A beautifully renovated period home dating from 1810, offering elegant accommodation, mature gardens and exceptional character in Greywell.
An exceptional detached period home of remarkable character, beautifully renovated and impeccably presented, set within delightful, mature gardens in the sought-after Hampshire village of Greywell.
Dating from 1810, The Old Post Office has enjoyed a fascinating history, originally serving as a toll house for traffic crossing the River Whitewater before later becoming Greywell's village post office. Today, it offers over two centuries of heritage combined with the comforts and practicality of modern family living.
The property retains a wealth of original features, including exposed oak beams, inglenook fireplaces and charming period detailing throughout, whilst benefitting from unusually generous ceiling heights for a home of its age. Unlisted yet recognised as a building of local interest, the house presents a rare opportunity to acquire a significant village home with both character and versatility.
Approached via electric wooden gates, a herringbone brick driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles and leads to an oak-framed entrance porch. The welcoming reception hall opens to a series of beautifully proportioned reception rooms, each rich in character. The dining room is centred around an impressive inglenook fireplace, whilst the snug offers a cosy retreat with exposed beams and an attractive fireplace. A well-appointed study, accessed via glazed double doors, provides an excellent space for home working and opens seamlessly into the principal sitting room. This elegant double-aspect reception room enjoys an abundance of natural light and features an attractive fireplace, with doors opening directly onto the terrace and gardens beyond.
The heart of the home is undoubtedly the magnificent kitchen and breakfast room. The vaulted breakfast area, with its stone flooring, oak window seat and doors opening onto the terrace, creates a wonderful space for both everyday family life and entertaining. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with extensive cabinetry, a four-oven gas Aga, Belfast sink, integrated appliances and a substantial oak butcher's block island, together offering a perfect balance of style and functionality.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a highly useful utility and boot room, accessed via a charming stable door. Providing excellent additional storage and laundry facilities, the space also offers internal access to the integral garage and a door opening directly to the garden.
The first floor provides five individually characterful bedrooms. The principal suite enjoys far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside and benefits from fitted oak wardrobes and a luxurious en suite shower room with twin basins and a generous walk-in shower. The guest suite enjoys its own dressing area, large walk-in wardrobe and en suite shower room complete with separate sauna .Three further bedrooms feature exposed beams and vaulted ceilings, one benefiting from an en suite shower room, while the remaining two are served by the family bathroom, which features a freestanding claw-foot bath, a separate linen cupboard, and access to the loft for additional storage.
The gardens are a particular highlight of the property, having been thoughtfully landscaped to create a series of attractive outdoor spaces. A generous brick terrace immediately adjoins the house and provides an excellent setting for al fresco dining and entertaining. Beyond, mature trees, well-stocked flower beds and established hedging create colour, texture and privacy throughout the seasons.
Complementing the main house is a charming oak-framed garden room, designed to reflect the architecture of the original property. Featuring vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, power and lighting, it offers exceptional flexibility as a home office, gym, studio or games room. Further along the garden, an oak pergola with integrated lighting and heating creates an inviting entertaining area with space for outdoor cooking and gatherings. Two additional outbuildings, comprising a workshop and garden machinery store, both benefit from power and lighting and provide excellent practical storage.
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I particularly love the balance this home offers; rich period charm, exceptional family accommodation and stunning gardens, all in the heart of one of Hampshire’s most desirable villages.
Helen PackProperty agent