Morestead, Winchester, Hampshire

Downstead House is a charming detached family home of significant character, positioned on the outskirts of this sought after South Downs village. It offers generously proportioned rooms that are beautifully arranged, creating a wonderfully comfortable and welcoming atmosphere throughout. Its glorious setting, with wide views across the surrounding Hampshire countryside, adds to the peaceful, private situation of the property.

Approached via a long driveway the house sits in an elevated position surrounded by its land that extends to approximately 7.11 acres. You enter the house into a large reception hall, and to the left the drawing room offers an impressive, well proportioned space with a generous south facing bay window that overlooks the garden and fills the room with natural light. The kitchen/breakfast room has a range of units with fitted appliances including the Aga and next to a generous family room featuring a woodburning stove. There is also a large dining room which also has wonderful views over the garden. Finally, there is another south facing room on the ground floor that the current owners use as their everyday cosy sitting room.

The staircase leads to a first floor landing. The principal bedroom has super views and has a large bathroom with a bath and shower, and a separate dressing room with fitted wardrobes. There are five further bedrooms, two with en suite bathrooms and three that share a family bathroom. The formal gardens surrounding the house are beautifully maintained, creating a serene setting. A generous south facing terrace runs along the rear elevation, offering wonderful open views. The tennis court is ideally positioned close enough for convenience yet discreetly tucked away and is in excellent condition, making it a valuable feature of the property. The land around the house is 5.53 acres and there is also a paddock the other side of the lane which is 1.58 acres.

OUTBUILDINGS
There is a double garage with storage above.

THE COTTAGE
Converted in 1992, the cottage offers a well arranged ground floor with a kitchen/dining room, sitting room and a flexible family room that can also serve as a third bedroom, along with a utility room/cloakroom. The first floor provides two bedrooms and two bathrooms, giving the property a practical and comfortable layout.

Downstead House is set in the heart of the South Downs National Park, in the peaceful village of Morestead, a small rural community just a few miles southeast of Winchester. Morestead enjoys an enviable position: close enough to reach Winchester’s historic centre with ease, yet secluded enough to feel calm, private, and distinctly countryside in character. Its proximity to Winchester provides convenient access to excellent shops, schools, cultural attractions, and transport links, while still offering the quiet charm of rural living. With its blend of natural beauty, traditional architecture, and easy access to one of Hampshire’s most historic and vibrant cities, the area offers a rare and appealing balance of tranquillity and convenience.

Morestead is conveniently located approximately 5 miles from junction 9 of the M3 motorway northbound to Basingstoke and London, and approximately 6 miles from junction 11 southbound to Southampton, The Solent and, via the M27, the New Forest and South Coast. Winchester railway station lies approximately 6 miles to the north-west with regular connections to London Waterloo (approximately 60 minutes). The attractive market towns of Bishop’s Waltham and Alresford are respectively 5 miles and 9 miles distant.

Morestead is ideally located for state and private schooling, Twyford Prep and St. Swithun’s School for Girls are easily accessed, as are Princes Mead and the Winchester Schools including Winchester College, Pilgrims and Peter Symonds College. Slightly further afield is King Edwards in Southampton and Farleigh at Red Rice.

Freehold
Mains water, electricity, private drainage (septic tank), oil fired central heating, LPG (cottage only).
Council Tax Band H (house)
Council Tax Band F (cottage)
Some external images are dated Summer 2025