Dean Lane, Sparsholt, SO22

The Property:
This detached property provides refurbished accommodation with a mix of reception and bedroom space to the ground floor. An entrance porch opens into a welcoming hallway which has French doors that open to the garden and providing excellent natural light, stairs rise to the first floor. The large sitting room is double aspect with two large windows looking out onto the South facing gardens, and a decorative fireplace. The kitchen has been refitted with a range of grey fronted shaker style base and eye level units with wooden counter tops and a fitted range style cooker, this opens into the dining room. There is a separate utility/ laundry room. Three of the double bedrooms are on the ground floor, one of which has an ensuite WC, the other two are served by a comprehensively refitted bathroom. Two bedrooms, the larger with a dressing room and lovely views over fields to the front, both rooms are served by a shower room are found on the first floor. Externally there is a driveway to the front of the property, neatly enclosed by a five-bar gate. The gardens to the rear sit to the Southern elevation with a deck immediately behind the house which graduates onto a lawn. The garden is enclosed by mature hedging with shrub borders.

The Location:
Dean Lane is situated on the western edge of the city and is a quiet leafy lane with properties to just one side and fields to the other. To the top of the 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, home to the renowned 'Plough' public house. Within easy access are day to day amenities including Waitrose, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, and other shops on Stoney Lane. The railway station is just over one mile away with a direct train service to London Waterloo in about 60 minutes. The M3 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. There are also a range of cultural opportunities including the theatre, the city museum, and the military history museum. Local primary schooling can be found at Weeke and Sparsholt. Henry Beaufort, Kings', and Westgate secondary schools, as well as Peter Symonds sixth form college are also close to hand. The city is also home to highly regarded educational establishments including Winchester college, St. Swithun's and Pilgrims' school. With other preparatory schools situated locally including Farleigh and Twyford.

Directions:
Leave the city via Stockbridge Road continuing straight over at the Chilbolton Avenue roundabout. Take the next left into Dean Lane and continue up the hill. Pass Lanham Lane on the left-hand side and the property will be found on the left-hand side, identified by our 'For Sale' Board.

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

Services:
Mains water, electricity and heating. Private drainage.

Council Tax:
Band F (rate for 2024/25 £3,045.55 pa).