Monks Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23

A charming Victorian family home with an attractive south-facing garden, home studio and planning permission granted.

Description

A beautifully presented four bedroom Victorian family home, extended to the rear to maximise the southerly rear aspect, with the prospect of further extending under planning permission REF 25/00740/HOU.

Upon entering, the current configuration is true to the Victorian period, offering an attractive entrance hall leading to bright and open living space with bay window and a dining area or family room. There is a feature fireplace containing a wood burning stove, built in cabinetry and bespoke shutters all creating a comfortable and welcoming environment. The kitchen and breakfast room is bathed in southerly light from double doors that lead to the terrace and south facing garden. In the kitchen there are a range of floor and wall mounted cupboards, a four burner gas range cooker and space for free standing white goods. The kitchen opens out to a fantastic breakfast/family room with views across the garden, with a ground floor WC and cloakroom for convenience.

On the first floor there are three bedrooms arranged perfectly for young families or those who may require a dedicated office space. The family bathroom and a storage cupboard for linen, complete the first floor. The second floor enjoys a brilliant view of Winchester Cathedral from a generous guest bedroom. The current owners have used the space as a playroom and guest bedroom. Should the planning permission be undertaken, the second floor would be transformed creating two bedrooms and a shower room.

OUTSIDE
Accessed from the kitchen there is an attractive and private south facing terrace, ideal for dining al fresco and entertaining. The traditional garden features an area of well-kept lawn, mature planting and a path that meanders to a studio that is currently used as an office and family room. With electricity, internet and electric heating the outbuilding makes for an ideal gym, space to work at home or hobby room. There is a separate storage room for bikes, garden tools or and other leisure equipment.

Location

The property is in the highly sought after area of Hyde, a historic Victorian suburb and resting place of King Alfred the Great. Known for its period homes, leafy gardens and village like feel, Hyde offers a thriving community, an excellent local primary school in St Bedes and an attractive walk to the city centre (0.4 miles). River Park recreation fields are at the end of Monks Road and offer attractive walks, cycles or runs straight from the front door. There are landmarks like Hyde Abbey and St Bartholomew's adding historic interest and character throughout the walk to the centre, providing a blend of heritage, green space, and city convenience.

The pedestrianised high street is 0.6 miles from the property containing a full range of amenities including national retailers, independent shops, boutiques, restaurants, cafes and public houses. There is a variety of cultural and leisure facilities such as The Arc Discovery Centre and Library, local cinema, Theatre Royal and the sports and leisure park.

There are excellent communications links across the country with the mainline railway station around 0.5 miles from the property, providing access to London Waterloo in under 60 minutes. The motorway network via the M3 at junctions 9 or 11 is particularly accessible, along with the A34 to the north, A303 west and the M27 coastal motorway, providing access to the New Forest and Southampton International Airport.

Winchester contains excellent schooling with several highly regarded local schools nearby, including St Bedes Primary School (0.3 miles), The Westgate Secondary School (1.1 miles), and Peter Symonds Sixth Form college (0.6 miles). Private schools such as Winchester College, Pilgrims, Princes Mead, and St Swithuns continue to be a huge draw to the city and are all within 3 miles of Nuns Road.

Square Footage: 1,310 sq ft



Additional Info

All mains services connected
Council Tax Band E
Freehold