5 bed detached house for sale

Southdown Road, Shawford, Winchester, Hampshire SO21

Shawford’s most sought-after residential roads, with beautifully landscaped gardens, far-reaching views and direct access to surrounding woodland and countryside.

Set well back from Southdown Road behind electric gates, the property offers approximately 4,249 sq ft of spacious and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors. Designed for modern family living, it combines generous reception spaces with flexible bedroom accommodation, ideal for families, guests and multi-generational living.

At the heart of the house is a superb kitchen/dining room, complemented by a separate dining room and an impressive 20 ft sitting room opening directly onto the terrace and gardens. A study, laundry room, cloakroom and versatile gym/bedroom six complete the ground floor.

The first floor provides four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a generous principal bedroom with en suite shower room, together with three further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The lower ground floor offers further flexibility, with a substantial bedroom, shower room, large sitting/family room, utility room, integral garage and extensive eaves storage. This level is particularly well suited to older children, extended family or visiting guests.

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature, with a wraparound balcony, extensive terraces, generous lawns and mature planting creating an attractive and private setting. A swimming jet pool and sauna add to the lifestyle appeal, while secure boundaries make the property especially suitable for families and dog owners.

Footpaths and woodland are accessed directly from the rear, providing attractive walking routes towards Shawford Downs, the River Itchen, Shawford station and Compton. Solar panels and an air-source heat pump serving the pool enhance the property’s modern credentials.

Plans have also been prepared for a new principal bedroom suite with walk-in wardrobe and bathroom, offering further potential.

A substantial and highly versatile family home combining exceptional privacy and immediate countryside access with convenient links to Shawford, Winchester and the wider communications network.
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Southdown Road occupies a highly desirable position in Shawford, just south of Winchester, combining a peaceful village setting with attractive countryside and convenient connections.
The surrounding landscape offers excellent walking opportunities across Shawford Downs and along the River Itchen, with further routes towards Compton and Twyford. Shawford’s railway station provides connections to Winchester, Southampton and London Waterloo.
Nearby Twyford offers everyday amenities, village pubs and Twyford School, while Winchester provides an extensive choice of shops, restaurants, cultural attractions and leisure facilities. The wider area is well served by state and independent schools.
An appealing setting for family life, Shawford combines countryside living with easy access to Winchester and the wider transport network.