7 bedroom detached house

This delightful Grade II listed, 17th century farmhouse occupies a privileged position within almost twelve acres of gardens and paddocks surrounded by some of the most attractive countryside, enjoying far reaching spectacular views across the New Forest National Park.

Set upon a tranquil country lane in the popular New Forest village of Bramshaw, this rare gem was the subject of a significant, yet sensitive refurbishment programme and retains much of its intrinsic charm and period features, including exposed oak beams, original fireplaces and iconic sash Georgian windows. It is set within established mature gardens approaching twelve acres, comprising paddocks, gardens and outdoor equestrian arena. Upper Barford Farmhouse provides substantial family living space arranged over four floors with two cellars, offering an excellent opportunity for the possibility of a conversion of the existing larger barns, subject to planning. Upon entering the farmhouse, the Georgian features and arrangements are immediately apparent, including practical, well-proportioned square rooms with many of them having high ceilings and typical large sash windows. There are also several original fireplaces. The drawing room is a delightfully bright room with oak board flooring, centred upon an open fireplace. The dining room also offers a wonderful elegance, dominated by the impressive Inglenook fireplace with alcoves each side and the central beam giving added character. The farmhouse kitchen offers much tradition with an electric Aga, a large larder and reclaimed tile flooring, with ample space for a substantial table and chairs. All the principal bedrooms enjoy wonderful views from the front or side aspects with bedroom two overlooking the garden. The first floor landing hosts the principal bedroom which benefits from an en-suite bathroom. The remaining three bedrooms, with views across farmland, have excellent dimensions and wardrobe space. On the second floor are two further bedrooms and a large walk-in store room attic which could be used as a family games room, with no head height restriction. There is also a small bathroom serving the two bedrooms. The grounds are equally impressive, incorporating various outbuildings offering appeal to the avid gardener, equestrian enthusiast as well as those seeking seclusion. There are few houses offering such privacy whilst being central to the many traditional amenities on offer in this popular New Forest village, which is ideally placed for commuting and excellent local schooling both state and private. The property has oil fired heating and private drainage.

Council Tax Band H

In addition to the majesty of the immediate New Forest countryside, the village of Bramshaw enjoys a thriving community centred upon the active village hall, St Peters Church and the two country pubs in Brook which both offer delightful menus and hospitality. The Bramshaw Golf Club is the oldest in Hampshire, unusually providing two widely regarded 18-hole courses. Centrally positioned in the village is the local shop, widely supported by the residents. Bramshaw’s array of chocolate box cottages, impressive manor houses and farms scattered within the countryside serve to create the quintessential New Forest lifestyle for a variety of locals which is further blessed by its ideal commuter accessibility, being just a short drive from junction 1 of the M27. Bramshaw offers all the perks of the stunning New Forest with the ease of access to excellent road, rail and air commutability. The name Bramshaw derives from an old English word meaning “bramble bush wood” and its heritage remains evident by the Bramble Hill Hotel which lies within the village. The village extends along the B3079 for several miles with the pretty St Peters church to the north, the hamlet of Brook to the south and Stocks Cross at its centre. The parish contains the hamlets of Brook and Fritham and features some of the best surviving lowland heath in Europe, aptly managed by the common grazing of ponies, pigs, donkeys, cattle and sheep which are ever present within the village.

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