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Little Croft sits right at the heart of Upham, a picture-perfect Hampshire village within the South Downs National Park, this beautifully presented Grade II listed period family home, with the original thatched cottage dating back to 1638, that combines timeless character with versatile, modern-day living space. Behind its attractive period façade with leaded light windows lies a thoughtfully arranged interior extending to a total of 2,942 sq ft. Unique original historical features are evident throughout including an inglenook fireplace and bread oven, exposed beams, and floodlit well. At the heart of the home is a superb kitchen/dining room, ideal for entertaining, complemented by a lovely sitting room with gas fired log burner, which are all part of a tastefully designed extension to the rear and the side that features oak beams, oak framed windows and doors opening onto the rear garden and benefitting from the far reaching views over countryside towards the Isle of Wight. Three further reception rooms with laundry room, boot room and cloakroom concluding the ground floor. Upstairs, four well-proportioned bedrooms include a spacious principal suite that includes a luxurious shower room, ample wardrobe space and a separate family bathroom. A superb, detached garden studio provides a highly versatile additional living space, ideal for a wide variety of uses including a home office, creative studio, garden/reading room, gym or occasional guest suite with french doors opening directly onto an attractive patio. Outside, there is a detached garage with parking space.The gardens are mainly to the rear of the property with generous areas of lawn, flower and herbaceous borders, several seating areas to take advantage of the sun at different times of day and, with no light pollution, to enjoy the night sky. To the front there is a garden enclosed by hedging and gravelled parking for several cars. Upham offers an attractive blend of rural charm and convenience benefitting from a primary school, parish church, village hall, duckpond, recreation ground, play park and a popular pub. The surrounding countryside provides excellent opportunity for walking and outdoor pursuits. Despite its peaceful setting, Upham is well placed for commuters, the M3 J11, just west of Twyford, gives fast access to London and the motorway network. Southampton Parkway and Winchester train stations run regular trains to London Waterloo making the village an appealing choice for those seeking country living without sacrificing connectivity Nearby Bishops Waltham offers a range of everyday and specialist shops, cafes, a Surgery and a Dentist. Winchester and Southampton provide more comprehensive shopping, leisure and cultural options. Education options in the area are outstanding, with Pilgrims, Twyford and Prince's Mead prep schools, and St Swithun's and Winchester College at senior level, alongside strong state options including Peter Symonds Sixth Form College in Winchester. Locally, the surrounding countryside offers superb walking and riding, several golf courses (East Horton, Hockley, Corhampton and 2 others near Winchester), and some of the country's finest chalk stream fishing on the Rivers Itchen, Meon and Test. Sailing and watersports are close by on the Hamble, Southampton Water and the Solent. Location: Bishops Waltham - 2.6 miles Winchester - 8.4 miles Hamble - 13 miles Southampton Airport Parkway - 7.6 miles Southampton Airport - 7.6 miles M3 J11 - 7.6 miles Prep Schools: Pilgrims Winchester Twyford School Prince's Mead, Winchester Public Schools: Winchester College King Edward VI Southampton St Swithuns Winchester Sixth Form College Peter Symonds Winchester Primary Schools: Upham Secondary Schools: Wyvern, Fair Oak

The Old Post House, Preston Candover Thoughtfully renovated and sensitively improved over recent years, The Old Post House occupies a cherished position at the very heart of Preston Candover - one of the Test Valley's most sought-after villages. Rolling Hampshire hills lie moments from the door, while a village of genuine and thriving community life surrounds it, and London remains effortlessly within reach. What sets this property apart from so many homes of comparable age and character is its remarkable sense of flow. Far from the warren of low-ceilinged rooms that period properties so often present, The Old Post House moves with ease from space to space - a quality greatly enhanced by the addition of a handsome new oak-framed orangery, which floods the heart of the home with natural light and opens an entirely new dimension of day-to-day living. Private and peaceful from every vantage point, yet superbly connected to the life of the village, this is a home of genuine distinction - one that rewards both quiet contemplation and generous entertaining in equal measure. Character & Provenance Three buildings, one remarkable home. The Old Post House has its origins in three separate buildings of varying ages, each of which has been woven together over the generations into a single, cohesive residence of 2,321 sq ft. Lived in, worked in, and deeply loved across many chapters of village life, the property carries its history lightly - confidently rather than apologetically. Evidence of that past is everywhere, and all the better for it. Sections of original wattle and daub walling have been carefully preserved and put on display; ancient beams speak quietly of former uses; and the building's long and proud life as the village post office is woven into its very decoration. Against this, the present reveals itself just as clearly: a beautifully appointed kitchen completed in 2024, double glazing throughout, and a new boiler installed in 2025. Whether one chooses to lean into the property's irresistible country cottage character or to introduce