Lotto 1 | Villa Woodcote, Alresford, Hampshire

Woodcote Manor is a remarkable country estate located close to the popular market town of Alresford, and nestled in the rolling Hampshire countryside near the village of Bramdean.

At its heart lies a handsome Grade II* listed manor house accessed from a sweeping, tree lined, private driveway through landscaped parkland.

The property sits centred within its exceptional formal gardens and grounds and enjoys far reaching rural views across the South Downs National Park. With its origins known to date back to the late 12th century, the property is steeped in local history, with its oldest surviving parts, including the classically styled front façade, dated 17th century.

Outside, exquisite mature gardens envelope the property and include a historic walled garden, a defining feature. The extensive outbuildings include a substantial coach house, squash court and stable block all with planning permission for residential conversion.

The land at Woodcote Manor includes historic landscaped parkland, dating back to the 18th century and woodland.

LOT 1B: Gardeners Cottage lies to the south of Woodcote Manor, privately placed with separate road access. Grade II listed in its own right; the property was an addition by Sir Reginald Blomfield in the early 1900s. On the ground floor, the property has a large kitchen / dining room, sitting room, entrance hall with utility and downstairs WC. Upstairs has three bedrooms including a good sized master ensuite and separate family bathroom.

Woodcote Manor lies just half a mile east of the sought after village of Bramdean, set in a very private position well away from the road. The property enjoys an elevated position commanding exceptional views overs its own parkland, land and the Hampshire Countryside beyond.

Bramdean is small, rural parish with its own church, village hall and popular public house. The market town of Alresford lies approximately 5 miles to the north, with a number of local amenity stores, educational and healthcare facilities. The Cathedral City of Winchester, just 10 miles to the west, boasts many cultural and historical highlights including its medieval cathedral which hosts a popular Christmas market each year. More extensive shops and facilities are found in Winchester including numerous supermarkets.

The South Downs National Park is a spectacular setting and the landscape hosts an outstanding network of footpaths and bridle paths across some of the most breath-taking countryside in the south. The area has become increasingly known for its successful wine industry, with a number of world renowned vineyards close by producing some of the worlds best English Sparkling Wines.

The area has a number of high calibre primary & secondary schools in both the private and state sector. Local prep schools include Twyford, Pilgrims, St Swithuns and Prince’s Mead in Winchester and Bedales Prep near Petersfied . At senior level, Winchester College and St Swithuns in Winchester offer both boarding and day education for boys and girls respectively. In Petersfield, Bedales offers mixed day and boarding, whilst Churcher’s College is a mixed day school. In the state sector, Alresford and Cheriton both have primary schools, whilst Perins School in Alresford provides secondary education.

Further land including Parkland and arable farmland is available by separate negotiation.