Water Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23

This beautifully presented city home offers generous and versatile accommodation, thoughtfully extended to the rear and into the loft to create a stylish and highly practical home ideal for modern living.


The ground floor opens with a welcoming front sitting room, featuring a wood-burning stove and bespoke fitted cabinetry. To the rear is the standout open-plan kitchen and dining room, fitted with an extensive range of contemporary units and sleek Corian worktops. This impressive space provides ample room for a large dining table, additional seating area and dedicated home office, making it perfectly suited to both family life and entertaining. Bi-fold doors open directly onto the landscaped rear garden, creating an excellent connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces. A separate utility room and convenient ground floor WC complete the accommodation on this level.

On the first floor are two well-proportioned bedrooms. The generous front bedroom enjoys attractive views towards the nearby River Itchen, while the second bedroom overlooks the rear garden. Both are served by a stylish family bathroom. The converted second floor provides an impressive principal bedroom suite. A rear dormer creates a bright and spacious room with excellent natural light, complemented by a contemporary en-suite shower room.

Outside, the landscaped rear garden has been thoughtfully designed for both appearance and ease of maintenance. A sandstone patio provides an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining, leading to tiered planting beds with raised sleeper borders. At the top of the garden is a gravelled area offering off-road parking via a dropped kerb. A useful timber storage shed provides additional practicality.

The property occupies an enviable position on a quiet no-through road in the heart of the city, with attractive views towards the River Itchen. Winchester High Street, the mainline railway station and the M3 are all within easy reach, while a superb choice of riverside walks, nature reserves, the Water Meadows and St Catherine’s Hill can be found close by. A superb city home combining contemporary living, generous accommodation and excellent access to both Winchester’s amenities and surrounding countryside.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Materials used in construction: Masonry

During the current ownership a stud wall has been added to the sitting room to create a cupboard and a downstairs bathroom renovation

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Water Lane occupies a highly convenient position on the eastern side of Winchester city centre, close to the River Itchen and within easy reach of the city’s extensive range of shops, cafés, restaurants and cultural attractions. Its setting offers an appealing combination of city living and access to green open spaces, with the River Itchen, The Weirs and Winchester’s renowned Water Meadows all providing attractive walking routes nearby.

Winchester is particularly well regarded for its historic character and excellent lifestyle amenities, with the High Street, Cathedral and surrounding city centre all readily accessible. For those who enjoy the outdoors, the Itchen Way runs through Winchester and continues towards the Water Meadows and St Catherine’s Hill, where elevated walks provide far-reaching views across the city and surrounding countryside.

The area is also well placed for commuters, with Winchester’s mainline railway station providing services towards London Waterloo and the south coast, while the M3 offers convenient road connections towards Southampton, the wider Hampshire area and London. Water Lane therefore provides an excellent balance of central convenience, riverside surroundings and access to the countryside, making it a particularly desirable location for enjoying all that Winchester has to offer.