5 bedroom detached house for sale

A fine example of modern living within the beautiful and characteristic village of Twyford. Nestled centrally within the village, Birdsong House occupies a plot of approximately a third of an acre and enjoys 3,000 sq ft of accommodation.

Having been meticulously updated throughout, the home is presented in outstanding condition and is approached via Victorian style gates leading up a shingled driveway. There is parking for numerous cars and access to the double garage.

Internally, this impressive family home begins with a welcoming entrance hallway including a large storage cupboard. The main feature of the sitting room is the superb open fireplace, creating a lovely focal point to the room. Patio doors lead out onto the terrace. The accommodation flows seamlessly into the kitchen/dining room which provides an abundance of natural light with a comprehensive range of wall and base units. Adjacent to the kitchen/dining room is a useful utility room that is fitted with integrated appliances. An additional snug area provides a lovely room to enjoy the warmth of the log burner with doors opening to the generous conservatory overlooking the garden. The ground floor accommodation of the main home is concluded by a study room and guest cloakroom.

The first floor continues to impress with five double bedrooms, all presented to a high specification. The principal bedroom includes built-in wardrobes and a four-piece en-suite bathroom. The additional four bedrooms are all served by the contemporary family bathroom. Having been cleverly extended, a superb annexe has been connected to the main home providing ancillary accommodation.

External and internal access is provided to the 700 sq ft annexe which hosts a kitchen, with separate sitting room and a cloakroom. Additionally, there is a private garden accessed from the sitting room. There are two double bedrooms on the first floor, both of which are served by a modern bathroom. The enclosed rear garden surrounds the home and is bordered by mature shrubs and historic brick walls. The tranquil setting is perfect for entertaining or relaxing in the morning and evening sun.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Services:
Water: Mains Supply
Gas: Mains Supply
Electric: Mains Supply
Sewage: Mains Supply
Heating: Gas

Materials used in construction: Brick and Tile

How does broadband enter the property: FTTP

Boundaries have changed during the current ownership

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Popular Twyford village is about three miles from Winchester. Its wide range of facilities include a post office/shop, cafe, hairdressers, primary school, Twyford Preparatory School, play parks, doctor's surgery, pharmacy and two public houses. The Bugle pub/restaurant is very highly regarded. Local amenities include a mainline railway station at Shawford (within walking distance of the house and with free parking) and journey times to London Waterloo just over an hour in length and the Bridge Inn public house situated alongside the River Itchen. The villages of Otterbourne and Twyford offer local shops and well-regarded pubs.

Nearby Winchester has even more facilities. The splendid and historical cathedral city of Winchester delights with much character and diverse architecture, whilst successfully delivering a modern cosmopolitan feel concentrated over just a few square miles. As well as national retail chains, Winchester is home to an array of independent boutique shops and eateries and an impressive farmers market. Winchester is also highly renowned for its outstanding educational establishments ranging from both private and state schools to popular sixth form college and the oldest public school in the United Kingdom. Coast and country lifestyle pursuits are all within striking distance as the city is well placed for the South Downs National Park, the New Forest, the Meon Valley and both Bournemouth and Portsmouth’s coastal beaches.