Winchester, SO23

The Property:
Maple House offers a high kerb appeal with striking Michelmersh brickwork under a clay tiled roof. The light and airy accommodation is largely over two floors with an excellent balance between the reception and bedroom space. The drawing room is double aspect with a bay window to the side and French doors that open into the garden room. There is a study to the front aspect, separate dining room and a Kitchen/Sitting/Breakfast Room which has had a new kitchen installed with white fronted shaker style units, stone worksurfaces and a range style cooker. A separate utility and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation. From a galleried first floor landing, there are four bedrooms, each with built in wardrobes, the two largest bedrooms are ensuite, and the two further double bedrooms are served by a four-piece family bathroom. A staircase leads up to a spacious second floor, whereby there is large double bedroom which would make an excellent guest suite with bathroom and would also provide excellent space for older children. Outside, the property has a generous sized plot with a private driveway leading to a double garage. The garage has twin up and over door access, with open eaves storage and a separate attached workshop to the rear. The rear garden faces West and is beautifully maintained with two areas of lawn and a sun terrace.

The Location:
St Giles's Hill is positioned to the east side of the centre of Winchester which offers a comprehensive range of shopping and recreational facilities with a selection of boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and a farmer's market twice monthly, plus a range of cultural opportunities including the theatre, museum, and military history museum. The renowned restaurants The Chesil Rectory and Kyoto Kitchen are about 500m away. Winchester is also the home of the renowned Winchester College, St. Swithun's and the Pilgrims School and several additional prep schools and state schools, all of which are highly regarded. The city offers a direct train service to London Waterloo in about 60 minutes.

Directions:
From King Alfred statue at the foot of the High Street exit the City over the river and turn right into Chesil Street. At the brow of the hill turn left into East Hill and at the fork in the road keep left into Quarry Road, St. Giles Close can be found on the left-hand side, continue to the end bearing left 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 £3,584.11 pa).