Lower Preshaw Lane, Upham, Hampshire, SO32

An immaculate country estate in a peaceful setting nestled within the South Downs National Park & AONB with easy access to shops, schools & mainline transport.

Description

Description
Mundy’s House constitutes a sensitive fusion of architectural and interior design, within a carefully curated garden and landscape. Infinite and meticulous attention to detail is evident in both design and execution which provides proof of the symbiosis between the contemporary and traditional and the way interiors blend and smoothly integrate with the outdoors.
The house nestles on the edge of the valley it surveys, with the driveway sweeping down to the quadrangle and stable courtyard. Beautifully crafted iron gates, mirroring the woods that surround the house, open to an internal courtyard. Centre stage is a striking fountain pool created by sculptor Simon Allison.
The front door opens to a light filled central hallway. From here the ground floor flows seamlessly, one room to another, each making the most of the views beyond.
The interior showcases impressive craftsmanship and materials, marrying traditional with stunning contemporary architecture. Bespoke sash windows and doors with gothic-style detailing, limestone and wooden flooring, beautifully crafted striated travertine marble fireplaces, striking bespoke cantilevered staircases, all feature. The striking glass walled extension, framed by deep copper fascias, blends into the surroundings and effortlessly connects with the house.
Bespoke cabinetry by furniture designer Toby Winteringham and stained-glass doors and glass panels by Nero Glass Design are evident throughout the house. The kitchen and bathrooms feature high end fixtures and fittings by Gaggenau, Miele, Dornbracht, Grohe and Duravit.
To the west side of the house is the gallery with its full height glass wall overlooking the fountain pool and courtyard. A dividing wall creates a corridor where a further glazed wall opens to the wine cellar and tasting room. Supplied by Eurocave, this bespoke, temperature-controlled room can accommodate up to 3,500 bottles of wine.
The dining room lies at the end of the gallery with two sets of French doors opening to views of the lake and woods beyond, complimented by a large drawing and entertainment room, again with French doors opening to views of the lake and woods and a Gazebo, barbeque and outdoor entertainment area. Both the drawing room and cinema/snug feature warming, travertine marble, open fireplaces, floating stone hearths, wooden floors, fitted with top end sound and video systems.
In the kitchen/breakfast room, sleek contemporary, bespoke units sit with pale stone worktops. The curved lines of the island showcase red gum faced units topped with a dark, chocolate brown granite worktop extending into a pale stone topped breakfast bar with French doors looking out into the garden.
Integrated Gaggenau appliances include everything required in a modern, contemporary kitchen including:
- two dishwashers
- two full height fridges
- full height freezer
- four multifunction ovens
- induction hob and Leibherr wine and drinks fridges.
From the kitchen, the fully glazed walk through connects to the gym, pool and sauna area through a sliding stained-glass door. A matching curved screen borders the shower and changing area. With full height glass walls to three sides and sliding doors to the garden, these rooms connect seamlessly to the landscape and Japanese rock garden. The pool is fitted with an endless pool, swim machine with swan neck and spa water jets. Atmospheric, constellation lighting glows from the ceiling.
Off the kitchen can be found the ironing and utility rooms, gun room, storage room and large boot room opening to the quadrangle.
Off the gallery, on the far side of the courtyard, is bedroom 5 with a family bathroom and storage and communications room.
Two dramatic, cantilevered sculptural staircases rise from the hallway and the gallery respectively providing ideal spaces for spectacular lighting sculptures. Limestone stairs wind to the two principal bedroom suites. A third room is presently used as a dressing room. The generous galleried landing is partitioned forming a library and double study. The second oak and glass staircase floats to two guest bedroom suites. Through French doors, a balcony connects to a large roof terrace onto which one of the principal bedroom suites also has access through another set of French doors.

Situation
Hidden away deep within the beautiful South Downs National Park, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Mundy’s House is a perfectly curated, small country estate tucked away yet within easy striking distance of national roads and rail links via the M3 and Winchester mainline station.

Rich in folklore (Betty Mundy) and legend (Roman and Celtic antecedents), the beauty of the National Park, with its rolling chalk downland and wooded heaths, Mundy’s has long been an inspiration for generations of writers, artists and storytellers.

