Wickets Green Farm is a unique home with a history dating back to the Doomsday Book. The main farmhouse in its original part lies within a 2.8 acre plot with a plethora of possibilities and the ability to flex and grow as time permits. Rebuilt in 1656 by the Eyre family of Landford Manor, the Grade II listed farmhouse has some incredible features, the stained glass windows, 17th Century panelling and 18th Century newel stairs to name a few.

The house has had many uses throughout history, a farmstead as well as home to Sir Wadham Wyndham, instrumental in the prosecution of Charles I, later knighted by Charles II. Coming back into the ownership of Elizabeth Eyre a rare female landowner in the 19th Century, she married Thomas, 2nd Earl Nelson the nephew of Admiral Horatio Nelson. Wickets Green Farm was reprimanded by the British Army in 1942 to finalise battle plans and was used by the Army, veiled in secrecy until the end of the war. Thoughout the 20th Century, back in private hands, the farmhouse has been extended and refurbished to the unique and historic home we see today.

The Farmhouse The accommodation is extensive with the main farmhouse comprising three spacious reception rooms, a study and ground floor bedrooms which could be utilised as an annexe for an au-pair. A spacious principle suite with a bathroom and two further bedrooms can be found on the upper floors, accessed via an impressive oak staircase. The main sitting room is of particular note with a glorious inglenook fireplace with its original bread oven still in situ.

Ancillary Accommodation The Cart House and the Cow Shed are superbly placed to offer additional accommodation to the main house or as they are currently utilised as holiday cottages. The Cart house’s kitchen has an impressive vaulted ceiling, the character of the farmhouse echoes throughout both of these buildings with exposed beams and flagstone tiled floors. The Cart house has three bedrooms, a kitchen and sitting room with two bathrooms, while the Cow Shed is slightly smaller with two bedrooms and a shower room.

This property has 2.8 acres of land.

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Ancillary Accommodation The Cart House and the Cart Shed are superbly placed to offer additional accommodation to the main house or as they are currently utilised as holiday cottages. The Cart house’s kitchen has an impressive vaulted ceiling, the character of the farmhouse echoes throughout both of these buildings with exposed beams and flagstone tiled floors. The Cart house has three bedrooms, a kitchen and sitting room with two bathrooms, while the Cart Shed is slightly smaller with two bedrooms and a shower room.

Barns The farm buildings sit to the rear of the property and offer a generous space to either utilise for agricultural purposes or to re-develop (subject to local planning consents). Covering approximately 10,000 square feet, a concrete yard and views across the stunning countryside beyond, an opportunity to create something exceptional. Land The property is accessed via a private driveway with mature tree and shrub borders, to the left of the driveway are two paddocks with a hard standing and access from the driveway. To the front of the farmhouse is a gravel driveway with space for a number of vehicles as well as mature gardens leading to a winterbourne at the boundary’s edge. With far reaching views across open countryside this really is an exceptional position within a wonderful location.

Situation

Landford is situated between Salisbury and Southampton and lies on the edge of The New Forest. The property benefits from excellent communication links with the Cathedral City of Salisbury within easy reach to the north west, Winchester and Romsey to the east, Southampton to the south east (M27) and London to the north east (via M3).

The popular village of Whiteparish is close by with a range of services including a local store/post office, pub, church, school and doctors’ surgery. A more extensive range of facilities are available in nearby Salisbury and Romsey. There are a wide range of leisure activities available in the area including: golf at Hamptworth, sailing on the south coast and walking and riding in the New Forest.

The area is renowned for its excellent schools which include, Chafyn Grove, Godolphin and two Grammar schools in Salisbury. King Edward VI in Southampton; Hampshire Collegiate near Romsey; and Sandle Manor in Fordingbridge.

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