a more contemporary aesthetic, both would suit this building with equal ease. Multigenerational Living & Flexible Arrangements The retention of two original staircases lends The Old Post House a natural and largely self-contained duality - a split way of living that is ideally suited to multigenerational households or those seeking dedicated space for home working. The upper floors are connected by a hallway but could readily be made more entirely independent. There are, in effect, two front doors. On the ground floor, several generously proportioned reception rooms offer further scope - whether as shared family space, separate home offices, or studio accommodation. This is, after all, a building that has housed more than one business simultaneously within living memory. Setting Privacy at the heart of village life The L-shaped footprint of The Old Post House - wrapping around its courtyard and gardens - creates an enviable sense of enclosure and privacy. Every outlook faces inward, onto garden, terrace, or sky, and yet beyond the front gates, the village unfolds with ease. A short stroll in one direction leads to the community-owned Candover Valley Store - a much-loved local institution that also serves as the village's post office - alongside the Village Hall, recreation ground, and a thriving tennis club. In the other, barely a minute's walk away, stands The Candover: a newly opened pub with rooms of impressive style and ambition, owned and run by three local residents. It is a venture that feels destined to put Preston Candover firmly on the map as a destination in its own right. Accommodation - Ground Floor Generous, purposeful, and wonderfully cohesive The ground floor of The Old Post House offers a rare sense of warmth and intention. Kitchen, orangery, drawing room, study, dining room, breakfast room, utility room, and cloakroom flow together as a cohesive whole - each space with its own character and purpose, yet unified by a sense of easy, comfortable living. The kitchen - approximately two years old, finished to an excellent standard and complete with integrated appliances and a useful larder - opens naturally into the breakfast room and on further to the dining room and new orangery, extending the heart of the home into a bright and sociable space of real quality. The dining room features a wood-burning stove, while the breakfast room conceals a particularly well-placed secret cupboard - perfectly proportioned for a wine collection. Accommodation - First Floor Four doubles, three bathrooms, and a principal suite of distinction The first floor provides four generously sized double bedrooms, each enjoying excellent natural light and pleasing views over the gardens and surrounding village. Three bathrooms serve the floor, of which two are en suite. The principal suite is, quite simply, the star of the show. Exposed beams lend it an atmosphere of real warmth and age, while the en-suite bathroom - finished in stone, with a freestanding feature bathtub as its centrepiece - offers a level of luxury one might more readily associate with a fine boutique hotel. Storage is excellent throughout the upper floor. Outside Gardens, courtyards, and outdoor living spaces Arriving through the wooden vehicle gate, a gravelled driveway provides parking for three or more cars alongside a practical garage - currently in use as a workshop and motorcycle store - and several further enclosed storage units. The raised lawn garden is a particular delight: edged by mature, considered planting and presided over by an ancient yew of real presence. Tucked within its canopy sits an impressive treehouse, complete with climbing and swinging apparatus - a space that will prove irresistible to younger members of the household for years to come. A wonderfully private decked terrace offers an ideal setting for outdoor dining and relaxed summer evenings. Descending closer to the house, the courtyard-level terrace - fitted with built-in seating and a substantial jacuzzi, included within the sale - completes an outdoor offering that is as versatile and considered as the home itself. Services, Utilities & Property Information: Local Authority: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax Band: G | EPC: D Construction Type Brick / Slate Tiles Utilities: Water Supply: South East Water, Heating: Liquid Gas, Electricity Supply: Mains Supplied by Octopus Energy Sewerage: Septic tank shared with one neighbouring property. Annual costs: £110 each. Contact the agent for further information. Mobile Phone Coverage: 4G and 5G mobile signal is available in the area, we advise you to check with your provider. Broadband Availability: FTTC Superfast broadband available, we advise you to check with your provider. Garage Parking Space: Yes Off Road Parking Spaces: Three vehicles Total Internal Floor Area: 1851 sq ft. The property benefits from and is subject to various rights and easements relating to shared access, drainage, services and neighbouring land. The property shares a septic tank with one neighbouring property, with maintenance and emptying costs currently shared equally between the parties. A neighbouring property also benefits from a legal right of way over part of the driveway and contributes equally toward the maintenance of the shared access. Buyers are advised to rely on their solicitor to review the title documentation and rights affecting the property in full. The property is located within a designated Conservation Area, which may impose restrictions on alterations, extensions, and external changes. Buyers are advised to make enquiries with the local planning authority. The property is located within an area identified as having a medium surface water flood risk, with projections indicating a future high risk. Buyers should make their own enquiries regarding flood risk and insurance availability.

