Those fascinated by history will be avid readers of the well documented past of Landford Manor. Listed Grade II* the major portion of the original manor house has come to the market for sale and potential purchasers will no doubt be drawn by the history and the resulting changes to the house and grounds as much as the fabulous architecture and fabric of the building which creates an air of grandeur and marvellous entertaining and living space.

The building as it is seen today dates back to 1611, although the history of Landford Manor dates back further to the 13th century. The house was substantially altered during the reign of Queen Anne, most notably resulting in the re-facing of the principal northern elevation in the glorious classical prevailing taste. The house continued to evolve with extensions and alterations during the 18th and 19th centuries culminating in further internal work and inspired landscaping which created formal garden areas, a woodland walk, water garden, tennis courts and other features appropriate to an English country house.

The Manor House, now divided into three homes, has been the subject of a comprehensive programme of restoration in conjunction with English Heritage and conservation authorities. The inherent character and architectural detail throughout the house have been meticulously maintained and restored and carefully added into the historical background are 21st century amenities.

The substantial accommodation is arranged over three principal floors with additional cellar storage. The reception hall is impressive together with the magnificent drawing room, dining room (which has a door to a covered loggia) and beautiful kitchen/breakfast room combining to create amazing entertaining and family space. There is also a study or sitting room and a cloakroom.

There are three principal bedroom suites arranged over the first floor together with a laundry room and store. The second floor can either be used as a substantial self-contained apartment or as four bedrooms, with three bathrooms, and two sitting areas.

Landford Manor is approached through tall brick pillars with curved walls to both sides and the driveway sweeps round to the front through lawns with shrub borders framing the house. The lawn continues round the western end of the house to the principal garden which faces south and there are three main terraces, one with part of the established formal garden. The gardens extend to almost one and a half acres with a further three and a half acres of communal grounds containing tennis courts.

Lying on the Hampshire/Wiltshire border and close to the New Forest, this is a wonderful location with good links to Romsey, Salisbury and Southampton.

 

Jackson-Stops & Staff quotes a guide price of £1,475,000 and enquiries should be directed to the Winchester office on 01962 844299.