Lankhills Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23

A striking three bedroom modern townhouse in a prime location 0.5 miles from the railway station with the benefit of a double garage and private parking space.

Description

Arranged over three floors, this well-balanced home offers versatile and thoughtfully planned accommodation, ideally suited to modern living.

The ground floor provides a practical and flexible layout, with a welcoming entrance leading through to a useful study, perfectly positioned for home working or quieter pursuits. To the rear, an open plan kitchen and dining room forms a sociable hub of the home, with double doors opening directly on to the garden, creating a seamless connection between inside and out. A separate utility room further enhances the functionality, keeping day-to-day tasks neatly tucked away.

The first floor forms the heart of the home, where a generous sitting room provides a comfortable and inviting space to relax, enhanced by a charming bay window that draws in plenty of natural light and adds character to the room.

On the upper floor, the bedroom accommodation is well proportioned and thoughtfully arranged. The principal bedroom is a particularly appealing space with built in storage, an en suite shower room and a lovely balcony with stunning views. There are two further bedrooms, that offer flexibility for family, guests or additional hobby space. Bedroom two benefits from an en suite shower room and bedroom three is serviced by the family bathroom.

Overall, the property offers a strong sense of balance between practicality and comfort, with adaptable accommodation across all levels to suit a variety of lifestyles.

OUTSIDE
The rear garden creates a private and inviting setting, well suited to both everyday use and entertaining. A paved terrace sits directly off the house, ideal for outdoor dining, with a pathway leading through well-planted borders filled with a variety of mature shrubs and greenery. The planting provides a good sense of enclosure and privacy, while a seating area at the far end offers a quiet and secluded spot to unwind.

In addition, the property benefits from a detached double garage and private parking space, alongside permit parking - an increasingly rare and valuable feature in this location.

Location

Racquets is an exclusive collection of homes off Lankhills Road, a prime location within central Winchester and close to Hyde (0.2 miles). The historic Victorian suburb is the resting place of King Alfred the Great and is home to the popular public house bearing his name. 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 close to the city centre (0.6 miles). River Park recreation fields are 0.3 miles from Racquets 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 along the way, providing a blend of heritage, green space, and city convenience.

The pedestrianised high street is 0.6 miles from the property and contains a full range of amenities including 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 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 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 (0.5 miles), The Westgate Secondary School (1.1 miles), and Peter Symonds Sixth Form college (0.5 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 Egbert Road.

Square Footage: 1,565 sq ft



Additional Info

All mains services connected
Council Tax Band F
Freehold