5 bedroom detached house for sale

This exceptional detached family home is nestled in a very imposing position with captivating views across southern Winchester and the South Downs. The property has been heavily extended and renovated by the current owners and now provides comfortable and very flexible accommodation in excess of 2,800Sqft. The elevated position upon St Giles hill means the majority of the rooms benefit from stunning views giving a real feeling of natural light and tranquillity although still a short walk from all of central Winchester attractions. Internally the ground floor provides a sizeable sitting room with bespoke storage, feature fire place and three modern feature sash windows with exception views, the open plan shaker style kitchenis well planned and provides excellent preparation space and storage along with a social feel with dining table and breakfast bar, this room feature bi-folding doors which leads out to the elevated terrace providing a great space for alfresco dining, a boot room is accessed off the kitchen with external doors to both the front of the house and side meaning a really convenient to place to enter with shopping, children and pets. There is also a separate utility room on this level again providing a really convenient space for a growing family. The first floor has four comfortable bedrooms with the principal bedroom having a striking vaulted gable window again with fantastic views, en-suite and built in wardrobes. Bedroom three has historically been two rooms so if needed it could be converted back. There is a luxury family bathroom on this level also benefitting from both a bath and shower and serves the further three bedrooms. The lower ground floor houses two further flexible rooms, one is currently being used as a cinema room professionally fitted with speaker system, screen and black out blinds creating an exciting room. The further reception on the lower ground floor is currently being used as a gym but has a clever drop down bed for a further guest room, there is a shower room leading off also which is ideal after using the gym or for guests, both these rooms have access to the rear garden. Externally the garden is in the region of 0.16 acres and provides a number of different areas created y the current owner, there are two main entertaining spaces with the main seating and kitchen/cooking area alongside the lawn, there are then raised vegetable beds, summer house and further mature borders and established planting. Externally on the front is a sweeping driveway with access to the garage with traditional up and over door.

The cathedral city of Winchester has an array of facilities which include independent shops and boutiques, fine restaurants, contemporary bars and a thriving bi-monthly Farmers Market. The famous Cathedral and beautiful Water Meadows are within the city and there is network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding in the surrounding countryside in and around Shawford, Compton and Winchester.

There are excellent connections to the M3, M27, A34, the South Coast and the New Forest. Southampton International Airport is 13 miles away.

With regards to schooling, the area offers a choice of the country’s finest private schools, including The Pilgrims’ School, Twyford Preparatory School, Winchester College and St. Swithun’s School.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Services:
Water – Mains Supply
Gas - Mains Supply
Electric - Mains Supply
Sewage - TBC
Heating – Gas Central Heating

Materials used in construction: TBC
How does broadband enter the property: TBC

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