Christchurch Road, Winchester, SO23

The Property:
Set behind striking red brick elevations with rendered detail and inset casement windows, under a slate tiled roof, this property is one of four properties forming two sets of semi-detached townhouses to the West side of Christchurch that were constructed in the late 1990's by renowned local developer David Freeborn. A gated front garden with pedestrian access leads to the porch which in turn, opens into the welcoming entrance hall. To the front of the house is a dual aspect sitting room, the kitchen/dining room is fitted with a neat arrangement of white fronted shaker style units, this opens into a spacious garden room which has a triple glazed roof and French doors that open into the delightful garden. A utility room completes this floor. Turning stairs rise to the first floor to a dual aspect drawing room with a wooden floor and a decorative gas fireplace. There is a family room on this floor with a rear aspect, which could also be used as a bedroom as there is an adjacent shower room. The second floor has three bedrooms, the largest being a principal room with a front aspect, walk in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom. There is another double bedroom and a single, which would make an excellent study, both of which have fitted wardrobes and are served by a bathroom. The top floor has two double bedrooms served by a jack and jill bathroom. The front aspect room has sliding patio doors that open onto a balcony which provides some stunning 180 degree views towards the Cathedral and St. Catherines Hill, while the rear aspect room has an arched window with fitted shutters. Externally, the property is approached over a shared driveway to private parking for 2/3 cars and a double garage. The rear garden has a lawn, flower and shrub borders to a terrace that opens to the garden room. Residents can also apply for on street parking permits from Hampshire County Council.

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, Winchester 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:
Proceed in a southerly direction from the city centre along Southgate Street which becomes St. Cross Road. Continue, then take the third turning on the right into Ranelagh Road. Proceed for a short distance, then turn left into Christchurch Road where the property will be found 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 are connected.

Council Tax:
Band G (rate for 2024/25 £3,537.14 pa).