6 bedroom detached house for sale

The Old Vicarage, located in the heart of Preston Candover Conservation Area, on the edge of the village with local amenities nearby. This striking, unlisted period home, believed to have been built in the mid-to-late 1600s and extended in the late 1870s and subsequently in the 1980s, features a façade of Flemish bond brickwork and decorative hung tiles, with a varied roofline that enhances its aesthetic appeal.

Purchased by the current owners in 2000, the property has been improved over the years and the interiors complement its period character.

The property also benefits from recent granted planning permission to remove the existing family room and replace with a two-storey extension, enlarging the ground floor reception room and an additional en suite bedroom (Planning Reference: 24/01159/HSE Basingstoke & Deane BC).

The electric-gated driveway leads to the garden side of the house, offering a picturesque approach along a stone path flanked by manicured lawns.

Spanning approximately 4,467 square feet, the house is filled with natural light and boasts generously proportioned rooms with lovely views of the gardens and surrounding farmland.

The formal front entrance opens to a central hallway, leading to five beautifully appointed reception rooms. Period features such as bay windows with shutters, intricate cornicing, and elegant open fireplaces are present throughout the home.

Standout rooms are the spacious dining room and a south-facing drawing room with a large bay window and French doors opening to the garden. The study, complete with built-in bookcases, also enjoys views of the garden.

The family kitchen, designed for everyday dining, has a traditional feel with a tiled floor, oil fired AGA, granite countertops. Skylights and double doors that flood the room with natural light. A utility room, storage areas, and a cellar complement the kitchen.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom boasts a dressing room leading to an en suite bathroom. Across the first and second floors are five additional bedrooms, each with unique charm, including one with an en suite ideal for guests. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom and a cloakroom.

The gardens, measuring approximately half an acre, lie to the southwest of the house. A climbing rose enhances the garden side, providing a picturesque backdrop to the gravel seating area overlooking the level lawn. The garden also features a walled section with topiary and established borders, culminating in a magnificent copper beech tree, all contributing to a sense of privacy and seasonal beauty.

On the opposite side of the driveway, the property includes a charming Coach House, offering a home office, single garage, and garden store. This building provides potential for customization (subject to the necessary planning consents). An outdoor swimming pool and terrace are located just beyond, enjoying expansive countryside views.

Available via separate negotiation is a field measuring approximately 5.2 acres. The field benefits from mains water and has two access points—one from the B3046 and another from Church Lane.

Services; Main water and electric. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage septic tank.
Council Basingstoke and Deane
Council Tax Band G
EPC=E
Planning Reference: 24/01159/HSE Basingstoke & Deane BC

Located on the edge of the village of Preston Candover, in the heart of the Candover Valley, the property adjoins and overlooks neighbouring farmland. Within the village is a Public House, an excellent primary school, a church, tennis club and a village store / post office.

The village sits almost equidistant between the centres of Alresford (6.5 miles) and Basingstoke (8.3 miles).

More extensive facilities can be found in the Georgian market town of Alresford with a wide variety of boutique shops, restaurants, a butcher, a delicatessen / coffee shop and a wide range of other facilities. The major commercial centres of Basingstoke and Winchester (13.5 miles) are also close, offering a wider range of shopping and recreational facilities.

Schools in the area are particularly well-renowned and these include, Preston Candover Primary School, Perins School, Prince's Mead School, The Pilgrims' School, St Swithun's School, Alton School and Lord Wandsworth College. In addition, there is Winchester College and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College, both in the centre of Winchester.

Transport facilities are excellent, with easy access to the motorway network and a fast and regular train service to London Waterloo from either Alton (9.6 miles) or Basingstoke.

The countryside in the Candover Valley is some of the finest in Hampshire in which there are many footpaths and bridleways. The river Itchen can be found near Winchester and the Solent is an easy drive away to the south.