Moundsmere Manor

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  Moundsmere Manor is situated on the edge of the traditional Hampshire village of Preston Candover in the heart of the renowned Candover Valley. Preston Candover is regarded as one of the prettiest villages in the county and is well-equipped with its church, primary school, post office/shop and village pub. It is surrounded by some of Hampshire’s finest rolling countryside. Description After the dissolution of the monasteries, 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. Blomfield gained great prominence from other high profile works including the Menin Gate War Memorial, The Carlton Club and the re-modelling of Regent Street in London Accommodation Moundsmere Manor is entered through a magnificent stone portico with carved surround and impressive crest above. The panelled entrance hall has flamboyant wall friezes, ornate plaster work, four classical Corinthian columns and a fine cantilevered staircase. The Drawing room is beautifully light and its large French windows lead out to the wide south terrace. The Dinning Room has the most dramatic fireplace of the property with restored ornate wood carvings and oak panelling.

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