A beautiful Grade ll listed village home with elegant accommodation and mature gardens in the sought-after village of Crawley, near Winchester.
This stylish home has attractively presented accommodation. The rooms are light and spacious, and on the ground floor are linked by open arches making them ideal for entertaining.
There is a welcoming entrance hall and bright dual aspect sitting room with exposed timbers and doors to the garden. A hallway links to the stylish open plan kitchen/dining room to the family room with log burning stove.
In addition, accessed from the ground floor, is the cloakroom and a cellar.
On the first floor is the principal bedroom with En Suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
To the rear, the property is approached via electric gates which open to a driveway and parking. There are two pedestrian gates with pathways to the house flanked by large areas of lawn interspersed by mature planting. A sun terrace is immediately adjacent to the rear of the house and also attractive raised decked area which is perfect for alfresco dining. In addition, there is a summer house with power and light.
The village of Crawley is a quintessential village in the heart of the Hampshire countryside between the city of Winchester and traditional market town of Stockbridge.
It has a thriving local community and village pub (The Fox). Stockbridge and Winchester provide an excellent range of facilities with train services to London from Winchester.
The surrounding countryside is renowned for chalk stream fishing and the nearby River Test is regarded as one of the best fly-fishing rivers in the country. Golf is available at Leckford, Royal Winchester, South Winchester, and Hockley. There is also an abundance of footpaths and bridleways nearby.
There are several well-regarded preparatory and secondary schools in the surrounding area including Farleigh School, Twyford School, The Pilgrims School, Prince’s Mead, Winchester College, St Swithun’s School for Girls, Peter Symonds Sixth Form College and Winchester University.
For full details or to arrange a viewing please call Kate Porter or Gemma Bailey on 02392 632 275 see www.countryhousecompany.co.uk
A newly renovated semi detached cottage, located in Empshott, near Selborne, Hampshire and set in glorious countryside.
This pretty semi-detached cottage is situated in an unrivalled private, rural location on a quiet lane surrounded by open countryside.
The property is nearing completion of a full refurbishment, with some minor external works still in progress. It offers good, spacious family accommodation with a woodburning stove, along with a newly fitted kitchen and modern bathrooms; all with top of the range fixtures and fittings. There is ample outside space both for recreation and parking.
Having been completely renovated and freshly painted and re-carpeted throughout, this property has a contemporary feel with spacious and versatile living space.
Part of a rural estate, the property is situated within the South Downs National Park, approximately one mile south of Selbourne village with its post office, pub and attractions.
It is approximately 7 miles from both Petersfield and Alton with their mainline stations and local amenities.
For full details or to arrange a viewing please call Claudia or Gemma on 02392 632 275 or see www.countryhousecompany.co.uk
West Meon – A stylish architect designed contemporary home tucked away in the centre of the village, offering approaching 3,000 sq. ft of accommodation and southerly facing landscaped gardens. Guide price £1,250,000
Crawley, Nr Winchester – A charming Grade II listed four bedroom detached period cottage set at the heart of this sought-after Hampshire village on the outskirts of Winchester. Guide price £1,250,000
Chilbolton, Test Valley – A light and spacious 4/5 bedroom detached property situated in Chilbolton, a thriving village in The Test Valley close to The Test Way and the village store and public house. Guide price £795,000
For full details on these and other properties available for sale through The Country House Company contact Kate Porter on 02392 632 275 and watch The Country House Company website for updates.
As you continue to search, find, offer and move over the Christmas period, so we will be open and available to work with you. We will all rest on the Bank Holidays; other than that members of the team will be here continuing with our first class service assisting you with your property sale, rental or management. In the event of an emergency with any of our managed properties, on any day, please call the management phone on 07824 467518
Now is the time to make sure your property is ready for the winter
01 Check that there is plenty of oil, gas and/or other fuels needed.
02 Check that boilers have been serviced and are in good working order.
03 Chimneys/flues including Aga and Rayburn flues should be swept annually.
04 Check that septic tanks have been emptied.
05 Check that white goods are in good working order.
06 Check that pipes are insulated with lagging where sensible.
07 Pay particular attention to outside taps and it may be worth turning off the water supply all together to outside taps or at least ensuring they are insulated.
08 Check that you are aware of the location of the stopcock and that it works.
09 Check the guttering to ensure it is free from blockages and leaves as this reduces the risks of leaks.
10 If there is a persistent cold spell it is advisable to keep the heating on low constantly to prevent pipes freezing. If you are going away remember to leave the heating on to prevent pipes freezing.
