Beaurepaire Parkhampshire

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020 7629 817155 Baker StreetLondon. W1U 8ANwill.matthews@knightfrank.com

01256 35060027 London Street

Basingstoke RG21 7PGmark.potter@knightfrank.com

beaurepaire parknear basingstoke | hampshire

An estate of medieval origins with a stunning moated manor house

and historic park

Basingstoke 6 miles I Reading 10 miles I Newbury 15 miles I London 50 miles I Bramley 2 miles with rail services to London Paddington via Reading 45 minutes I Basingstoke station with services to London Waterloo 45 minutes

London Heathrow Airport 35 miles I Southampton International Airport 28 miles I Farnborough Airfield 20 miles M3 (Junction 6) 6 miles I M4 (Junction 11) 9 miles

(All distances and times are approximate)

Reception hall I Drawing room I Sitting room I Dining room I Study I Kitchen/breakfast room I Utility roomCloakroom I Master bedroom with dressing room and bathroom I Six further bedrooms

Cloistered courtyard incorporating office, games room, orangery and store rooms

Stunning moated gardens and beautiful grounds I Tennis court I Stable yard I Outdoor manège

Stable Cottage I Queen’s Cottage I Middle Lodge

Lakes, streams, parkland, arable land and woodland

For Sale FreeholdTotal sq ft main house: 9005

In all about 248.9 acres

Viewing by appointment only (WM/MP)

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HampshireBeaurepaire Park is conveniently located within easy reach of theM3 and M4 motorways providing fast access to Heathrow (35miles) and Central London (50 miles). The major regional centreof Basingstoke is within a 10 minute journey by road. In addition,both Newbury and Reading are well within half an hours drive.There are regular trains from the local branch line station atBramley (2 miles) linking to both Basingstoke and Reading andonwards to Waterloo and Paddington. There are a wide variety oflocal recreational facilities within easy reach including racing atWindsor, Newbury and Ascot, polo at Smith’s Lawn, WindsorGreat Park and The Royal Berkshire Polo Club. Within dailydriving distance are many renowned prep schools includingDaneshill, Cheam, Elstree and Horris Hill. Downe House, StSwithuns, Bradfield College, Eton, Harrow and WellingtonCollege are also easily accessed.

HistoryThe Grade II* Listed Beaurepaire House dates from the 18thcentury and was the court of the Brocas family for over 500 years.

The estate was first owned by the St John family during the reignof Henry III before being purchased by Sir Bernard Brocas for onehundred silver crowns in 1353. Sir Bernard Brocas was appointedto the highest office which could be held out of England at thattime, a post held by the leading man of England, the Captaincyof Calais. He served under the crusades of John of Gaunt andsubsequently under Richard II. On his death he was afforded aburial by Richard II in St Edmond’s Chapel in Westminster Abbeyand his tomb lies next to those of Kings and Queens. In aSpanish campaign, Sir Bernard overcame the King of Morocco inbattle and was allowed to bear for his crest a Moor’s head. Thisis evidenced on the gates of Beaurepaire.

It is believed that Henry VIII visited Beaurepaire in 1531 andQueen Elizabeth some years later, according to local Churchrecords. The house suffered considerable damage during theCivil War at the hands of Cromwell’s Roundheads before it waslater rebuilt in 1777.

Part of the original house was destroyed by fire in 1942 underthe ownership of Sir Strati Ralli, one of the richest men in Britainat the time, and was later remodelled to form the house thatstands today. The surviving ancient moat and the original houseare clearly visible in a sketch by William Brocas in 1850.

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Beaurepaire houseBeaurepaire House sits at the centre of its estate in amagical and secluded setting, guarded by the ancientmoat and surrounded by historic parkland, woods,pastures, paddocks and farmland. The setting is perhapsunique in that, despite its proximity to nearby towns,airports and major transport links, the estate is protectedin all directions from intrusion from the outside world.There are no footpaths or public rights of way anywherewithin the estate. Gates guard all three access drives tothe north, south and west. To the north of the estate, thehouse is approached through an impressive pair of ornatewrought iron gates opening to a long avenue of lime trees,the private tarmac drive continuing for almost a milebefore reaching the house. The drive continues on past thehouse for another half a mile to a private gate at the south.The house itself sits behind its water-filled moat,accessed only by bridges, the main bridge passingthrough a set of white iron gates designed by the famousarchitect Sir John Soane, designer of the Bank of England.

The main house extends to approximately 9,000 sq ftand is perfect for formal entertaining combined withmodern family living. The impressive reception hall withopen working fire is the focus of the ground floor withthe reception rooms leading from it. The South-facingdrawing room, has French windows opening to thestunning rose garden. The sitting room is a wonderfulfamily room, and, having originally been the kitchen,houses the old bread ovens. Within the sitting roomthere is also a large fireplace with working fire. Beyondthe sitting room is the dining room which could seat upto sixteen dinner guests and, just beyond, is thekitchen/breakfast room.

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The kitchen features a 5-door Aga, two separate fridgesand a walk in larder. Doors open onto the courtyard.Beyond the relaxed seating area of the kitchen is a doorto the rear hall with boot room and beyond that, thespacious and well fitted laundry room. Completing theground floor accommodation is a study, cloakroom andaccess to the cellar. On the first floor the masterbedroom suite has spectacular unbridled views over theformal gardens and ancient park. As well as a guestsuite, there are five further comfortable bedrooms andthree bathrooms, all enjoying fine views over the Estate.To the rear of the house is an enchanting cloisteredcourtyard surrounding a formal herb garden with anabundance of climbing roses. To the south of thecourtyard is an orangery which lends itself perfectly to summer dining. A large games room, office,storeroom, wine store, cloakroom and shower also lead off the courtyard.

