West Meon is a highly regarded village nestled in the valley of the River Meon within the South Downs National Park. The village centres around the striking Church of St John the Evangelist and the much-loved Thomas Lord public house - named after the founder of Lord's Cricket Ground, who is buried in the village churchyard. The surrounding countryside offers some of the finest walking, riding and cycling in the south of England, with the market town of Petersfield - with its mainline rail service to London Waterloo - approximately six miles to the south east, and the cathedral city of Winchester readily accessible to the north west.
It is against this backdrop that Warnford Corner presents itself - a property that in both character and setting epitomises the very best of rural Hampshire living.
The exterior immediately impresses. Traditional tile-hanging above rendered lower elevations, twin brick chimney stacks and elegant multi-pane cottage windows are framed by a beautifully established cottage garden. The property sits quietly and confidently within the village streetscene, entirely at ease with its surroundings.
The interior is distinguished throughout by an abundance of original period features. The principal reception room, measuring an impressive 18'1 x 16'0, displays a remarkable arrangement of exposed oak ceiling timbers and a fine inglenook fireplace housing a cast iron wood-burning stove, set within a handsome exposed brick recess. A further snug provides comfortable secondary reception space, ideal as a study or morning room.
The dining room is equally appealing - warmed by its own original fireplace with exposed brick surround and aged timber bressumer beam, and laid with wide-planked hardwood flooring that speaks to the property's age and history. It opens directly to the kitchen beyond, creating an easy and convivial flow between the principal living spaces. The kitchen, with its white cabinetry and views over the rear courtyard garden, is well-appointed in its current form.
On the first floor, three bedrooms and a family bathroom continue the property's theme of understated period charm, all retaining the character and warmth that permeates throughout.
The gardens are a particular delight. To the front, an established cottage garden overflowing with seasonal planting creates an enchanting first impression entirely in keeping with the village setting. To the rear, a private walled courtyard garden - enclosed by the ancient flint and brick walls so characteristic of this part of Hampshire - provides a wonderful outdoor sanctuary. A generous stone terrace, gravelled entertaining areas, areas of lawn, a hammock and a well-equipped outdoor kitchen area combine to create a space of great versatility, equally suited to relaxed family life or elegant al fresco entertaining.
Of considerable note is the existing planning consent for a substantial double-storey rear extension delivering a significantly enhanced kitchen and dining space, a utility room together with new, enlarged rear dormers. Importantly, the current owners have already excavated and laid the foundations, meaning that a future purchaser can proceed directly to build without delay. This represents a genuinely compelling opportunity to create a substantial family home of exceptional quality, whilst preserving the period integrity and village character that make Warnford Corner so special. The hard work, both in securing consent and commencing groundworks, has already been done.
Please contact Jacobs & Hunt, Petersfield to arrange your viewing appointment.
Oil fired central heating
Private drainage
Mains water & electric
Council tax band F - £3252
