New England Mansion, Hampshire

Hampshire. Sleeps up to 15

New England Mansion holds a wonderful location, nestled within a tranquil part of the beautiful South Downs National Park. Set just a five minute car journey from the Forest of Bere, with its excellent walking trails, and the characterful village of Wickham, there is plenty for guests to see, do and explore in the surrounding area.

The newly-built home has been designed in traditional New England style and has been finished with incredibly high attention to detail, boasting contemporary interiors and elegant furnishings throughout. New England Mansion can comfortably accommodate up to fifteen guests across its six beautifully-appointed bedrooms. On the ground floor is the main living accommodation which comprises of a bright drawing room with high vaulted ceilings, large windows and doors leading to the terrace, giving guests the opportunity to appreciate the countryside views. Also on this level, is a family room complete with a large L-shaped sofa and flat screen TV, the perfect spot to spend an evening curled up on the sofa watching a good film. The open-plan kitchen boasts all the tools a budding chef could possibly need and with its large island, dining table and terrace access, it makes the perfect space for the whole group to gather and discuss the highlights of the day!

The first of the bedrooms can be found on the ground floor, featuring a king-size bed and en-suite shower room, it makes a fantastic option for grandparents or those who struggle with mobility. Upstairs on the first floor are the remaining bedrooms, these include a twin room and two children’s rooms, one with its own en-suite shower room and each with bunk beds sleeping three guests. The twin room and the second children’s room share use of the luxurious family bathroom which boasts an opulent double ended copper bath. The second double room is on this level and features a king-size bed and en-suite shower room, this room has a sofa bed for two making it ideally set-up to be used as a family room. Lastly, there are bound to be discussions over which lucky guests stay in the beautiful master suite which boasts its very own balcony, dressing area and luxury en-suite bathroom.The real wow factor can be found on the lower ground floor where guests will find the large heated indoor pool and state of the art sauna. Bi-fold doors lead out on to a second terrace, the perfect setting for a poolside barbecue. Outside, guests will enjoy marvellous countryside views from the wraparound terrace, a fabulous venue for a spot of al fresco dining on a Summer’s evening. The children will enjoy playing games on the large lawns and having fun with friends on the climbing frame and family-sized football pitch.

New England Mansion is located within the South Downs National Park, in a tranquil spot, less than a 15-minute car journey from the town of Fareham, frequent trains go from London Waterloo to Fareham and the journey time is under 2 hours. For those travelling from slightly further afield, Southampton Airport is just 30-minutes away. The picture-postcard village of Wickham is less than a 5-minute car journey away and boasts marvellous independent shops and all the amenities you could possibly need.

There is plenty for the whole family to see, do and explore in the surrounding area, Portsmouth with its excellent shopping at Gunwharf Quays is less than 30-minutes from the house, while the city of Winchester, with its world-class attractions and architecture, excellent shopping and fabulous dining, is just 25-minutes from New England Mansion. The cathedral city of Chichester is under 40-minutes away and makes a wonderful day out with its excellent family and historical attractions. For the children, the Forest of Bere with its walking and cycling trails is just 5-minutes from New England Mansion, while Paulton’s Park, Home of Peppa Pig World is 45-minutes away. Finally, for the beach bums, West Wittering beach is 45-minutes away and Bournemouth a 75-minute car journey. 

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