PHOTOS: Ten beautiful properties with over half an acre of land

1. Bishops Waltham £995,000

With panoramic views over adjoining farmland and countryside, this beautifully presented family home dates back to the 17th century, having had later additions in more recent years, yet retains a wealth of both charm and character.

The house has a lovely light and airy feel throughout and is set within beautiful gardens approaching half an acre.

Accommodation on the ground floor briefly comprises a well-proportioned entrance hall, 18ft drawing room, sitting room, study, stunning 25ft kitchen/breakfast room with island and granite worktops, 14ft boot room and modern shower room.

On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, a dressing room, en-suite and family bathrooms.

Behind part of the property there is a private courtyard with raised vegetable beds, with a larger patio area directly behind the house leading onto a larger than average (approx. ½ an acre) mature rear garden, which is mainly laid to lawn yet well stocked with a wide variety of flowers, trees and shrubs. There is also a pond, summerhouse and tool shed, along with stunning views over the adjoining countryside/South Downs National Park.

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2. Bramshaw £800,000

Stocks Cross Cottage is a wonderfully located period cottage enjoying stunning views over the New Forest and the sixth hole of the Manor Course at Bramshaw Golf Club to the rear.

Delightfully set within secluded and established grounds extending to 1/2 an acre the property affords generous parking with a double garage and separate brick store and gorgeous views to every aspect.

The cottage is in good order but requires some modernisation and features much period charm including a feature fireplace and the original front and back doors.

The hub of the home is the super open plan living space comprising a sitting room centred upon a woodburning stove and parquet flooring and the dining area enjoying views to the side and fore.

The kitchen flows from the dining area and comprises a range of oak units with ample worktops and is centred upon a two oven Aga.

A door opens into the separate living area, arranged as a two-storey one-bedroom annex but could very simply be re-integrated into the main accommodation.

On the first floor of the main house there are three large bedrooms, each enjoying delightful views all served by the family bathroom.

The gardens to the front and sides of the property are predominantly lawned with mature trees and shrubs.

To the rear is an extensive lawned area with splendid views over the golf course.

Charles Powell

3. Warnford £1,400,000

Hayden Barn Cottage is an impressive and substantial detached house, surrounded by lovely countryside and set within enchanting and extensive grounds in the South Downs National Park.

Inside, the L-shaped sitting room has a sunny double aspect, with a wood-burning stove set in a brick built fireplace and a door leading out to a terraced area.

The dining room provides an excellent setting for formal occasions with a brick fireplace, while the snug provides a more relaxed, cosy setting for family time. It also features a wall mounted wood-burning stove.

The kitchen and breakfast room are well equipped, with ample storage space in cream coloured units and plenty of space for a breakfast table, plus bi-fold doors opening onto the rear terrace.

Upstairs there are four bedrooms, including the generous master, with its en suite bathroom and the guest bedroom also with an en suite. There

is also a study, which could be utilised as a fifth bedroom and the family bathroom with a utility area.

The gardens wrap around the house, with several immaculate lawns on multiple levels, dotted with flowerbeds, mature trees and established shrubs, in addition to a small pond and an expansive paved terrace.

Beyond the gardens there is a paddock of about an acre which can be accessed via 3 separate gates.

Adjacent to the garden is a woodland area of approximately 2 acres with a vehicle access in the far corner.

The property also benefits from a significant outbuilding, which provides a useful workshop, studio or office space.

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4. Chandler's Ford £975,000

Set within a plot measuring approximately 0.69 of an acre, this detached residence offers the new owner scope to improve and extend should they wish (subject to planning).

Spacious throughout with a 21' by 20' sitting room with doors leading to the garden, a beautifully positioned 19'6 by 12' separate dining room and a delightful kitchen/breakfast room.

The impressive accommodation continues with a further games room/snug (which could be used as a fifth bedroom), a utility room and a downstairs cloakroom.

On the first floor there are four good sized bedrooms, with the master bedroom benefitting from an en-suite bathroom, and a family bathroom. Externally this home really comes into its own with an extensive front garden and a winding driveway leading to the detached double garage.

To the rear is a beautiful and mature secluded garden with an abundance of shrubs and flowering borders, a workshop and an outbuilding.

This property is also being offered chain free.

Charters

5. Beaulieu £1,195,000

A spacious detached single-story home in an idyllic and tranquil location close to the Beaulieu River, standing in its own private landscaped gardens of about 0.65 of an acre.

Inside, the dining room enjoys a large picture window looking out to the leafy front garden. Attractive leaded glass doors lead to a generous size dual aspect lounge with doors to the terrace enjoying a sunny southerly aspect and overlooking the private garden.

A new wood burning stove offers a warm focal point to the room.

The kitchen/diner is comprehensively fitted with wooden units and a range of appliances and provides space for informal dining. There is a pantry and storage as well as a door leading to the rear patio.

The master bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room as well as ample storage. There are a further three double bedrooms, including one with an en suite and there is a separate shower area, as well as a family bathroom.

The property is surrounded by landscaped, secluded and sunny gardens with lawns, terraces and ponds. The rear and side terrace is positioned so that it captures the sun all day and offers total privacy and tranquility.

Spencers

6. Swanmore £1,200,000

This beautiful cottage home, annex and paddocks is now being marketed with approximately 3.75 acres.

