Peacefulness and privacy are qualities increasingly rare in this hectic world but ones which can be appreciated at this spacious detached home a little over a mile from Winchester’s city centre. Set back off a private road and nestling within a third of an acre of mature gardens, this house provides seclusion yet also is a short walk from local amenities including Waitrose, restaurants, excellent schools, and the mainline station is within a mile.

The accommodation is well balanced over two floors with the layout staying faithful to the original plans but with scope for reconfiguring or extending should purchasers so desire.

When this Scandinavian-style house was built in 1972, it was with a brief to maximise the natural light in every room; a feat that has been achieved, with large windows throughout. Many of the rooms have sliding doors out to the gardens or onto the first floor balcony, ensuring there is a real connection between the accommodation and outside space.

Original hardwood flooring extends throughout the entrance hall and reception rooms including the sitting room with doors to the front and rear gardens. The dining room has access to the rear, west facing terrace and the study has a floor to ceiling window which captures the morning sun. The fitted kitchen lies at the front of the house and connects with a large utility room with a door to the rear garden. A side lobby links the house to the double garage at the rear of which is a sauna and a shower.

Four double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes, are arranged off the spacious and light-filled landing, facilitated by a tall window lighting the stairwell which looks out over the rear garden. The master bedroom is impressive with its dressing room, large bathroom with bath and separate shower, and doors to the balcony. The family bathroom also has a bath and separate shower.

The garden is a special feature and dictates the atmosphere of this peaceful and secluded home with a long driveway setting the house back from the quiet road. The front garden is enclosed, with mature hedging and specimen trees whilst at the rear the lawns are interspersed with a wonderful variety of flower and shrub beds, tended over the years to create this lovely haven. Tall hedging encloses much of the garden and there are vegetable beds, fruit cages and a small pond, all very traditional English garden features.

Winkworth quotes a price of £1,100,000 and welcomes enquiries to the Winchester office on 01962 866777