Detached house for sale in Preston Candover, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG25

Set in the heart of the Candover Valley, an impressive country house and cottage enjoying tranquillity and far reaching views.

Southwood House is situated approximately 1 mile from the traditional Hampshire village of Preston Candover, in the heart of the renowned Candover Valley. The village is regarded as one of the prettiest villages in the county and is well-equipped with its church, primary school, post office / shop, village pub and tennis club. It is surrounded by some of Hampshire’s finest rolling countryside ideal for walking and riding.

Built in approximately 1960, to a high specification and exacting standard, Southwood House is situated in the middle of the Moundsmere Estate and is the Dower House to the Estate, enjoying far-reaching views over the rolling Hampshire countryside. This unlisted property is constructed over two floors, above two cellars, and offers well-laid out and appointed accommodation, ideal for either entertaining on a grand scale or family living.

There is a wide choice of excellent schools in the area, including Twyford, Prince’s Mead, Pilgrim’s, St Swithun’s School for Girls, Bedales, Winchester College and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College, all in and around Winchester. In addition, other private schools within an easy driving distance are Cheam, Lord Wandsworth College, Wellesley Prep School, Ludgrove, Eaton College, Marlborough College and Wellington College, but to name a few.

Recreational and sporting facilities nearby include golf at Test Valley, Alresford, Overton, Basingstoke and Winchester. There is also excellent sailing within easy reach along the South Coast. The local area is also well-renowned for some excellent chalk stream fishing on the world-renowned rivers, the Itchen and the Test.<br /><br />