5 bed detached house for sale

Lower Street, Braishfield, Romsey, Hampshire SO51

Positioned within about 12.77 acres of private,
park-like landscape, this intriguing home spans
approximately 6,250 square feet of accomodation and
provides an exceptional lifestyle opportunity, complete
with its own golf course and tennis court.

Sharpes Farm blends architectural heritage with
contemporary design, bringing together an original
period cottage, a skillfully converted 18th-century
barn, and a striking modern extension. The fusion of
traditional character with up-to-date comforts creates
inviting spaces throughout. Designed for those who
love to entertain, the expansive open-plan kitchen,
dining, and family room offers which is filled with
light from full-height glass doors that open onto the
extensive rear terrace. A snug area is positioned just
off the kitchen/dining space with a fireplace and wood
burning stove and there is a further separate sitting
area. There are plenty of practical
spaces, with downstairs cloak room and a utility room.

The original part of the cottage has two generous double bedrooms, with exposed period timbers and which share a shower room, and the modern extension has an impressive principal suite with a vaulted ceiling, dressing room and stairs up to a stylish mezzanine bathroom. The stunning entertaining and recreation area in the 18th century barn showcases exposed beams and dramatic vaulted ceilings for a sense of openness and character along with an open fire place.

There is also a former two storey Granary, which sits on traditional staddle stones, which has been used as a home office, and further fun occasional guest accomodation.

The surroundings, which evoke both tranquility and exclusivity, set this property apart. The gardens have been thoughtfully created. The grounds include wildflower meadows, a mature woodland, orchard, walled garden, productive vegetable beds, Alitex greenhouse, tranquil pond, and an inviting hot tub area. The garden bursts with color and fragrance, with a variety of seating spots to capture sunlight throughout the day. In addition the house boasts some fun leisure facilities, with a tennis court and adjacent summer house, and its very own golf course.

To the front of the house is a large gravel driveway with parking for several vehicles. There is a double garage and a tractor store which has a store room above it.

The pretty village of Braishfield is situated to the north-east of the Test Valley market town of Romsey, which offers most everyday requirements, including a Waitrose and a good selection of local shops, cafes and resturants together with a mainline railway station.

The larger centres of the Cathedral City of Winchester and Southampton are close at hand and offer more comprehensive amenities, including cultural and recreational facilities, with access onto the M3 motorway just beyond Winchester, and access onto the M27 coastal motorway just south of Romsey. There is an international airport at Southampton, and ports at Portsmouth, Southampton and Poole.

There is an excellent selection of schools for all ages within the area, and in particular Embley, Twyford Prep School, Pilgrim’s, Farleigh, Princes Mead, Winchester College, St Swithin’s, King Edward’s, Godolphin and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College. Braishfield Primary School and The Romsey Secondary School are both within catchment.