Warrens

Bramshaw, Hampshire

A Georgian gem designed by John Nash in beautiful parkland

Warrens, Bramshaw, Hampshire SO43 7JH

Lyndhurst 7 miles, Southampton 13.5 miles (London Waterloo approx. 65 minutes), Salisbury 14 miles, Southampton Airport 15 miles,

Winchester 21 miles, Central London 88 miles.

Features:

Hall, library, drawing room, ante room, morning room, dining room, sitting room, kitchen, snug, study, cellar.

Master bedroom with dressing room and bathroom, 8 further bedrooms, 4 further bathrooms.

Formal gardens, walled garden, vegetable gardens, swimming pool, tennis court.

Two cottages, gate lodge and staff flat.

Outbuildings and estate office.

Long private drive.

National Park setting.

Mature parkland and woodland.

First time on the market.

About 182.77 acres (73.96 hectares).

SituationWarrens is a magnificent Grade II* listed country house in a beautiful setting with fine views over unspoilt parkland. Discretely positioned in the north-east corner of the New Forest National Park, Warrens is situated on the edge of the highly desirable village of Bramshaw.

Local amenities in Bramshaw include a village hall, church,

two country pubs and two renowned golf courses.

A further selection of services can be found in nearby Lyndhurst and the historic market town of Romsey. The cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester, together with the commercial centres of Bournemouth and Southampton offer further excellent educational, shopping and

recreational facilities. A direct train service runs from Southampton Parkway station to Waterloo, taking about 65 minutes. Southampton Airport is 13 miles and Heathrow Airport is 69 miles.

The south coast provides access to numerous water sports facilities including yachting at Beaulieu, Hamble, Lymington and Poole.

The area is renowned for its excellent schools including Chafyn Grove, Sailsbury Cathedral School and Godolphin in Salisbury, whilst there is also The Gregg and King Edward School at Southampton; Hampshire Collegiate at Embley Park, Winchester College and St Swithuns.

The New ForestThe New Forest was created by William the Conqueror in 1079.

Still largely in the possession of the Crown, it comprises woodland, pasture, heaths and the remains of 17th, 18th and 19th century coppices and timber plantations. The National Park is grazed by the ponies, cattle and pigs of the local ‘commoners’ and regulated by the ancient court of Verderers which add to the picturesque charm of the area. It is a walking and riding paradise unmatched anywhere in the south of England.

Historical NoteWarrens takes its name from the family of Warren who held property in Bramshaw as early as the beginning of the 14th century. Simon Warren increased the family’s property in the parish; but, in 1746, his great-great grandson, William Warren, sold the estate to Samuel Yonge of Romsey. In 1756 the property passed to his son William Younge, who sold it in 1789 to Samuel Orr.

From Samuel Orr the estate was purchased in 1798 by George Eyre, a New Forest Verderer and Justice of the Peace, who’s family had been established in the neighbouring part of Wiltshire at Brickworth and Landford over several centuries. The British architect John Nash was shortly thereafter commissioned to design Warrens. John Nash was responsible for much of the layout of Regency London under the patronage of the Prince Regent, and during his reign as George IV. His best-known buildings are Buckingham Palace, Regents Street and the Royal Pavilion, Brighton. The building of Warrens was finished in 1800.

George Edward Briscoe Eyre who played a major part in the early history of New Forest conservation, inherited the estate from his father George Edward Eyre and instructed Philip Webb, a pioneer of arts and crafts architecture to enlarge Warrens extensively in 1898. The enhancement works include some of Webb’s finest interior fittings, plaster work and ornament and was well known to his architect-admirers, including Lutyens.

The estate still belongs to George Eyre’s descendants and has been in the same family for seven generations.

WarrensWarrens is in an enviable position hidden from public roads. The main entrance has a deep inset porch with a round arched doorway under a prominent stone canopy supported by consoles. The porch leads to an impressive Italian marble chequered floor hallway with a sweeping oak staircase with iron railings.

To the left of the hallway is the library with built in book alcoves and a marble surround fireplace. Other principal rooms include the drawing room, ante room and morning room. All of which have open fireplaces, high ceilings and large original arched sash windows overlooking the parkland.

Of particular note is the dining room which has a barrel vaulted ceiling with detailed plasterwork, panelled walls and two curved high backed bench seats forming a sophisticated inglenook which conceals two service doors. The chimney piece has a curved panel of blue and white Persian tiles behind two marble columns.

The kitchen has a full height aspect onto the Portland stone courtyard with built in bespoke units and granite surfaces, with a central island and 4-oven gas Aga. From the kitchen there are various stores, larders, pantries and staff rooms. The sitting room, snug and office provide space for family in a slightly less formal setting. An impressive cellar is accessed from the boot room. Across the pretty Portland stone courtyard is the old boiler room and teaching room.

At the top of the main stairs is a large landing with feature cornicing. The south east facing master bedroom suite has large bay windows with views over the estate, a separate dressing room and a bathroom with a walk in shower. The second bedroom adjoins a ‘Jack and Jill’ bathroom. The remaining six light and airy bedrooms are all of a good size with high ceilings and excellent views from the sash windows. Most also have hand basins. There are three family bathrooms and two separate WCs.

Staff FlatAdjoining the main house with access from the courtyard, this self-contained flat comprises a kitchen, sitting room, bathroom and double bedroom.

Floorplans for Warrens, Bramshaw, Hampshire, SO43 7JH

Approx gross internal area*:Ground Floor: 8,787ft2 = 816m2

First Floor: 5,350ft2 = 497m2

Lower Ground Floor: 433ft2 = 40m2

Total: 14,570ft2 = 1,353m2

Flat: 900ft2 = 84m2

Cellar: 1,277ft2 = 119m2

Illustration for identifi cationpurposes only. Not to scale.

