5 bedroom detached house for sale

A characterful period family home with off street parking and a garage, perfectly positioned for city life.

Description

Occupying a generous footprint and arranged over two floors, this substantial and well-balanced home offers versatile accommodation ideally suited to modern family life. The property is approached via a welcoming entrance hall, providing a practical space for coats, shoes and everyday belongings, whilst also showcasing an elegant feature fireplace and period detailing.

The ground floor is particularly well configured, with a large kitchen/dining room forming the heart of the home, an impressive space, ideal for both day-to-day living and entertaining, with a natural connection to the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of built-in appliances including an oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, and features an attractive inglenook fireplace housing a decommissioned AGA, creating a striking focal point. There are three separate reception rooms, each offering flexibility depending on requirements, whether as formal sitting rooms, a family room or a home office. The garden room is a particular highlight, flooded with natural light from a lantern ceiling and featuring double doors opening on to the courtyard garden.

Practicality is well considered, with a utility room providing additional space for laundry and storage, keeping the main living areas uncluttered. The garage, which measures approximately 4.65m x 3.62m (15'3 x 11'11), offers excellent storage or potential for further use, subject to requirements.

The first floor is arranged around a central landing and provides five bedrooms. The principal bedroom is well proportioned and enjoys attractive views over the surrounding mature landscape. There are two further comfortable double bedrooms, along with two additional rooms that could equally serve as children's bedrooms, guest accommodation or study space. The overall layout offers excellent flexibility for growing families or those needing to work from home.

Overall, the property combines generous living space with a highly adaptable layout, creating a charming period home with a modern twist that is both practical and easy to live in.

OUTSIDE
The garden has been thoughtfully designed for easy enjoyment, with a smart paved terrace providing an ideal setting for outdoor dining and relaxed evenings. A pergola, adorned with climbing plants and a mature Jasmine, creates a particularly attractive space for entertaining during the warmer months. There are also a variety of well-stocked beds, offering the opportunity to grow vegetables, herbs or flowering plants, ensuring year-round interest. A side gate leads through to the front garden, where there are further areas for planting and access to the front of the property. Unusually, the property benefits from off-street parking for several vehicles, in addition to a garage, well suited for a car, bikes or general storage.

Location

The property is located within the ever popular residential area of Hyde which is historically synonymous with King Alfred the Great and known as being one of the oldest suburbs within the City. Nowadays, Hyde offers the very best for everyday living, with its enviable proximity to the pedestrianised high street with a wide variety of boutiques, cafes, restaurants and independent shopping. The mainline railway station is also easily accessible (0.5 miles) as are excellent local schools such as St Bedes (0.6 miles) and The Westgate School (1.1 miles).

Hyde has a broad appeal, suiting families, commuters and those looking to downsize, thanks to its strong sense of community and enviable setting. Perfectly positioned for easy access into the city, it also offers lovely walks through its historic streets, out to nearby nature reserves and along the Itchen Navigation. Winchester is very well connected via road and rail with London Waterloo being around 58 minutes from the city's railway station. The M3 allows easy access to London and the South coast connecting with the M27 and Southampton Airport which serves a growing number of destinations worldwide. The A34 to the north provides access to Oxford, the Midlands and the A303 to the West Country.

Winchester is known for its excellent schooling and is home to The Pilgrims' School, Winchester College, Prince's Mead, St Swithun's and Twyford Preparatory School in the nearby village of Twyford (approximately 3 miles). There is also a choice of state schools including, The Westgate School, Kings and the highly regarded Peter Symonds College.

Square Footage: 1,861 sq ft



Additional Info

All mains services connected
Freehold
Council Tax Band G