Kilham Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22

A substantial modern family home with extremely versatile accommodation, set within mature gardens and grounds that total in excess of half an acre. No onward chain

Description

This substantial family home offers well-balanced and versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, extending to approximately 3,985 sq. ft. including the studio. The ground floor is centred around generous living and entertaining spaces. The main sitting room is an impressive reception room with excellent dual aspect proportions, ideal for family living and hosting. A separate dining room provides a formal setting for entertaining, while a dedicated study/den offers an ideal space for home working. At the heart of the home is the large kitchen, designed as a practical and sociable space with ample room for informal dining and everyday family use. There is a range of high quality built in Miele appliances including double ovens, an induction hob, dishwasher and wine cooler. There is a large picture window and a bank of glazing with bi-folding doors. A separate utility room adds further convenience, with additional storage and service space. Also on the ground floor is a brilliant studio space, ideal as a hobby room, ancillary accommodation, a home office, gym or creative space.

The first floor provides an excellent bedroom layout, comprising four well-proportioned double bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a particularly generous suite, enjoying an excellent dual aspect and features an amazing balcony with views over the garden. Bedrooms two, three and four are all comfortable doubles, offering flexibility for family members or guests with bedroom two benefitting from an en suite. The second floor adds two further bedrooms, both of which benefit from good floor space and characterful sloping ceilings, making them ideal as guest bedrooms, teenage accommodation or additional home-working spaces.

Overall, the property offers exceptional flexibility and scale, making it ideal for families seeking spacious accommodation with a variety of rooms that can adapt to modern living requirements across generations, home working or leisure use.

OUTSIDE
Set within a plot of over half an acre, the garden is a particularly attractive feature, offering a high degree of privacy and a real sense of peace and seclusion. Largely laid to lawn, it is bordered by a rich variety of mature trees and established shrubs, creating a beautifully landscaped backdrop that evolves with the seasons and provides excellent natural screening. The generous grounds offer a wonderful balance of open space and more enclosed, sheltered areas, ideal for both entertaining and day-to-day family enjoyment. There is also a well-established vegetable patch and fruit cages, adding a productive element to the garden.

Pitt Field House is set back from the lane and benefits from an attractive front garden and a large parking area, with space for multiple vehicles.

Location

Kilham Lane is a leafy country lane on the western fringe of Winchester, connecting to Sarum Road and leading towards Crabwood and the beautiful countryside around Farley Mount. The area offers a variety of high-quality housing, set within mature, peaceful surroundings, with easy access to the city's amenities. The historic city centre and pedestrianised High Street lie approximately 1.7 miles from Pitt Field House and provide an excellent range of local shops, independent boutiques, restaurants and recreational facilities, including the Theatre Royal, a cinema, and sports and leisure park. There are outstanding opportunities for walking, running and cycling through Crabwood on to the Clarendon Way, or through the cathedral streets leading to St Catherine's Hill and the water meadows around St Cross. From here, the Itchen Navigation can be followed south of Winchester towards a number of local villages.

Winchester is exceptionally well connected by road and rail, with London Waterloo reachable in approximately 59 minutes from the city's railway station. The M3 offers convenient access to London and the south coast, connecting with the M27 and Southampton Airport, which serves a growing number of destinations worldwide. The A34 to the north provides access to Oxford and the Midlands, while the A303 offers routes to the West Country.

Local schooling is highly regarded, from primary through to higher education. Kilham Lane is currently within the catchment area for Kings' School (approximately 0.6 miles) and within easy reach of Peter Symonds Sixth Form College
(around 2 miles). Winchester College, Pilgrims' School, St Swithun's School, Prince's Mead School and Twyford School are all within 5 miles and enjoy excellent reputations, increasingly drawing families to the city.

Square Footage: 3,985 sq ft



Additional Info

Private drainage (septic tank). Mains water, gas and electricity.
Freehold
Council Tax Band G