Harestock Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22

A substantial five-bedroom detached modern family home offering versatile accommodation, garaging and attractive private gardens.

Description

Situated in a highly regarded residential position, this substantial detached family home offers exceptionally well-balanced accommodation arranged over two floors, extending over 2,550 sq. ft. and ideally suited to modern family living.

At the heart of the home is a spacious kitchen/dining room, creating a sociable hub for family life, complemented by a separate utility room. The kitchen features a range of built-in appliances, including two ovens, hob, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, whilst retaining plenty of wall and floor-mounted storage cupboards. The ground floor offers an impressive range of reception rooms, including a generous sitting room, formal dining room and cosy snug. A conservatory extends the kitchen/dining area further, offering an attractive connection to the garden and an ideal space for relaxing throughout the year. The integrated garage provides excellent storage and practical convenience.

On the first floor, the principal bedroom benefits from an en suite shower room and dressing room. There are four further double bedrooms served by two family bathrooms, ensuring the layout remains practical and functional for modern family requirements. Offering generous proportions throughout, multiple reception rooms and five well-appointed bedrooms, this is a superb family house that combines versatility, comfort and practicality in equal measure.

OUTSIDE
To the front, the property is approached via a generous gravel driveway providing extensive off-street parking for multiple vehicles, in addition to access to the integrated garage. Mature trees and established planting create an attractive sense of privacy and frame the house beautifully, enhancing its strong kerb appeal. The rear garden is a particular feature of the property, offering a private and family friendly environment with a lovely green backdrop. Predominantly laid to lawn, the garden provides ample space for children to play, while well-stocked borders and mature shrubs add colour, interest and year-round screening. A paved terrace immediately adjoining the house creates an excellent setting for outdoor dining and entertaining, with plenty of space for a large table and seating area. The garden enjoys a peaceful feel, surrounded by established planting and mature trees that provide a high degree of privacy. Designed to accommodate both family life and entertaining, the outside space offers an attractive balance of open lawn, seating areas and established landscaping, creating a wonderful extension of the living accommodation during the warmer months. A summer house and additional garden storage further enhance the practicality and versatility of the outdoor space.

Location

Situated on the northern fringe of Winchester, Harestock Road offers excellent access to both the city centre and the attractive villages to the north, with convenient connections to the surrounding road network. The area offers an ideal balance of city and country living, with local schools, everyday amenities, countryside walks and a range of outdoor pursuits all within easy reach. Waitrose is approximately 0.7 miles away, along with a variety of local amenities including coffee shops, a pharmacy, a convenience store and takeaways. The area is also served by regular bus services into the city, as well as healthcare facilities including a local doctor's surgery.

Families are particularly well catered for by Winchester's exceptional range of schools. State options include Henry Beaufort School, The Westgate School, Kings' School and Peter
Symonds College for sixth form students. Independent preparatory schools include Prince's Mead, The Pilgrims' School, Twyford School and Farleigh School. In addition, the city is home to some of the country's most prestigious independent schools, including Winchester College and St Swithun's School.

Winchester railway station provides regular services to London Waterloo, with journey times from approximately 59 minutes. The M3 motorway (Junctions 9, 10 and 11) is easily accessible, providing convenient links to London and Southampton. Connections with the M27 offer access to Southampton International Airport, the South Coast and the New Forest, while the A34 provides routes north to Oxford and the Midlands, and south to the A303 and the West.

Square Footage: 2,574 sq ft



Additional Info

All mains services connected
Freehold
Council Tax Band G
EPC Rating = C