Within the moat lie the most beautiful formal gardenscombining immaculately laid lawns, mature rose beds,well established shrubs, manicured box plants and astunning box hedge parterre. The formal gardens facesouth across the moat with spectacular anduninterrupted views of the park. Just to the north of thehouse, accessed by a foot bridge across the moat, isthe stable yard with seven loose boxes, a tack room,rug, feed room and stable office. Adjacent to the stableyard is the outdoor floodlit manège which is enclosedby a high brick wall and post and rail fencing. Fromhere, a path leads through woodland and fieldsproviding the perfect setting for hacking out. To theeast of the house, accessed across the moat by a listedVictorian suspension footbridge, is an enchantingorchard with an imposing display of rhododendronsoffering a wide variety of colours during the early springand summer months. These lead to a secluded woodedarea planted with various specimen trees. A hard tenniscourt (in need of renovation) lies to the south west ofthe house.

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Ground floor

cellar

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first floor

second floor

Approximate gross internal areaMain House: 836.53 sq m / 9,005 sq ft

For identification only. Not to scale.

Queens Cottage

Middle Cottage

Stable Cottage

Beaurepaire House

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CottagesStable Cottage - situated next to the stable yard is thethree bedroom, one bathroom Stable Cottage with asitting room, kitchen, utility room, a further downstairswc and garden to the rear.

Queens Cottage - situated between the ancient moatand the drive to the stable yard, one bedroom QueensCottage with sitting room and kitchen and closedgardens on either side.

Middle Lodge - set well back from the north drive,Middle Lodge comprises a sitting room, kitchen,dining room, bedroom and bathroom. Middle Lodgehas it’s own driveway to the front and a large gardensurrounds the house that runs down to a streamenclosed by woodland. There is planning consent todemolish the cottage and rebuild it with a moresubstantial 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 receptionroom house design by Robert Adam Architect asshown. (Plans can be obtained from the agents)(Planning Application No BDB/69173).

Middle Lodge

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The Estate The estate consists of a mix of mature parkland, establishedpasture and paddocks, arable land and woodland. Water isa strong feature with two large lakes to the south of themain house and two streams running through the centre ofthe Estate. There is an abundance of wildlife and the Estatecould support a small family shoot. In addition, there ispotential for a full-size polo field.

Part of the amenity value of the Estate lies in its easily-managed farmland. Cropping of the arable land, consistingof over 100 acres, has tended to focus on barley and wheatand the land also provides excellent riding and walkingopportunities. Farm services have in the past beencontracted out, thus requiring only minimal management.

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NOTE: This plan is for convenience of Purchasers only.Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expresslyexcluded from any contract.This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map withthe sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No. ES100017767.

General Remarks and StipulationsTenure - There is an area extending to approximately 16 acres that is currently let on a FarmBusiness Tenancy expiring on 29th September 2015. Both Stable Cottage and Middle Lodge arelet on Assured Shorthold Tenancies. Further details can be obtained from the vendor’s agent.

Single Payment Scheme (SPS) - The property has the benefit of 49.68 SPS entitlements,which the Vendors will use their best efforts to transfer to the Purchaser. Subsidy for the2010 SPS scheme year has been claimed by the Vendors and will be retained by them.

Entry Level Scheme (ELS) - There is a 5-year ELS scheme over the property which began in2009. The Vendors will retain the 2010 payments relating to this scheme.

Sporting, timber and mineral rights - The sporting, timber and mineral rights are includedin the freehold sale.

ServicesMain house - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired heating. Stable Cottage - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Night storage heating. Queens Cottage - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Night storage heating.Middle Lodge - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired heating.

Fixtures and fittings - All fixtures, fittings and chattels whether referred to or not are specificallyexcluded from the sale, including light fittings, freestanding domestic and electrical items, allgarden statutory and ornaments, garden machinery and agricultural machinery.

Local authority - Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council – 01256 844844

DirectionsFrom M4 (Junction 11) proceed south of the A33 towards Basingstoke. At the roundabout atthe end of the dual carriageway take the 3rd exit signposted to Beech Hill. Proceed pastWellington Farm Shop and proceed for approximately one mile over a hump back bridge. Atthe T-junction turn left and continue along this road into the village of Stratfield Saye. Atthe staggered crossroads, proceed straight ahead signposted towards Bramley. Ignore thefirst crossroads and at the 2nd crossroads turn right adjacent to a large black barn. Afterpassing over the railway bridge, turn left into Minchens Lane. At the bottom of MinchensLane in Bramley turn right. Proceed for 11⁄2 miles and the entrance gates to Beaurepaire Parkare on the sharp left hand bend.

From M3 junction 6 (Basingstoke) proceed north on the A339 ring road, take the 3rd exitsign posted to the A340 towards Tadley, past the North Hampshire Hospital. After thehospital, down the hill and on the bend, take the right hand turn into Elm Road signpostedSherborne St John. Proceed through the village, up the hill and past The Vyne (NationalTrust) on your left hand side. After one mile and at the T-junction turn left and continue for1⁄2 a mile and the entrance gates to Beaurepaire Park are on the sharp left hand bend.

PostcodeRG26 5EH

ViewingsAll viewings must be made strictly by appointment with the vendor’s sole agents.

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Beaurepaire Park

NOTE: This plan is for convenience of Purchasers only.Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expresslyexcluded from any contract.This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Map withthe sanction of the Controller of H.M. Stationery Office.Crown Copyright reserved. Licence No. ES100017767.

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