In grounds of dower house on large country estate

The cottage is situated on a country estate at the top of Candover valley in Hampshire, approached by a long drive, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Lovely walks an riding on 4.000 acres and use of tennis court. Villages and towns like Alton, Alresford and Winchester are close at hand. The space Perfect small quiet bolt hole to enjoy country life and pursuits an hour from London Guest access Use of tennis courts between 9-12 a.m, and 5-8 p.m. Stabling and grazing available. Other things to note Moundsmere became part of the dower first of Anne of Cleves and then of Catherine Howard. On the death of Catherine Howard, Henry VIII granted it to Winchester College in part exchange for certain other manors. The current Moundsmere Manor was built in 1908-9 by Sir Reginald Blomfield for Wilfred Buckley, a highly successful businessman returning to England from America, on the site he identified following a lengthy search for the perfect position. Moundsmere was subsequently sold to members of the Kleinwort Benson banking family. The dower house was separated from the estate by divorce and remarriage.