Dean House, Dean Lane, Winchester, SO22

This substantial, beautifully presented home of 3,750 sq ft really does offer everything a family could desire, with plenty of reception spaces, ample bedrooms to match, and all neatly wrapped within 0.3 acres of gardens in one of Winchester’s most sought-after addresses. Dean Lane is a quiet, leafy road occupied by substantial houses which rarely come to the market. The lane is popular for its superb situation within easy reach of the station and city, with beautiful walks right on the doorstep.

The house impresses on many levels, not least its layout, which is perfectly suited for the demands of family life with large, bright, communal spaces but also plenty of scope for privacy within the three/four separate reception rooms. With five large, double bedrooms, all of which have en-suite bathrooms or shower rooms, there is ample space for the family to enjoy as well as for accommodating guests in style. At the time the property was extended some years ago, it was clearly with a brief to maximise the natural light in every room; a feat that has been admirably achieved, with many windows allowing the light to flood throughout.

The ground floor flows well from a spacious and welcoming central reception hall; open-plan to the impressively large sitting room to the left, there are also doors through to an office, a good-sized snug and a downstairs WC. The principal sitting room is a large, welcoming and bright space with access through to a conservatory at the rear. At the far end of the hall lies the wonderful kitchen/dining/family room measuring some 32 ft in length with natural light emanating from three separate aspects. The kitchen has ample units, an electric aga range with AIMS, large central island and is open plan to the dining area alongside ? together making an ideal entertaining space. Double doors lead out to the garden and there are storage cupboards off to one side. As one would hope, practical spaces have been well catered for, with a useful utility room off the kitchen, and a storage cupboard tucked under the stairs.

The upstairs accommodation perfectly complements the ground floor area, comprising five double bedrooms all with stylish en-suite bathrooms or shower rooms, and all leading from a large central landing. The principal bedroom in particular is an impressive, large room with an array of built-in wardrobes as well as a spacious en-suite including a bath and separate shower cubicle. All of the other bedrooms are really good sizes, ensuring there will be no family fights over who gets the larger rooms!

The super gardens extend to approximately 0.3 acres. Running across the rear of the house is a good area of lawn beyond a large patio, perfect for dining out during those summer months. To one side is a substantial brick-built home studio or office, equipped with hot water cloakroom and internet connections, while there is a good-sized garden shed in the far corner. There is access down both sides of the house to the front of the property. The house is set back from the road, offering privacy and a sense of space behind a large drive laid to tarmac. There is a further shingle area to one side, and a detached car-port style garage on the other.


Council Tax Band: F