Country house in Winchester
Description
Welcome to Hill House, a stunning country house set on 13.7 hectares of private land. This eco-friendly, 1176 m² estate features exceptional equestrian facilities and includes two additional dwellings: a two-bedroom cottage and a one-bedroom apartment. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway or a spacious family residence, this serene property exudes tranquility. Situated in an elevated position, Hill House offers panoramic views of the rolling countryside. It is an equestrian lover's dream, with fully equipped modern stables with twelve 4.27 x 4.27m indoor boxes, automatic water troughs, individual windows, heated tack room, hot water wash area and solarium, blanket room with washing machine, tumble dryer and heated coat racks, feed room and stable staff accommodation/office with kitchen and bathroom. Outdoor facilities include a riding arena, a 40x50-meter outdoor arena and a large MolenKoning oval covered walker with eight stalls and three additional center stables. The 22-acre paddocks, divided into sections with automatic waterers and electric fencing, are currently used for grazing and hay harvesting. Other facilities include large barns for hay storage and machinery, with the possibility of expanding the number of barns. The equestrian facilities have a private gated entrance, ideal for trucks, farriers and veterinarians, separate from the main entrance. The property is designed in a semicircle, with access through electric gates and a tree-lined driveway. Built to the highest standards with meticulous attention to detail, Hill House is ideal for families or singles, and offers spacious and bright rooms with panoramic views, perfect for living and entertaining guests. Upon entering through the large glass doors, a spacious foyer welcomes with views extending from the formal living room to the fields. To the right is a well-equipped laundry room with laundry chute, a spacious office and a sitting room/fifth bedroom with full bath with shower. To the left, a checkroom, a large family dining room and a spacious kitchen with a conservatory including a large island and bar. Folding doors from the conservatory open onto a patio leading to a walled garden with olive, apple and pear trees, grape vines and an orchard for the gardening enthusiast. The patio also connects to the pool, spa and gym. A staircase from the kitchen descends to the basement, where there is a cinema room, treatment rooms and subway access to the pool and quadruple garage. The main house has four spacious en-suite bedrooms, all with large balconies overlooking the countryside and meadows, ideal for enjoying morning coffee. The quadruple garage, with a large adjoining storage room, houses a one-bedroom apartment, perfect for guests or staff. In addition, a log cabin within the property serves as a second guest accommodation or residence for family members. The house features a fully equipped kitchen and wood-burning stove. The two-story pool complex includes an 18-meter pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and changing rooms on the first floor. The second floor houses a well-equipped gym with stunning views and folding doors leading to two large artificial grass terraces, designed to offer privacy and with the capacity to support gym equipment, creating an enclosed and versatile outdoor space.
Energy Certification
Energy Efficiency Scale
Additional features
- State of conservation: None