Brook Farm House, Brook, Hampshire

Brook Farm House, Brook, Hampshire

An historic and atmospheric Grade II listed house in the heart of the Test valley, formerly part of the Compton Manor Estate

Accommodation Hall Sitting Room Drawing Room Family/Dining Room Music Room Vaulted Playroom/Study Kitchen/Breakfast Room Utility Room Principal Bedroom with Dressing Room and En Suite Guest Bedroom with adjoining Bathroom Four Further Bedrooms Family Bathroom Two Large Cellars and Store Room Box Room Games Room/Office Mature Gardens About 0.75 of an Acre

Outside Access to the property is through a pillared gated entrance edged by mature yew hedging which leads through to the gravel hard standing area located on the south western side of the house. From here there is a connection through to the courtyard and the detached playroom/potential home office which is brick building under a slate roof. The Location Brook is a small hamlet, formerly part of the Compton Manor Estate in the heart of the dramatic countryside edging the renowned chalk stream River Test. The property lies on the A3057 between the country towns of Stockbridge and Romsey and to the south west of Kings Somborne. There are excellent facilities in the area which are easily

Winchester 01962 844299 winchester@jackson-stops.co.uk Wykeham House 11a Southgate Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9DZ jackson-stops.co.uk Mileages Access M27 9 miles Southampton Airport and Parkway Station 15 miles Winchester 15 miles (Mainline Station London Waterloo) Salisbury 20 miles Services: Mains electricity, oil fired central heating and hot water. Private drainage via septic tank. Water supply from Compton Manor Estate. Local Authority: Test Valley Borough Council 01794 527700. Directions (SO20 6QR) From M3 (J8)/A303 proceed to Bullington Cross and exit following the signs for Stockbridge and A30. Upon reaching Stockbridge at the first mini roundabout take the first exit heading towards the centre and at the next roundabout take the first exit on to Winchester Road and almost immediately right take the A3057 to Romsey. After about a mile and a half having passed through Kings Somborne, after passing Compton Manor, the drive to Brook Farm House will be found off a shared driveway on the right hand side, part way down the hill, with the five bar gate found immediately on the left hand side Viewing: Strictly by prior appointment with Jackson-Stops & Staff. Telephone 01962 844299. Important Notice: Jackson-Stops & Staff, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. J197

The Property A magnificent former farm house and is Listed Grade II. The layout of the ground floor of Brook Farm House is typical of a late 17th Century farm house with some architectural features consistent with this period, with later additions in the 18th and 19th Century. The oldest part of the house, the central bay with cross passage hints at a hall house with timber and herringbone brick infills, indicating origins from the 16th Century. The true extent of the house is not apparent from the outside. Brook Farm House is an imposing house with mellow colour washed rendered elevations under a hipped clay tile roof with a prominent cruciform chimney, and an attractive wing at the rear with mullion windows. There are two principal entrances, one at the front with a hall leading to the family/dining room and drawing room with inglenook fireplaces, views over the garden on two sides and there is a further sitting room with an inglenook featuring the oak frame with herringbone brick panels to create an attractive and intimate entertaining room. This room in turn links through to the music room with a door to the garden and a further playroom/study which is vaulted with a door to the courtyard garden. The layout of these rooms provides attractive entertaining areas for an extended family creating an intimate yet impressive setting. The kitchen has been refitted within recent times with a range of matching cupboards in a contemporary shaker style with granite worksurfaces, a feature island unit, and range style cooker. A hidden staircase leads into a two room cellar and store room. The bedrooms are arranged over two floors, comprising a magnificent double aspect principal bedroom with vaulted oak frame and oak mullion windows, and a large dressing room/nursery and ensuite. There are three further bedrooms including a secondary bedroom suite with bathroom and a further separate bathroom. On the second floor there are two attractive bedrooms with double aspect views over the valley and gardens, one of which has a connecting door through to an eaves box room. J197