Winchester, SO22

The Property:
'Furze Cottage' is a detached house that has been within the same family ownership for many years. The property has accommodation over two floors and has plain red brick elevations under a steep pitched tiled roof with inset casement windows. Buyers may look to remodel and improve the property or look at gaining planning for a new dwelling to create a bespoke new build, set in a mature and private plot of half an acre. The property is tucked away from the lane and offers a high degree of privacy. There is a gravel drive that provides ample parking and access to the front of the house. Gardens wrap around the house and sit largely to the south aspect at the rear. The gardens are laid to lawn with flowers and shrubs.

The Location:
Lanham Lane is situated on the western edge of the city and is a quiet leafy lane with properties to just one side and fields to the other. To the top of the lane is a bridleway onto a network of paths through woodland which allow for stunning walks into the surrounding countryside to Crab Wood, Farley Mount and Sparsholt, home to the renowned 'Plough' public house. Within easy access are day to day amenities including Waitrose, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, and other shops on Stoney Lane. The railway station is just over one mile away with a direct train service to London Waterloo in about 60 minutes. The M3 is approximately 3 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. There are also a range of cultural opportunities including the theatre, the city museum, and the military history museum. Local primary schooling can be found at Weeke and Sparsholt. Henry Beaufort, Kings' and Westgate secondary schools, as well as Peter Symonds sixth form college are also close to hand. The city is also home to highly regarded educational establishments including Winchester college, St. Swithun's and Pilgrims' school. With other preparatory schools situated locally including Farleigh and Twyford.

Directions:
Leave the city via Stockbridge Road continuing straight over at the Chilbolton Avenue roundabout. Take the next left into Dean Lane and continue up the hill. Upon reaching Lanham Lane, at the top turn left and 'Furze Cottage' will be found on the left-hand side, identified by our 'For Sale' Board.

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

Services:
Drainage by septic tank. All other mains' services are connected.

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

Agent's Note:
Owing to the size of the rear garden and the associated access, we are aware of but have not explored in any detail the potential for development on the plot. The property will therefore be sold with an "overage clause" detailing that should any development (including any change of use) be permitted, to any part of the property, which is not considered ancillary to the current use of the property then an uplift payment of 25% shall be payable. The overage shall run for 25 years from the completion of the sale. Further details of the proposed option terms can be provided on request.