tarmac driveway to Armsworth Hill Farm will seen on your left. Alternatively, come off the M3 motorway at Junction 9 and take the A31 to Alresford. Proceed into Alresford and in the heart of the town, turn left. Proceed down here and out of the town passing through Old Alresford. After approximately half a mile turn right and follow the directions as above. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP or Savills in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ( information ) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor Savills has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names. Particulars dated: May Photographs dated: 2005/2011.

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