Location

This charming home is perfect for a family seeking the best of both rural tranquillity and urban convenience. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined no-through lane/bridleway on the western edge of the city, it offers a peaceful, semirural setting with plenty of space for children to play and explore. The nearby Crab Wood and Farley Mount are ideal for family walks, nature outings, and outdoor activities, making it an excellent spot for quality family time.

Just under a mile away, you'll find the local amenities in Weeke, including Waitrose and a variety of restaurants and takeaways, ensuring that everything you need is close by. The area is also well-served by healthcare facilities, including a local doctor's surgery.

Families will appreciate the excellent schooling options available. From primary schools to secondary schools, the area is home to some of the best educational institutions, including Peter Symonds College for older students. For younger children, there are a number of respected preparatory schools such as Prince's Mead, The Pilgrims' School, Twyford and Farleigh. Additionally, the city is home to prestigious schools like Winchester College and St. Swithun's, giving your children access to high-quality education.

When it comes to commuting, this home offers the perfect balance. For parents who need to travel to London, the train station is just a short distance away, with a direct line to Waterloo in under an hour. The M3 motorway and A34 offer easy access to London and the South Coast, while both Heathrow and Southampton airports are within reach.

This location combines the peace and safety of a rural setting
with all the family-friendly amenities, highly regarded schools, and easy transport connections you could ask for - making it a wonderful place for any family to call home.

Description

‘Hoptons' is a beautifully refurbished and extended detached five bedroom home, located in one of Winchester's most sought-after areas, offering the perfect blend of modern living and convenience .

The property boasts a recently extended kitchen, which features a range of wall, base, and drawer units, a mix of solid oak and quartz worktops, along with a central island (with power), which doubles as a fantastic breakfast bar. This open-plan space is ideal for entertaining and flows seamlessly into the rear garden. The adjoining utility/boot room offers additional convenience and particularly useful for day to day life. The integrated garage has recently been converted to create a snug, gym or an additional double bedroom with en suite facilities, ideal for guests or those requiring ground floor accommodation or additional reception space.

Upstairs, the first floor features four well-proportioned bedrooms, alongside a family bathroom. There is also a large accessible loft space for storage.

Outside, the private driveway provides off road parking for several cars with the added benefit of a newly constructed oak framed car barn with adjoining workshop/store with power. The landscaped rear garden is a true highlight, carefully designed with three distinct areas. Timber decking runs across the full width of the property and offers a perfect space for alfresco dining or relaxing. Steps lead down to a low-maintenance lawn area with greenhouse, ideal for keen gardeners or vegetable growers.
There is a paved lower terrace and garden where there is a detached studio equipped with power, light, and bi-folding doors, an ideal place to work, exercise or entertain throughout the year.