Month: March 2016

This outstanding townhouse occupies a prime position overlooking Oram’s Arbour in Winchester and has a breath-taking glass extension to the rear which adds a stunning contemporary twist to this period home. The position could not be bettered, just five minutes’ walk from the station with the High Street and local schools and amenities also easily reached on foot from here.

On the lower ground floor the extension has allowed a fabulous open plan kitchen with plenty of space for dining and with full height glazed doors opening to a paved terrace and garden. There is also a utility room and cloakroom on this floor.

At the front of the house is an off road parking space on a paved area and the front door opens to an entrance hall, family room and magnificent sitting room behind, which enjoys amazing architectural frameless glazing across the rear and roof allowing masses of natural light into this room and fabulous rooftop views.

There are four good bedrooms and two bathrooms over the top two floors; plenty of space for a demanding family.

Belgarum says the property is becoming available from May so this is the perfect time to get a move lined up. The house is offered on an unfurnished basis at a monthly rent of £2,750 and enquiries should be directed to Belgarum on 01962 844460.

This wonderful period cottage is set within the exclusive Preshaw Estate near Upham. This is a superb location to explore the beautiful countryside and there are good links to Winchester, Petersfield and Southampton.

Surrounded by its own beautiful gardens the cottage sits well in the estate and there are far reaching views across the South Downs and farmland, with nothing to obscure the view from the access driveway than fields and sheep.

Spacious and flexible accommodation is arranged over two floors and the refurbishment has been carried out to a high standard with quality fittings throughout. The sitting room has a large log burning stove and there is a separate spacious dining room. The kitchen is fabulous with an array of traditional cabinets together with all modern conveniences, leaving plenty of room for casual dining.

Upstairs are three double bedrooms, two with en suites and a further family bathroom. Another room on the first floor, accessed via its own staircase and with a vaulted ceiling, is ideal as a study, fourth bedroom or dressing room.

Enclosed gardens frame the cottage to the front and rear and private parking is provided.

Charters in Alresford says that the property can be made available furnished or unfurnished and a monthly rent of £2,300 is asked.

Contact Charters to make an appointment to view on 01962 734633

A significant Georgian house of almost nine thousand square feet, beautifully located within the heart of the Meon Valley, has much to offer not only in terms of accommodation but also a range of leisure pursuits.

Nestling within a couple of acres of beautiful gardens, additional acreage is laid out as paddocks which lead down to the river and single bank fishing rights. A hard tennis court is discreetly positioned, beyond which is a pond, terraced rose beds and lawn with adjacent summerhouse.

The Meon Valley has a range of outdoor pursuits including walking and good riding country, with a cricket club in Droxford, golf at Swanmore and Corhampton and sailing nearby at Hamble and The Solent.

Studwell Lodge has been wonderfully restored and upon entering the hallway there is a sense of space and light with an impressive full height window overlooking the grounds. A feature curved staircase rises from an inner reception hall and connects the two principal floors of the house.

Four elegant reception rooms all have open fireplaces, sash windows and shutters and for those who enjoy baking and spoiling the family and guests with culinary delights, the kitchen will hold great appeal with its bespoke cabinets designed around an Aga and a large central island. This room connects with the outside on the east and west aspects and also flows through to a versatile glazed area which is currently arranged as a gym and leads through to an extensive conservatory, ideal for extravagant parties.

Eight bedrooms are accompanied by six bathrooms on the first floor with two further bedrooms and a bathroom on the top floor.

For car enthusiasts there is garaging and a large carport.

Savills quotes a guide price of £2,650,000 for Studwell Lodge and further enquiries are available by calling the Winchester office on 01962 841842

This lovingly and meticulously remodelled home offers thoughtfully designed and stylish accommodation in an appealing location. The resulting property is proof that stunning design can go hand-in-hand with practical living. There is much to excite and please the family here, from spacious, bright rooms to delightful, large and level gardens.

The house has been re-designed to ensure it is flooded with natural light and the brief from the owners focussed on living at the rear of the house as much as possible, so that the family could enjoy the outlook and the rear garden. This has certainly been achieved with the principal reception spaces arranged across the rear of the house, behind immense windows and glazed, folding doors.

The fixtures and fittings are excellent quality including engineered oak floors on the ground floor, and Geberit bathroom fittings. The list of substantial works undertaken includes re-plumbing, rewiring, triple glazed windows, extending and reconfiguring, as well as producing a stunning and intriguing cedar and render clad frontage.

The square hall leads through to the two principal living areas of the sitting room and the superb open plan kitchen which has dining and living space. These distinct areas interconnect and also flow easily to a decked area on the same level which further extends the living space through the summer. There is also a study, cloakroom and utility room with access through to the double length garage.

A balance has been achieved upstairs with four good size bedrooms. The master bedroom has a stylish shower room with underfloor heating and limestone tiles. The family bathroom is smartly finished with marble tiling.

The large, level garden at the rear is delightful and perfectly dressed for Easter viewings with an array of spring bulbs clearly on show.

Beautifully positioned on a quiet road, just moments from Waitrose and other shops and facilities on Stoney Lane, the house is also well placed for all three Winchester secondary schools and countryside walks that are almost on the doorstep.

Contact Winkworth to arrange a viewing on 01962 866777. A price of £975,000 is quoted.

Boasting a picture postcard view of the iconic Cathedral, this modern townhouse occupies a prime position in St Thomas Street, in the very heart of Winchester’s historical city centre. The street is well positioned to take advantage of the ever growing number of independent coffee shops, bars and restaurants that are one of Winchester’s main attractions. Together with boutiques, art galleries, cinema, theatres, a choice of gyms and other leisure pursuits; excellent schools and good connections, Winchester remains a highly desirable place to live.

This house in Villiers Court has neutrally decorated accommodation over three floors starting with a good size study on a lower ground floor with a door through to the garage.

On the ground floor the square entrance hall has doors to a spacious sitting room with a square bay window, a dining room, small study and fitted kitchen.

Stairs rise from the hall to the first floor landing which branches off to three good size bedrooms, all with fitted storage, and the family bathroom. The main bedroom has an en suite and there is a guest cloakroom downstairs.

Although this house cannot lay claim to a garden as such, there is an external courtyard where a cup of coffee or glass of wine can be enjoyed.

Sam McCathie, Manager at Fox & Sons, says: “This is an incredibly rare opportunity to live in the heart of Winchester, nestling within the cathedral streets. This is a chance to purchase a house in a prestigious city centre address, which has the added feature of a postcard view of the city’s glorious Cathedral.”

Sam and the team will be happy to provide further details on request. A price of £775,000 is quoted. Contact the office on 01962 862121.