"The River Test is burbling away, and the water is so clear that you can peer in and see glossy brown trout weaving their way downstream. Occasionally, a few leap out, their mouths gaping comically to catch mayflies. On a summer's evening, the butter-yellow house, sat on the banks of the river, has its windows and doors flung open. In winter, the beauty is of a different kind."
"When Bob Rich came across the house in 2019, he was already familiar with the area. The American businessman - and keen fisherman - had been visiting Hampshire for many years with his wife Mindy. He'd long been attracted to the pristine waters of the River Test, revered in the fishing world for being nutrient-rich, filtered through chalk, and said to be among the best in the world for dry fly fishing."
"The couple set about thoughtfully renovating the property, with no expense spared (the project cost an estimated £50m from purchase to completion). The process saw the complete rebuilding of most of the house, enabling them to add the latest hi-tech conveniences, from touch lighting to power showers, as well as the extension of two wings. Within the grounds, they also added one of the biggest draws for guests: a chic wellness sanctuary - its dusty-pink décor, lime"
The River Test flows past a butter-yellow country house with crystal-clear water supporting glossy brown trout and seasonal mayfly activity. Freelands is a converted 1878 fishing lodge set on 28 acres near Wherwell in Hampshire, available for exclusive hire as a luxury private estate. The estate offers activities including top-quality fishing and mindful wellness experiences. Bob Rich and his wife Mindy purchased the property in 2019 and undertook an extensive renovation costing an estimated £50m. The renovation rebuilt most of the house, added two extended wings and modern conveniences such as touch lighting and power showers. The grounds include a chic wellness sanctuary finished in dusty-pink décor.
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