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.
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