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.