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Sophie Winterson, Senior Lettings Negotiator

Hamptons International’s Winchester office is delighted with the increase in their short lets. A flexible service which now covers the entire Hamptons International network and with a specialist focus on London, has been introduced to meet the growing demand of corporate organisations looking to accommodate staff, as well as private individuals looking for temporary rental accommodation.

The dedicated Short Lets team is able to offer potential clients a wide variety of fully furnished, high quality short term rental properties, providing a homely environment and hassle-free alternative to a hotel. Rental agreements range from a few weeks to six months, meaning that the team can help cater to the diverse requirements of all types of tenants.

Having provided the accommodation for the X Factor finalists in 2013, Hamptons International has also organised short lets for the casts and crew of film productions that have taken place across the capital.  Month-long holiday lets to UK visitors over the summer and Christmas seasons further exemplify the diverse nature of types of tenants and their length of tenure for those considering letting their home on a short term basis. 

Elliott Tooley, Short Lets Manager at Hamptons International says: “We’re delighted to offer a comprehensive Short Lets service in what has become a necessity in today’s residential property market. Value for money, the flexibility of weekly or monthly tenancies and the opportunity to benefit from home comforts rather than a soulless hotel room make short stay lets an attractive option for corporate organisations seeking accommodation for their relocation employees, as well as individuals looking for short term solutions. Whether it’s a corporate secondment in the City, alternative housing during building works or simply a holiday apartment, our dedicated Short Lets team is on hand to assist clients, whatever……

Privately located close to the city

Peacefulness and privacy are qualities increasingly rare in this hectic world but ones which can be appreciated at this spacious detached home a little over a mile from Winchester’s city centre. Set back off a private road and nestling within a third of an acre of mature gardens, this house provides seclusion yet also is a short walk from local amenities including Waitrose, restaurants, excellent schools, and the mainline station is within a mile.

The accommodation is well balanced over two floors with the layout staying faithful to the original plans but with scope for reconfiguring or extending should purchasers so desire.

When this Scandinavian-style house was built in 1972, it was with a brief to maximise the natural light in every room; a feat that has been achieved, with large windows throughout. Many of the rooms have sliding doors out to the gardens or onto the first floor balcony, ensuring there is a real connection between the accommodation and outside space.

Original hardwood flooring extends throughout the entrance hall and reception rooms including the sitting room with doors to the front and rear gardens. The dining room has access to the rear, west facing terrace and the study has a floor to ceiling window which captures the morning sun. The fitted kitchen lies at the front of the house and connects with a large utility room with a door to the rear garden. A side lobby links the house to the double garage at the rear of which is a sauna and a shower.

Four double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, are arranged off the spacious and light-filled landing, facilitated by a tall window lighting the stairwell which looks out over the rear garden. The master bedroom is impressive with its……

Spacious apartment in a smart part of town

Here at Wykeham House in Christchurch Road residents can enjoy a genteel lifestyle in this smart part of town. Wykeham House is a grand property dating from the nineteenth century and converted in the 1970s to spacious apartments. This ground floor property is wonderfully spacious, although purchasers may wish to update the impressive 1,300 square feet of accommodation.

This highly regarded residential area lies close to the wealth of amenities in Winchester’s historical city centre as well as being within a stroll of lovely riverside walks and the atmospheric St Cross with its beautiful church and almshouses.

The apartment has good size rooms with lovely features including large windows including the two rooms at the front which are arranged as the sitting room and en suite bedroom, both of which look out onto small areas of private garden. There are two further double bedrooms, both with fitted storage, sharing the principal bathroom.

The entrance hall leads through to a lovely dining room with the adjacent kitchen which has doors on both sides, one to a private area of courtyard garden.

In addition to this spacious accommodation there is a useful cellar, store room and a garage. There is also a further allocated parking space within the grounds.

