4 bed detached house for sale

Clanfield Drive, Chandler's Ford, Hampshire SO53

Set within approximately one third of an acre, The Retreat is a truly unique and historically rich four-bedroom detached bungalow, discreetly positioned within one of Chandler’s Ford’s most established residential locations.

Originally dating back to the early 1920s and believed to have been created as a country escape, the property has evolved over the decades into an expansive and character-filled home that blends heritage, craftsmanship and modern living.

The accommodation is generous and versatile, arranged primarily across one level with a later loft conversion. The floorplan reveals a thoughtfully designed layout, with the original heart of the home now forming a series of well-proportioned reception spaces, complemented by an extended kitchen and dining area ideal for everyday living and entertaining.

A further room off the main lounge provides an ideal study or reading room, offering a quiet and flexible space for home working or relaxation. Four bedrooms are served by a range of bath and shower rooms, with flexible use depending on lifestyle requirements, including guest accommodation or home working.

A notable feature of the property is the craftsmanship throughout, including solid English white oak doors, beams and joinery, much of which was hand-crafted from timber sourced directly from the original estate. The property has been carefully improved and maintained over the years, with modern services, updated glazing, rewiring and plumbing, all finished to a high standard while retaining its original charm. Externally, the gardens are a standout feature. Landscaped over many years, the grounds provide a wonderful sense of privacy and seclusion, with sweeping lawns, mature trees, established planting and paved terraces.

The property also benefits from a range of outbuildings, including a substantial garage incorporating a working space, a sunroom, and a summer house, all with power. The plot offers a tranquil setting rarely found so centrally, with space for relaxation, entertaining and further enjoyment of the outdoors. A genuinely special home, The Retreat offers a rare opportunity to acquire a property of character, history and scale, in one of the area’s most desirable locations.
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Chandler’s Ford is a popular Hampshire town with a variety of shops, restaurants, traditional inns with a number of high quality public and private educational facilities within easy reach catering for all ages, including Southampton and Winchester Universities. Coast and country lifestyle pursuits are all within striking distance as the town is well placed for the South Downs National Park and The New Forest. It is approximately a 15-minute drive to Winchester and a 17-minute drive to Southampton, both cities have an extensive range of facilities. Communications are excellent with the M3 and M27 nearby and the railway station has links to Winchester and Southampton; London Waterloo is 57 minutes from Winchester and 65 minutes from Southampton Parkway. Southampton Airport is within close proximity and provides transport links to many cities within the UK and Europe.