Lanham Lane, Winchester, SO22

6 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Winchester

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The Property:

This large, detached family house has been well extended with excellent accommodation behind a red brick façade under a tiled roof with recessed dark grey aluminium windows. Part of the front elevation is glazed and provides a striking architectural detail, whilst projecting excellent natural light into the entrance hall, the first floor galleried landing and mezzanine above, and provides views to the front and rear towards the city. A spacious entrance hall with an oak floor has double doors that open into a superb ‘live in’ sitting/dining room/kitchen which is undoubtedly the heart of the house. Perfect for family living and entertaining, it has a fitted oak floor, two sets of bi fold doors which open into the garden and rooflights, as well as a front aspect window, creating a light, bright space. There is a fitted wood burning stove to one end with plenty of space for sofas and a large dining table. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of white base and eye level units, with marble countertops and glass upstands, an island unit has an induction hob and a wooden breakfast bar with seating space. Integrated appliances include twin Neff ovens, combination oven and a coffee machine, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and boiling water tap. There is a separate utility room. Double doors open into the drawing room which has an ingenious cantilevered corner with bi fold doors that open fully to the terrace, this space has a roof lantern providing excellent light. A family room which is currently used as a gym completes the ground floor accommodation with an adjacent shower room. The first floor has a principal bedroom with a four piece ensuite and a dressing room. There is a second bedroom ensuite and two further bedrooms served by a bathroom. The second floor has an open plan mezzanine which is used as a sitting room, although would make a great study with far reaching views, this is flanked by two double bedrooms ensuite.

Outside, the property is approached through a pair of electrically operated gates onto a gravelled driveway, providing access to the garage and covered carport. The rear garden has a large sun terrace with glazed balustrades and shallow steps that open out to the expansive lawn. Deep herbaceous beds lie to one side, the rest of the garden is enclosed by close board fencing and mature hedging, to the back of the garden is an area laid to bark, garden shed and greenhouse.

The Location:

Lanham Lane is situated on the western edge of the city and is a quiet leafy lane with properties to just one side and fields to the other. To the top of the 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, home to the renowned 'Plough' public house. Within easy access are day to day amenities including Waitrose, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, and other shops on Stoney Lane. The railway station is just over one mile away with a direct train service to London Waterloo in about 60 minutes. The M3 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. There are also a range of cultural opportunities including the theatre, the city museum, and the military history museum. Local primary schooling can be found at Weeke and Sparsholt. Henry Beaufort, Kings' and Westgate secondary schools, as well as Peter Symonds sixth form college are also close to hand. The city is also home to highly regarded educational establishments including Winchester college, St. Swithun's and Pilgrims' school. With other preparatory schools situated locally including 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. Upon reaching Lanham Lane, at the top turn left and ‘Crantock' will be found on the left-hand side.

Viewing:

Strictly by appointment through Belgarum Estate Agents (01962 844460).

Services:

Drainage via septic tank. All other mains services are connected.

Council Tax:

Band F (rate for 2024/25 £3,106.22 pa).

Energy Efficiency Current: 78.0
Energy Efficiency Potential: 82.0

Important Information

• This is a Freehold property.
• This Council Tax band for this property is: F

Property Ref: 467bc6cb-efd1-46a1-9248-7d087e170434

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