This attractive late Edwardian detached house is situated close to the city centre, railway station and St Giles Hill, in an elevated position with stunning countryside views and the rare benefit of off-street parking. The house was built in 1912 for the then Mayor of Winchester, Thomas Stopher, and has retained many charming character features throughout.

On the ground floor the hallway leads to a generous sitting room at the front of the house with a beautiful bay window and built-in shelving either side of an attractive period fireplace. The original cornicing and picture rail are still present, adding to the appeal of this room. To the rear, the house has been extended to create a wonderful open-plan kitchen/dining/family room which is well appointed and bright. The bespoke, handmade kitchen has fitted units providing ample storage space. Integrated appliances include double oven, hob, extractor and dishwasher with space for further appliances such as fridge/freezer. Velux windows and large, sliding doors allow an abundance of natural light and views over the lovely rear garden. There is also a sizeable study and a useful utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, with a door providing side access to the front and rear of the house. A downstairs WC completes the accommodation on the ground floor.

Stairs rise to the first floor where the appealing principal bedroom stretches across the front of the house with a bay window, period fireplace and picture rail. There are two further good-sized bedrooms on this floor, one of which also has a fireplace, as well as a contemporary family bathroom with bath and separate shower. On the second floor, the loft has been converted to provide a good-sized double bedroom with eaves storage and a sleek modern shower room.

Outside to the front of the property there is an open-plan garden which is laid to lawn with shrubs to the front providing a degree of privacy. The rear garden is delightful, mainly laid to lawn with an attractive decked seating area and mature shrub borders. A path leads to the end of the garden where there is a handy shed and access to three off-street parking spaces.

Location:
Alresford Road is within easy reach of Winchester city centre and the mainline railway station, and just a short journey gives access to the M3, M27, A34 and Southampton Airport Parkway. There is a short river walk to the main high street and the property is within close proximity to the water meadows and St Giles Hill. Local schools, including The Westgate School, are within easy reach. The famous Black Boy pub and the Chesil Rectory restaurant are a short distance away.

Directions:
From the Winkworth office in Southgate Street, proceed onto Jewry Street taking the right-hand lane merge into North Walls and go into the left-hand lane past the fire station on the right-hand side into Union Street and continue onto Eastgate Street. At the roundabout (near the statue of King Alfred) take the first exit to Bridge Street and straight over the mini roundabout onto Magdalen Hill. Continue round to the right onto Alresford Road, and the property can be found on the left-hand side after the turning for St John's Road.