VINE H USE ROPLEY D I S C O V E R VINE HOUSE 1 VINE HOUSE CLASSIC YET CONTEMPORARY P E R F E C T Discover Vine House, an idyllic country home, lovingly extended and renovated to blend original features F O R with a perfect layout for contemporary family living. Sitting on the outskirts of the Inside, you’ll discover a stunning FA M I LY enchanting village of Ropley with double-height hallway, a generous, the glorious South Downs National recently renovated dining kitchen, Park on its doorstep, this wonderful three impressive reception rooms, LIVING house provides 3,000 sq ft and and upstairs, five bedrooms including an acre of land in which to work a gorgeous master with an immaculate and play. en suite bathroom. 2 3 VINE HOUSE STEP BACK IN TIME Pull into an in-and-out driveway, bookended by front and rear electric gates, offering plenty of parking for the household and visitors. Admire the handsome turn-of- A chandelier glows above the the-century house, punctuated by beautiful oak staircase enhanced elegant leaded casement windows, by stately wood panelling and leading before entering through an open up to a spacious galleried landing. gabled porch. The rich wood tones contrast with light flooring extending into the The studded oak front door opens into kitchen, neutral décor, recessed a dramatic formal hallway that hints at spotlights and a rear window the property’s century-old origins. drawing in light from the garden. 4 VINE HOUSE RELAX & UNWIND Two spacious yet cosy reception rooms flank the hallway. On the left, a dual aspect family A bright and spacious room makes a fantastic sitting room living/dining room lies to or TV zone, featuring four large the right of the hall. With a windows, exposed beams, wall second open fireplace, high panelling to waist-height and an ceilings, plenty of space for inviting open fire with a solid stone sofas and furniture, plus the surround. It connects to a third ideal spot for a large dining generous reception room beyond, table by the broad, garden- currently a playroom but which facing window, this is a would also make a supreme study perfect room for entertaining or games room with wonderful or spending time with family views out over the back garden. and friends. 7 VINE HOUSE THE FAMILY HUB Continue through the leaded-glass double doors into the superb, south-west-facing kitchen. A lantern roof and French doors, Integrated appliances include an Off the kitchen, you’ll find an along with additional windows and electric Rangemaster stove with excellent utility room with further glazed doors, flood the fabulous range extractor hood, a double Belfast sink, storage, double sink, plumbing of fresh ivory units in natural light. and a dishwasher, with space for an for appliances, and a dog flap to The sleek granite worktops run around American fridge-freezer. Plus, there’s the rear door. A useful downstairs the kitchen, projecting out into an a lovely corner, by a window, for a cloakroom with a shower completes expansive island peninsula. sizeable breakfast table. the ground floor. 10 S U P E R B M O D E R N KITCHEN 13 VINE HOUSE SWEET DREAMS Upstairs, the galleried landing leads straight into a bright and airy master bedroom with three windows to two aspects granting serene garden views. The chic en suite bathroom features At the far end of the landing, towards an elegant roll-top bath, double basins, the front of the house, are two further and a tiled double walk-in shower with double bedrooms, one with generous rainfall showerhead. Where better to integrated storage space. From both soak away your cares after a long day? rooms you can catch a glimpse of fields and in the distance, the captivating Follow the landing round to a second Watercress Line steam train. big bedroom with built-in wardrobes and storage, and access into a dressing Finally there is a sweet single room with fitted cupboards. This area bedroom/dressing room adjacent to could also be used as a quiet study zone the family bathroom which includes or play space or could even potentially a panelled bath and shower above, be converted to an en suite subject to a marble-topped basin, loo and usual consents. heated towel rail. 15 SPACE & COMFORT VINE HOUSE STEP OUTSIDE Vine House benefits from one acre of secluded enclosed gardens to potter around in and relax with loved ones and at the back, overlooks a paddock. A variety of mature trees and The property also has a shrubs provide shade and texture large outbuilding divided to the orchard, vegetable garden, into a workshop, tractor or and wildlife havens. There’s a large, car garage, a wood store, flat area for games and picnics plus and an insulated home office a separate space for a trampoline, or studio where you can and gravelled seating areas provide concentrate away from the more opportunities to rest while hubbub of family life. the children