House For Sale £1,500,000
Entrance Hall & Cloakroom, Open Plan Kitchen/Dining/Sitting Room, Garden Room, Study/Family Room, Principal Bedroom with En-Suite, Guest Bedroom with En-Suite, Three Further Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Delightful Gardens, Small Copse, Garage & Ample Driveway Parking
The Property:
Designed by Huw Thomas, this beautiful home offers excellent accommodation over three floors and is ideal for both family living and entertaining with well-proportioned rooms, high ceilings and underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. A centralised entrance hall opens into the large kitchen/dining/sitting room which has a travertine tiled floor throughout. The kitchen is double aspect and is fitted with a range of hand painted base and eye level units and breakfast bar. The sitting room has an open fireplace with a 'Jetmaster' fire and stone surround and opens into the garden room which enjoys views over the garden and has French doors onto a terrace. There is also a separate reception room which is currently used as a formal dining room, although this would make a fantastic family room or study. The first floor has a principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Whilst to the top floor there is a large guest bedroom with en-suite. Outside there is a lovely well-stocked garden with a terrace, lawn and mature trees. The front has a good driveway with plenty of parking which provides access to the garage. To the front of the driveway is a small copse which is also owned by the property which makes an excellent space for children to play.
The Location:
Mornington Drive is situated on the western edge of the City. To the top of Dean 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 which is home to the renowned 'Plough' public house. Within easy access are day to day amenities including a Waitrose store, doctors' surgery, pharmacy and other shops on Stoney Lane. The railway station is just over 1 mile away with a direct train service to London Waterloo in 60-minutes. The M3 (junction 9) 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. A range of cultural opportunities includes the theatre, the City Museum and the Military History Museum. Local primary schooling can be found at Weeke and Sparsholt. Whilst Henry Beaufort, Kings and Westgate secondary schools, as well as Peter Symonds sixth form college are all close to hand. The City is also home to highly regarded educational establishments including Winchester college, St. Swithun's and Pilgrims' school. Other preparatory schools situated locally include 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, proceeding past Hillside Road. Mornington Drive will then be found on the left-hand side and this property will be found to the rear of the development on the right-hand side.
Viewing:
Strictly by appointment through Belgarum Estate Agents .
Services:
All main services are connected.
Council Tax:
Band G (rate for 2021/22 £3,113.48pa).
The Property:
Designed by Huw Thomas, this beautiful home offers excellent accommodation over three floors and is ideal for both family living and entertaining with well-proportioned rooms, high ceilings and underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. A centralised entrance hall opens into the large kitchen/dining/sitting room which has a travertine tiled floor throughout. The kitchen is double aspect and is fitted with a range of hand painted base and eye level units and breakfast bar. The sitting room has an open fireplace with a 'Jetmaster' fire and stone surround and opens into the garden room which enjoys views over the garden and has French doors onto a terrace. There is also a separate reception room which is currently used as a formal dining room, although this would make a fantastic family room or study. The first floor has a principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom, three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Whilst to the top floor there is a large guest bedroom with en-suite. Outside there is a lovely well-stocked garden with a terrace, lawn and mature trees. The front has a good driveway with plenty of parking which provides access to the garage. To the front of the driveway is a small copse which is also owned by the property which makes an excellent space for children to play.
The Location:
Mornington Drive is situated on the western edge of the City. To the top of Dean 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 which is home to the renowned 'Plough' public house. Within easy access are day to day amenities including a Waitrose store, doctors' surgery, pharmacy and other shops on Stoney Lane. The railway station is just over 1 mile away with a direct train service to London Waterloo in 60-minutes. The M3 (junction 9) 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. A range of cultural opportunities includes the theatre, the City Museum and the Military History Museum. Local primary schooling can be found at Weeke and Sparsholt. Whilst Henry Beaufort, Kings and Westgate secondary schools, as well as Peter Symonds sixth form college are all close to hand. The City is also home to highly regarded educational establishments including Winchester college, St. Swithun's and Pilgrims' school. Other preparatory schools situated locally include 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, proceeding past Hillside Road. Mornington Drive will then be found on the left-hand side and this property will be found to the rear of the development on the right-hand side.
Viewing:
Strictly by appointment through Belgarum Estate Agents .
Services:
All main services are connected.
Council Tax:
Band G (rate for 2021/22 £3,113.48pa).
