Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY Corhampton Court sits proudly on approx. 2.38 acres of formal gardens on the outskirts of the small village of Corhampton, which lies in the valley of the Meon River, in the extreme east of the Parish the river forms the boundary. Corhampton Court is the primary eastern wing of the former Corhampton House, a substantial, extended mid 18th Century Manor House with mellow brick elevations of ochre-colour. In the mid 18th Century Corhampton House was refurbished and became the primary residence of the Wyndham family, the house and landscape was kept in the Wyndham family until the 1950's when it was converted to a care home and subsequently divided to form three separate impressive dwellings. Set within beautiful parkland grounds, with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside, this impressive property provides extensive accommodation spread over two primary floors. The living space exceeds 4,163 sq ft and comprises; entrance hall with doors leading to a guest style suite/annexe and the primary house, within the main house is an extensive family room with bay window overlooking the grounds leading to an inner hallway with a cloakroom and kitchen/breakfast room, through an arched opening is an extensive two storey dining hall, with galleried landing over, which leads to an impressive dual aspect drawing room with bay window overlooking the grounds and fields beyond.The ceilings in the main house are almost 13' high with large sash windows (most with original shutters), each room is well proportioned, elegant and have an airy and bright feel. On the first floor are four bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate shower room. On the northern wing of the ground floor is a guest annexe with storage room, bedroom, bathroom and sitting room. When purchasing this rather impressive linked property, you are buying more than just a family home in an enviable location, you are also preserving a little slice of history for the next generation. Corhampton is located almost equidistance between the market town of Petersfield and the city of Winchester, both with good railway links to London Waterloo (less than 60 minutes times may vary). Local facilities include Corhampton Golf Club, which was founded in 1891, a local post office, village store, the Bucks Head pub and sitting on a small mound is a Saxon church, believed to have been built around 1020. Located in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the upper Meon Valley, the valley is wide cutting through chalk uplands and sits within the National Park, early internal viewing of this impressive family home is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.
ENTRANCE Lowered kerb leading to tarmac driveway providing access to Corhampton Court and neighbouring properties, tall brick and flint retaining wall with slate plaque depicting house name, tarmac driveway leading to large shingle parking and turning area with mature trees, part fencing and open areas leading to the gardens, tall brick wall with pillars, shingled pathway leading to main front door with shrubs, evergreens and bushes to either side, outside cold water tap, low picket style gateway leading to garden. Main front door with brass anchor knocker and letter box with window to one side, leading to:
ENTRANCE HALL 17' 6" x 8' 6" (5.33m x 2.59m) Feature vaulted ceiling measuring approximately 11'10" in height with exposed beams and roof support, ceramic tiled flooring, double glazed sliding door leading to rear patio area with window to one side, built-in double doored cupboard housing electric meters and consumer box, arched chimney recess with exposed brick inlay and hearth, door to guest suite, door to:
FAMILY ROOM 30' 1" x 19' 1" (9.17m x 5.82m) With a ceiling height of 12'10". Feature ornate ceiling coving and cornicing, sash style window overlooking courtyard, stripped and varnished floorboards, high skirting boards, dado rail, power points, roll top original radiator, chimney breast with exposed brick inlay and tiled hearth with log burner (not tested), feature full height sash style bay window overlooking garden with sash style pulley shutters dropping into the basement void, feature roll top radiator under with thermostat.
INNER HALLWAY Door to kitchen, wooden flooring, door to utility/cloakroom, feature archway opening to dining hall.
CLOAKROOM / UTILITY ROOM 9' 5" x 5' 0" (2.87m x 1.52m) Washing machine point, vent for tumble dryer, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, close coupled w.c, feature archway, access to loft space.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 17' 0" x 14' 1" (5.18m x 4.29m) Stable style door with glazed panels to upper section leading to courtyard, tiled flooring, high ceiling with borrowed light window to cloakroom, sash style window overlooking courtyard, range of wall and floor units with work surface over, inset 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, dishwasher point, range of drawer units, space for free standing range style cooker with brush steel splashback and 'Rangemaster' extractor hood fan and light over, spice shelf, space for fridge, trapdoor giving access to a wine cellar with extensive racking, high ceiling, panelled door, power points, ceiling spotlights.
DINING HALL 20' 2" x 16' 2" (6.15m x 4.93m) Central void measuring 25' in height incorporating galleried landing over, ceiling height of 13'. Ornate ceiling with coving, high skirting boards, wooden flooring, roll top radiator with thermostat, feature galleried balustrade staircase rising to first floor level, full height sash style window with matching panels to either side overlooking gardens with far reaching views towards the valley and fields beyond with low level roll top radiator under, window shutters, power points.
