A stunning home extending to almost two and a half thousand square feet on the southern fringes of Winchester provides superb accommodation and sits centrally within a plot of a third of an acre on the edge of the South Winchester Golf Course. Although parts of the property feature exposed timbers and provide the expected character of a typical barn conversion, the fabulous open plan living space including the state of the art kitchen, provide a contemporary edge.

South Barn is one of just four period properties converted twenty years ago and a good deal of time, expertise and expense has been exercised recently on major improvements including the main body of the building being re-thatched. This complements the slate roof above the single storey principal living space which encompasses the contemporary open plan kitchen leading through to different zones for relaxing, dining and entertaining. The sunny aspect is maximised with plenty of floor to ceiling glazing and doors opening out to a corner terrace and the vaulted ceiling adding to the feeling of space. An Aga lends a traditional country appeal whilst Bosch has provided an electric oven, induction hob, warming drawer and steam oven. Integrated fridge freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher and Quooker hot water tap are all designed to make life easy with a polished stone floor running throughout the whole area, heated in the kitchen and breakfast areas.

A breakfast bar partially separates a relaxed sitting area with French doors to the garden and this links through to an open plan dining room. There is also a utility room.

Within the central body of the home is a spacious yet cosy sitting room with exposed timbers and a brick fireplace, together with two bedrooms and a smart shower room off one side of the entrance hall.

Upstairs are two superb bedroom suites each with a shower or bathroom and fitted dressing areas, with the character defined by exposed architectural timbers.

The property is approached over a private driveway culminating in a gravelled parking area and a detached barn now providing garaging for two cars and a large garden store. Gardens surround the home and are screened and well stocked with lawns between paved sun terraces

The team at Belgarum says South Barn is presented in excellent order throughout and will appeal to someone who appreciates space and tranquillity whilst still being within easy reach of Winchester’s city centre.

A price guide of £995,000 is quoted and enquiries should be directed to the High Street office on 01962 844460