6 bedroom house for sale

Overview

Stunning family home which has been thoughtfully designed and configured to provide a great deal of versatility throughout. Immaculately styled and decorated, the house is wonderfully light and airy and the principal rooms have lovely views across the beautifully kept grounds. The welcoming entrance hall has doors that lead to a kitchen/breakfast room and a large inner reception room featuring a galleried landing. The stunning kitchen/breakfast room, which has space for a seating area and table, is fitted with a range of units, integrated appliances and an island unit. The triple-aspect sitting room has a fireplace and garden access and there is a double-aspect games room, also with a fireplace. In addition, there is a formal dining room, a triple-aspect family room with garden access, a study, a utility room and a cloakroom. The first-floor galleried landing leads to six bedrooms, four of which have ensuites and there is an additional family bathroom. The principal bedroom has a dressing area and ensuite shower room. Two other bedrooms have ensuite shower rooms and the guest/second bedroom has an ensuite bathroom. An additional room on this floor is currently utilised as a laundry room, but could benefit as an additional bedroom or upstairs home-office. On the second floor is a large open-plan family/cinema room. Surrounded by established hedging, the house and gardens are wonderfully secluded and enhance the inside space. The large gardens are mainly laid to lawn with some mature trees and shrubs and a rear patio. At the front of the house there is a super south facing terrace which would be ideal for entertaining and a driveway which leads to an area with parking for several cars and a large double garage.The village of Shawford sits on the edge of the beautiful River Itchen, some 4 miles south of Winchester, and forms the Parish of Compton and Shawford with the neighbouring village of Compton. Shawford is a tranquil Hampshire village with a pub and railway station. Compton has a recreation area with a pavilion, tennis courts, a football pitch and a cricket ground.The cathedral city of Winchester has more comprehensive facilities which include independent shops and boutiques, fine restaurants, contemporary bars and a thriving bi-monthly Farmers Market. The famous Cathedral and beautiful Water Meadows are within the city and there is network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding in the surrounding countryside in and around Shawford, Compton and Winchester.There are excellent connections to the M3, M27, A34, the South Coast and the New Forest. Southampton International Airport is 13 miles away.Schooling is typically outstanding. Local catchment schools are Compton Primary School, Kings School and Peter Symonds; the area offers a choice of the country's finest private schools, including The Pilgrims' School, Twyford Preparatory School, Winchester College and St. Swithun's School.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONServices:Water: Mains SupplyGas: Mains SupplyElectric: Mains SupplySewage: Mains SupplyHeating: Gas Boiler Materials used in construction: Ask AgentHow does broadband enter the property: Ask AgentFor further information on broadband and mobile coverage, please refer to the Ofcom Checker online