Living here has offered a lifestyle that feels effortlessly coastal, beautifully peaceful, and wonderfully connected. The position on Cannongate Road places you moments from Hythe’s shoreline, where the rhythm of the sea becomes part of daily life. From morning walks along the promenade to evenings watching the light shift across the water, the coastal setting has been one of the greatest pleasures of living here. Hythe’s seafront offers an array of coastal facilities, long stretches of beach, scenic walking and cycling routes, water‑based activities, and the charming high street just a short stroll away. The blend of seaside calm and vibrant local amenities creates a lifestyle that feels both relaxed and enriching. For leisure, the nearby Sene Valley Golf Course has been a particular highlight. Set on the hillside with sweeping views across the Channel, it offers an exceptional course, a welcoming clubhouse, and a wonderful social atmosphere. Whether for regular play or occasional visits, it adds a touch of luxury to life in Hythe. Despite the tranquillity, the location is superbly connected. Hythe provides easy access to the Channel Tunnel, making trips to France and mainland Europe remarkably convenient. For London travel, High‑Speed services from Folkestone West and Folkestone Central offer fast links to St Pancras, making commuting or city visits straightforward. Road connections via the M20 ensure smooth travel across Kent and beyond. Families benefit from an excellent selection of local schools, including well‑regarded primary and secondary options within Hythe and neighbouring towns. Independent and grammar schools in Folkestone and Ashford are also easily accessible, providing a strong range of educational choices. From the coastal walks to the ease of European travel, from the golf course views to the friendly local community, living at this house has offered a lifestyle that feels both luxurious and deeply relaxing. It is a location where sea air, convenience, and quality of life come together beautifully.

PROPERTY SUMMARY An individual detached family home providing spacious elegance. This home has a light and welcoming air, with generously proportioned rooms that flow easily together providing 3079 Sq Ft of living space. The spacious dining hall with doors to primary rooms sets the tone for a home perfect for entertaining, family gatherings or simply a large family. The accommodation has two primary wings with two separate staircases, three of the four bedrooms have en-suite facilities and the master with a separate dressing room. The ground floor accommodation provides open living space with a morning room, dining hall, drawing room, kitchen / breakfast room, utility and shower room. Copse Cottage is situated between the villages of Denmead and Hambledon in a quiet backwater of only four other detached homes. However, there are local facilities nearby including a community owned local pub and the village of Denmead with its local shopping amenities. If you need to get out for further shopping, entertainment or commuting, the major South Coast cities of Portsmouth and Chichester, with specialist shopping facilities can be reached within approximately 30 minutes. Both Havant and Petersfield railway stations take you to London Waterloo in approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Sitting centrally on a plot which extends 0.85 of an acre with a crescent style driveway, ample car parking and an integral double garage, as well as mature gardens and open aspect views over grazing land and farmland, early internal viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.   ENTRANCE Via two separate driveways creating a crescent drive. Directly to the front of the property is a deep lawned area with manicured hedges, mature trees leading to parking facilities for numerous cars and access to the integral garage. To the front of the property is a lawned area with central flower bed, mature tree and fence panelling to one side with gateway leading to rear garden, further shingled parking and driveway. To the left hand side of the property is a woodland area with mature tall trees, further parking and shingled driveway, access to the garage, pathway leading to rear garden, curved path with flowering borders to one side leading to:  COVERED PORCH External security lighting, main front door with frosted glazed panel leading to:  PORCH Tiled flooring, cloaks hanging area and storage shelf, glazed internal door leading to:  DINING HALL 17' 5 x 15' 5 (5.31m x 4.7m) Wood surround double glazed windows to front aspect with low sill and double radiator under, oak wood flooring, ceiling coving, twin glazed doors leading to drawing room, radiator with cover over, balustrade staircase rising to south east first floor wing, doors to primary rooms, dimmer switch.  