Christchurch Road, Winchester, SO23

The Property:
4 Southfield Lodge is a rarity indeed; a detached, freehold house in the heart of St. Cross with low-maintenance accommodation arranged over only two floors. A manageable south-facing courtyard garden with side access and a double garage makes this property an outstanding option for buyers downsizing, or for a family. It is set in a quiet, prestigious address offering a level walk into the city centre. In a small, gated enclave of only four properties, this house is approached over a gravelled road from Christchurch Road. The ground floor has a large hallway opening to an open-plan, triple-aspect kitchen/dining/living space. There are two further reception rooms, one of which is a spacious double aspect drawing room with a wood-burning stove. A separate family room is currently used as a playroom/office but offers scope for use as a ground floor bedroom given its access into the large utility room which has all the required plumbing to be returned to an ensuite. There is also a cloakroom to the ground floor. The whole of the ground floor has under-floor heating. The first floor offers a dual aspect principal bedroom, which enjoys a bay window to the front aspect towards the downs and St. Catherine's Hill and has an ensuite bathroom with bath and separate shower. The three further bedrooms are all doubles and share a bathroom also with a bath and separate shower. There are extensive storage cupboards on the landing and in bedroom three.

Outside:
To the rear is a private and low-maintenance courtyard with deep flower and shrub borders, fruit trees and ample space for al-fresco dining. The driveway, offering two parking spaces outside the house, leads to the double garage which is located to the north of the property. It is accessed either by the remotely operated roller door to the front or an internal door from the utility room. There is an attractive communal lawn to the front of the property to which the owners have rights of access and use.

The Location:
Just to the south of the city and located within minutes of the city centre, St. Cross is particularly well-known for its access to The Water Meadows and the pleasant walks they afford to the high street, through the ancient part of the city, the college and the Cathedral. The city centre and its amenities offer first class shopping, a varied range of restaurants, cinema, theatre and sports centre. Communications are excellent, with the mainline railway station running a service to London Waterloo (approximately 60 minutes) and the M3, A34, A303 and M27 all easily accessible. Schools in Winchester are first class, with St. Faith's Primary School nearby being highly sought after. There is a wide variety of further state and private schools in the area including Pilgrims & Winchester College a short walk away, Twyford School, Peter Symonds VI Form College and St. Swithun's School about two miles away.

Directions:
From the city centre proceed along Southgate Street and onto St. Cross Road, taking the fourth right into Barnes Close, turning right onto Christchurch Road and left onto the gravel road, the entrance is found first on the right-hand side identified by our 'For Sale' board.

Viewing:
Strictly by appointment through Belgarum Estate Agents (01962 844460).

Services:
All mains' services connected.

Council Tax:
Band D (rate for 2024/25 £2,122.28 pa).