The romance of a character home

This outstanding property is the epitome of romance, originating from 1899 to offer a wealth of character and history. Picturesque gardens surround the house; walled for privacy and seclusion, with views from the home overlooking the beautiful open spaces of Hartley Wintney Commons. Lovingly kept by the current owners of over forty years, this home presents delightful, versatile living spaces.

A drawing room, dining room and reception room all feature welcoming fireplaces. Giving a wonderful romantic setting, the drawing room is also finished in oak flooring, with casement windows overlooking the flagged stone terrace, lawn and mature gardens; whilst the dining room presents lovely bay window views to the front garden, graduating to Oak Commons. Peruse through your wine selection to pick your favourite for Valentines, with a wine cellar offering generous capacity or enjoy the comfort and style of a generous master suite. For more information, please contact the Hartley Wintney branch on: (01252) 844015, hartleywintney@mackenziesmith.co.uk.

Located within the semi-rural Hook village off London Road, this simply gorgeous converted barn presents substantial living accommodation, featuring beautiful exposed timber beams. Rare for a period property of this type, this lovely property offers immensely spacious, light and airy living spaces over three floors. Seductive accommodation features a mezzanine style reception room on the first floor, offering balcony views as well as privacy and a private gated garden, perfect for spending uninterrupted time together. For more information, please contact the Hook branch on: (01256) 764666, hook@mackenziesmith.co.uk.

Enjoy all the allure of this converted original barn, in Firgrove Manor, Eversley. Dating back as far as the 1700s, it was converted in 2004 to present outstanding living accommodation. Large open spaces feature an exceptional living room highly finished with natural oak flooring and French doors to a sunny area of decking; perfect for drinking a glass of wine together on a spring or summer evening or afternoon. A large master bedroom presents a vaulted ceiling farmed with original timber beams and light neutral décor which is just waiting for an owner’s touch. For more information, please contact the Yateley branch on: (01252) 597900, yateley@mackenziesmith.co.uk.

Offering a chocolate box appeal combined with plenty of living space, The Barlings definitely presents a long romantic history. Built in 1537, this unique home has belonged to the same couple for an impressive 45 years. A beautifully kept character home, not only well situated for walks along the Blackwater River, but also offering extensive, secluded grounds ideal for some time alone together, set on a plot approaching 1/3 of an acre. Cosy up together by welcoming fireplaces in the lounge, or enjoying your favourite meal by the fire in the double aspect dining room. For full details please contact the Ash Vale branch on: (01252) 353030, ashvale@mackenziesmith.co.uk.

Set in the desirable area of Elvetham in Fleet, this home offers all of the quaint charm of a terraced character cottage. A light and airy master bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, arched recess and exposed floorboards. Cosy settings present plenty of living space. Enjoy the simple romance of warming by the natural wood fire after a winter walk, teasing the cold from your hands and nursing a hot chocolate! The bright front living room features an original brick fireplace with a wood burner, whilst the rear dining room offers another lovely space, opening to a landscaped garden with a tree-lined backdrop. A kitchen/breakfast room offers quality coupled with character, with integrated appliances and a wine rack, whilst a breakfast area provides yet another romantic space. For more details, please contact the Fleet branch on: (01252) 812121, fleet@mackenziesmith.co.uk.

If you are looking for a uniquely stunning converted character apartment, then look no further than The Convent. Set within a beautiful historic building, this apartment is like a surprise gift within, presenting an exceptional modern finish inside. Integrated into the clock tower, this property offers a luxury bathroom like no other. The perfect place to enjoy the feature of the clock face; relax in a roll top bath with a glass of your favourite bubbly. A true Valentine’s treat, the home offers a lovely open living space with attractive far reaching views and a large master bedroom with characterful sloping ceilings. For more information, please contact the Farnborough branch on: (01252) 375999, farnborough@mackenziesmith.co.uk.

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