Fairfield Road, Shawford, SO21

The Property:

‘Mariners’ is a most attractive detached house dating back from the 1920’s and with later additions, set back from Fairfield Road behind a pair of iron gates and brick piers. The property has a warm feel to it throughout, and viewers will be able to see that it has been thoughtfully laid out and improved. Large windows especially to the orangery create very light, bright space over the ground and first floors with excellent accommodation. The heart of the house is undoubtedly the orangery extension with a roof lantern and providing space for a large dining table as well as sofas and chairs, this wraps around the back and creates first class space for entertaining and family living alike and links the kitchen to the sitting/family room. There are two further spaces: one a more formal drawing room which is double aspect with an open fire and French doors that open into the garden, and a playroom or study off the kitchen. A lovely staircase with a high-level window leads to the upstairs where there are four double bedrooms, one served by an ensuite, and a bathroom. The gardens are a huge feature and have been well looked after and are mainly laid to lawn with tall laurel hedges which provide excellent privacy. There is also planning intact (10/00581/FUL) for a detached triple garage and a swimming pool which would sit well in the plot that extends around the house beautifully, mainly to the south and east aspects.

The Location:

Shawford lies approximately two miles to the south of Winchester, and the village is synonymous with substantial properties, large gardens and impressive countryside views. The M3 motorway is easily accessed, and Shawford is blessed with a mainline rail station serving both London Waterloo, and Southampton airport and central stations, whilst Shawford Down is adjacent for stunning walks. Amenities in nearby Compton Street comprise a Church and a Church of England primary school. On Compton Down there is a first-class recreation area with pavilion, tennis courts and football and cricket pitches. In the nearby village of Twyford there is the well-known Twyford Preparatory School and local Church of England primary school. There is also a very good Post Office/store with restaurant, a doctors' surgery with pharmacy, two public houses and a large recreation area.

Directions:

Leave Winchester via Southgate Street which becomes St. Cross Road. At the roundabout take the second exit onto Otterbourne Road. Turn left onto Southdown Road followed by first right onto Fairfield Road. After a short distance the property will be found on the left-hand side identified by our for sale board.

Viewing:

Strictly by appointment through Belgarum Estate Agents .

Services:

All services are mains connected.

Council Tax:

Band G - rate for 2025/26 £3,862.85 pa.

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