Detached house for sale in Winchester Road, Wickham PO17

Introduction

Set within a secluded position, this wonderful hidden gem offers both versatility and character, having been extended and thoughtfully updated. The property originally dates back to the 1800’s, adjacent to Wickham Lodge, a 19th century listed mansion.

Accommodation comprises of a 25ft sitting room, conservatory / garden room, large kitchen/breakfast room with light lantern, utility, family room, good size study area, three bedrooms, master with a walk-in wardrobe and ensuite and further family bathroom. Additional benefits include a selective planted rear garden, garage, car port, workshop, playroom/outside office, pergola rear courtyard and large cobble driveway to the front. Rarely available to the market, this truly beautiful family home is certainly expected to attract healthy amount of interest and therefore an early viewing is a must.

Location

The property is situated within the pretty market town of Wickham, that hosts a range of shops, pubs and eateries. The village is surrounded by the beautiful South Downs, with its many scenic walks and network of bridal ways. The village is situated only minutes from neighbouring Bishops Waltham and Botley, with its mainline railway station. Both the Cathedral City of Winchester and Southampton Airport are also just over half an hour away with all main motorway access routes being close by, providing easy access for Southampton, Portsmouth, Chichester, Guildford and London.

Inside

Accessed via a cobbled driveway and covered veranda, an attractive arch front door leads through to the inviting entrance hall. From one side of the hall an opening leads through to the front of the house. The stunning Kitchen/dining/ family room also includes a study area and utility. The kitchen has a range of fitted units, with the focal point being its aga to one side, there is also a built-in dresser style unit to one wall. The room is flooded with light through the large light lantern and bi-fold doors, which open out to the courtyard. The kitchen area has flagstone flooring, exposed oak beams, along with a study area to one end.

To the side of the room, an opening leads through to a snug /family room, with a stylish ceramic tiled floor and double glazed French doors with windows either side overlooking the rear garden.

The sitting room, a room that certainly does not disappoint, is flooded with light due to its vaulted ceiling, which incorporates two Velux windows in addition to further windows either side of the room. The sitting room has exposed beams and oak flooring with a focal point being the rather attractive exposed brick fireplace with inset wood burning stove and oak mantel. To one side of the room, an opening then leads through to the conservatory/garden room that enjoys views over the driveway to the front.

The master bedroom has part vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and is a dual aspect room with internal shutters, oak flooring and wall lights. The room also benefits with a fitted wardrobe at one end and a separate dressing room. This room has an ensuite, with a double walk-in shower, double width his and her wash hand basin and low level WC. The room has spotlights and is fully tiled.

Bedroom two, is a double room and overlooks the rear garden, has internal shutters, fitted wardrobe, stylish panel to one wall and oak flooring.

Bedroom three, again, overlooks the rear garden, has oak flooring and loft access.

There is a beautifully appointed family bathroom with the suite comprising of a bath, wash hand basin set in a vanity unit with shelving below, WC and a heated towel rail.

Outside

The cobbled driveway which is accessed through wrought iron gates, provides parking for numerous vehicles. To one side of the house there is an attached car port. Opposite is a garage and a workshop with power, light and heating. To the front of the garage is an adjoining potting shed. To the side of the property, there is a pretty courtyard which has an attractive pergola with covered roof, making this an all year-round space. Adjacent to the courtyard there is an outside room currently used as a gym/studio with power, light and heating which would be ideal for an outside office and anyone working from home. To the rear of the property there is an area of garden, planted with a wide range of flowers and shrubs, greenhouse, raised vegetable beds and pond with water feature.

Services Gas, water, electricity and mains drainage are connected. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard.

Broadband Superfast Fibre Broadband 66-80 Mbps download speed 19 - 20 Mbps upload speed. This is based on information from Openreach.



EPC Rating: D