Detached house for sale in Petersfield Road, Winchester SO23

Outstanding detached house with accommodation exceeding 1700 ft2.

The Property:
Situated on a fantastic elevated position with lovely views towards Chilcomb Down and St Catherine's Hill, this detached family home also sits within easy access to Winchester City Centre. The property is approached via a sweeping driveway providing off-street parking for several cars. On the ground floor there is a large hallway with refurbished 'five-finger' teak parquet flooring leading to a large open-plan kitchen/dining room. The spacious sitting room is a lovely reception space with a traditional fireplace with wood-burning stove, the bifold doors open onto a terraced area, which takes in the wonderful views. The ground floor also boasts a study or family room and downstairs WC. Upstairs there are four generous bedrooms; the principal bedroom is accompanied by an ensuite shower room and built in wardrobes. The remaining bedrooms are well-proportioned and are served by the family bathroom.
Outside there are well-maintained, terraced gardens to the front, side and rear, mostly laid to lawn. A stand alone Finnolme Sauna can also be found in the rear garden. There are excellent connections to the M3, M27, A34, the South Coast and the New Forest.

The Location:
Beech House lies on the north side of Petersfield Road amongst other substantial, mostly detached houses. St Giles 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 plus a range of cultural opportunities including the theatre, museum and military history museum. This property is perfectly located to enjoy a riverside walk into the city and also the beautiful Water Meadows. Only a few yards to the east is the border of the South Downs National Park. Winchester is also the home of the renowned Winchester College, St. Swithun's, Pilgrims School, and a number of 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. The green open spaces of the park on St. Giles Hill are within a few minutes' walk and there are spectacular panoramic vistas from the top.

Directions:
From the 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 bear right into Petersfield Road. The property can be found on the left-hand side, identified by our 'For Sale' board.

Viewing:
Strictly by appointment through Belgarum Estate Agents .

Services:
All mains' services are connected.

Council Tax:
Band G (rate for 2024/25 £3,584.11 pa).