5 bedroom detached house for sale

A modern family home providing extensive accommodation of about 4400 sq. ft. and located in the sought after village of Shawford.

Description

Situated at the end of a private driveway and approached through electric timber gates the property has a great sense of arrival. Built by Metis Homes in 2016 this superb family house offers extensive accommodation of the highest quality with beautifully proportioned rooms and the highest quality fixtures and fittings. The current owners have remodelled and re-finished the interior and also extended the property which
is now approaching 4400 sq. ft. over
two floors.

The house is approached through a welcoming reception hall, with beautiful glazed bronzed Crittle doors and glazing separating this area from the kitchen/breakfast/living room and also the library/snug. The kitchen area is beautifully appointed with a high quality modern kitchen with large island and a range of top quality appliances. The kitchen opens up into a large dining area and a sitting room with bi-fold doors that open on two sides to the large terrace. The library/snug has beautiful bespoke fitted furniture, a comfortable room which could also be a play room. The main drawing room is exceptional (24’10 x 24’5) this is the most wonderful entertaining space, perfect for large gatherings and comfortable with a delightful fitted fireplace, few modern houses benefit from rooms of this scale. In addition to these rooms is a study and a gym, the gym is accessed through the utility room, an addition by the current owners with double doors to the outside. This room would equally make an excellent ground floor bedroom, if required, as it has an adjoining shower room and access to outside through a door into the utility room creating an independent space.

On the first floor is a large landing providing access to five bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a large bathroom with separate shower and a separate dressing room. This room is also air-conditioned. There are two bedroom suites each with adjoining shower rooms and two further bedrooms, one of which doubles as a dressing room, a family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation.

OUTSIDE
Outside the property is approached over a large brick paved drive, providing ample parking and situated in front of the double garage and carport. Access can be gained on either side of the property to the rear gardens. The rear gardens are laid predominantly to lawn with mature trees and shrubs, with a southerly aspect, this sunny and attractive private garden is the perfect setting for this beautiful home. With a large terrace adjacent to the kitchen providing excellent amenity.

Location

Lansdowne House is situated in the sought after residential area of Fairfield Road on the sought after Shawford estate. There are delightful walks to Shawford Down and easy access to the village. The cathedral city of Winchester lies about 4 miles to the west offering an extensive range of amenities including recreational, cultural and educational.

Schools are well provided for, with both state and private schools, including, Twyford Prep, St Swithuns Girls School, Winchester College and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College. There are excellent primary schools within the area at Twyford, Compton and Otterbourne.

There is good access to the cathedral cities of Winchester and Salisbury and easy access to Andover, Southampton and Romsey. The property is well placed for access to the A303 via the A343, which in turn links to the A34 to Winchester to the south and Oxford and beyond to the north. The A303 also leads to the M3 and M27 to the south and London to the north-east. The mainline railway at Grateley has a regular service to London Waterloo in approximately 75 minutes.

This part of Hampshire is renowned for its attractive villages and countryside and the famous River Itchen is regarded as one of the best fly fishing rivers in the country.

Square Footage: 4,391 sq ft



Additional Info

All mains services connected
Freehold
Council Tax Band H