DRAWING ROOM 24' 2" x 23' 10" (7.37m x 7.26m) Into front of chimney breast. Feature bay window with sash style windows and panelling under with shutters to either side with outstanding views over the gardens, valley, fields and woodland beyond, wooden parquet flooring, two roll top radiators, plaster dado rail, high skirting boards, sash style window to side aspect overlooking gardens and trees, ceiling height of approximately 13', picture rail, panelled door, architrave, power points. Feature surround fireplace with black painted inlay and tiled hearth with open fire (not tested).
FIRST FLOOR Landing with sash style window overlooking garden with far reaching views towards the valley and towards the fields and woodland beyond, feature leaf ceiling rose with ornate coving and cornicing, high skirting boards, double radiator, doors to primary rooms, central heating control switch, galleried landing, two archways leading to inner landings, one with radiator, ceiling coving, doors to primary rooms.
BEDROOM 4 15' 0" x 8' 7" (4.57m x 2.62m) Sash style window overlooking garden, hillside, fields and woodland beyond, high ceiling with coving, dado rail, double radiator, feature surround fireplace with cast iron arched inlay, high skirting boards, power points, panelled door.
BEDROOM 1 20' 0" x 15' 2" (6.1m x 4.62m) Two radiators, range of built-in wardrobes to one wall with high level storage cupboards over, feature surround fireplace with cast iron arched inlay, panelled door, high ceiling with picture rail, power points, dual aspect sash style windows with original shutters with outstanding views over the garden, fields and woodland beyond from one aspect and the other towards the gardens and trees, power points.
BEDROOM 2 19' 0" x 14' 10" (5.79m x 4.52m) Sash style window to side aspect overlooking gardens and trees, high skirting boards, high ceiling with coving, panelled door, power points, two radiators, feature surround fireplace with cast iron arched inlay.
FAMILY BATHROOM 13' 8" x 8' 4" (4.17m x 2.54m) Panelled door with architrave, radiator, sash style window to side aspect overlooking courtyard, low level w.c, vanity unit with contemporary style circular wash hand basin with mixer tap, fire surround with cast iron arched inlay, wall light, shaver point, 'P' shaped panelled bath with shower screen over and separate shower attachment, tiled surround, partition wall divide with range of shelving, built-in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and range of shelving.
BEDROOM 3 16' 9" x 13' 8" (5.11m x 4.17m) Sash style window overlooking courtyard, double radiator, ceiling coving with high ceiling, panelled door with architrave, surround fireplace with cast iron arched inlay, power points.
SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled shower cubicle with sliding panelled door and drench style hood, high level window to side aspect, high ceiling with access to loft space, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c, chrome heated towel rail, panelled door.
GROUND FLOOR GUEST SUITE Doorway leading from entrance hall to:
STORE ROOM 11' 8" x 8' 4" (3.56m x 2.54m) Pitched roof, access to large double doored storage cupboard, (could be arranged kitchen subject to necessary works) door leading to:
LOBBY Doors to primary rooms.
GUEST SITTING ROOM 15' 7" x 12' 0" (4.75m x 3.66m) Twin wood surround double glazed windows to side aspect overlooking driveway and car parking with window towards entrance, wooden flooring, ceiling spotlights, raised hearth with tiled splashback and log burner (not tested), door to:
GUEST BEDROOM 14' 9" x 9' 9" (4.5m x 2.97m) Measurements do not include recessed area for door opening, feature vaulted ceiling measuring approximately 10'2" in height, high level windows to side aspect, Velux window, wooden flooring, panelled door, power points.
SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled shower cubicle with 'Mira Sport' shower, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, chrome heated towel rail, close coupled w.c with twin flush, built-in storage cupboards, ceiling spotlights.
OUTSIDE To the front is a lowered kerb leading to tarmac driveway providing access to adjacent properties, high brick and flint retaining wall with plaque depicting house name leading to shingle driveway with off road car parking for numerous cars, retaining wall with access to garden, shingle pathway leading to main front door.
To the rear accessible from the lobby is a brick retaining wall, patio area with central drain away and access to the kitchen/breakfast room.
Wrapping around the house, past the dining room, drawing room and hallway are manicured gardens laid to lawn with flowering borders, to adjacent to property. The gardens extend approximately 2.38 of an acre with a small brick retaining wall area for BBQ's, wooden built garden shed, large lawn with rotary line, flowering borders, shrubs, evergreens and bushes, central to the lawn is a large feature Cedar tree enclosed by natural woodland and a high hedge, beyond the open fencing are fields and the valley with paddocks and open land, overlooked by the drawing room and hallway are two flowering areas with mature shrubs, evergreens and bushes, there are several beautiful mature trees inc. two cedars, one Copper Beech and one Lime tree, dividing the land without any visible fencing between Corhampton Court and the adjoining property. Sewage filter bed for the 5 houses, cost approx. £200.00 per household per year.