Dean Lane, Winchester, SO22

The Property:
'Beech Tree Cottage', dates to the Edwardian era when it was one of two cottages built for family of a local farm. The property has been substantially enlarged and now provides deceptive accommodation over two floors. A welcoming hallway has travertine tiled floor, fitted cupboards and a staircase that rises to the first floor. The heart of the house is the large kitchen/ breakfast room which has space for sofas and a large everyday table, fitted oak floor, and is fitted to one side with hand painted 'in frame' base units with granite worktops above, Rangemaster range cooker and a large fitted American fridge/ freezer, integrated dishwasher and pan drawers. There is a walk in Pantry and a separate utility room. French doors open into the garden and a pair of doors open into the dining room which is a bright spacious room with a window and stable door again opening into the garden. The drawing room has a bay window to the side aspect and a fitted wood burning stove with an imposing period marble surround, French doors open into the garden and a pair of doors open into the garden room which is a lovely room with a vaulted ceiling, wood burning stove and bi folding doors that open onto the terrace. A sitting room again with a bay window, fitted wooden floor and an open fire and a separate study complete the ground floor accommodation. The first floor of the house has a large principal bedroom with a four piece ensuite. There are four further bedrooms the larger of them having excellent fitted storage, these bedrooms are served by an additional four-piece bathroom. Outside the property is approached over a gravelled driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles. The garden to the rear is extremely private and comprises of a delightful herringbone brick terrace that links the reception spaces and graduates onto the lawn with a garden pond to one side. The garden to the back has been left as a more 'natural garden' however it would be possible to create a more traditional garden if so desired.

The Location:
Dean Lane is situated on the western edge of the city. To the top of the lane is a bridleway onto a network of paths through woodland which allow for stunning walks into the surrounding countryside to Crab Wood, Farley Mount and Sparsholt which is home to the renowned 'Plough' public house. Within easy access are day to day amenities including Waitrose, The Friarsgate Practice, pharmacy, and other shops on Stoney Lane. The railway station is just over 1 mile away with a direct train service to London Waterloo in 60-minutes. The M3 (junction 9) is approximately 3 miles away offering direct access to London and the South Coast. The A34 is also easily accessible providing access to the A303 and the Midlands. Heathrow and Southampton Airports are 55 and 12 miles away respectively. Winchester offers a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities with a selection of boutiques, restaurants, cafés and a farmer's market twice monthly. A range of cultural opportunities include the theatre, the City Museum, and the Military History Museum. Local primary schooling can be found at Weeke and Sparsholt, whilst Henry Beaufort, Kings and Westgate secondary schools, as well as Peter Symonds VI form college are all close to hand. The city is also home to public schools including Winchester college, St. Swithun's and Pilgrims' school. Other preparatory schools situated locally include Farleigh, Stroud and Twyford.

Directions:
Leave the City via Stockbridge Road continuing straight over at the Chilbolton Avenue roundabout. Turn left into Dean Lane and continue for a short distance where the property will be found on the left-hand side.

Viewing:
Strictly by appointment through Belgarum Estate Agents .

Services:
All mains services connected.

Council Tax:
Band F - rate for 2025/26 £3,250.51 pa.

Parking - Driveway