About.

Itchen Valley Studio is a self-contained timber-framed annexe, built on the side of a handsome Victorian manor house in Hampshire. It has its own entrance, gated parking, and southwest-facing courtyard. The Studio is quietly located on a private road on the outskirts of a village, less than two miles from the Georgian market town of Alresford.

LIVING SPACES.

  • A wonderfully bright space with vaulted double-height ceiling, two sets of French doors opening to the courtyard garden, library of books along one wall, 3m-long table for eating and working, wood-burning stove, sofa and upholstered chairs.

  • A modern space containing a breakfast table with four stools, electric oven and induction hob, dishwasher, washing machine, undercounter fridge with freezer compartment, kettle and toaster.

MASTER SUITE.

  • A generously sized bedroom with double bed, sofa and coffee table, sisal carpet, cupboard and hanging rail.

  • A good-sized bathroom with a bath, heated towel rail and brass sanitaryware.

SECOND SUITE.

  • Located off the kitchen, a bedroom with double bed, sisal carpet, chest of drawers and hanging rail.

  • With shower, heated towel rail and brass sanitaryware.

OUTSIDE.

  • A southwest-facing gravelled courtyard with round metal table and chairs, and a pair of concrete ‘Loop’ chairs by Willy Guhl.

  • A gated, private driveway for the Studio, providing off-street parking space for two cars.

ART & DESIGN.

ART & DESIGN.

The space is furnished with pieces by contemporary designers such as Faye Toogood, Max Lamb and Malgorzata Bany, modernist ‘Medea’ chairs by Vittorio Nobili, a Jean Prouvé ‘Potence’ wall light, and a Dieter Rams shelving system from Vitsoe. The art collection includes works by Barbara Hepworth, and Roger Hilton. The curtains are made from raw artist canvas and ticking by Christopher Howe.

Location.

There are beautiful walking trails through the Itchen Valley, with its sparklingly clear chalk-stream river, and the area is very popular with cyclists. Nearby Alresford is a thriving place with a remarkably well-preserved Georgian high street. It has butchers, delis, cafés, pubs and one of the best restaurants in the region, where steaks and seafood are cooked over an open fire. Just fifteen minutes away is the cathedral city of Winchester, which was once the capital of England under King Alfred the Great. Hampshire is renowned as the home of Jane Austen, and her house at Chawton is less than twenty minutes away. The South Downs National Park is an International Dark Sky Reserve, making it one of the best locations for stargazing. Nature is abundant in the area, and it’s common to hear barn owls in the trees and see hares boxing in the fields.

Activities.

Guests are given access to a House Book filled with ideas about what to do and where to eat. There are some great pubs nearby, one of which is a short walk away along a stunning river path. The South Downs National Park is on the doorstep, offering endless opportunities for walks, runs and bike rides. There are local vineyards for wine tasting, some of the world’s best chalk streams and lakes for fly fishing, and a picturesque nine-hole golf course. The area has numerous National Trust houses, museums and gardens, including Highclere Castle, where Downton Abbey was filmed. The New Forest is within easy reach for a day trip, as are the sandy beaches of the south coast.

HOME TRUTHS.

HOME TRUTHS.

The Studio is attached to our manor house. It has its own entrance and parking area, so offers complete privacy, but you may be aware of occasional comings and goings outside.

Although we’re big dog lovers (and have one ourselves), unfortunately we can’t accommodate pets at the Studio due to the nature of the furniture.

The private road leading up to the Studio is unmade, so it can be bumpy.

The beds are standard doubles from Muji. They’re very comfy, but not king-size!

We don’t have a charging point for electric vehicles.

Thank you. We really look forward to hosting you.