MORNING ROOM / FAMILY ROOM 23' 2 x 11' 0 (7.06m x 3.35m) Double glazed windows to front aspect overlooking garden and driveway with individual panes, low sill with double radiator under, matching oak flooring, external chimney breast with wood surround fireplace and slate hearth with window to one side, ceiling coving. Family Room/Study Area: Matching flooring, double radiator, feature bay window to side aspect overlooking driveway and towards farmland opposite, power points, twin double glazed doors leading to garden, wall lights, glazed panel door leading to:   KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 21' 9 x 16' 8 maximum decreasing to 13'2 (6.63m x 5.08m) Kitchen Area: Comprehensive range of cream fronted units with oak work surface, corner storage units, inset butler style twin bowl sink with drawers under and mixer tap, eye level CDA stainless steel fronted microwave with storage cupboards over and shelving to one side, space for free standing American style fridge/freezer with shelving over, integrated dishwasher with matching door, range of drawer units, double glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking garden, ceiling spotlights, flagstone flooring. Central island with range of drawers and storage units, granite work surface, free standing Rangemaster, oak work surface to either side, storage cupboards under with extractor hood fan and light over, dresser style unit with glazed front doors and drawers under with oak work surface and cupboard space under, tall larder units with range of shelving. Breakfast Area: Feature port hole window to side aspect, ceiling spotlights, brushed steel fronted power points, double radiator, twin double glazed wood surround doors leading to rear garden.   DRAWING ROOM 24' 8 x 14'9 increasing to 18' 1 (7.52m x 5.51m) Feature double glazed wood surround hung bay window to front aspect overlooking driveway and garden with deep sill, double radiator under, twin glazed doors leading to dining hall, dimmer switch, ceiling coving, wall lights, feature surround fireplace with high mantle piece and inset exposed brick inlay with herringbone design and (calor gas) log burner, second double radiator, twin double glazed doors with matching panels to either side leading to rear garden, glazed panelled door leading to:  INNER HALLWAY 12' 8 x 5' 9 (3.86m x 1.75m) Door to garage, range of built-in bookshelves, radiator with cover over, feature port hole window to front aspect, ceiling spotlight, balustrade staircase leading to north west wing, door to:  SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled shower cubicle with panelled door and shower, low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, tongue and grooved panelling to half wall level with dado rail over, travertine stone flooring, double glazed wood surround window to rear aspect, radiator, ceiling spotlights, door to:  UTILITY ROOM 9' 1 x 4' 9 (2.77m x 1.45m) Door leading to rear garden with window to one side, ceramic tiled flooring, wall mounted butler sink, tongue and grooved panelling to dado rail level with dado rail over, radiator, work surface with shelving over, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer under, spotlights.   FIRST FLOOR Primary landing on south east wing with balustrade, access to loft space, radiator, double glazed wood surround window to front aspect overlooking driveway and fields opposite.   BEDROOM 2 14' 6 decreasing to 12'2 x 11' 0 to front of built-in wardrobes (4.42m x 3.35m) Twin built in wardrobes measuring approximately 2' in depth with hanging space and shelving with central doorway leading to en-suite, ceiling coving, panelled door, double radiator, feature double glazed wood surround oriel bay window to side aspect with views over grazing land and fields, double glazed windows to front aspect with similar views.  EN-SUITE BATHROOM 8'0 x 5'7 Tongue and grooved panelling to dado rail level with dado rail over, white suite comprising panelled bath with telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment, low level w.c., vanity unit with oval wash hand basin and cupboards under, radiator, double glazed wood surround window to rear aspect overlooking garden and woodland, shaver point, ceiling spotlight.  BEDROOM 3 13' 10 x 10' 0 (4.22m x 3.05m) Double glazed wood surround window to rear aspect overlooking balcony and rear garden towards woodland, double glazed wood surround door to roof terrace/balcony, double radiator.   