6 bedroom detached house for sale

An Impressive country house set in a commanding position within its grounds of 9.14 acres with views.

Description

Winslowe House is an impressive country house built in 1847 by the late George Henry Gater, a solicitor and member of a prominent local West End family. The property offers extensive accommodation extending to 6146 sq. ft. and enjoys an elevated position with commanding views and park like grounds which extend to about 9.14 acres.

A superb reception hall with feature fireplace, herringbone wooden floor and staircase makes for an impressive first impression, off this is access to all principal reception rooms, the largest of which is currently used as a dining room with central fireplace, high ceilings fine views to the front of the property and attractive detailed coving. This well-proportioned room with exposed wooden floors would also make a spectacular drawing room due to its impressive dimensions. A sitting room provides a more informal living space again with fireplace and double aspect with doors on to the garden.
The kitchen/breakfast room is very much the heart of the house and comes with a range of floor and wall mounted
units including cupboard and drawer sections with work surfaces over. A central island with work surfaces over and breakfast bar provides mores storage and preparation space. There are bifold doors which link from this area through to the family room, a more informal living space again with fireplace in this case housing a log burner and some attractive fitted bookshelves, this double aspect room is light and bright
and works well being next to the kitchen area. There is also a utility room & boot room. The study provides a great space for home working.

At first floor level, accessed via the main stair case, is the impressive galleried landing off which there are four bedrooms including the principal bedroom with dressing room and a guest bedroom with en suite, the remaining two bedrooms off this landing are serviced by a family bathroom. Off this area and via a second staircase is access to a self-contained apartment which comes with a bedroom and bathroom along with a kitchen/dining room.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a long treelined driveway which creates a fabulous approach and culminates in a parking and turning area immediately in front of the property where there is some attractive planting along with some mature hedgerows and fabulous views. There is a significant garage and workshop located to the side of the property along with a tractor shed. The formal gardens lie predominantly to the rear of the property and are largely laid to lawn with mature tree and shrub boundaries. There is a large L-shaped terrace that wraps around two sides of the property with an enclosed outdoor swimming pool and pool house creating a great space for outdoor entertaining. The gardens are level and offer a great space for recreation. The garden then opens up into what can only be described as park like grounds offering some fabulous vistas and a well-established selection of mature trees. Winslowe House also enjoys glorious sunrises and sunsets all year round.

Location

The property is located off Quob Lane in West End amongst some glorious country side and recreational amenities at the nearby Itchen Valley Country Park. Comprehensive amenities
will be found at Southampton (about 5 miles) and the retail parks at Hedge End (about 2.4 miles), where excellent choices in shopping and leisure will be found. The property is also well placed for the M3/M27 interchange with links to London, Winchester, The New Forest and the South Coast. There are good rail links at Winchester, Eastleigh and Southampton Parkway, all within easy reach, taking only 1 hour and 15 minutes from Southampton Parkway to London Waterloo. Southampton International Airport (about 5 miles) offers a
range of European destinations.

Square Footage: 6,146 sq ft


Acreage: 9.14 Acres

Additional Info

Agents note: The neighbour has a right of way over part of the treelined drive.

Mains water, electric and gas. Private drainage (septic tank).

Freehold

Council Tax Band H