11 bed farm for sale

Laverstoke Park, Overton, Hampshire RG25

The Laverstoke Park Estate can be described as one of the finest country estates in southern England. The Estate is located within the rolling landscape of the Hampshire Downs which provides an idyllic setting for Laverstoke House, a magnificent Grade II* Listed manor house which is at the heart of the traditional mixed rural Estate. The manor house is surrounded by wonderfully mature Grade II Listed parkland which is scattered with both native and exotic specimen trees. There are approximately 1,279 acres of certified organic farmland, with the farm renowned for its famous herd of water buffalo. Areas of strategically planted mature woodland afford great amenity to the Estate as well providing a fantastic shoot. There is a diverse portfolio of 17 houses and cottages and a range of different development opportunities across the Estate.
The sale offers a highly rare opportunity to acquire one of England's most historical and architecturally important mansion houses surrounded by a comprehensive agricultural and sporting estate providing complete privacy, protection and tranquility.

The Laverstoke Park Estate is situated in the heart of the rolling landscape of the Hampshire Downs, an area renowned for its large scale, open farmland and ancient woodlands, all of which are linked by large tracts of chalk downland. From its elevated position, Laverstoke House enjoys panoramic views over its extensive gardens and glorious Grade II Listed parkland and riverine landscape.
The Estate lies adjacent to the picturesque and historic village of Overton which is centred on the River Test chalk stream, the source of which lies one mile to the east with the river flowing southwest through Estate's parkland. The village offers a number of boutique shops and cafés, village shops and highly regarded pubs. The Bombay Sapphire Distillery is housed in the original Laverstoke Paper Mill on the west side of the lake and the popular towns of nearby Winchester and Newbury provide an extensive range of shopping, professional and cultural facilities.
The Estate affords the perfect combination of peaceful rural living with exceptional transport links into central London. There are a number of railway stations in the area including Overton, Basingstoke and Newbury, all providing direct access into London Waterloo and Paddington within 60 minutes. The M3 is within 9.5 miles of Laverstoke Park and the M4 within 18.5 miles, with both providing easy access to Central London. Farnborough Airport is only 27.5 miles to the east.
Laverstoke Park is ideally positioned to take advantage of all the diverse recreational activities that Hampshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire have to offer. There is horse racing locally at Newbury and further afield at Ascot and Royal Windsor whilst polo can be played or spectated at Tidworth, Cirencester and Cowdray Park.
The area offers an excellent choice of schools including Winchester College, St Swithun's, Downe House, Bradfield College, Cheam, Horris Hill, Prince's Mead, Farleigh and Twyford.