Cedar Close, Romsey Road

THE PROPERTY A luxurious, beautifully designed contemporary family home built in 2015 by local developers Milllgate. Set on one of Winchester's highest points this five-bedroom end-terraced house enjoys breathtaking views, a secluded location and flexible accommodation.

The property is just one of four homes in a secluded enclave just off the Romsey Road and sheltered by an enclosing fence and mature Beech trees. The attractive red-brick elevations have been complimented with architectural features such as herringbone pattern brick work and round window or 'Oculus' on the top floor.

A portico shelters the front door which opens onto the hallway on the ground floor and from which can be glimpsed the impressive far reaching vista. The stunning living room is a large comfortable room, with a wide expanse of windows overlooking the gardens and to the South Downs towards St Catherine's Hill and Cheesefoot Head, and opens to the study. Also on this floor is Bedroom Two, with ensuite shower room. Access to the integral garage is also found on this level.

The lower ground floor comprises a family/snug room - ideal for movie nights, a cloakroom and separate utility room and a garden door to the side access, but the highlight on this level is the fabulous 30' wide living/kitchen/dining room with separate pantry and a wall of bi-fold doors opening to the terrace and providing access and a glorious outlook to the garden. The kitchen features a central island with quartz work surfaces and breakfast bar, a run of full length cupboards, with fitted dishwasher and oven.

The second floor has a large Velux window ensuring that light flood down thorough the house. The Principal Bedroom has a wall of fitted wardrobes, and has exquisite views to the South Downs. The ensuite shower room has a large overhead window ensuring natural light, a walk in shower cubicle, wc and basin, and access to loft storage.

There are three further double bedrooms on this floor, two of which have fitted wardrobes, and each room has eaves storage cupboards. Bedroom five also has access to the loft for further storage. The family bathroom is fitted with a contemporary suite comprising bath with shower over, basin inset into a vanity drawer unit, wc and ladder radiator, but one of the charming and striking features of the bathroom is the large porthole window offering natural light and set into a large and useful shelf.

Outside: The southerly-facing rear garden features a large sun terrace opening directly off the kitchen creating a delightful space for enjoying the outside and entertaining family and friends in comfort and style. It is a particularly private and sheltered garden.

The gardens have professionally landscaped and improved by the current owner and create a beautiful and accessible space featuring curving brick pathways, sunny terraced areas, deep planted beds, full of shrubs and flowering perennials and lawned areas to provide all-year interest and yet remain, relatively, low maintenance.

A garden shed provides useful storage at the bottom of the garden, and from the terrace, steps provide side access up to the front of the property.

Parking: The property has off-road forecourt parking in front of its garage for two vehicles, and the development has a limited number of visitor parking spaces available.

Schooling: The property is located just off the Romsey Road, in walking distance of Kings School, Stanmore Primary School, St Peters RC Primary School, and in catchment for the renowned Peter Symonds 6th Form College. Nearby independent schools include Winchester College, St Swithun's, King Edward VI and preparatory schools such as The Pilgrims' School, Twyford School and Prince's Mead.

Location: Set on one of Winchester's highest points with views across St Cross and St Catherine's Hill, the property is well positioned for access into Winchester's city centre , as well as Winchester's main line railway station, there are a number of popular local pubs and shops, takeaways and restaurants in the area. And has the added benefit of a regular bus service along Romsey Road which brings you into the historic town centre with its wide range of shops, boutiques, cafés and eateries and public houses. Further entertainment and interest can be found in the river walks, the theatre, cinema, many museums and the city's stunning cathedral.

THE PROPERTY:
Construction: An end terraced townhouse, over three floors, understood to date from around 2015, built by the renowned local developer Millgate. Construction is believed to conform to contemporary building methods using steel, brick and brick and block under a tile roof. Overall plot size 0.12 acres.
Central Heating: Gas central heating, with underfloor heating to the lower ground floor (garden level) and radiators to ground and first floor rooms.

Communal areas & Service Charge: Cedar Close is a prestigious development of just four properties in a well-maintained courtyard with planting and parking, looked after and maintained by the residents who are each shareholders of the Cedar Close Management Company (Winchester) Limited. Service Charge: nominal fixed amount for Public liability insurance; members also share costs when required for communal garden maintenance, quarterly window cleaning, gutter cleaning and servicing of the water pump every 2-3 years.

Service Charge: as above.

Local Authorities: Hampshire County Council and Winchester City Council

Tenure: Freehold
EPC Band C; Council Tax Band G

Broadband: (Data via Ofcom)
Standard Max 16 Mbps Download speed
Superfast Max 80 Mbps Download speed
Ultrafast Max 1000 Mbps Download speed

Flood Risk: Surface Water - very low; Rivers and Seas - very low.