*As defi ned by RICS – Code of Measuring Practice.

Ground Floor

First Floor

Cellar

Lower Ground Floor

Flat

Upper First Floor

The GardensThe gardens to the north of the house are mostly laid to lawn with pretty flower borders and studded by Sweet Chestnuts, Ash, Red Oak, Cedar of Lebanon and a home grown Wellingtonia.

To the south a paved patio extends outside the Drawing room overlooking the parkland. Stunning Wisteria climbs the walls of the house from the flower borders, flanked with Daffodils and Rhododendron blossom at the far end of the lawns.

To the west lies a swimming pool with electric cover and changing room. Close to the house is a traditional walled garden and the Old Chapel Garden which is filled with rose borders.

There is a vegetable garden with raised beds growing Asparagus and cut flowers for the house and fruit cages growing Raspberries, with a red brick potting shed and three glass houses.

A wild garden filled with Bamboo, Azelia and Rhododendron with gravelled paths through the middle provides for a gentle after dinner stroll. There is also a tennis court and a wood shed.

A ha-ha splits the parkland from the garden.

The Park and WoodlandThere are approximately 174 acres of parkland and woodland on the estate. The parkland is interspersed with Oak trees, Cedar of Lebanon and other mature trees and is entirely ring fenced without any public rights of way.

Red LodgeLocated north of the house atthe end of the drive, Red Lodge comprises an open plan kitchen/dining room, sitting room,utility and downstairs WC.Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom. A detachedgarage has been converted into a useful offi ce space.

Gardeners CottageGardeners Cottage is situated to the west of Warrens house behind the estate offi ce. It is a well presented cottage with a generous garden.

The accommodation includes a kitchen/breakfast room with a Rayburn, utility, downstairs WC and sitting room with wood burner. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Gardeners Cottage

First Floor

Ground Floor

Red Lodge

Gardeners Cottage

Red Lodge

GroundFloor

First Floor

Chauffeurs Cottage

Floorplans for Cottages and Outbuildings

Approx gross internal area*:Red Lodge: 1,246ft2 = 116m2

Gardeners Cottage: 1,175ft2 = 100m2

Chauffeurs Cottage: 975ft2 = 91m2

Offi ces: 2,024ft2 = 188m2

Garages and Stores: 754ft2 = 70m2

Garages: 1,145ft2 = 106m2

Workshop and Garden Store: 905ft2 = 84m2

Illustration for identifi cationpurposes only. Not to scale.

*As defi ned by RICS – Code of Measuring Practice.

ChauffeursCottage

First FloorGarages and StoreOffi ces

Chauffeurs CottageChauffeurs Cottage is connected to the end of the traditional outbuildings at Warrens. The cottage comprises a kitchen, dining room, sitting room and conservatory on the ground fl oor. Upstairs there are two bedrooms and a bathroom.In addition the cottage benefi ts from a walled garden.

The Estate Offi ce & OutbuildingsThe Grade II Listed estate offi ce has been converted from the former stables. Many original features remain including the stable partitions. It now comprises offi ce space over two fl oors, a reception area, kitchen, studio and loft storage with a separate store.

Warrens also benefi ts from several garages and various workshops for the estate and gardens.

Ground Floor

GeneralMethod of saleWarrens is offered for sale as a whole by private treaty.

TenureThe property is available subject to the tenancies shown below

Property

Property Description

TenureRent (PCM)

EPC rating

Council tax band (2017/18)

Warrens House

Vacant n/a H - £3,090.68

Red Lodge AST £1,600 F E - £1,888.75

Gardeners Cottage

AST £1,275 E E - £1,888.75

Chauffeurs Cottage

AST £850 C C - £1,373.64

Estate Office Vacant n/a n/a

ServicesThe properties all have mains water and electricity with oil fired central heating and private drainage. The Aga at Warrens is gas fired.

Sporting, timber and mineral rightsAll sporting timber and mineral rights are included in the freehold sale, in so far as they are owned.

DesignationsWarrens is in the New Forest National Park. Warrens house is Grade II* listed and the estate office is Grade II listed. Warrens is in an NVZ.

Grants and SubsidiesThe basic payment entitlements are included in the sale. The vendor will retain the 2017 payment.

Further details are available from the vendor’s agent.

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Exeter

Bristol

Oxford

London

Birmingham

Southampton

Cardiff

Plymouth

Bournemouth

Salisbury

Blandford Forum

WinchesterM5

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Bournemouth Airport

Southampton Airport

IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. If you require this publication in an alternative format, please contact this office on 020 7629 7282. Photographs taken: Spring 2016. Particulars prepared: April 2017. Ref: 07CG/05186.

EmployeesThere are no employees to be transferred.

Fixtures and FittingsItems regarded as fixtures and fittings including carpets and curtains are initially excluded from the sale although certain items may be available by separate negotiation.

Restrictive CovenantsThere are two restrictive covenants which affect the Parkland. Further information available.

VATAny guide price quoted or discussed is exclusive of VAT. In the event that a sale of the property, or any part of it, or any right attached to it, becomes a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax will be payable in addition.

Wayleaves, easements and rights of wayThe property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights including; rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing and proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

Local AuthorityNew Forest District Council, Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA Tel: 02380 285 000

Directions (SO43 7JH)Exit the M27 at Junction 2 and take the A36 towards Salisbury. After about 1.5 miles turn left towards Bramshaw. Proceed straight across the crossroads in Furzley. Red Lodge which marks the entrance drive to Warrens will be found about 3/4 mile further along on the left hand side. Proceed for about 0.25 miles along the private drive to Warrens.

ViewingsStrictly by appointment through the sole agents.

Health and safetyGiven the potential hazards of a working estate, we ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection, for your own safety.

Warrens

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