Artemis

Introduction

Artemis emerges as an enigma, its white facade concealing an innovative spirit. The estate, set within nearly six acres of Hampshire countryside, bridges history and contemporary living with considered grace. Natural materials harmonise with curated art collections and bespoke furniture, thoughtfully sourced from the owners' creative circle, while the gardens unfold as a series of outdoor rooms. From meticulously sculpted topiaries to swaying seas of wildflowers, each space tells a story, with the South Downs National Park offering a mesmeric backdrop. The nearby town of Alresford provides a taste of local life, where chalk-stream trout and local wines sing of the region’s rich terroir.

Inside

Part gallery, part family sanctuary, this home delights in contrasts—tactile journeys of marble, cowhide, and bouclé, with hand-blown glass casting shape-shifting patterns on curio-adorned walls. Staffordshire Blue tiles and oak floorboards tell tales of countless steps in their aged patina; in the kitchen, Derbyshire fossil countertops reveal aeons of time. Bannisters smoothed by generations of trailing hands lead to bedrooms of dawn-mist tones and riotous florals, while cabin bunks call to little adventurers. Bathrooms blend Victorian grandeur with playful modernity, and a fully-equipped annexe provides extra space. Come eve, retreat to a sitting room or cosy nook, led by the soft glow of sconces.

Outside

Perched on a valley's edge, Artemis surveys the countryside. French doors open onto a terrace where wild grasses frame impromptu croquet matches and languid picnics that stretch from noon to dusk, when the firepit beckons. The velvety lawn invites both leisure and play, while an orchard cradles a reflective pool. A hidden trampoline offers flights of fancy; the kitchen garden overflows with "help yourself" herbs, vegetables, and flowers. The estate is alive with movement—pheasants strut across the lawn, muntjac deer slip through glades. As night falls, the Dark Sky Reserve above unveils a celestial spectacle, drawing the day to a close with a cosmos untouched by artificial glare.

• PricingFrom £8,495 per week
• FeaturesHeated outdoor swimming pool (April-September), fire pit
• PetsOne well-behaved dog is welcome on prior request
  Pets are charged at £60 per week or part thereof
• FamilyChildren and babies are welcome
  
• PracticalitiesThere is off-road parking for seven cars. The kitchen features an electric Aga, induction hob, two dishwashers, two fridges and a freezer.. The swimming pool is heated to 28 degrees and, enclosed with railings and padlocks for safety
• Private cateringWhether you're looking for a fully catered stay or a one-off meal for a special occasion, discover your bespoke catering options
  
  Explore private dining
• Eco-friendlyBiodiverse garden

Alresford

Threads of flavour, history, and creativity are woven into the fabric of this Hampshire market town, where the peppery allure of watercress intertwines with the golden age of steam travel.

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Getting there

• On the map This home is located in Alresford, Hampshire.
• By car Artemis is thirty minutes from Southampton and two hours from London.
• By train The nearest mainline train stations to Alresford are Winchester and Alton. You can take a train from London Heathrow (LHR) to Alresford via Stratford (London) and Colchester in around 2h 30m
• By air The nearest airport to Alresford is London Stansted (STN). If you wish to arrive by helicopter, please enquire for further details.