Detached house for sale in Clease Way, Winchester SO21

Built by the current owners to an exacting standard and available for the first time in 18 years, this lovely, detached family residence occupies a delightful quarter acre plot in the highly sought after location of Clease Way, Compton Down.
A spacious and impressive entrance hallway providing plentiful storage links to the principal living spaces; including the 24’ triple aspect sitting room with feature fireplace and double doors opening onto the rear garden. The double aspect kitchen/dining room is fitted with a range of modern units with granite worksurfaces, built-in appliances and a complementing island unit/breakfast bar. From here, double doors open both sides to the rear garden and the breakfast terrace/courtyard to the front. Adjoining and open to the kitchen/dining room is a double aspect snug, which also features double doors opening out onto the front courtyard. Further rooms to this level include a study/office and a W.C.
To the first floor, the main, double aspect bedroom features a fully fitted, walk-in wardrobe leading through to a modern, en-suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms to this level, two of which offer built-in wardrobe storage. The main guest bedroom further benefits from an en-suite shower room, whilst the remaining two bedrooms are served by a stylish family bathroom.

Outside

To the front aspect, electric gates open onto a block paved driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles and access to the detached, double garage and adjoining utility area. The driveway is flanked by an area of lawn to one side and a gravelled space to the other, with established tree and hedgerow borders defining the boundaries.
From the driveway, a stairwell to the side of the garage leads up to a useful studio/home office above, complete with facilities and offering options for a variety of uses, whilst a gate to the side opens onto a pleasant breakfast terrace/courtyard set between the kitchen and garage.
Access either side of the property leads to the superb, rear garden, which is laid to level lawn with established hedgerow borders. The garden offers a perfect space for family recreation and is further complemented by a paved seating terrace for outdoor dining and entertaining. This space could also be utilised to house an orangery/garden room if so desired.
In total, the grounds attributed to the property extend to approximately 0.25 acres.

Situation

Longacre Cottage is situated in the highly desirable and rarely available location of Clease Way, Compton Down. The popular village of Compton offers a mixed demographic with facilities including a tennis club, playing fields and a highly regarded primary school. There is also direct access to bridleways and walks to be enjoyed from nearby Hurdle Way, as well as some wonderful views.
A wider range of facilities can be found in the cathedral city of Winchester, which offers a wealth of shopping and recreational opportunities as well as first-class state and private schooling, including Winchester College, Pilgrim's School, St Swithun's School for Girls and Peter Symonds College. There is direct access to London Waterloo from both Winchester and the neighbouring village of Shawford (approx. 1 hour).
The nearby village of Twyford also offers plenty of amenities including an excellent Post Office/store, bistro/coffee shop, doctor’s surgery, a choice of public houses, a primary school and Twyford Preparatory School.
Easy access to the M3 motorway provides fast road links to London, the M27 to the south and the A34 with its access to the West Country via the A303, and the Midlands. Southampton International Airport is only a short distance away serving numerous national and international destinations.
The location of this lovely home is a most significant feature with properties in this location being a rare commodity, given the vendors who occupy them enjoying lengthy and happy tenures.

Additional Information

Services - Mains gas, electricity and water. Private drainage.
Local Authority - Winchester City Council
Council Tax - G