5 bed detached house for sale

Romsey Road, Winchester SO22

Within a stone’s throw of the renowned Kings School is this charming 1930’s detached five-bedroom family home.

Set back from the road, on a service lane screened by mature chestnut and beech trees Downedge is a delightful find. This modernised and spacious house offers plenty of character features, such as picture rails and a stunning galleried landing, and great family accommodation over two floors comprising two reception rooms and a large kitchen/dining room and four double bedrooms plus one single bedroom upstairs.

There’s a large attractive garden, contemporary outdoor entertainment space and an enviable amount of off-street parking, plus a garage.

The property A detached 1930s five-bedroom family home in a prime Winchester location. Positioned on a quiet service lane off Romsey Road, this charming 1930s house offers generous and flexible family accommodation, complemented by secluded gardens, plentiful parking, and excellent school catchments.

Nestled behind a screen of mature chestnut and beech trees and just a stone's throw from the prestigious King's School, Downedge is a beautifully presented five-bedroom detached home, full of character and modern convenience. Spread across two floors, this property offers a wonderful balance of space, character and comfort.

The standout kitchen/dining room is the hub of the home which is filled with a wealth of fitted white gloss cupboards off set with beautifully polished wooden work surfaces, and fitted appliances which include a double oven, hob and dishwasher. The dining area opens via French doors to a deep paved sun terrace - perfect for entertaining.

The adjoining living room, which spans the full depth of the house, features an open fireplace and also leads out onto the garden. A cosy snug/family room, utility room, and cloakroom/shower room complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, the galleried landing leads to four well-proportioned double bedrooms and a fifth single bedroom, ideal as a nursery or home office, and a contemporary bathroom with separate shower. It is possibly worth noting that Bedroom Five could make an ideal additional bathroom and has plumbing in place if required.

Outside: The westerly facing rear garden features a recently landscaped sun terrace opening directly from the kitchen and sitting room, creating a delightful space for enjoying outside and entertaining family and friends in comfort and style, and in a private and sheltered area.

Steps lead up to an extensive lawned area and charming summer house, fitted with power and light. There are deep planted beds full of shrubs, flowering perennials and vegetable patches, and benefits from a play area to the rear, and a garden shed provides storage at the bottom of the garden. From the terrace, a covered side access way provides useful storage for garden equipment and leads through to the front of the property.

Parking: The property has gravelled off-road forecourt parking for numerous vehicles and a separate single garage to the side.

Schooling: The property is located just off the Romsey Road, in near walking distance of Kings School, Stanmore Primary School, St Peters rc Primary School, and in catchment for the renowned Peter Symonds 6th Form College. Nearby independent schools include Winchester College, St Swithun's, King Edward VI and preparatory schools such as The Pilgrims' School, Twyford School and Prince's Mead.

Location: Set back off the service road on the Romsey Road, at one of the highest points in Winchester. The property is well positioned for access into Winchester's city centre, as well as Winchester's main line railway station, there are a number of popular local pubs and shops, takeaways and restaurants in the area. There is the further benefit of a regular bus service along Romsey Road which brings you into the historic town centre with its wide range of shops, boutiques, cafés and eateries and public houses. Further entertainment and interest can be found in the river walks, the theatre, cinema, many museums and the city's stunning cathedral.

The property - useful information:

Construction: A detached two storey home, believed to have been built in the 1930/40's, with red brick elevations under a clay tiled roof. Detached brick built single garage. Overall plot size 0.25 acres.

Central Heating: Gas central heating system with radiators to ground and first floor rooms.

Services: All main services connected.
Local Authorities: Hampshire County Council and Winchester City Council
Tenure: Freehold
EPC Band D; Council Tax Band G

Broadband: (Data via Ofcom): Ultrafast Broadband available in the area: 1000 Mbps Download speed

Flood Risk: Surface Water - very low; Rivers and Seas – very low.