Property description
***A Unique Opportunity*** This is a stunning, extended family home in the quiet residential area of Harestock, a short drive from Winchester's city centre. A key attribute to this property is the versatile ground floor accommodation which also includes an area that could be used as a sizable annex or office. There are three double bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living space, drawing room, dining area and study as well as an attractive country-style kitchen, garage and utility space. There is full double glazing and gas central heating as well as an open fire. Outside, the property boasts beautifully maintained gardens with a generous summer house to the rear. A viewing of this property is a must to appreciate the sizable and versatile nature of this tardis-like home.
Location
Harestock is a popular residential area on the northwest side of the City with its own range of local amenities, such as a Waitrose supermarket, shops and takeaways. There is a regular bus service to the City Centre and excellent access to the A34 and M3 road networks.
Hall
The front door opens to the hall which in turn allows access to the study, stairs to the first frloor and the rest of the ground floor accommodation. There is a thermostat for the heating and a single panel radiator. There is an under stairs cupboard for storage.
Study - 9' 6'' x 6' 5'' (2.91m x 1.96m)
This useful room has a front aspect window and plenty of room for office furniture.
Living area - 28' 7'' x 21' 1'' (8.73m x 6.43m)
This is a great space, with a set of double patio doors that open out onto the patio and a further full height glazed window affording plenty of light to the space. There are Velux roof lights across the room, which have rain sensors and remote controls for easy opening and closing. There are sun blinds on these too. The flooring and skirtings are solid oak and benefits from under floor electric heating. A Douglas fir beam adds an attractive feature to the room and really does highlight the high ceilings. There is a television point, multiple power sockets and a folding solid oak dividing door which separates the sitting room and the side room when closed.
Annexe - 21' 0'' x 8' 4'' (6.41m x 2.56m)
This is a generous space which could be used as a teenagers' annexe, home office or play area. A patio doors open out onto the patio and in turn allows access to the front of the house, down the side access route outside. There is a mezzanine level accessed with a ladder which is great for storage and access through to the downstairs shower room. A remote contolled Velux window affords the space plenty of light and there is also a television, phone and FM radio point as well as a double panel radiator.
Shower room
This useful room has been designed in a contemporary, neutral style and comprises of a shower cubicle which is fully tiled and has a mains fed shower. There is a WC and wash hand basin, there is a tiled floor and part tiled walls, a shaving point and a side aspect obscure glass window.
Dining room - 20' 0'' x 17' 6'' (6.11m x 5.34m)
This is part of the open-plan downstairs layout and provides plenty of room for dining furniture and is located adjacent to the kitchen for easy entertaining. The flooring and skirting is solid oak. There is also a double panel radiator and two built-in book cases with cupboards beneath.
Drawing room
This lovely space's key attribute is the working open fireplace. There is a red brick surround and hearth and wooden mantle.
Kitchen - 9' 10'' x 9' 5'' (3.02m x 2.88m)
This is a front aspect room with a generous window overlooking the close. There are a range of eye and base-level units in painted wood. Inset into the worktop is a 4 ring gas hob with an extractor fan above and a double oven beneath. Below the window is a one and a half size sink and drainer, beneath which there is space and plumbing for a dishwasher. There is also space for a free standing fridge freezer. The floor is tiled and there is a tiled splash-back in lovely Mediterranean colours and a side access obscure glazed door allows access into the utility space and garage.
Utility space/Garage
This is a useful space with plenty of room for further white goods and plumbing for a washing machine. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer with tiled splash-back. The garage has plenty of room for storage and also houses the gas and electric meters and the control panel for the solar panels outside. A roof light affords the space light and a part glazed back door allows access to the side of the house and garden.
Landing
The first floor landing offers access to all bedrooms, the family bathroom and the loft. The loft space is easily accessed with a drop down ladder, and has lighting, boarding and carpet.
Bedroom One - 11' 8'' x 10' 4'' (3.57m x 3.16m)
A generous, rear aspect double room this benefits from lovely views out to the garden. There is plenty of storage as there is a built in fitted wardrobe and shelving unit with spotlighting. There is also a single panel radiator and ceiling fan for comfort.
Bedroom Two - 12' 2'' x 9' 6'' (3.71m x 2.9m)
Another rear aspect double room, this room has two built in cupboards with shelves, one housing the hot water tank, the other, the boiler. There is also a single panel radiator and ceiling fan.
Bedroom Three - 11' 5'' x 9' 9'' (3.49m x 2.99m)
This is another double bedroom with plenty of storage provided by fitted cupboards around the bed area, a fitted dressing table and drawers and a fitted wardrobe with attractive sliding doors. There is a front aspect window, built in spotlighting and a ceiling fan, as well as access into the en-suite shower room.
Bathroom - 7' 3'' x 6' 5'' (2.21m x 1.97m)
The bathroom comprises of a white suite and plenty of built in storage. There is a sizable curved bath with screen to the side and mains fed shower over it. There is a WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, part tiled walls and wood laminate flooring.
En-suite - 6' 7'' x 5' 11'' (2.02m x 1.81m)
This room comprises of a modern white suite including a shower cubicle with a mains fed shower, WC and wash hand basin. There is a cupboard for storage, a high level front aspect window and wood laminate flooring.
Outside
To the front, the property is situated in a quiet close with plenty of free parking. An ample drive offers private parking for two cars and the single garage is accessed through an up and over door for further parking or storage. There is a well-maintained lawn at the front and a beautifully manicured lawn and shrub border at the rear. The rear garden is accessed through any of the three sets of patio doors from the house, or via the side access pathway. Beginning with a patio, big enough for plenty of al-fresco furniture, the rest of the garden is grassed apart from a generous summer house at the rear which has power points, lighting and double glazing. There is plenty of space to the sides for further storage of garden equipment. On the roof, there are eight solar panels which provide energy to heat and light the property as well as provide an income. There is further information available on the solar panels and their yield and excellent tariff as they are not included in the sale of the property but can be negotiated upon should a prospective purchaser be interested in keeping them.