EN-SUITE BATHROOM 8' 0 x 6' 0 (2.44m x 1.83m) Free standing double ended bath with central mixer tap and separate shower attachment, ceramic tiled floor, tiled splashbacks, double glazed wood surround window to rear aspect overlooking balcony, heated towel rail, close coupled w.c., vanity unit with granite surface and circular wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard space under, shelf, wall lights, panelled door, ceiling spotlight.  BEDROOM 1 SUITE 18' 0 x 15' 4 (5.49m x 4.67m) Measurements taken from approximately 2'10 off floor level with slight eaves to ceiling restricting headroom. Double glazed wood surround dormer window to front aspect with outstanding views over woodland and grazing ground opposite, skylight window to rear, exposed and painted beams, spotlights, wall lights, two radiators with shelving over, built in storage cupboard, access into storage eaves. Measurements do not include passageway leading to bedroom/dressing room, further arched opening to one end of master bedroom leading to en-suite shower facilities. (The master bedroom has the facility to inter-link with south east and north west wings, however there is a separate staircase access to the north west wing).  DRESSING ROOM / BEDROOM 10' 11 x 7' 0 (3.33m x 2.13m) Comprehensive range of built in wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, chest of drawers, vanity unit with bookshelf over and high level storage, double glazed wood surround window to front aspect overlooking driveway and grazing land opposite, radiator, ceiling spotlight, glazed panelled door.  EN-SUITE SHOWER AREA Ceramic tiled floor, door to bathroom. Shower Area: with fully ceramic tiled shower cubicle, extractor fan, glazed panelled door, door leading to north west wing.  BATHROOM White suite comprising roll top claw footed bath with telephone style chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, close coupled w.c., vanity unit with oval wash hand basin, drawers under, granite surround splashback, shaver point, ceiling spotlights, radiator, laminate wood effect flooring, double glazed wood surround window to rear aspect overlooking garden and woodland beyond.  NORTH WEST WING Staircase leading from ground floor with raised shelf, Velux skylight window to landing.  BEDROOM 4 15' 7 x 12' 6 decreasing to 10'1 at narrowest point (4.75m x 3.81m) Measurements taken from approximately 3'4 off floor level with slight eaves to ceiling restricting headroom. Access to storage eaves, Velux windows to both front and rear aspect with views over the garden and driveway respectively, double radiator, vanity unit with oval wash hand basin, cupboard space under, ceiling spotlight, beamed ceiling.  OUTSIDE To the front of the property is a lawned area leading to a mature hedge and shrubbed area with trees, two separate driveways interlinking via a crescent. To the left side of the property are large trees and woodland with side pedestrian access. To the right hand side of the property is a turning and parking area with mature trees, woodland and shrubs, pathway leading to main front door and to the right hand side of the property. To the rear of the property is a full width flagstone patio accessible from the family room, drawing room and kitchen / breakfast room. External (oil) boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested). Pedestrian door to garage. From the terrace is a shingled seating area and curved pathway leading to the rear of the triple ponds with rockery to either side, behind the trellis fencing is a paved area, currently arranged with hot tub (by negotiation) enclosed by fencing and mature shrubs. The rear garden extends approximately ½ acre and is primarily laid to lawn with flower and shrub borders, evergreens, bushes, mature trees and plants. To the left hand side of the property, accessed via a shingle driveway is a shielded area with trellis fencing, providing storage for gas canisters and bin store, wooden built garden shed and shielded by trellis is the oil tank, access to woodland.   GARAGE 17'7 increasing to 23'2 x 15'10 Remote control roller panelled up and over door, fluorescent tube lighting, door to hallway of north west wing, recessed area with work bench, window to rear aspect and door leading to outside, electric lighting and power points.   AGENTS NOTES Council Tax Band F – Winchester City Council Broadband – ADSL/FTTC Fibre Checker (openreach.com) Flood Risk – Refer to - (GOV.UK (check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk)