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Bignell Wood is a substantial country house with a separate cottage, stable block, barn and workshop, offering more than 10,200 sq ft of accommodation set within approximately six acres in the heart of the New Forest National Park. Formerly part of the estate of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the property is rich in period character, with an unusually warm and individual interior, exposed timbers, open fireplaces, generous reception rooms and beautifully established gardens. The ground floor is arranged around a central reception hall, which leads through to a series of formal and informal living spaces. At one end of the house, the principal reception room extends to more than 29 ft and has an impressive fireplace, parquet flooring and windows overlooking the garden. A further reception room sits beyond the hall, while another large red drawing room has built-in shelving, a broad fireplace and French doors opening outside. A welcoming television room provides a more intimate space to relax, while the study lies at the opposite end of the house alongside a practical boot room. The kitchen forms the heart of the home and has been designed on a generous scale, with bespoke cabinetry hand built by Plain English, a large marble-topped island, extensive storage and a traditional range cooker. It opens towards the adjoining dining room, which stretches to more than 22 ft and provides ample space for a long table. A separate pantry, utility room and store support the main kitchen, with doors leading directly into the garden. Upstairs, the vast principal bedroom has a private dressing room and bathroom. Five further bedrooms are arranged across the first floor, one with its own bathroom, while a substantial playroom provides an additional family space. The second floor is currently given over to extensive boarded loft accommodation, presenting considerable storage and potential, subject to the necessary consents. The separate cottage is arranged over two floors. Its ground floor includes a kitchen, reception room and snug, while the first floor has a bedroom, dressing area and balcony. The accommodation would work particularly well for guests, staff or extended family while retaining privacy from the main house. Across the grounds, the ancillary buildings add significantly to the estate’s versatility. The stable block contains three loose boxes, a timber store and an adjoining barn. A separate workshop extends to approximately 936 sq ft across its ground floor and mezzanine, with an additional store room. Together, these buildings offer excellent scope for equestrian use, storage, hobbies or working from home. A dedicated gym further enhances the estate's lifestyle offering. The interiors are full of texture and personality. Exposed ceiling beams, parquet floors, patterned fabrics and carefully chosen colours sit alongside substantial fireplaces and bespoke joinery. The house feels both comfortable and highly distinctive, with large rooms that work equally well for everyday family life and entertaining. Mature planting surrounds the property, with terraces and courtyards providing sheltered places to sit and dine outside. French doors connect several of the principal rooms to the gardens, while the outbuildings are arranged independently from the house. The approximately six-acre grounds offer an exceptional sense of privacy and seclusion, surrounded by the open landscapes of the New Forest National Park. Security is enhanced by an ANPR-controlled entrance gate, while comprehensive CCTV coverage of the house and grounds can be monitored remotely via a dedicated app.

Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully improved, Mo’s Nest, sits just seconds from rolling countryside and mere moments from Overton High Street and the mainline rail station. Professional interior design and impressive attention to detail have combined to create an extremely attractive, welcoming, and livable home that boasts large living spaces and even a media or games room. Light plays an important role in the way you can imagine living in this family-sized house. Huge windows command cinematic views downhill and up into the skies. The internal dining area opens onto a large covered terrace via floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors - a truly enviable spot for your morning coffee. Glazed double doors from the two rear bedrooms lead directly onto the wraparound rear patios and soak in the views over celebrity-owned paddocks. A distinctive contemporary home on a quiet road close to all that Overton has to offer. Originally completed in 2000 to a high standard, this bespoke Scandinavian-inspired building has been entirely reimagined by the original family owners to meet the highest standards of modern living. Every care has been taken to make the most of the space and to create a flow that enhances both style and liveability. Glass walls, doors, and balustrades create an airy openness in an already very well-proportioned property. Sitting proudly on the curve of the road, Mo’s Nest stands out from the crowd in many enviable ways. A wonderful family home or an impressive property for entertaining? Both. The main porch-covered entrance, at the side of the property, opens onto a generous hallway and landing space that sweeps around to provide access to the first three bedrooms, family bathroom, and utility, then on into the living space; continuous light and feel, yet separated by glass panels and a glass door. The open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area will doubtless become the heart of this home, and it also boasts a large balcony area. This large and versatile space offers numerous layout possibilities for families or those working from home. The entirely new, quartz top kitchen includes larder cupboards, Neff appliances, and considered lighting solutions, as well as space for bar stools. Downstairs and the extra space you’ve always wanted… The wooden and glass staircase, with in-built bookshelves, leads to another large space which is currently configured as a reading area. Alongside the fourth bedroom and separate bathroom is a room of indulgence - perhaps a full cinema room, pool or games room, or hobby space. The hallway also leads into the garage and plant room. The Bedrooms Upstairs, the two largest bedrooms both contain fully lit, built-in floor-to-ceiling storage solutions. Both enjoy light from two sides. The principal bedroom is ensuite. Downstairs, the fourth bedroom also enjoys large built-in storage and a good-sized horizontal window. All the bedrooms are newly carpeted and extremely peaceful spaces. The smaller can comfortably fit two single beds or a double. Bathrooms All three bathrooms are luxuriously tiled and include Scandinavian-style walk-in wood-effect showers. The family bathroom also enjoys a beautiful freestanding roll-top bath. Clever little details and uses of space have resulted in feelings of warmth, style and comfort. Gardens & Surrounds The large driveway and double garage provide ample parking, and the main entrance benefits from stepless access. A combination of mature and newly planted trees and shrubs line entrances and will provide further privacy. Patios wrap around the side and rear and onto an enlarged dining area overlooking broad, separated paddocks. The garden is very private, yet open, and has been tastefully planted. Year-round comfort and environmentally friendly features throughout. No matter the weather outside, Mo’s Nest has been designed for a life of comfort. The long list of features includes wet underfloor heating, passive air vents between rooms, air-conditioning, and water softening. There is also a biofuel fireplace and a mains gas connection behind. The eco features also include solar panels, solar water heating, triple glazing, and a rainwater collection system. This home benefits from a good EPC rating of C, reflecting the care and investment made in its modernisation. Tenure: Freehold | Council Tax Band: G | EPC Rating: C Property Type : Detached Local Authority: Basingstoke and Deane Property Construction: Brick and block walls with a tiled roof Electricity Supply: Mains Water Supply: Mains Drainage: Mains Broadband: FTTP ultrafast full fibre broadband connection available – we advise you to check with your provider. Mobile Signal/Coverage: 3G/4G mobile signal is available in the area – we advise you to check with your provider. Parking: Garage for: 2 cars. Driveway for: 4+ cars. Further information: Solar panels Total Internal Floor: 2148 sq ft

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.

Hook Park is a very prestigious location close to Warsash with access to the Hook with Warsash Nature Reserve which combines, woodland, pasture and wetlands to provide a habitat for a diverse range of wildlife and includes the shoreline of Southampton Water up to the mouth of the River Hamble well known as a yachting Mecca for yachtsmen with several marinas within a few minutes drive. Warsash has a wide range of local amenities including several pubs, shops, a cafe, an active Tennis Club within walking distance and several golf clubs a short drive away. There are numerous footpaths and one that leads to the village of Warsash along the foreshore where the iconic Pink Ferry will take you across the river to Hamble village. Solent Way, a well known walking route, is within a few minutes walk and is very popular for dog walking. Access to the M27 at J9, airports in Southampton and Bournemouth and mainline trains from Fareham and Southampton Airport Parkway give easy access to all parts of the UK and areas of Europe. On leaving Newtown Road in Warsash you will drive over a bridge into Hook Park which is worlds away from the mainstream and an oasis of calm. The original mansion, Hook House, built by William Hornby in 1790 was modelled on Government House in Bombay, where he was the Governor, on land given to him on his retirement by the British Government. Over the ensuing years the house was neglected by his descendants but early in the 20th century a new owner started a renovation project but it is likely that a fire was accidentally started by contractors working on the house and it was totally destroyed and never rebuilt so the land was sold for development. Located on a large plot of 1.3 acres Cotswold House is a substantial family home with an attractive facade to the front that is approached over a sweeping gravel driveway which leads to the front entrance, two double length garages with space for 8 cars, a single garage attached to the Pool House and ample parking for several cars. There are steps up to an imposing front door which leads into a large reception hall. The accommodation in the house extends to 4200 sq ft and is spread over 2 floors which includes on the ground floor a drawing room with substantial stone open fireplace and oak beams, original polished wood flooring, double aspect dining room, family room and a kitchen with separate breakfast/casual dining area. On this floor there is also a guest bedroom with ensuite bathroom and separate rain shower. There is also a cloakroom and utility room.. Stairs lead to the first floor landing with access to a large balcony overlooking the nature reserve and Southampton Water. A principal bedroom with ensuite bathroom and 3 further bedrooms, a family bathroom and a small nursery are all on this floor. Outside there is a single story building of 543 sq ft currently used as a one bedroom home called The Pool House which could easily be converted ( subject to planning regulations) to create a gym, sauna, spa, showers and changing rooms for the pool(currently unused) that is located to the front of this building. Adjoining the main house there is a double length garage with a 2 bedroom flat that has a kitchen/living area above and a separate entrance to the rear. Between the house and garage is an internal yard currently used as a dog run and kennel. There is a gardener's WC there too. The second double length garage is detached with a one bedroom Garden Flat above. Both these buildings lend themselves to re-development as a home office or incorporation into the main house to create more space. Currently, each unit is let under the terms of the Renters Rights Act which became law on May 1st 2026 and are generating approximately £1000.00 per month each, inclusive of heat, light and Council Tax. The Pool House is separately rated at Band C. The two flats are included in the main house for Council Tax purposes. Agent's Note: The Pool House and one of the flats has been separately assessed for energy efficiency, the other flat is included in the assessment of the main house. AI has been used to demonstrate what the pool could look like when filled with water. Location: Southampton City Centre: 8.8 miles Portsmouth City Centre: 15 miles Marinas on the east bank of the River Hamble - 3.5 miles Southampton Airport Parkway - 13.5 miles Southampton Airport - 13.1 miles Solent Airport (Private Aircraft) - 7.5 miles M27 J9 - 4.1miles Prep Schools: West Hill Park Titchfield Boundary Oak Wickham Meon Cross Stubbington Pilgrims Winchester Public Schools: Winchester College Portsmouth Grammar Churchers Petersfield King Edward VI Southampton St Swithuns Winchester Primary Schools: Locks Heath Junior School Secondary Schools: Brookfield School Warsash For more information and an appointment to view please contact: David Brierley: 07464 679875 or [email protected]