Old Gardens, Winchester, SO22

The Property:

One of four stunning properties built to exacting standards by Alfred Homes in 2018, 'Combe House' has first class accommodation behind a pleasing ‘Hampshire Downs blend’ brick façade and inset windows with sash openers under a clay tiled roof. The property has high ceilings throughout. An impressive staircase rising from a centralised entrance hall with an impressive double height galleried landing providing a beautifully light and airy circulation space. The heart of the house is a 'live in' kitchen/family/dining room. The utility room and kitchen area are fitted with bespoke ‘Charles Yorke’ in frame cabinetry, along with integrated Miele appliances and a Falcon range cooker. The spectacular island and breakfast counter is ideal for food preparation and casual dining. The room is open to a sitting and dining space with bifold doors that lead onto the terrace. The drawing room has two windows to the front aspect and a limestone fire surround with a gas living flame fire. There is a study again with a front aspect window which could also be used as a formal dining room or an additional sitting room. A utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation. The principal bedroom is approached through double doors and has a large window overlooking the rear garden and is flanked by a fitted dressing room and a bathroom with bath and separate shower. There are two further large double bedrooms, both with ensuites and fitted wardrobes. A fourth double is on the second floor and is served by a shower room. Externally, the house has a block paved driveway with parking spaces to the front and planted borders. Electrically operated gates provide access to the double garage. The rear garden is a good size and has a terrace directly behind the property which graduates onto a lawn with shrubs, specimen trees and an herbaceous border, all enclosed by close boarded fencing to one side and laurel hedging the other. An outdoor kitchen is situated to the corner of the garden and has a seating area with a bar and kitchen space with countertops and space for a BBQ and fridge.

The Location:

Old Gardens is select enclave off Park Road, itself a sought-after residential location and situated to the Northern edge of the city. Within easy access are day to day amenities including Waitrose, The Friarsgate Practice, pharmacy and other facilities on Stoney Lane. The railway station is under 15 minutes’ walk away with a direct train service to London Waterloo in 60-minutes. The M3 (junction 9) is approximately 2 miles away offering direct access to London and the South Coast. The A34 is also easily accessible providing access to the A303 and the Midlands. Heathrow and Southampton Airports are 55 and 12 miles away respectively. Winchester offers a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities with a selection of boutiques, restaurants, cafés and a farmer's market twice monthly. A range of cultural opportunities include the theatre, the City Museum, and the Military History Museum. Local schooling can be found at Weeke Primary, Henry Beaufort, Kings and Westgate secondary schools, and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College. The city is also home to Winchester College and St. Swithun's. Preparatory schools situated locally include Prince’s Mead, Pilgrims’ Farleigh, Stroud and Twyford.

Directions:

From the city centre proceed along Andover Road. After a short distance turn right onto Park Road and continue before taking the second left into Old Gardens where the property will be found third on the right-hand side.

Tenure:

Freehold. Annual management charge of approximately £1,320 is payable per annum which covers management of drive and gated access, along with the sewage pump to the main drains.

Viewing:

Strictly by appointment through Belgarum Estate Agents .

Services:

All mains services are connected, mains drainage is assisted by a shared pump.

Council Tax:

Band G - rate for 2026/27 £3,894.13 pa.

Parking - Double garage

Parking - Driveway