House For Sale £2,900,000
A fine grade II listed detached period family home set in a prime
position next to the church with delightful gardens and grounds of 5.58 acres adjoining the river Itchen.
Location
The Old Rectory is located next door to St Marys Church in Twyford, at the centre of the village of Twyford. The village amenities include a post office with a local shop and cafe, doctor's surgery, chemist, car garage, two public houses and a cricket ground. The nearby historic city of Winchester provides first class recreational, shopping and cultural facilities, with the larger hub of Southampton being only a short drive away.
With regards to schooling, The Old Rectory is very well situated being close to the highly regarded Twyford Preparatory School which is only a few minutes' walk from the house. In Winchester you have Winchester College, Pilgrims Prep School and St Swithun's School for Girls. The city also offers a number of outstanding state schools, including the much sought after Peter Symonds Sixth Form College. King Edward School in Southampton is also within easy reach.
The property is conveniently located with both Winchester and Shawford main line train stations being nearby - the latter being only a short distance across the water meadows providing an easy commute to London Waterloo. The M3, only 1.5 miles distant, provides access to the South Coast, New Forest and London. Nearby also is the A34 for Oxford, The Midlands and the West Country via the A303. Overall, the location of The Old Rectory, whilst feeling wonderfully secluded and rural, is in fact extremely well connected and accessible, ideal for those needing to commute.
Description
The Old Rectory is a good looking Grade II Listed period family home of exceptional character set next to the church in Twyford. This handsome family home is located in a fine position with views over the river Itchen to water meadows beyond. The origins of the property date back to 16th century with Georgian and Edwardian additions providing many interesting features reflecting its path through history. It is believed that the house was never the Rectory for the village of Twyford but was attached to St Cross Abbey and was used when collecting tithes from the village. The property boasts some excellent living spaces including a fine drawing room with its large open fireplace and good proportions, the broad bay with its sash windows affords a fabulous view over the gardens to the rear. The dining room is also a real feature with its great dimensions and attractive panelling, a great room for formal occasions, the morning room is ideal for everyday living. The Kitchen/Breakfast room makes for a practical set up, there is also an excellent office and a cellar which doubles as a utility room with a separate wine cellar.
At first floor level there are five good bedrooms including a principal bedroom with adjoining bathroom and walk in wardrobe, a guest bedroom with bathroom, and three further bedrooms serviced by a family bathroom and separate cloakroom, a good arrangement for most families. The top floor has two rooms which could be games rooms or overflow bedroom accommodation, again good flexible space. There is a generous double garage with studio apartment above, providing good secondary accommodation and a further single garage. There is also an excellent potting shed.
The gardens lie predominantly to the rear and provide a fabulous backdrop from the rear terrace with the Church alongside. Large lawned terraces provide ample space for outdoor entertaining and the lawns extend from here down past the tennis court and down to the River Itchen. Fishing rights on the river are a real bonus on this attractive stretch of water. The property also benefits from a neighbouring paddock with access from the lane through a five bar gate the paddock extends to 3.27 acres and is home to an excellent timber stable block.
Acreage: 5.58 Acres
position next to the church with delightful gardens and grounds of 5.58 acres adjoining the river Itchen.
Location
The Old Rectory is located next door to St Marys Church in Twyford, at the centre of the village of Twyford. The village amenities include a post office with a local shop and cafe, doctor's surgery, chemist, car garage, two public houses and a cricket ground. The nearby historic city of Winchester provides first class recreational, shopping and cultural facilities, with the larger hub of Southampton being only a short drive away.
With regards to schooling, The Old Rectory is very well situated being close to the highly regarded Twyford Preparatory School which is only a few minutes' walk from the house. In Winchester you have Winchester College, Pilgrims Prep School and St Swithun's School for Girls. The city also offers a number of outstanding state schools, including the much sought after Peter Symonds Sixth Form College. King Edward School in Southampton is also within easy reach.
The property is conveniently located with both Winchester and Shawford main line train stations being nearby - the latter being only a short distance across the water meadows providing an easy commute to London Waterloo. The M3, only 1.5 miles distant, provides access to the South Coast, New Forest and London. Nearby also is the A34 for Oxford, The Midlands and the West Country via the A303. Overall, the location of The Old Rectory, whilst feeling wonderfully secluded and rural, is in fact extremely well connected and accessible, ideal for those needing to commute.
Description
The Old Rectory is a good looking Grade II Listed period family home of exceptional character set next to the church in Twyford. This handsome family home is located in a fine position with views over the river Itchen to water meadows beyond. The origins of the property date back to 16th century with Georgian and Edwardian additions providing many interesting features reflecting its path through history. It is believed that the house was never the Rectory for the village of Twyford but was attached to St Cross Abbey and was used when collecting tithes from the village. The property boasts some excellent living spaces including a fine drawing room with its large open fireplace and good proportions, the broad bay with its sash windows affords a fabulous view over the gardens to the rear. The dining room is also a real feature with its great dimensions and attractive panelling, a great room for formal occasions, the morning room is ideal for everyday living. The Kitchen/Breakfast room makes for a practical set up, there is also an excellent office and a cellar which doubles as a utility room with a separate wine cellar.
At first floor level there are five good bedrooms including a principal bedroom with adjoining bathroom and walk in wardrobe, a guest bedroom with bathroom, and three further bedrooms serviced by a family bathroom and separate cloakroom, a good arrangement for most families. The top floor has two rooms which could be games rooms or overflow bedroom accommodation, again good flexible space. There is a generous double garage with studio apartment above, providing good secondary accommodation and a further single garage. There is also an excellent potting shed.
The gardens lie predominantly to the rear and provide a fabulous backdrop from the rear terrace with the Church alongside. Large lawned terraces provide ample space for outdoor entertaining and the lawns extend from here down past the tennis court and down to the River Itchen. Fishing rights on the river are a real bonus on this attractive stretch of water. The property also benefits from a neighbouring paddock with access from the lane through a five bar gate the paddock extends to 3.27 acres and is home to an excellent timber stable block.
Acreage: 5.58 Acres
