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1 3 A BEAUTIFUL RURAL RETREAT WITH DESIRABLE CONNECTIONS 4 5 SPACE TO BREATHE… Bordering the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this area’s relaxing, rural pace of life resonates through the village and beyond. Beloved through the ages, the charming village of Overton is nestled into the upper Test Valley of the Hampshire hills. Known for its mills, both corn and paper, the area is steeped in history and immersed in natural beauty. The village is home to Portals (now De la Rue) papermill and has been the source of bank note papers for nearly 300 years. 6 7 PEACE WITHOUT COMPROMISE If you yearn for the pastoral, Seven Acres offers the peace of the countryside – without compromising on convenience. Part of a vibrant and well-served community, it’s This historical and literary gem of a village is set just a short walk from Seven Acres to the local in the ideal location to partake in a walk along the shops, restaurants, pubs and nine-hole golf Harrow Way, an ancient trackway which passes course, all dotted throughout Overton itself. Find north of the village… or visit the nearby village of everything you need for the entire family, from the Steventon to take in the sights along Jane Austen’s greengrocer’s and butcher’s to the local doctor’s, favoured walking paths. dentist’s, veterinarian and post office. Overton isn’t a village which rests on its laurels: The local primary school, Overton Primary (Ofsted residents enjoy the Great Overton Duck Race every rated ‘outstanding’), will start your children’s education August, the biennial Scarecrow Festival and the in the right way, readying them for a bright future. Overton Sheep Fair, next to be experienced in Add a wide variety of clubs, sports organisations and 2020. Every summer, nearby Laverstoke Park Farm, a activities, with a dedicated array of facilities, and you’ll renowned organic and biodynamic farm with a field-to- find Overton a great place to raise a family. fork ethos, plays host to BBC Radio 2’s CarFest South. Ofsted ratings correct as of December 2018. 8 9 BE SWEPT OFF YOUR FEET A day spent in Overton is a sheer pleasure. With its wide variety of shops and businesses, this beautiful village can sweep you off your feet. Overton Gallery is not to be missed, whether you’re looking for a little something for yourself or as a gift. This custom framer, tea room and gift shop has won a 2018 Muddy Stiletto award for the Best Gift Shop in Hampshire. The Artizans is where it’s at for hand- picked accessories, clothing and homewares that offer beauty, simplicity and quality. For a style refresh or a whole new look, The Hair Studio is right on High Street. For weekly errands, Turners (a traditional butcher’s) and Wilson & Sons (the local greengrocer’s) should be your first stops. With meat, fruit and vegetables sourced as locally as possible, you’ll be glad you did! Pair those chops with the right wine by dropping in to Caviste, a fantastic local wine merchant. They love to find that perfect pairing of wine, gin, whisky or local and continental beer for their customers. Grab a coffee from Honesty @ Caviste, it’s a great place to relax, chat, eat, drink and to watch the world go by. If you’re feeling a bit peckish, there’s a variety of pubs and restaurants in the village. A local touchstone for five centuries, The White Hart offers fabulous food and drink to locals and visitors alike. It’s full of character and charm, with a few quirky touches, and has been restored to perfection. There’s also The Greyhound, The Red Lion, Redfort Tandoori and several takeaways. 10 11 AMENITIES SUPERMARKETS DENTIST LEISURE The Cooperative Overton 0.3 miles 2 mins Overton Dental Practice 0.5 miles 3 mins Overton Town Meadow 0.6 miles 2 mins Morrisons 8.7 miles 18 mins Golf Club Waitrose 7.8 miles 16 mins Overton United 0.8 miles 3 mins Sainsbury’s 10.7 miles 22 mins Football Club Tesco 11 miles 22 mins Test Valley Golf Club 2.1 miles 4 mins VETS Mildmay 0.3 miles 2 mins Veterinary Centre BUTCHERS EDUCATION Turners 0.4 miles 3 mins PRIMARY SCHOOL Overton Church of 0.9 miles 4 mins POST OFFICE England Primary within the 0.3 miles 2 mins OFSTED: OUTSTANDING Cooperative Overton GREENGROCER SECONDARY SCHOOL Wilson & Sons 0.4 miles 3 mins Testbourne Community 4.2 miles 11 mins School OFSTED: OUTSTANDING PUBS The White Hart 0.4 miles 2 mins FURTHER EDUCATION DOCTORS The Red Lion 0.7 miles 3 mins Queens Mary College 8.8 miles 20 mins The Greyhound 0.2 miles 1 min Overton Surgery 0.6 miles 3 mins OFSTED: GOOD Peter Symonds College 14.2 miles 20 mins OFSTED: OUTSTANDING PHARMACY RESTAURANTS Andover College 11.2 miles 22 mins Overton Pharmacy 0.3 miles 2 mins Redfort Tandoori 0.3 miles 1 min OFSTED: GOOD WITH OUTSTANDING FEATURES Distances and times have been taken from Google Maps and Trainline and are subject to time of day, travelling and traffic conditions. 