The medieval market town of Bishops Waltham, winner of a best place to live in the UK award, under four miles away, has a weekly country market, Post Office, primary school, doctors’ surgery, dentist, optician, pharmacies, butcher, fishmonger, greengrocer and local supermarkets. Historic Winchester boasts a wealth of tourist destinations (Cathedral and King Arthur’s round table) and cultural activities as well as pubs, restaurants, cafés, banks and shops. There are weekly markets and a choice of large supermarkets.

Sporting Opportunities
The South Downs National Park offers countless lanes, footpaths and bridleways to explore and enjoy. There is golf at the Royal Winchester Golf Club, Corhampton, Alresford and Fair Oak, sailing on the Hamble and the Solent, fishing and shooting on neighbouring estates and racing at Goodwood.

Schooling
There are highly regarded schools nearby including Winchester College, St Swithuns School for Girls, Bedales, Peter Symonds College and Prince’s Mead, Twyford and Pilgrim’s prep schools.

Apartment
Attached to the main house on the north-western side is a separate, fully self-contained apartment with a spacious kitchen/dining living room, two bedrooms and bathroom.

Recreation Barn
A timber-clad purpose-built recreation/games building is presently set up as an indoor golf simulator with its own kitchenette, living area and bathroom. A garage/machinery store is adjoining. Visitor parking for eight cars is provided behind the recreation/games outbuilding.

Quadrangle and Stable Yard
Eight garages and an extensive workshop with a large storage loft with winch above are arranged around an attractive timber clad quadrangle. An archway leads to the stable yard with five Monarch loose boxes, a horse solarium, tack room, groom and worker kitchenette, bathroom, commercial Miele washer and dryer and lots of storage.

Gardens and Land
The gardens blend seamlessly into the pastoral landscape below and beyond, teeming with wildlife. Grass terracing slopes gently down to the lake, complete with duck houses and waterfowl pontoons. A wooden bridge spans the breath of the lake with a decked area to the northern end for relaxation and bird watching. Mown paths lead to the woodland, tennis court and four paddocks.

Woodland borders the south and east elevations of the valley, which in springtime is carpeted with snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells with wildflowers populating the grassland and meadows.
Mature beech, yew and mixed hedging define the boundaries, gardens and woodland. A large terrace, barbeque area and gazebo, accessed from the kitchen and dining and drawing rooms, creates a tranquil space from which to enjoy and admire the views and wildlife.

There are five further machinery sheds and workshop tucked away in the woods. There are four post and railed paddocks with water. In all there is circa 19 Acres. Mundy’s House is a haven of peace and tranquillity, hidden away from the tumult of C21st living.

Location

959 sq m (10,109 sq ft) of living space in the main house offer flexibility of use with a total 1,692 sq m (18,224 sq ft) of living space including a separate apartment and recreation/games barn.

Square Footage: 18,224 sq ft


Acreage: 18.9 Acres

Directions

From London take M3. Exit junction 9 to A272. At roundabout take first exit. At next roundabout take first exit. At third roundabout take third exit to make a U-turn. Take next left onto A272. Take next right to Preshaw. Drive straight, then turn right onto Salt Lane. Take next left onto Stake’s Lane. Take first left, signposted private. Follow signs to Mundy’s House. Or simply enter SO32 1QF into your SatNav and then follow signs to Mundy’s House. What 3 Words: workflow.took.relax

Additional Info

Technical Specification
Nethaus supplied smart home system provides WiFi and controls all communications, video, lighting and heating systems throughout the house.
Homeowner controlled CCTV system, supplied and managed by Nethaus, provides spectacular and intimate wildlife viewing.
Fibre optic, private, leased line for external communications.
Building management system provided by InTandem.
MRFS supplied and maintained fire, security and access control systems, monitored by Southern Monitoring Systems.
Accolade Building Care servicing and maintenance of all mechanical and electrical systems and plant and equipment provided.
Hydrotec supplied and maintained water softening system.
KGN Pillinger supplied and maintained water boosting system.
Jewellery and gun stores.
Heatstar swimming pool environment control system.
Dura storage systems fitted throughout outbuildings.
Golf Simulator supplied by About Golf.
959 sq m (10,109 sq ft) of living space in the main house offer flexibility of use with a total 1,692 sq m (18,224 sq ft) of living space including a separate apartment and recreation barn.