play. 19 VINE HOUSE TRADITIONAL ON YOUR DOORSTEP ENGLISH CHARM Ropley is a welcoming East Hampshire village approximately 10 minutes from Alresford and 15 minutes from Alton. The village bursts with traditional The bus line which links Alton and Those seeking a cosy pub lunch or supper Day trips to the beautiful coast line are English charm thanks to its smattering Alresford can be easily assessed from are spoilt for choice with the Hinton Arms very possible, being only 40 minutes of historic homes, hedges and mature outside Vine House giving secondary by Hinton Ampner (National Trust), Bush Inn away and and it is easy to catch ferries trees. The St Swithun's Way – part of pupils the ease of opportunity of travelling in Ovington or The Woolpack Inn in Totford. to the Isle Of Wight, France and Spain. the Pilgrims' Way from Winchester to to and from school independently. Canterbury – passes through Ropley, Winchester is less than 20 minutes away and Trains from Alton and Farnham (c. 14 and 21 so get your walking boots ready! Nearby Alresford is replete with colour- offers a fabulous array of facilities such as minutes drive) to London Waterloo take from washed houses, thriving independent shops artisan shops, cinemas, a maze of cobbled lanes, 68 minutes and 51 minutes respectively. Trains There’s also a lovely church and village and cafés and two supermarkets. There are lively markets, and plenty of history to explore. start at Alton providing the reassurance of a hall, cricket club, pre-school and primary. also some delightful riverside walks to stretch seated journey to London for work or pleasure. Vine House is in the catchment area your legs after visiting the varied pubs, stylish Southampton, Basingstoke and Portsmouth of three highly respected primary bistros and traditional tea rooms. The town are all within easy reach offering multiple Fast road access to London and the M25 and secondary schools one of which also hosts regular festivals and shows and cinemas, theatres, restaurants and via the A31, the Midlands and West Country is rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. is home to a fantastic parkland golf course. shopping options. ensures commuting and day-tripping are easy. 20 VINE HOUSE VINE HOUSE MAIN HOUSE FLOORPLANS FINER DETAILS Ground Floor: 1,872 sq ft (174 sq m) 1st Floor: 1,151 sq ft (107 sq m) OVERVIEW SERVICES GARDEN & GROUNDS LOCATION Total: 3,023 sq ft (281 sq m) • Perfectly laid out period home • Gas central heating installed • One acre of garden, with • Outskirts of Ropley Village OUTBUILDINGS – circa 1900 in 2017 and supplied from flat lawned area ideal for games Wood Store • Beautiful family and dog walks Home Office: 223 sq ft (20.74 sq m) 18'6" x 8'1" (5.65m x 2.46m) • Stunning modern dining kitchen a gas tank in the garden Other: 699 sq ft (64.92 sq m) • Separate area for a trampoline on doorstep including walks – renewed in 2020 • Recently extended and renovated • An in-and-out drive with on St Swithun’s Way, part of TOTAL Shower Workshop Laundry Room 18'6" x 7'9" • Fibre wifi installed the Pilgrims’ Way 11'11" x 9'7" (5.65m x 2.36m) • Three bright and spacious extensive parking 3,945 sq ft (366.66 sq m) (3.64m x 2.92m) receptions rooms • Most windows are fitted with • Electric gates that can be operated • 10 minutes drive to New secondary or double glazing Alresford, 3 minutes away • Five bedrooms including from your mobile phone Shed 18'6" x 9'10" from M&S and Tesco Express (5.65m x 3.00m) Master Bedroom En-suite a master suite • Mains water and Eat In Kitchen • Large outbuilding block with 16'4" x 11'7" Outbuildings 29'4" x 23'7" (4.98m x 3.52m) in Four Marks (8.95m x 7.20m) • Large outbuilding with home office private drainage the ideal home office, separate garage for cars or garden tractors, • 14 minute drive to Alton Station • 3,000sq ft with one acre of garden • Council Tax Band G workshop, separate shed space (London Waterloo 68 minutes) Garage/Tractor Store 18'6" x 12'0" • House was extended and Bathroom (5.65m x 3.67m) Galleried Landing and a large log store or 21 minutes to Farnham 18'3" x 17'7" (5.57m x 5.37m) extensively rewired in 2017 Bedroom Station (London Waterloo 16'6" x 8'11" ENERGY EFFICIENCY • Back of the garden overlooks (5.03m x 2.72m) Bedroom/Study 12'10" x 5'6" from 51 minutes) (3.92m x 1.68m) a paddock Study/ Games/Study Room Drawing Room Entrance Hall Living/Dining Room Dressing Room Open to 18'1" x 10'8" 18'1" x 16'1" 18'1" x 11'1" 23'7" x 18'2" 9'4" x 8'8" below (5.52m x 3.24m) (5.52m x 4.91m) (5.52m x 3.37m) (7.20m x 5.54m) (2.84m x 2.65m) Home Office • Private, enclosed garden 18'6" x 12'0" Bedroom Bedroom (5.65m x 3.67m) 16'6" x 8'10" 14'6" x 8'9" (5.03m x 2.70m) (4.43m x 2.67m) • Growers area including a small orchard and a large vegetable patch Ground Floor Second Floor Approximate Floor Area Approximate Floor Area 1872 sq.