5 bed detached house for sale

Stoke Charity Road, Kings Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire SO21

Set within a beautifully private plot of approximately 0.9 acres, Derwent House is a handsome 1930s home that has been thoughtfully extended and modernised over time. Arranged over three floors and offering over 3,700 sq. Ft. Of flexible living space, the property is perfect for family living, entertaining, and multi-generational use. Surrounded by mature trees and mixed hedging, ensuring excellent privacy throughout, the property is accessed via a private driveway that leads in from the main road, curving gracefully around a central lawn and providing parking for multiple vehicles.

Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by a spacious entrance hall that flows into a series of well-proportioned reception rooms. Centrally positioned within the house, is a modern fitted open-plan kitchen-dining room that has direct access onto the terrace and pool. A set of doors opens into a generous triple aspect sitting room, full of natural light, and featuring a wood-burning stove with further direct access to the gardens. A separate utility room and useful downstairs shower room adjoin the kitchen. The additional ground floor wing, that has the potential to become a self-contained annexe, features a secondary kitchen, living area, cloakroom, and an office that could serve as a further bedroom. A hallway links the main house to a former double garage that has been converted to a large games room.

Upstairs, the first floor offers a galleried landing leading to a large, luxurious principal suite with a dressing room, ensuite and plenty of additional fitted wardrobes, along with three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. A spacious fifth bedroom and bathroom, benefitting from both a bath and separate shower, are found on the top floor and are accessed by a secondary staircase.

The grounds are a key highlight of Derwent House. A beautifully maintained, expansive lawned garden wraps around the property, with a large walled terrace surrounding a refurbished, heated outdoor swimming pool (35ft x 20ft), perfect for sunny days and entertaining. Beside the pool is a covered pergola seating area, a six-person sauna, storeroom, and a pool house with filtration and heating systems.

Derwent House is situated in a desirable semi-rural village just four miles north of Winchester, offering a perfect balance of countryside charm and commuter convenience. Both Winchester and Micheldever train stations provide fast rail links to London Waterloo in under an hour, while excellent road connections via the M3, A34, and M27 make travel across the South and beyond effortless. The village offers a range of local amenities, including shops, a farm shop, an excellent school, and regular bus services. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy nearby walking and cycling routes in the stunning open countryside.