Hampshire Property News

Historical setting for pretty city cottage

Situated on Hyde Church Path, this very pretty brick and flint cottage lies within a historical part of Winchester. Lying just outside the city boundary, Hyde was the site of a fine monastery and when the abbey church was consecrated in 1110, the bodies of Alfred the Great, his wife Ealhswith, and his son Edward the Elder were carried in state through Winchester to be interred before the high altar. Their royal presence made Hyde Abbey a popular pilgrimage destination.

Although Hyde Abbey was dissolved and demolished in 1539, the area established as a village on the edge of the city and the fine abbey gatehouse and the parish church of St Bartholomew survive, lending this quaint corner of Winchester a distinctive character and charm.

Nestling within this setting the pretty cottage has two reception rooms and a kitchen, with a door to the attractive enclosed garden, with two double bedrooms upstairs. Permit parking is available.

Today this part of Winchester is hugely popular with commuters due to the proximity of the mainline station and it also lies within walking distance of all the amenities within the vibrant city centre, leisure amenities and acres of open parkland.

Pearsons asks a monthly rent of £1,200 and an appointment to view may be made by calling the Winchester branch on 01962 853344.…

Great opportunity for short term rental

A lovely period townhouse at Orams Arbour, close to the centre of Winchester, will be available for a short term furnished rental this autumn.

The house has been beautifully modernised whilst keeping much of its original charm and offers very flexible living accommodation over four floors and could be the perfect bolt hole for someone looking to fill a short term gap.

A spacious, open plan living and dining room has a log burner and is painted throughout in white. The kitchen has been recently fitted with smart units and integrated appliances and bifold doors lead to a nicely laid out rear garden which leads to the garage and up to a stunning terrace from where there are city views.

There is a good size double bedroom at the basement level which has storage and a cloakroom so could be an ideal guest room.

On the first floor is a master bedroom with en suite shower room, a bathroom and another ‘snug’ area which is currently used as a study. There would be room for a sofa bed here.

The second floor bedroom has built in single beds and is an attractive, bright room.

Parking is available outside the property to the front and there is also a garage at the rear with a parking space.

Winkworth in Winchester will be happy to discuss the flexible terms of this opportunity and enquiries should be directed to the office on 01962 866777.…

Freshly decorated spacious home

Located within a leafy development on the north western outskirts of Winchester, this superb detached house offers spacious accommodation. Smartly presented, the house has recently been redecorated and the kitchen and bathrooms are very well fitted.

The house has wonderful traditional architecture and the front door lies centrally to bold bay windows and opens to the reception hall. Doors to all ground floor rooms lead off including the fine proportioned sitting room which runs from front to rear and has a feature fireplace and French doors to the garden. On the other side of the hall is the formal dining room, although there is plenty of space for meals to be enjoyed within the large kitchen which is superbly fitted and has a full range of integrated appliances. There is also an office, ground floor cloakroom and a utility room with a door to the side pathway.

The master bedroom is the focus of the first floor with a large bedroom, adjacent dressing room and a luxurious bathroom with twin basins, bath and separate shower. There are four further bedrooms, three with fitted wardrobes, one with its own shower room and a family bathroom.

The gardens have been nicely maintained and are simply laid out with a paved terrace and lawn. The driveway provides parking and leads to the garage.

From this leafy location at Holly Meadows there is easy access to countryside walks as well as being on the right side of the city for the train station. Local shops are within walking distance including Waitrose.

Savills in Winchester asks a monthly rent of £2,950 on an unfurnished basis. Call 01962 834021 for more details.…

The wide range of attractive and individual homes at Winchester Village has proved popular with buyers over the last year. Many purchasers have been drawn to the two bedroom homes from young couples looking for a smart new base close to good commuter routes, investors with a long term view to capital appreciation and those seeking to downsize for a simpler lifestyle.

With the apartments all sold, the two bedroom houses now hold a strong appeal and with prices from £414,950 and with several different houses built and ready to move into, things are busy at the show homes at Winchester Village.

Much of the living space has a wonderful open plan feeling with very smart kitchens, including all appliances which are fully integrated, providing inspiration at mealtimes. Several houses have French doors opening to the garden which extends the living space through the summer months. Two good size bedrooms and stylish bathrooms add to the appeal.

Most people visiting this Bovis Homes landmark development on the outskirts of Winchester have been surprised at the wonderful street scenes. The traditional architecture and superb range of brick and rendered elevations with attractive windows are set back behind beautifully landscaped gardens and decorative railings. Much of the car parking has been ingeniously planned to be discreetly hidden behind the houses so leaving more of a pedestrian friendly environment.

Jane Kennerley of Savills New Homes suggests that potential purchasers get in touch to make an appointment to view: “We are strongly advising people to call us to make an appointment to view so that we can ensure they can be given the time and attention they need. There are several different two bedroom houses to choose from and each one is beautifully finished, with attractive gardens and two allocated parking spaces. Bovis……

Village home preparing for auction

Sparsholt is a delightful village close to Winchester and very much with a character all of its own. Sitting in lovely countryside and farmland, this part of central Hampshire is criss-crossed with old drovers’ roads linking ancient markets which now provide fabulous pathways to enjoy on foot, and some on horseback or bicycle.

 The village has a popular pub with plenty of outside space and is the hub of the community, together with the local school, church, shop and a range of sporting clubs and facilities. Of course, many who live here are also attracted by the proximity of Winchester which is just a couple of miles away and has all manner of city amenities.

Here in Westley Lane an attractive semi-detached cottage is preparing for auction later this month and with no forward chain carries a guide price of £450,000.

Occupying an elevated position on the edge of the village there are lovely views to be enjoyed and plenty of outdoor space with attractive gardens. Garston Cottage is approached over a driveway which leads along the side of the property to a double garage.

The central front door opens to a lobby with doors on either side to the sitting room and the dining room. The modern kitchen lies to the rear and there is also a good size utility area with a door to the garden.

On the first floor are three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The gardens are attractively laid out and maximise on the uninterrupted view over fields and rolling countryside. There is also a pretty summer house.

Garston Cottage is available for sale by public auction at the Hilton Hotel, The Ageas Bowl, West End, Southampton on the 31 August at 11am and further details are available from……

The stunning Test Valley is no stranger to rarities – osprey can regularly be seen between Longparish and Wherwell as they make their transition between Scotland and Africa, and vice versa.

But for those who want a more permanent place close to the banks of this world-famous chalk stream, a family home called Woodedge at South Harewood, also between the two villages and about a mile from the A303, is a rarity not to be missed.

You won’t need to be dressed like a twitcher to see it as Simon Randall, from Carter Jonas, will happily take you to where the house stands surrounded by its gardens, backing onto Harewood Forest and looking out across the Test.

The property started life as a modest bungalow in the 1930s but has since been substantially remodelled and extended to take advantage of its 0.66 acre setting. It now has a spacious master suite consisting of bed, dressing, and bath rooms plus a study occupying the roof space, accessed via a turning staircase that’s an unobtrusive presence towards the rear of the very large sitting room where a bay window looks out across the Test.

A door in the sitting room opens to an inner hall serving three bedrooms, two with fitted wardrobes, and at the back of the house is a shower room with a separate w.c. The kitchen is at the rear of the house with a separate breakfast room with glazed walls that has been added to the side of the house behind the dining room – large double glazed windows taking full advantage of the outlook are features of many downstairs rooms.

The gardens are a major feature, extending right around the property with a further 0.34 of an acre available at a nominal annual rent to give……