Fairfield Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 6SF

Available to view from Friday 6 November, this charming Victorian family home is perfectly situated for the city centre, local schooling and the mainline station.

Available with no chain

Description

Situated within the highly regarded are of Fulflood, this attractive Victorian home is rich in character and period charm, offering beautifully proportioned accommodation and an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to create a home tailored to their own tastes and requirements. The property retains a number of original features synonymous with homes of this era, including high ceilings, generous room proportions and an elegant fireplace that forms an attractive focal point within the principal reception space. Large windows throughout allow an abundance of natural light to flood the accommodation, enhancing the sense of space and creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere.

The ground floor is arranged around two well-balanced reception rooms, both offering versatility for modern family life, entertaining, or home working. To the rear, the kitchen/breakfast room provides an excellent everyday living space with views over the garden. There is a range of floor and wall-mounted storage cupboards, built-in appliances including an oven and hob, and space for freestanding appliances such as a washing machine and dishwasher. While the kitchen/breakfast room has been carefully maintained and remains perfectly functional, it also offers exciting scope for enhancement, extension, or remodeling, subject to any necessary consents, allowing a new owner to create a space tailored to their individual tastes and requirements.

On the first floor are two double bedrooms, together with a further study/nursery, making the property equally well suited to professional couples, young families or downsizers seeking flexibility. The accommodation is served by a family bathroom.

Having been carefully maintained by the current owner, the house offers well-balanced accommodation that is ready for immediate occupation, whilst also presenting an excellent opportunity for an incoming purchaser to put their own stamp on the property over time. Combining period character, excellent natural light and considerable future potential, this is a rare opportunity to secure a charming Victorian home in one of Winchester's most sought-after residential locations.

OUTSIDE To the rear, the property benefits from an enclosed garden that enjoys a good degree of privacy, with mature shrubs and established planting providing attractive natural screening. Immediately adjoining the breakfast room is a paved terrace, creating an ideal space for outdoor dining and entertaining during the warmer months. Steps rise to the main area of lawn, which offers excellent scope for landscaping and enhancement, allowing an incoming owner the opportunity to create a garden tailored to their own tastes and lifestyle.

With a pleasant green outlook and a well-screened setting, the garden provides a wonderful extension of the living accommodation and a blank canvas for those looking to establish a more formal garden design.

Location

Located within the highly sought after area of Fulflood, renowned for its attractive Victorian and Edwardian housing stock, the property is conveniently positioned within easy reach of the city centre, mainline railway station, and several excellent schools, including Western Primary School and The Westgate School.

Winchester's pedestrianised high street is approximately 0.5 miles away on foot and offers a diverse collection of local businesses, independent shops, boutiques, cafés, bars, and restaurants. The city also boasts a wealth of cultural, historical, and leisure attractions, including the Theatre Royal, Everyman Cinema, The Arc, the Great Hall, and the world-renowned Winchester Cathedral.

For day-to-day convenience, a local convenience store, coffee shop, and small parade of shops can be found in Fulflood, approximately 0.2 miles from the property. There are also delightful walks throughout this historic city, including the Cathedral streets, the water meadows along the Itchen Navigation, and onward to St Catherine's Hill.

The mainline railway station is within easy walking distance and lies approximately 0.1 miles from the property, with regular services to London Waterloo taking from around 58 minutes. The M3 provides convenient 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 serving the West Country.

Local schools are highly regarded, from primary through to higher education. Fairfield Road is currently within catchment for Western Primary School and The Westgate School (approximately 0.5 miles away) and offers easy access to Peter Symonds College (approximately 0.2 miles away). Winchester College, The Pilgrims' School, St Swithun's School, and Twyford School are also available locally and enjoy excellent reputations.

Square Footage: 1,003 sq ft

Additional Info

Mains services connected Council Tax Band D Freehold