Andover Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22

A wonderful detached family home full of character which has been extended and well looked after by the current owner. Upon entering the house, you are welcomed by a bright entrance hall which leads onto the sitting room containing a feature fireplace and double doors leading to the south-west facing rear garden. The downstairs of the property also benefits from a large open plan kitchen-dining room which has been cleverly laid out to create an excellent space for entertaining. Leading off of this space is a separate utility room and downstairs W/C and side entrance. The downstairs of the house offers a flexible layout with a further reception room currently used as an office overlooking the impressive front lawn. The bedrooms are situated on the first floor with the generously sized master suite benefitting from it's own ensuite bathroom and views over the garden. There are two further double bedrooms upstairs each with their own built in wardrobes and washbasins and a large single bedroom also with built in storage. Situated off of the bright landing area there is also a large family bathroom with a bathtub and shower over. The house itself is set back from the Andover Road with a long gravel driveway sweeping round to a paved parking area and a detached double garage. To the rear of the property is a bright south-west facing garden laid mainly to lawn with a paved partially covered patio area and there is also a large garden shed.

Once the capital of England, Winchester is a wonderful place to live and explore. Its historic architecture, quaint cobbled streets, and close proximity to London, just over an hour away, make Winchester a very popular location. There are award winning pubs and restaurants around every corner, and high street stores and independent boutiques in abundance. On the city's doorstep you will find the beautiful South Downs National Park, a wonderful place to enjoy walking, mountain biking, riding and family days out. If your're a lover of the Arts, Winchester has a bustling Arts scene, with it s own independent cinema and two theatres. The M3 is a short drive from Andover Road, connecting you to London, and to the south coast and beyond. The A33 and A34, both major routes, are also within easy reach. For train travel, Andover Road is just 0.6 miles from Winchester station. By train, London Waterloo is just over an hour away, Southampton Airport Parkway just 7 minutes and Bournemouth 47 minutes. While your nearest major airport, Heathrow, can be reached in under an hour by car. Andover Road sits in the catchment area for five primary schools, the closest being Weeke Primary (0.5 miles) with Harestock Primary and Westgate School also in easy reach. At secondary level, Henry Beaufort School is 0.5 miles away, The Westgate School 0.6 miles, while Kings' School is 1.5 miles. In the independent sector, the prestigious Winchester College is just 1.3 miles away, with St Swithun's also nearby. For further education, the 'Outstanding' Peter Symonds Sixth Form College is 0.3 miles away from Andover Road.