Five slices of Hampshire heaven on the market
Julie Harding picks out the best cottages and country houses for sale across the beautiful county of Hampshire.
Liss — £995,000
A somewhat gnarled wooden gate with a sign ‘Old London’ (also pictured at the top of the page) proclaims arrival at this three-bedroom property in Liss with 17th-century origins and myriad exposed interior ceiling timbers that are thought to have originated from ships once moored in Portsmouth. ‘Old London represents a rare opportunity to acquire a characterful, peaceful home steeped in history, yet perfectly equipped for modern rural living,’ run the agent’s details.
The kitchen (which has plenty of the aforementioned ceiling timbers) also boasts built-in and free-standing cabinetry and would suit those who enjoy lazy breakfasts and lively dinner parties alike. Panoramic views are on full display in the conservatory, reached via the dining room. The triple-aspect sitting room enjoys an abundance of natural light and also features an inglenook fireplace that casts a warm, inviting glow on chilly evenings.
Centuries ago, apparently, a London baker settled here and cultivated the garden that gave the cottage its original name—The Londoners’ Garden. Today, this part of the property consists of lawn, flower beds and mature shrubs and hedging.
For sale via Knight Frank — see more details and pictures.
Kings Somborne — £675,000
A classic thatched roof sits atop the whitewashed elevations of Riverside Cottage in the sought-after village of Kings Somborne, which boasts a village shop, a Post Office and a traditional pub, all of which sit within a conservation area. Bustling Stockbridge, with its independent shops, cafés and restaurants, is only three miles away. However, once installed, will the new owners be able to prise themselves away from their four-bedroom chocolate-box purchase? Sage-green wall and floor units grace the beguiling kitchen/breakfast room.
The open-plan sitting and dining room feature a flagstone floor, as well as doors that lead out to the well-stocked garden and terrace — the perfect place for alfresco dining and entertaining. Keen Good Lifers will no doubt love the vegetable plot where the new incumbents will find raspberries, gooseberries and red currants already growing and the chance to expand the offering for further self-sufficiency. Out of the four bedrooms, three are situated on the first floor, with one in the self-contained annexe — providing an income-generating opportunity or simply a bolthole for family and friends.
For sale via Myddelton Major — see more details and pictures.
Bentworth — £595,000
What does a buyer look for in a period home? Time-worn features balanced with modern interiors, definitely; exposed timber beams, quite probably; inglenook or brick fireplaces, certainly; cottage gardens filled with mature plantings and lawns, hopefully; and light-filled reception rooms — naturally. Four-bedroomed No 1, Church Street in Bentworth seems to tick all of these boxes and more.
Exposed beams and brickwork can be found in the cosy sitting room and in the kitchen/dining room with its handcrafted pale-green cabinetry. Part of this room occupies a relatively recent rear extension that offers an impressive vaulted ceiling, underfloor heating and French doors out to the rear garden.
The brick fireplace keeps draughts and the cold at bay during the winter in the sitting room/entrance hall. The garden, with a shaped lawn and well-stocked flower borders, is as attractive as the surprisingly spacious cottage it frames.
For sale via Hamptons — see more details and pictures.
Crondall — £595,000
Victoria Cottage in Crondall, with its picture-postcard front picket gate and low-level brick wall, has found favour with property agent Helen Pack, for she says: ‘I love the character in every room of the cottage and its central village position.’ Every room? She must be thinking of the inviting sitting room with a brick fireplace that will play host to cosy nights in; the adjoining attractive dining area with its characterful cupboards; and the 19ft by 10ft kitchen/breakfast room with its chic cabinetry, wooden worktops, classic Belfast sink and striking, deep-red Lacanche range cooker.
However, this property’s abundant charm and thoughtful styling doesn’t stop there. The three bedrooms on the first floor offer a calm, restful feel, being tastefully presented, as is the family bathroom. Beyond the confines of the house and at the far end of the partially enclosed and private garden sits a timber studio that would make a home-working space or a peaceful retreat for the new owners. Grade II-listed Victoria Cottage is only four miles from the Georgian market town of Farnham.
For sale via Savills — see more details and pictures.
Vernham Dean — £795,000
Vernham Dean is set within the Bourne Valley and Grade II-listed Pond Cottage is located within this vibrant village, which has a pub called The George and a well-regarded primary school. The commuter station of Andover is only a 6½-mile drive away. Pond Cottage wears its history well, with exposed timber beams and other historic features that have been beautifully emphasised by the latest updating. Externally, a tiled and characterful thatched roof lend the house a timeless charm from the moment of arrival.
Out of the four bedrooms on the first floor, one not only benefits from under-eaves storage, but also a 21ft by 12ft roof terrace, from which the new owners can perhaps savour an early-morning coffee or watch the changing seasons unfold across the surrounding landscape.
The sitting room features an exposed-brick fireplace and brick flooring; the light-filled drawing room has French doors that open onto the garden with its lawns, brick pathways and stone walling; and the breakfast room and kitchen, with its eye-catching blue Aga, is ideal for those who love to cook and entertain in the heart of the home.
For sale via Strutt & Parker — see more details and pictures.
This feature originally appeared in the print edition of Country Life on June 3, 2026. Click here for more information on how to subscribe.
