Detached house for sale in Cliff Way, Compton, Winchester, Hampshire SO21

Compton Mount occupies an elevated position overlooking magnificent views of St. Catherine's Hill, Compton Down and the city of Winchester beyond. Entering Compton Mount, you are welcomed by a grand entrance hall with doors leading off to the various reception rooms. The bright drawing room/snug offers versatile space, featuring high ceilings and far-reaching views. An additional sitting room benefits from a decorative fireplace with log burner and large bay window. A large and spacious dining hall flows into an open-plan kitchen and breakfast room with a central island and aga, providing an ideal space for entertaining. The delightful gym with access to the garden leads on from the breakfast room. The ground floor also features a spacious cloakroom, shower room, sauna and swimming pool. The property has been extensively renovated by the current owners and retains many of its period features.

Access to the first floor via a large, turned staircase leads to a spacious and light gallery landing with additional storage facilities. The principal bedroom features a balcony to admire the exceptional views and a modern en suite bathroom with a large walk-in shower, freestanding bath and twin sinks. There is also an additional double bedroom with en suite and a further three double bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes. The upstairs of the property also features a family bathroom and office.

The gardens and grounds extend to approximately 0.49 acres with two driveways, one leading to the double garage at the rear the property and the other to the front of the house, both with plenty of parking. A south-facing lawned garden, surrounded in mature hedges and trees. The house also benefits from a large indoor swimming pool with access to the garden, with additional pool plant room.

Compton lies approximately two miles south of Winchester. The neighboring villages of Shawford and Twyford have local amenities, such as pubs, shops and doctor surgeries. Shawford railway station is 0.6 miles from the house and provides a rail service to London Waterloo. Winchester's city center is 3.7 miles away and has an excellent range of shopping, restaurants, cultural attractions, and facilities. Winchester Station is 3.8 miles (London Waterloo from 57 minutes), Southampton Airport is 6.6 miles, and M3 Junction 11 provides road access to London (about 70 miles) and the south coast (time and distances approximate). Excellent local schools are Compton All Saints CE Primary and Kings' Secondary. Independent schools include Princes Mead, Twyford, The Pilgrims' School, St Swithun's and Winchester College. Peter Symonds Sixth Form College is also nearby and is recognised for its outstanding results for pre-university education.