Savills in Winchester will be pleased to make an appointment to view this ground floor apartment which carries a guide price of £550,000. Call the Winchester office on 01962 841842…

Here at Downs Road in South Wonston, this detached bungalow has plenty of potential for extension, particularly into the large loft area. In fact the current owners have previously sought and achieved planning consent to extend the accommodation to include four bedrooms and although this has expired, there are plenty of examples in the neighbourhood where similar projects have been successfully completed.

The property is well presented and simply laid out with two double bedrooms flanking the entrance hall, a comfortable sitting room with patio doors to the garden and a smart, modern kitchen with a dining area. There is also a family bathroom.

The garden extends to some 100 feet which means that even if this property were to be extended to a spacious family home, it would still be well balanced with plenty of outside space. In fact the garden is a principal feature and is a level area, mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs and a secluded patio for outside entertaining.

There is scope to create a vegetable garden, children’s play area or other features depending on lifestyle. A detached garage is accessed off the driveway at the side.

Pearsons in Winchester will be happy to provide further details and a guide price of £395,000 is quoted.

Contact the office on 01962 853344.…

With Southampton Boat Show currently taking place, and Cowes Week still fresh in our memories, the spotlight is firmly on Hampshire’s coast.

“A waterfront home, whether it overlooks the sea, a tranquil lake, or a city river, is both soothing and entertaining, providing a view that changes not just from day to day, but from minute to minute,” says Lindsay Johnn, of Savills Winchester. “Hampshire’s coastline is popular with people from all walks of life, from second-home buyers and downsizers, to young professionals and families.”

Ranging from riverfront homes to marina-side apartments, Savills is marketing a range of properties near the water, including:

Parsons Mead is in an exceptional setting, on the banks of the Beaulieu River, with far-reaching southerly views. As well as having three reception rooms, five bedrooms (two en suite), and a one-bedroom guest annexe, the house boasts two private jetties. Guide price: £2,950,000.

A duplex penthouse apartment within Netley Castle, on the shore of Southampton Water, is on the market for £945,000. There are two reception rooms, a conservatory, a second kitchen, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a garage with sail loft.

Spring Acre is within walking distance of Lymington and boasts four reception rooms, five/six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a barn and stabling, garage with studio over, and 13.8 acres. Guide price: £3,250,000.

14 Crowsport is a beautifully designed five bedroom detached contemporary home in the historic village of Hamble. The property has undergone significant refurbishment to create a quality home in this prime location. Guide price: £1,150,000.

Lymington Shores is a waterfront development of one, two and three bedroom apartments, and luxury detached villas. Set on the edge of the marina town of Lymington, many of the properties enjoy breath-taking views of the river, the Solent, the Isle of Wight and inland towards the New……

The creation of Bovis Homes’ Winchester Village was conceived of the idea that a new community here on the edge of the historic city of Winchester would be based around a village lifestyle and the homes have been beautifully designed to be conducive to promoting a sense of community. This is further evidenced by the release of some of the key homes, set around the focal point of the village green. 

A wonderful range of homes, with different finishes but all blending architecturally, jostle in informal style and give a sense that the buildings have evolved over time. The latest show home clearly demonstrates a family lifestyle and there is a wonderful outlook over the open space at the front, all part of the landscaped communal areas that set this development apart.

Several prime houses are located within this elevated flank of Winchester Village with a range of four and five bedroom homes to choose from. All feature excellent layouts with high ceilings, beautiful fixtures and fittings, design-led kitchens and bathrooms, and ample parking.

The new show home has been beautifully decorated and furnished to suggest how these homes may be personalised and to capture the imagination of those who visit. Stunning light fittings add sparkle, and attractive window dressings, feature wall coverings and stylish furniture all combine to entice people to relax. The garden has been exquisitely landscaped to maximise on the southerly aspect with a range of Mediterranean planting and a choice of seating areas.

Bovis has a range of incentives to make moving easier including part exchange which can remove all the stress of trying to coordinate the sale of an existing property with the purchase of the new one, enabling the family to focus on the exciting aspects of moving into a brand new home.

Now……