5 bedroom detached house for sale

Located in the picturesque countryside, this mid-19th century built country home Winslowe House is truly one of a kind. With architecture dating back in the region of 180 years initially developed by the late Gater family this exclusive home offers charming and character features throughout. Living here will make it a life changing experience.


Upon its approach, the long tree lined private driveway sets the scene with a tranquil setting. The home offers accommodation extending to over 6000 sq. ft enjoying a secluded and elevated position with far reaching views both east and west with nine acres of extensive land and surrounding grounds.

A beautiful reception hall with a feature fireplace, established herringbone wooden flooring and grand turn around staircase welcomes you into the home and access to all the reception rooms. The largest of them which is currently being utilised as a formal dining room featuring character features, high ceilings and detailed coving is a wonderful space to enjoy with family and friends alike for all special occasions whilst taking in satisfying views across the countryside. A useful front office/study room with beautiful views can be found, a perfect area to work remotely in a peaceful environment with the added benefit of an operating fireplace.

The sitting/living room is positioned to the rear with dual aspect sash windows allowing an abundance of natural light to stream throughout including direct access outside via double doors. A well-appointed kitchen breakfast room is the main hub of the home providing a variety of wall and base storage units, pantry cupboard and ample worktop surface space including an island, perfect for food preparation. An added benefit of an additional family/play room connected to the kitchen creating a wonderful social and cosy atmosphere with a log burning stove. A useful boot room and separate utility room provide satisfactory uses for all your utility needs, two downstairs cloakrooms completes the ground floor accommodation. Descending to the lower level is a fabulous games room measuring over 25' ft with a pool table and storage space.

Upstairs you are presented with a welcoming galleried landing space with breath-taking views across the rolling fields and beyond. The principal bedroom overlooks the garden to the rear serviced by its own three-piece en-suite shower room and built in storage. The second bedroom benefits from a large bay window with internal access to an additional bedroom which could be utilised as a dressing room or walk-in wardrobe room making it very versatile. A family bathroom featuring an original cast iron bathtub serves all guest bedrooms.

A separate internal stair case historically used as the servants quarters has private access to a self-contained apartment with open plan living in mind including a modern fitted kitchen with a breakfast bar and large bedroom. A private bathroom and separate w/c serves the annexed accomodation.

Outside, the sweeping gravel driveway provides parking for multiple vehicles with a triple garage, carport and hard standing. The immediate garden consists of wrap around patio and seating areas providing a wonderful setting to enjoy al-fresco dining with manicured lawn, mature shrubs and trees. An enclosed swimming pool and pool house is maintained all year round. Further afield, the surrounding gardens and grounds are fantastic recreational areas for wide spread events and home to a variety of wildlife.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Materials used in construction: Brick and Slate

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West End is a sought-after ‘village’ style suburb to the east of Southampton with excellent road, rail and air transport links. The high street hosts an excellent variety of local shops and there is a good choice of popular schooling for all ages within the vicinity. Superb leisure facilities are provided by the Itchen Valley country park whilst Manor Farm Country Park enjoys walks along the Hamble river. The nearby retail park offers superb "out of town" shopping and the nearby Utilita Bowl is the home of Hampshire cricket hosting international matches and live music events. The yachting havens of Hamble and Bursledon are a short drive away.