Month: June 2016

Guests at the launch of a scheme that converts a former church into nine luxury homes have given the project their blessing.

The designs for St Thomas Church in Southgate Street have brought about one of the most inspired new homes schemes to be seen in Winchester for several years and guests were quick to show enthusiasm when the show home was revealed for the first time.

“These first private viewings revealed to those who had been involved in facilitating the scheme and potential buyers just how visionary it has become as its full glory is unveiled,” said Chris Gooch, partner in charge of residential sales for Carter Jonas in Winchester.

“Officials and members from Winchester City and Hampshire County councils were among the guests, as were representatives of the Diocese of Winchester, local professionals, suppliers, architects and senior bank personnel.

“It is a long time since the Victorian and Grade II-listed church ceased to have religious use and it has successfully fulfilled other roles within its unaltered exterior for many years, most notably as home to the Hampshire County Records Office. It is now being converted into nine superbly luxurious homes with a total value in excess of £8 million.

“Those who will find the homes an appealing purchase asked enthusiastic questions about the scheme and showed great interest in how the church will welcome its new residents.”

The new apartments, including one within the tower itself, just beneath the spire and with spectacular views, are being created by Hemdean (St Thomas) Ltd to offer comfortable layouts, the best quality fittings from Bulthaup, Miele, and Porcelanosa, and a sumptuous lifestyle. Guide prices range from £625,000 to £1.45 million but owners of each apartment will take satisfaction from the high standards of unique design, construction, and finish.

St Thomas’s……

The owner of a property to let in the Hampshire village of Monxton is making a grand gesture to the tenants, quite literally.

For included in the rent at Langley, a substantial 21st Century property set beside the Roman road passing through the village, is a grand piano. Better still, the services of a piano tuner are part of the deal although there’s much more to the house than this. For instance, the garden stretches to nearly two acres and goes down to the banks of the Pillhill Brook chalk stream, the perfect place to hide away as the children torture the ivories.

Children are what this house will be all about for most tenants. Langley is a short drive from Farleigh School at Red Rice while Monxton is set midway between the highly-rated village schools in Amport and Abbotts Ann. It is also just a short drive from Grateley Station with its recently-expanded commuter parking. Nearby Andover station is currently getting a parking upgrade. The house (EPC Band D) is offered at either £2,500 or £2,995 per calendar month depending on the amount of space the tenants wish to occupy. Taking the top floor at the higher rent boosts the bedroom count from four to six.

At Kings Somborne, near Stockbridge, New Lease Farmhouse is becoming available in mid-August, just in time for the new school term (£1,995 per month EPC F). It offers four bedrooms and three receptions, plus a recently-fitted kitchen with AGA, as well as large gardens and a sweeping driveway.

Available soon will be Maple Ridge in Hurstbourne Tarrant (rent and EPC tbc), set back behind electric gates in the village centre. It has five bedrooms, three bathrooms, an open plan kitchen / breakfast room, dining and sitting rooms, study, and a conservatory to give……

Enjoy village living in a brand new home

Greyhound Mews is a charming development of just three contemporary new properties built by Rivendale Homes. The location takes some beating, right at the heart of the highly desirable village of Broughton, which is close to the Georgian market town of Stockbridge in the lovely Test Valley.

The well designed layouts provide a beautiful fitted kitchen/dining room complete with oak work surfaces, integrated appliances including a wine cooler and lovely flooring. Each home has a separate sitting room, utility room and ground floor cloakroom.

Three bedrooms are arranged off the first floor landing with a smart family bathroom and en suite to the master bedroom, all finished to a high standard.

An integral garage, allocated parking and an enclosed turfed garden with Sandstone patio area complete the picture.

These homes offer central village living with many nearby amenities including two public houses, both offering fine dining, a village shop, post office, doctor’s surgery, primary school and nursery, church and village hall which all create opportunities to integrate into this lovely community.

The last two remaining homes are available now with prices from £435,000. For further information or an appointment call Charters on 01962 830880.…

Right at the heart of city life

Just a few steps away from Winchester High Street lies Parchment Street, where a wealth of  independent stores, chic boutiques and designer treasure troves wait to be discovered, alongside cafes, established restaurants and vibrant galleries, all nestling amongst the fascinating backdrop of this historical city.

On this popular street a one bedroom ground floor flat has become available on the rental market which forms part of a converted period building and which has its own direct access to communal gardens, shared by the four flats.

Leading off the large hallway is a living room, kitchen, double bedroom and the bathroom. Simply laid out and ready for occupation.

Pearsons will be pleased to arrange a viewing and quotes a monthly rent of £750. Contact the Winchester office on 01962 853344.…

This immaculate detached home was built just three years ago to a striking contemporary design and is well situated to take advantage of commuter routes around Winchester as well as the city centre. There are beautiful views over the golf course to open countryside from the first floor, further adding to the appeal.

All manner of the latest technologies have been employed in the design including underfloor heating on the ground floor, mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system, central vacuum system, water softener, CAT6 cabling to all reception rooms and bedrooms and a fabulous kitchen with integrated appliances including a boiling water tap.

The layout is well designed with spacious and light rooms over two floors. The double height hallway is flooded with light and opens to the kitchen on one side, which is open plan to a dining area, the sitting room on the other side and a separate family room in between which connects with the kitchen. All three rooms have doors to the paved terrace which sweeps across the rear of the house. There is also a study at the front, a shower room, utility room with a door to the side, and access into the integral garage.

Upstairs are four super bedrooms, two of which are lovely suites, one even with its own dressing room. There is also a fabulous family bathroom with a bath and separate shower.

A monthly rent of £3,000 is sought on an unfurnished basis and this contemporary dream will be available from the beginning of August.

Contact Winkworth in Winchester for more details on 01962 866777.…

Southerly aspect with open views

The spectacular position in Oliver’s Battery, on the edge of Winchester, is the real draw at this single storey detached home. The good size accommodation is hugely versatile and could be adapted to suit a range of lifestyles. The property has a southerly aspect at the rear and backs directly onto South Winchester Golf Course which provides uninterrupted views.

The entrance porch provides space to kick off shoes before walking through to the hallway which branches off to three bedrooms and the family bathroom on one side. At the rear, doors open to an inner lobby which leads to the living space including an ‘L’ shaped sitting and dining room and the adjacent kitchen, both with doors to the garden.

The bedrooms are all a good size with the largest having its own bathroom.

A garage is attached at the side, together with a car port and driveway parking and the gardens slope away, providing elevated views over the golf course.

Offers over £530,000 are invited by Fox & Sons in Winchester and the sales team may be contacted on 01962 862121.…