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Located within Hyde this Grade II listed city home has been beautifully extended and is full of character and charm with period features and contemporary styling. Hyde is a unique location with a village atmosphere but within the confines of the historic city of Winchester and just a short walk from the array of shops and amenities, restaurants and bars, cinema and theatres and superb schools for all ages. The train station is also within just a few minutes’ walk which is particularly appealing for those who commute on a regular basis.

This splendid house now centres on the extended lower ground floor where there is a fabulous open plan kitchen with dining and relaxing areas in addition to a further room which adds versatility, even as a bedroom with the shower room on this floor. The kitchen and dining areas are incredibly well fitted and bi-folding doors across the easterly elevation allow natural light to flood in and extend the living space into the garden through the warmer months.

There is also a utility room with a door to the garden and from a side lobby a flight of stairs rises to a boiler room and a store room which was previously the garage.

From the central front door the entrance hall is flanked by two well proportioned rooms, both with fireplaces and currently arranged as a formal sitting room and a study.

The stairs rise through the house to two double bedrooms, both with windows to the east and westerly aspects, and fitted cupboards flanking period fireplaces; and a superb family bathroom with a free standing bath and separate shower cubicle.

There are two further attic bedrooms on the top floor.

The rear garden is a wonderful feature of the home, being enclosed by a beautiful brick and flint wall and with a backdrop of St Bartholomew’s Church. Smart decking stretches across the entire width of the house which is a superb entertaining space and leads onto a lawn with mature shrubs. A further patio has been laid in the top corner of the garden to capture the afternoon sun.

A price of £1,350,000 is quoted for this stunning Winchester town house. Contact Charters for more details on 01962 830880.

Residents of this three bedroom link-detached house at South Wonston are able to enjoy all the benefits of living in a village community with excellent amenities, including a good primary school, countryside right on the doorstep and still be within a short drive of city amenities provided in nearby Winchester.

This spacious and well presented house has been thoughtfully modernised and neutrally decorated throughout. Add to that the large west facing rear garden, garage, additional parking, large workshop and shed and families will begin to realise the advantages of this lovely home.

From the entrance hall there are doors to the well fitted kitchen and to the smart sitting room, with both rooms connecting with the dining room which has patio doors to the garden. At one end of the kitchen a door opens to a utility room which connects with the garden and the garage, making this a very practical arrangement. There is also a ground floor cloakroom.

Three good bedrooms on the first floor will all take a double bed and have built-in wardrobes to maximise on the space. They share the very smart family bathroom which has a bath and separate shower cubicle.

Chris Pickard, Branch Manager with Goadsby in Winchester, says: “This home ticks all the boxes; all the rooms are well sized and the decoration is contemporary throughout.  The garden enjoys a westerly aspect and you’re moments from the village recreation ground. 

“Our clients have seen a property they like and I don’t expect this to stay on the market for long so if you’d like to come and have a look, please do call the office to arrange.”

To take Chris up on his invitation call Goadsby on 01962 620444. A price of £425,000 is quoted.

Lying just a few miles north of Winchester, Sutton Scotney is popular with those seeking a country lifestyle yet within easy reach of commuter routes, both road and rail, and quick connections to city amenities. The village is a welcoming community with local amenities and lovely walks in the surrounding countryside.

This is the setting for a modern, semi-detached cottage built a couple of years ago to a good design with a nod to contemporary trends including wood flooring, skirtings and internal doors and smart fittings in the kitchen and bathroom.

Open plan living on the ground floor is equally appealing to young professionals, a small family or older folk downsizing. The front door opens to an entrance hall at the rear of which is a utility area and cloakroom, with a door to the well fitted kitchen which gives way to the dining area and sitting room, all linked by a smart wooden floor. Glazed doors open at the rear to the neat garden.

The staircase has a contemporary glass balustrade and rises to the first floor where there are two bedrooms, both which will accommodate a double bed, and the bathroom.

A distinct advantage of this cottage is the plentiful parking for two or three cars and the garden at the rear is enclosed and simply laid out with a paved patio and lawn with an established hedgerow marking the boundary.

Offers in excess of £300,000 are invited by Fox & Sons and enquiries should be directed to the Winchester branch on 01962 862121.

Situated in a lightly wooded location, Forest Edge is an impressive home with extensive accommodation which lends itself to a primary residence and also has versatility to provide independence for an extended family if required. Arranged over two floors, the house stretches to almost 4,500 square feet and sits proudly within more than an acre of private gardens which include a fabulous entertaining terrace, complete with swimming pool, with several points of access from the house.

This is a great home for family life and entertaining with extravagant reception rooms as well as a wonderful open plan kitchen with double doors to a family room which can be closed off to create a more cosy space. A fine reception hall has double doors into the formal dining room with French doors to the west facing terrace. The drawing room is magnificent with twin bay windows and French doors to the garden and there is also a large study.

An additional wing on the western flank provides a large room with access to the utility room and shower room which could be used as an annexe.

Two staircases give access to the first floor, one rising to a galleried landing, branching off to seven bedrooms, most with fitted storage and the master suite benefitting from a superb dressing room and bathroom. Two further lovely bathrooms are arranged on the first floor and two bedrooms open to a balcony which enjoys the afternoon sun and a view over the garden.

The gardens surround the house and are mainly lawned with tree and shrub borders to the boundaries.

Well positioned within its private location, protected by automated gates which open to a sweeping driveway leading to a three bay carport, Forest Edge in Ampfield has easy access to Romsey, Chandler’s Ford and Winchester, which all provide an excellent range of amenities. Excellent schools for all ages lie within short driving distances making this a superb home for all the family.

Knight Frank quotes a guide price of £1,850,000 and welcomes enquiries to the Winchester office on 01962 850333.