Brockbridge Hill Cottage, Brockbridge, Hampshire Deep in the Meon valley and South Downs National Park, an utterly immaculate Victorian style family house set in mature private hedged gardendenss and well placed for mainline communications and the South Coast • Entrance Vestibule • 3-Bay Barn Style Garage with 2 open fronted bays, • Hall Studio Flat Above, and • Cloakroom • Lockable Garden Implement Store • Drawing Room • Study/Sitting Room • Summerhouse • Dining Room • Garden Shed • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Private Gardens, about 0.72 Acres (0.291 ha) • Conservatory • Utility Room • Six Bedrooms For accommodation layout please see floor plans • Two Bathrooms • Shower Room The Location The small rural hamlet of Brockbridge lies in the Meon valley in the South Downs National Park on the eastern side of the river Meon and the A32, between Meonstoke and Corhampton in the north and Droxford just to the south. Surrounded by some beautiful countryside, from nearby vantage points are views to the Isle of Wight and close by are the South Downs Way, Kings Way and Wayfarers Walk. The Meon valley trail – offering safe walking, cycling and horse riding through open countryside is a stone’s throw away. In Brockbridge is The Hurdles public house whilst the village of Droxford has a village shop/post office, church, two public houses and a school. There are further local shops and senior school in the nearby village of Swanmore, whilst Bishops Waltham caters for most everyday needs. The larger centres of Winchester and Petersfield are both within easy driving distance, have mainline stations to London Waterloo, and at Petersfield there is access onto the A3 north to the M25 and the airports and London. The coast is easily accessible down the A32 to Southampton, Portsmouth and Chichester. The beautiful South Downs National Park covers an area of some 1600 sq kilometres. The famous South Downs Way used by riders, cyclists and walkers, stretches the entire length of the park from Winchester to the white chalk cliffs of Beachy Head. It follows the old routes and Drove Ways along the escarpment and ridges of the South Downs. Directions (SO32 3QT) At the southern end of Droxford on the A32, at the crossroads turn left Denmead B2150 also signposted Brockbridge. Drive for a short distance proceeding under the old railway bridge, pass Station Road and The Hurdles PH on your right, take the next drive on your right (private road) and the first drive on the left leads into Brockbridge Hill Cottage. Winchester 01962 844299 [email protected] jackson-stops.co.uk Wykeham House 11a Southgate Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9DZ Mileages All mileages approximate Droxford 0.75 miles Swanmore 3 miles Bishops Waltham 5 miles Winchester 12 miles Portsmouth 15 miles Southampton 22 miles Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. LPG central heating. Local Authority Winchester City Council 01962 840222. Viewing Strictly by appointment through the agents Jackson-Stops & Staff, Telephone 01962 844299. Important Notice: Jackson -Stops & Staff, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authorit y to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any of fer 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 Outside Brockbridge Hill Cottage was built in 1904. Although Edwardian the From the private drive, re-surfaced last year, a five bar gate and gravel driveway sweeps across the front of the influence of the house is very much Victorian. It has most attractive mellow house. It provides ample parking and turning and gives access to a double open fronted barn style garage with red brick elevations with a variety of casement windows, some wood, some adjoining lockable garden implement store. There is a further five-bar gate that encloses another useful space upvc, almost all are double glazed, under a slate roof. next to the barn. Historical Note Internal staircase to Studio Flat Over: Bed/living room, fitted kitchenette and shower room. The small village of Brockbridge has a very important claim to fame. Its former station, Droxford Station, was where in June 1944 Sir Winston Churchill and his War Cabinet held a significant meeting. In a special train, The Gardens standing at the platform, he met with other allied leaders including General de The gardens are a notable feature, the frontage being screened by dense laurel and evergreen hedging. There is a Gaulle to plan the D-Day invasion of Europe. The railway was closed in 1962 mature cherry tree and a magnificent fir. The main garden faces south. Adjoining the house is a lower paved but a plaque beneath the post box still records the railways contribution to terrace and two sets of steps leading up to the main lawn. There is a lean-to log store and an Anderson air raid victory in World War II. shelter which has been used as a wine store. The lawns are studded with various trees including fruit and a fine copper beech. In its centre is an upper paved terrace with a circular lawn. It is sheltered by shaped boarding The house has been carefully extended, but very much in keeping, this work providing an architectural feature and there is an octagonal summer house with power and light laid on. The gardens are hedged, extremely private and extend to about 0.72 of an acre (0.291 ha). was completed in 2008. The current owners within the last year have carried out a considerable amount of work and it can now be described as utterly immaculate. ••• Entrance vestibule, staircase Hall and Cloakroom ••• Kitchen/Breakfast Room, extensively fitted shaker style units, oiled oak work surfaces, integrated appliances. ••• Opening through into a slate floored Conservatory, French doors to lower terrace. ••• Formal Dining Room ••• Fitted Utility Room ••• Beautifully proportioned Drawing Room, French doors to lower terrace and door into Study/Sitting Room First Floor ••• Principal Suite, vaulted Bedroom, Juliette balcony overlooking the gardens, adjoining Bathroom, sumptuously fitted, Jacuzzi bath, twin basins, shower, wc. ••• Guest Bedroom Suite with adjoining Shower Room ••• Four Further Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom, roll top bath, basin, wc. Some notable architectural details: ••• Oak flooring ••• Ornate cornicing, coving and ceiling roses custom made by a local craftsman ••• Fireplaces ••• Subtle lighting ••• Window niches J197 .