Chilbolton Avenue, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5GE

A fantastic family home, ideal for entertaining with open plan living, five bedrooms, a car port and accommodation totalling over 2500 sq.ft. Currently in catchment for The Westgate School

Description

This exceptional contemporary home has been thoughtfully designed to create an outstanding balance between classical architecture and practical family living. Extending to over 2,500 sq. ft, the accommodation is arranged over three floors, with a particular emphasis on light, space and seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining.

The heart of the home is undoubtedly the magnificent open-plan kitchen, sitting and dining room, measuring an impressive 29'6 x 26'5. This remarkable space has been carefully designed for both everyday family life and entertaining, centred around a stylish kitchen with a substantial central island. One of the property's most distinctive features is the beautifully designed sunken seating area, creating an inviting and relaxed space to gather with family or friends while adding a unique architectural focal point. A full bank of large, glazed doors and windows spans the rear elevation, flooding the room with natural light and opening directly on to the generous terrace, creating a wonderful sense of continuity between the interior and outside space during the warmer months. Complementing the living accommodation is a separate utility room together with two versatile ground floor rooms, currently arranged as a study/snug and an additional en suite bedroom, offering excellent flexibility for those working from home, guests, or multigenerational living. A cloakroom completes the ground floor.

The first floor provides three well-proportioned bedrooms served by two bathrooms, offering comfortable accommodation for family and guests alike. Occupying the entire top floor, the principal suite enjoys an excellent degree of privacy and includes a spacious bedroom, dressing room and en suite shower room, creating a peaceful retreat away from the remainder of the house.

OUTSIDE Externally, the property truly excels, with a substantial terrace creating a superb setting for al fresco dining and entertaining, seamlessly accessed from the main living space via extensive glazing. Beyond, the garden has been thoughtfully arranged to offer a variety of inviting spaces, with areas of mature planting, trees and a charming, wooded section that provides dappled sunlight and a sense of tranquillity during the summer months.

A particularly appealing feature is the versatile outbuilding, incorporating a sauna, useful storage room, and a studio hobby space, ideal for wellness, creative pursuits, or home working. This combination of beautifully designed outdoor space and flexible ancillary accommodation further enhances the lifestyle appeal of this exceptional contemporary home.

Location

Pearce Court is a collection of modern properties built by a renowned local developer. Set back from Chilbolton Avenue; a prestigious tree-lined avenue well situated for many of Winchester's considerable amenities including Winchester Racquets and Fitness club (0.8 miles) Waitrose (0.9 miles), the mainline railway station (1.3 miles), and The Royal Winchester Golf Club (0.8 miles).

The historic centre and pedestrianised high street are 1.2 miles away from Pearce Court meaning Winchester's cosmopolitan centre is within touching distance. Containing a variety of local shops, independent boutiques, restaurants, cafes and bars the bustling centre is fast becoming home to a thriving social scene.

Recreational facilities such as the Theatre Royal, cinema and sports and leisure park also add to the city's appeal. There are captivating walks through the cathedral streets leading to St. Catherine's Hill and the water meadows around St Cross where walkers or cyclists can follow the Itchen Navigation south of Winchester to local villages.

Pearce Court is conveniently located for commuting as Chilbolton Avenue allows easy access to the motorway network and national rail with London Waterloo being about 59 minutes from the city's mainline station (easily accessed via a private path that leads from the development). The M3 allows easy access to London and the South coast connecting with the M27 and Southampton Airport which serves a growing number of destinations worldwide. The A34 to the north provides access to Oxford, the Midlands and the A303 to the West Country.

The local schools are highly regarded from primary through to higher education. Pearce Court is currently within catchment for Western and Westgate Schools (0.9 miles) and within easy access to Peter Symonds sixth form college (1.3 miles). Winchester College, Pilgrims, St Swithuns and Twyford School are available locally and have excellent reputations.

Square Footage: 2,414 sq ft

Additional Info

Council Tax Band F Freehold Mains services connected