Riverside Bransbury Mill with Fishing Rights Listed for £4 Million

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A historic riverside property in Hampshire has come to market for the first time in decades. It offers a rare blend of charm, seclusion, and sporting appeal and is priced at £4 million.

Bransbury Mill, a magnificent Grade II Listed home dating back to the early 1600s, is nestled in the tranquil hamlet of Bransbury, between Winchester and Andover. The property spans over 3,500 square feet and includes extensive grounds of 8.9 hectares  , and one and a quarter miles of prime fishing on the River Dever, a key tributary of the renowned River Test.

This five-bedroom residence is rich in period character. It features exposed timber beams, handsome fireplaces, and a commanding 34-foot first-floor drawing room. The space is crowned with vaulted ceilings, a striking brick-built fireplace, and a galleried study area designed to make the most of the building’s original architecture.

Rural Luxury

Bransbury Mill offers an exceptional countryside lifestyle for buyers searching for privacy and outdoor pursuits. Alongside the main house sits a separate four-bedroom property, Stable Cottage, currently occupied by the estate’s long-serving riverkeeper and his wife. Their presence reflects the ongoing care and stewardship that have preserved the land’s ecological and historical significance.

The fishing rights attached to the estate are among its most prized features. Stretching along both banks of the River Dever, the beat is famed for its wild brown trout, with no stocking required in recent years. Grayling angling is available once the trout season concludes, offering extended appeal to fishing enthusiasts. The property also includes a comfortable lunch hut and a rain shelter for days spent riverside. Records in the estate’s fishing log show an average of 300 fish caught annually.

The surrounding meadows erupt with wildflowers from spring through to autumn, making the grounds a haven for anglers and nature lovers. A small pond with four hides supports local wildlife, and the estate is home to over 40 varieties of trees, delivering a stunning autumnal display year after year.

On the ground floor, the main house includes a sitting room, formal dining room, private study, kitchen and breakfast room, utility and boot rooms, and a generous double bedroom with en suite. The upper level houses four additional bedrooms, one with en suite facilities, and a spacious family bathroom.

Realtors Strutt & Parker are marketing the property, emphasizing the rare combination of lifestyle features and the unspoiled character of the home and grounds. Bransbury Mill is five miles from Andover and just 12 miles from Winchester. Local amenities are easily accessible in Barton Stacey and Stockbridge, offering a balance between rural tranquility and practical convenience.

Bransbury Mill represents a true escape into the English countryside, rich in history and natural beauty. It also offers the added prestige of private fishing rights on one of the country’s most celebrated chalk streams.