0.1 mile Ofsted ratings correct as of December 2018. 12 13 IMPECCABLE ATTENTION TO DETAIL We like to think our homes are ideal for entertaining. For catching-up with friends. For hosting family occasions. For a refreshing al fresco gin and tonic with neighbours on a balmy summer’s day… A gin and tonic made with Bombay Sapphire defines demanding distillation process, building a long-term the constitutional, cooling drink. If you’re a fan, the legacy in keeping with its conservation area and site Bombay Sapphire Distillery at Laverstoke Mill, is just of special scientific interest on the River Test. five minutes away from Seven Acres. Construction Director Andy Kirkpatrick explains Fancy a cocktail masterclass or a tour of the historic the similarity in approaches: “At Bargate Homes, distillery? Visitor experiences are either hosted or we build in only the most beautiful of Hampshire through self-discovery. Learn how Ivono Tonutti hand- locations. We all live locally. It’s all about enhancing selects the botanicals used in Bombay Sapphire gin local communities – and we truly care about and how these are gently infused to capture their where, what and how we build. To us, sustainable distinct flavours. To finish, guests can then savour the development isn’t just a code imposed on us, but a product in the same, lauded surroundings where it’s key principle of the way in which we operate. produced – drop by drop – with care, skill and artistry. “As far as our legacy is concerned, we want to be Here at Bargate Homes, we see many parallels between able to turn to our grandchildren, in the future, and the two brands, including the demanding process of proudly say: ‘We built that’.” creation and the sustainability of our end products. We’ll all drink to that! The Bombay Sapphire Distillery is a sustainable production facility, perfectly designed for its A4010 14 A413 15 M40 HIGH A355 WYCOMBE M25 A404 WHITCHURCH 3.8 miles 8 mins A4074 MAIDENHEAD A404 (M) BASINGSTOKE 8.3 miles M4 18 mins 26 mins Heathrow Airport 46.4 miles READING A30 COUNTRY LIFE MAGAZINE ANDOVER 11.5 miles M4 RECOMMENDED 22 mins 38 mins A329 (M) A308 A332 FOR COMMUTERS. WINCHESTER 15 miles 26 mins 46 mins A33 A339 M25 With Waterloo station being just 55 minutes away, and cards, attractions such as the fascinating Milestones the M3, M4 and M25 easily accessible, unsurprisingly museum, Basing House and, of course, Willis Museum Overton is rated as one of the top 3 best places to live and Sainsbury Gallery are all well worth a visit. READING 23.1 miles for those seeking ‘a commutable country lifestyle’. WOKING 47 mins 1 hour 2 mins To the west, the picturesque market town M3 Indeed, “The Country Life Verdict” eloquently of Andover summarises the village’s allure: A wealth of history, an attractive high street and A331 A3 “You name the club, they do it in this village that splendid local attractions are three of the main draws SOUTHAMPTON 27.3 miles BASINGSTOKE sits at the head of the River Test. Host to Radio 2’s of this lovely town. There are numerous town trails 45 mins 1 hour 10 mins A34 ALDERSHOT CarFest South, a wine merchant, a deli, an interior to explore, including The Andover Time Ring and Overton Station GUILDFORD 1.2 miles design shop and a good village school. ’It’s a proper two poetry trails, with poems set in stone, metal and WHITCHURCH M3 A31 community’, enthuses one resident.” etched glass. For live entertainment, look into the ANDOVER contemporary venue The Lights or Andover’s series GUILDFORD 42.2 miles To the east, the historic bustling town of events called Andover Live. 51 mins 1 hour 12 mins A303 of Basingstoke Basingstoke is the nearest town to Overton, offering To the south, the cathedral city of Winchester A3 every modern convenience. Options abound for a England’s ancient capital city combines the best A31 day out, including the lively Festival Place shopping of city life and the freshness of the surrounding HEATHROW AIRPORT 44.7 miles centre (home to all of your high-street favourites), countryside. This attractive destination for visitors and 46 mins The Anvil (the region’s leading music and theatre locals has so much on offer. Popular for its unrivalled venue) and also Basingstoke Leisure Park, with its ice shopping, exciting events, live music and gastronomic skating, bowling, swimming complex and cinema.