An exquisite Grade II listed farmhouse with an attached converted tithe barn, outbuildings, vineyard and land in a stunning setting within the South Downs National Park
Deans Farm is a charming Grade II listed farmhouse with a
rich history. There has been a settlement on this land since the
Domesday Records and the current house dates from 1486 and was the principal and oldest house in the Hamlet. Full details of the house including its history are held in a dedicated book at the Hampshire Record Office in Winchester. The property has been beautifully restored and additions have been made in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries as well as more recently and is offered in first class order throughout, having retained the character and period features of this property. The attached Tithe Barn, dating from 1530, accommodates a stunning kitchen/family room and is linked to the house by an extension built in the 1990s. The property is approached along a private lane opening into a gravel courtyard with a large turning and parking area adjacent to the house, barn and the garaging. Flagstone steps lead up through dwarf brick walls and beautifully stocked flower beds to the entrance porch and front door which in turn leads to the reception hall. The property benefits from four reception rooms; a stunning drawing room, a sitting room, a most attractive dining room, and a spectacular living area within the old tithe barn. The drawing room is well proportioned with a large feature inglenook fireplace and a wealth of exposed ceiling timbers. The room has a calming character and with its triple aspect offers beautiful views and well-lit accommodation. The sitting room is very comfortable with a large, fitted wood burner and the dining room too is spacious and bright with an inglenook fireplace, and double doors to the rear terrace and gardens. The stunning and substantial kitchen/family room within the tithe barn has spectacular and uninterrupted views onto the Vineyard and Buster Hill beyond. It would be perfect for entertaining and has full height double doors on either side and a woodburning stove. The kitchen area is well appointed with a large central island and a range of fitted appliances including an Everhot range. Beyond the sitting area is a door to a ground floor guest bedroom suite with bathroom, this room has a personal door to the outside creating considerable flexibility to the accommodation. A good-sized fitted utility room and a cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation and a cellar is accessed by steps leading from the cloakroom. On the first floor the principal suite has an adjoining bathroom, there are three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The property is approached along an historic sunken lane leading into a gravelled driveway which terminates in a wide courtyard adjacent to the property. There is a separate access from the lane into the paddocks that surround the house and also into the vineyard. The gardens of the house are exceptional. Directly adjacent to the rear of the property is a large terrace that leads on to the formal garden, beautiful lawns with mature flowering shrubs and flower beds, ornamental and structural hedgerows with specimen trees provide an idyllic space with a charming parterre and wonderful covered seat adorned with roses. Beyond a large hedgerow, access can be gained to the pool area, secluded and peaceful with a charming pool house. There is a well-stocked kitchen garden beyond the garaging, where fruit cages lead through to a small orchard of five varieties of apple trees. There are substantial and productive vegetable beds and a greenhouse and garden shed with power. Beyond the driveway is the vineyard, with views over farmland to a backdrop of Butser Hill. The vineyard is professionally laid out with rows totalling 360 Pinot Noir vines surrounded by hedgerows and traditionally planted roses at the end of each row of vines. The vineyard accounts for over 200 bottles of wine per year for the enjoyment of family and friends. The vineyard benefits from its own dedicated service shed with both water and power for winemaking on the premises. The house is surrounded by its own land. To the North, a large field of approximately 6 acres has landscaped wildflower meadows, trees, a cut grass pitch and a further area for recreation close to the swimming pool. To the South, the Vineyard leads onto a small, wildflower paddock, both comprising approximately 2 acres. A further 2 acre paddock situated to the west of the house contains the ruin of a former barn and with power and water on site, may represent a planning gain.
Opposite the house is an excellent timber framed building which consists of one double and one single garage, a workshop with mezzanine style floor over, and a separate store room/gym with bifold doors and adjoining shower room. There is a superb pool house, cloakroom and pump room with an outdoor shower.
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Deans Farm is a very special place, beautifully designed for country living in the most stunning setting.
Camilla ElwellProperty agent