Hampton Lane, Winchester, SO22

The Property:
Approached via a sweeping gravelled driveway with raised borders that provide a high degree of privacy leading to a spacious parking area with access to the attached garage. 5 Hampton Lane is a unique split level detached house with a contemporary, bright, and airy feel. A pair of doors open from the hallway into the spacious sitting room with an oak floor, contemporary fireplace and two bays with French doors that open on to the terrace, a dining room has a tiled floor and links the hallway to the kitchen which has a neat arrangement of fitted base and eye level units under a vaulted ceiling, there is a rear aspect window and door into the rear garden. There is a separate utility room. All four bedrooms are doubles, two of which are on the lower ground floor served by a bathroom, whilst the principal bedroom is a good double aspect room with fitted wardrobes and has an en suite shower room, there is also a large loft space/storage area. The remaining bedroom is also on the first floor with a double aspect. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with two patio areas and mature flower and shrub borders that provide excellent privacy. Access to the rear garden is through a newly fitted gate with a patio area directly off the kitchen with attractive well planted beds and mature shrub borders with climbing plants and a pergola, mature silver birch tree, enclosed by mature hedging and panelled fencing.

The Location:
Hampton Lane is a delightful single-track 'leafy lane' that provides pedestrian access onto Royal Winchester Golf Course and 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 Waitrose, The Friarsgate Practice, pharmacy, and other shops on Stoney Lane. The railway station is just under a mile walk 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 include 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 public schools including Winchester college, St. Swithun's and Pilgrims' school. Other preparatory schools situated locally include Farleigh, Stroud and Twyford.

Directions:
Proceed in a north-westerly direction via Stockbridge Road and at the Chilbolton Avenue roundabout proceed straight over and continue down the hill taking the next left into Dean Lane. Take the first left into Stockers Avenue and then first right into Hampton Lane where the property can be found the first house on the left-hand side, identified by our 'For Sale' board.

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

Services:
Private drainage. All mains services are connected.

Council Tax:
Band F (rate for 2024/25 £3,065.52 pa).