Georgian influences

With distinctive Georgian style architecture, this is an inspirational family house in a country setting on the rural fringes of Winchester. This is a great location for those who want the best of both worlds; to have space and seclusion with a rural outlook and yet be within striking distance of a beautiful city with fast connections to the rest of the country including London, with regular fast trains to Waterloo in less than an hour.

Sitting well in grounds of more than two acres, the beautiful partly walled gardens are delightful and the majority of rooms enjoy a wonderful outlook through deep sash windows. The classical style of the house combines with modern building techniques to present a spacious home which fulfils the expectations of family lifestyles.

The reception hall makes a grand statement with its imposing carved oak staircase. There is an elegant drawing room with double doors into a formal dining room, perfect for entertaining on a large scale and with lovely views over the garden.  The hub of the home is the spacious kitchen which has a plentiful supply of storage and a large range style oven. The breakfast room lies at right angles to the kitchen with double doors to the easterly aspect and the enclosed courtyard garden ideal for enjoying breakfast in the summer.

Also on the ground floor is a rear lobby which has doors to a study, a family room with doors to the garden, and a cloakroom. There is a second cloakroom off the reception hall and a laundry room leads off the kitchen.

The master suite on the first floor is magnificent with a dressing room and contemporary bathroom with twin basins, a bath and separate double shower. On this level there are three further bedrooms and a bathroom, all with sash windows.

Two further bedrooms, a bathroom and a box room are arranged over the top floor which adds versatility depending on the changing lifestyle of the family.

A long sweeping carriage driveway is edged by mature lawns and shrubs with a clipped box parterre and with clipped beech and yew trees lining the drive. A five bar gate opens to a continuation of the drive and the detached triple garage.

The garden at the rear is divided into two distinct areas with an enclosed walled garden adjacent to the kitchen and family room providing an area for alfresco entertaining. This leads to the wide lawn garden which is partly walled with well stocked borders. There is also a small orchard and from the paddock there are dramatic countryside views to be enjoyed.

Jackson-Stops & Staff in Winchester says the house is remarkable: “This property creates an impressive and classic image standing within gloriously mature gardens of a standard rarely seen.”

Jackson-Stops & Staff will be happy to provide further details on request. A price guide of £2,300,000 is quoted. Call the office on 01962 844299.