5 bedroom house

A well-presented detached family home in a fabulous position, set in approximately 0.6 acres.


Description

Candles is a attractive detached family property which sits well
back in its gardens of about 0.6 acres. The property comes with well-balanced accommodation ideally set up for family living. A generous reception hall makes for a welcoming first impression and easy access to all principal living spaces. The kitchen/breakfast room comes with a gas Aga, a range of floor and wall mounted units including cupboard and drawer sections with work surfaces over. The utility room provides a practical set up with a walk in pantry and access out on to the rear gardens. The dining room is perfect for entertaining and enjoys a southerly aspect out over the grounds. A snug is a great space for informal living and the superb principal sitting room which was created by the current owners offers an exceptional living space and is ideal for everyday living and formal entertaining. From this room there are fabulous views out over the rear gardens and the countryside beyond. In addition, there is a spacious study/office.

At first floor level there are four bedrooms including a principal bedroom with en suite facilities and dressing room. There is a further guest suite and the remaining two bedrooms are serviced by a family bathroom. On the top floor there is a home office with scope to become bedroom six, subject to necessary planning consents. There is a further doorway from the first floor landing into the large games room which offers a wonderful living space and could quite easily have multiple purposes including potential integral annexe or large bedroom 5. The garaging is positioned below this large room.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a large horseshoe shaped driveway with five bar gates at each entry, providing plenty of space for parking as well as access to the garaging. The gardens at the front are neatly arranged with established boundaries and areas of open lawn offering an attractive backdrop. The gardens lie to the rear of the property and include a terraced area which provides ample space for outdoor entertaining and relaxing and from here the lawns extend out down towards the far boundary. These gardens enjoy some stunning views to the south over the neighbouring countryside. There are a range of outbuildings and a greenhouse. In summary a superbly positioned family home offering a real lifestyle opportunity.

Location

Candles is set in what is undoubtedly one of Compton’s most
sought after roads, Candles really does have everything going
for it. Compton is a popular village with a well-respected primary school and excellent sporting facilities including the memorial playing field, tennis courts and recently built pavilion, which holds a number of community functions. There is also a delightful church within the village.

A wider range of facilities can be found at the cathedral city of Winchester, as well as the main line railway station with regular services to London Waterloo in just under 1 hour. The neighbouring village of Shawford also offers direct railway services to London Waterloo, and easy access to the M3 motorway which provides fast road links to the M27, A34 and A303 connecting to many areas including the South Coast, New Forest and, via the
A34, to the Midlands.

Square Footage: 3,951 sq ft




Acreage: 0.6 Acres

Marketed by: Savills, Winchester