THE average house price in Winchester today fetches between £600,000 - £800,000, with a majority starting at a price of £2,000,000 - £3,000,000.
With quick and easy access to London, acres of countryside, highly rated schools and colleges, as well as shops, bars and restaurants surrounded by rich history, Winchester has it all on offer.
Whether you're searching for that perfect property with a smaller price tag or wish to downsize, below are five flats on the market for £200,000 and under.
One bedroom flat, Chesil Street, £160,000
The property comprises an open plan kitchen and living space, with a double bedroom including an en-suite shower room.
The property is in a fantastic position within Chesil Street and is close to all the attractions and amenities in Winchester and is also within walking distance to the beautiful water meadows, River Itchen, St Catherine’s Hill and Winchester Cathedral. Communications are excellent with the A34, M3 and M27 within easy reach.
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One bedroom flat, City Road, £199,000
A modern one bedroom ground floor flat, located in the heart of the city. Recently refurbished to a high standard with it's own garden space offering a bright open plan living space.
Subject to confirmation - this means that the buyer is invited to make an offer at or above the opening bid price of the listed property. Once bidding is closed, the seller has 48 hours to decide if they want to accept the highest bid or not.
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One bed apartment, Sussex Street, £199,950
Excellent opportunity for a first-time buyer or investor to purchase this nicely presented first floor one-bedroom apartment opposite the train station. The property is located within a small block just a short walk from the High Street and train station.
There is a sitting room towards the front of the apartment which benefits from an attractive bay window, fitted kitchen with integrated washing machine and fridge, fitted bathroom with shower over the bath and double bedroom.
This property also has a bike store and communal garden at the rear of the building.
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One bedroom flat, Hyde Street, £125,000
The apartment is very well positioned on the ground floor at the rear of the building away from the road, and has direct access to the garden.
The flat benefits from a fitted kitchen with integral Bosch dishwasher, Smeg electric hob with extractor fan/light and a free standing fridge/freezer. There are ample wall and base storage cupboards as well as a stainless steel sink and drainer.
The kitchen is open plan to the sitting room which is a good sized room with the rare advantage of a patio door directly out to an area of communal garden at the rear. Alongside the sitting room is the bedroom with built in wardrobe and new double glazed window.
The shower room includes a double-size cubicle with Mira electric shower, and vanity unit with built in wash hand basin and cupboards beneath. There is also a wall mounted cabinet and heated towel rail. A large, useful storage cupboard is located near the front door and this contains a new fuse box.
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One bedroom apartment, Romsey Road, £189,950
Dybles is happy to present to the market this well designed and tastefully decorated apartment. Located in Winchester city centre, the area offers a variety of amenities which include (but are not limited to) shops, transport links, bars, restaurants and all within a short walk from the city's thriving high street. The vendor offers no forward chain and, therefore, a quick purchase can be completed.
Upon entry to the apartment, you are greeted by the real hub of the property, the lounge/dining area. This room offers ample versatility for whatever a prospective purchaser could require.
The current vendor incorporates a lounge, dining area and office space all within the room and highlights the scope available. Flowing from here is the kitchen which is in keeping with the rest of the home in terms of a high level of presentation and is equipped with a washer/dryer and dishwasher, offering ease to the next owner.
The bedroom is tastefully decorated and supplies comfortable space for a double bed. Flowing from this, and the last internal feature to the home, is the spacious bathroom. This consists of a shower over bath, basin and toilet and is also presented to a modern standard.
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