IT is a dream which is now becoming a reality.

This is the image of how a café at a Hampshire beauty spot could look like when it is built.

These images created Keyframe Visual Effects show how the Handlebar Cafe would sit on the Viaduct Way, between Garnier Road and St Catherine’s Hill in Winchester.

The Handle Bar Café idea has been created by budding young architects who have worked with charity SPUD Youth, which helps youngsters who are interested in architecture, urban design and public art.

Now the plans are starting to come to fruition and they have been formally submitted to planners at the South Downs National Park Authority.

The location is the old Southampton to Newbury railway line which closed down more than 50 years ago in 1965, which is now part of the National Cycle Network.

To fit in with the history of the site the plans are for a two carriage designed to replicate two trains passing on the old railway, making space for a café, balcony, outside seating area and a bike repair shop.

The teenagers have impressed civic chiefs with their plans and received support from Winchester Town Forum, they have also been supported by ArchitecturePLB based in St Thomas Street, Winchester.

The café will be situated on a national cycle route and will provide refreshments, seating and a cycle repair shop for the passing cyclists and walkers.

It will be run as a community interest company by Winchester based Bespoke Biking and expand the range of opportunities and access to their services.

Co-Director of SPUD, Mark Drury said: “There has been a lot of interest in the city in this project and it only seems sensible to develop the idea further to see if it can be realised.”

It is hoped that a contractor to build the scheme will be in place by Autumn, but the project needs public support and soon a crowdfunding campaign to help it financially will be launched.

Mr Drury added: “It is incredible for us, it is about what SPUDYouth is all about, they are shaping where they live and creating something for the community.”

SPUD Youth is looking for interested companies and individuals who would like to support the project.

To find out more visit http://www.spudgroup.org.uk/ or email mark@spudgroup.org.uk.