11 Bleed radiators; keeping the heating system healthy is important as low pressure can cause a problem.
12 Maintain good ventilation in the property otherwise damp and mould will develop.
14 If you are going away it is wise to inform somebody who could check on the property for you.
15 Immediately report or attend to any leaks you may have detected however small; it may seem insignificant but a small drip will often lead to a larger problem.
16 Ensure you have torches with full batteries to hand.
If you smell gas – Call the Gas Emergency Services on 0800 111 999. If you are in immediate danger evacuate the building and then call the Gas Emergency Service.
Water leak – Turn off water at the mains. Isolate that particular supply channel if possible. Switch off electrics if the water leak is near lights or power outlets.
Electrical fault – Check that fuses have not blown, circuit breakers are in the ‘on’ position and that there has not been a power cut in the area.
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Fair
19th November to 22nd December, Cathedral Inner Close, Winchester
Petersfield Christmas Festival Market
5th December, The Square, Petersfield
5th December 10am – 5pm, Milland Village Hall, Milland
Cowdray Farm Shop Christmas Tasting Weekend
November 27th & 28th, Cowdray Farm Shop, Midhurst
Midhurst Christmas Street Party
3rd December, Market Square and surrounding roads, Midhurst
Letting your home while you are overseas continues to be a sensible option; you have a steady income, the house is not sitting empty and some of the costs can still be off set against tax. These are just a few of the many advantages.
As the process of letting a property can be complicated, and has to be done in line with ever changing legislation, using an experienced and professionally governed property agency can reduce the stress and ensure all legislation is covered.
If a property is Fully Managed by The Country House Company, full care is taken of the property from initial valuation, preparing the property to let and finding the right tenants, through to rent collect, visiting the tenants at least twice a year and taking care of the tenancy renewal.
Once a tenant is settled in a property our Fully Managed service will ensure that all safety checks are complete including electrical, gas, legionella and smoke and carbon monoxide testing. Where relevant, we check that boilers and Agas are serviced, chimneys swept, oil tanks filled, septic tanks emptied, alarms serviced, and more.
A Fully Managed property will be inspected at least twice a year and a full report is issued to the landlord following the visit, so you are confident that the tenant is looking after the property and complying with the terms of the tenancy agreement. We have a dedicated Management phone which is with a member of The Country House Company team 24 hours a day so all parties can report a problem at any time.
Most importantly we are flexible in our services. We appreciate that every property and landlord circumstance is different, so we can tailor a package to suit you and your property.
If you would like to discuss our services further, please call Marishelle Butler, Head of Management, on 02392 632 275 or email marishelle@countryhousecompany.co.uk
- A charming 3/4 bedroom period cottage in a stunning rural location with far reaching views. Farringdon, Alton, Hampshire £3,250 pcm excl
- A handsome 5 bedroom family home with large garden, stables and paddock in rural setting close to great transport links. Purbrook, Nr Hambledon, Hampshire £3,250 pcm excl
- A period, 5 bedroom farmhouse in rural estate environment with large garden, lovely views and granary. Southwark, Hampshire £2,750 pcm excl
- Attractive 2/3 bedroom rural cottage, recently renovated with garden, summerhouse, greenhouse and views. Colemore, Petersfield, Hampshire £1,950 pcm excl
- Character, 2 bedroom cottage converted from stable block with open plan accommodation, stables and paddocks. Bramdean, Hampshire, £1,700 pcm excl
For full details on these properties and others available to let through The Country House Company, please call 02392 632 275 or see www.countryhousecompany.co.uk
In the past 5 years there have been over 150 new regulations affecting landlords and in some cases breaches of these regulations carry a criminal record, hefty fine or prison sentence. These regulations change quickly, and it is vital a landlord is kept up to date by a professional agent.
The fully managed service at The Country House Company will:
- Manage the expectations of the landlord and the tenant. The landlord knows exactly what to expect and rely on and the tenant has a tenant charter clearly outlining their responsibilities and relationship with us.
- Initiate and make sure all safety checks are complete including electrical, gas, legionella (where required) and smoke and carbon monoxide testing.
- Ensure that boilers and Agas are serviced, chimneys swept, oil tanks filled, septic tanks emptied, alarms serviced, plus more.
- Inspect your property at regular intervals. You will know that the tenant is looking after the property and complying with the terms of the tenancy agreement. As a tenant you will be reassured that we are here to help you.
- The landlord and tenant will be able to contact us at any time to report a fault with the property and repairs will be carried out quickly and efficiently by trusted and qualified contractors.
At The Country House Company we have a specialist team, all professionally trained and experienced in property management and we have a dedicated out of hours Management phone enabling landlords or tenant to contact a member of the management team at any time.
For full details on having your property Fully Managed please contact Kate Morton on 01730 771222