The fine balance between town and country

Sitting on the western outskirts of Winchester, Whistler is a fine 1950s family home which straddles the definition of a town or country home. Well positioned in a plot of just over half an acre there are also glorious views over Royal Winchester Golf Course, providing a wonderful feeling of space, yet the convenience of the city is just a short distance away. Set back off an old Roman road, the gardens frame the house and there is extensive parking at the front with mature trees and shrubs featuring at the rear.

The accommodation is superb and, having been extended over the years, now provides substantial family space over two floors with the possibility of creating further rooms in the large loft space if required.

This is a well presented traditional home but is also influenced by current trends with contemporary colour schemes, smart bathrooms, a modern open plan kitchen and bi-folding doors across the rear giving access to the garden.

The versatile living space could be adapted to provide annexe accommodation particularly with the large games room, of almost 40’ in length, which was formerly an indoor swimming pool and which links through to the entrance hall at the front and the conservatory at the rear and with bi-folding doors to the garden. Four further reception rooms radiate from the hall and the layout works well with the smart kitchen where there is plenty of space for informal dining and direct access to the garden. There is also a utility room with access to the side, a guest cloakroom and ground floor shower room.

Five bedrooms, all doubles, radiate from the lovely first floor landing and share two family bathrooms, both refitted in recent years. The master bedroom is particularly appealing being at the rear of the house overlooking the gardens and has a walk-in dressing room and a superb contemporary bathroom with twin basins, bath and separate large shower cubicle.

Charters highly recommends this house as a family home and says: “In summary, this is the perfect family and party home with incredible views across Royal Winchester Golf Course to the front and set in large, perfectly manicured gardens.”

Charters quotes a price of £1,850,000 and welcomes enquiries to the Winchester office on 01962 830880.