This beautifully presented charming cottage, some of which dates back 300 years, comes with a attached annex, an indoor pool, formal gardens, triple garaging, a large circular drive and paddocks, all within a plot measuring approximately 3.75 acres.

The property has been refurbished to a high standard by the current owners, yet still retains much of its character and charm, including original beams and fireplaces.

Accommodation on the ground floor comprises a 22ft sitting room, 26ft conservatory, beautiful kitchen/breakfast room with open fire, snug, utility, cloakroom, second conservatory, 39ft indoor pool room.

A separate 19ft kitchen/sitting/dining room forms part of the annexe, which has three bedrooms, a cloakroom and bathroom.

On the first floor to the main house there are four good size bedrooms, an en-suite bathroom to the master and a modern family bathroom.

To the rear of the property there are both decked and Travertine patio areas, leaving the rest of the garden mainly laid to lawn with shaped borders, two sheds and a children's play area. Adjoining the garden there are then two separate paddocks, both with sheds and clearly marked hedge and fence borders.

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7. Micheldever £975,000

With a lovely warm traditional feeling, this three bedroom family home offers versatile living space and has tremendous potential, subject to planning, to extend thus creating a unique family home.

It sits on a plot of approximately ½ acre of residential gardens and there are a further 1 ½ acres of pasture plus far reaching views of Hampshire’s glorious countryside.

Inside, the sitting room with a feature fireplace and an archway leading to the dining family room is a particular feature. This triple aspect room is a single storey extension; one set of double doors open onto the rear garden and another set of double doors open into the kitchen/breakfast room.

The light and bright kitchen, where there is a free standing gas fire that looks like a log burning stove, is fitted with a range of contemporary units and a central island.

All three bedrooms and the family bathroom are located on the first floor of the house with the airy master bedroom has extensive views across the gardens.

The gardens and land are a lovely feature and surround the house; the front garden is mainly lawn and at the back of the house a pretty pergola extends from the patio to the rear garden which merges into the pastures.

Charters

8. Belbins £925,000

Ideally positioned within its private gardens of 1/2 acre is this beautifully bright and light family home located in the ever popular residential setting of Belbins close to the centre of Romsey.

Three Trees is a delightfully spacious four/five bedroom home enjoying well proportioned living space supplemented by a wonderful, extensive conservatory providing dining and lounge areas with access to the feature swimming pool and terrace.

The property benefits from a host of attractive features including a lovely light hallway with open tread staircase and excellent social flow through its large reception areas.

Although substantial, there is still further potential to extend the property and potentially convert the adjoining double garage into additional reception space whilst much privacy and seclusion is afforded to the gardens by mature hedgerow, screening the large lawns, generous parking area and enclosed swimming pool terrace.

Charles Powell

9. Ampfield £1,285,000

A beautifully presented home, located along the highly sought after Straight Mile in Ampfield, within a short distance of both Romsey and Winchester.

Inside, off the spacious entrance hall lies a generous double aspect drawing room with a fire place and double doors leading out to the rear garden.

A door from the drawing room leads through into a further reception room which is currently used as a gym, with doors opening through into the covered swimming pool. This could also be used as a fifth bedroom as there is an en suite shower room, making it an ideal guest space.

The kitchen/breakfast room is an open plan, double aspect space with granite worktops, built in appliances, stone flooring and doors opening out to the decking area and garden. Off the kitchen lies a utility room and a double aspect sitting room.

On the first floor there are four double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The generous double aspect master bedroom has full height vaulted ceilings, built in storage and an en suite shower room.

Outside, the house is approached through electric five bar gates into a large paved driveway with ample parking and a double garage.

To the rear there is a fantastic garden totalling around 0.6 acres with a decking area accessed from the kitchen. From here steps lead down to a lawned area. The garden is extremely private with well-established shrub and herbaceous borders. There is a further terrace area in the far corner of the garden and a covered heated swimming pool which has recently been re-fitted.

Knight Frank

10. Wonston £1,850,000

Period splendour with a modern twist. This exquisite Grade II listed home was originally built in the mid 1700s and subsequently extended in both the Victorian era and more recently in 2017.

The refurbishment is flawless. It integrates the traditional proportions and elegance of the rooms, allowing the architecture to influence the interior and successfully combines its heritage with a sensitive modern touch.

Inside, all the reception rooms all are well proportioned with lovely features including bay windows, high ceilings and fireplaces. Both the drawing room and rear sitting room have double doors opening out onto a terrace.

The boot room connects the original house to the spectacular extension which houses the kitchen/dining/family room. This incredibly spacious room (27’ x 25’) is wonderfully light from the vaulted ceilings and bi- fold doors and is fitted with a superb range of bespoke Siematic units, integrated appliances and a four oven Aga. The room gives a great tailored touch to the house.

The family bathroom, shower room and five double bedrooms are on the first floor. The master bedroom suite opens through to an opulent en-suite bathroom; a slipper bath is angled towards the window giving uninterrupted views over the gardens and beyond and there is an open walk in shower and twin basins.

The house lies within gardens of approximately an acre.

The rear garden has a well tended formal lawn, an array of established hedges, shrubs, planting and an abundance of fruit trees in what was

formally the orchard. There are two terraces, one which flows from the kitchen/dining/family room and the other which is accessed from the drawing room and sitting room.

Charters, Winchester