A beautifully presented family house set in an elevated position in this highly desirable part of Winchester
Dashwood is located in the heart of Sleepers Hill in this elevated position with far-reaching views over the city, meadows and towards St Catherine's Hill. Sleepers Hill is the most exclusive address within Winchester on a private road, renowned for its individual detached residences and is therefore highly sought-after. Built on land once owned by the Naval Architect and legendary ship builder, Sir John Thornycroft, Dashwood comprises of approximately 6,254 sq ft, and is positioned in a plot of about two thirds of an acre. The house is arranged over three floors and occupies a commanding position with long views towards St Catherine's Hill.Built in 2016 and constructed by Alfred Homes, Dashwood has been finished to the highest of standards with great attention to detail in a traditional design. Upon entering the house, the entrance hall sets the tone, giving an impression of a well-designed and appointed family home with the entertaining rooms flowing seamlessly off the hall. All of the reception rooms are well-appointed with fireplaces and large windows giving excellent light and views. The Bulthaup kitchen has a stone grey island and Corian counter tops, complemented by Miele, Liebherr and Gaggenau appliances. The arrangement of rooms over the ground floor makes it ideal for entertaining on a grand scale or cosy family living. Over the first floor are four well-appointed bedrooms each with their own bathroom or shower room as well as a study area on the spacious landing. Over the second floor there are two further bedrooms each with bathrooms, however, bedroom six is of special note as it occupies the entire length of the house and therefore has versatile accommodation that could be easily used as a games room, cinema or indeed another superb well-appointed bedroom suite. The property sits well within its garden and grounds which have been thoughtfully landscaped to offer terraces and lawns coupled with delightful planting of a variety of plants, trees and shrubs. The triple garage not only provides ample parking and storage space, but it also provides additional accommodation above with a good-sized room and a separate adjoining bathroom. This useful space would make an excellent games room, gym, home office or guest accommodation. Planning Consent has been obtained for the erection of a new garage/car port at the lower end of the site with new entrance gates. Consent has also been obtained for the conversion of the existing garage into a self-contained three-bedroom house, utilising the existing driveway and gates and with the benefit of its own garden. (Please note that this conditional approval expires on 16th June 2023; the permission states a two-bed house, but the approved scheme drawings show three bedrooms. Plans are available upon request).
Winchester is undoubtedly a city steeped in history with its magnificent Cathedral founded by William the Conqueror at its centre. Today, it is a thoroughly modern place to live in with a vibrant blend of old and new and an eclectic mix of boutique and specialist shops, theatres, festivals, historic pubs and the finest chef's restaurants, all within an hour from central London. As a result, Winchester is still in the top five most desirable locations to live in within Great Britain. There are also hospitals, the River Park Leisure Centre, doctor's surgeries, dental practices, Waitrose and Winchester Rackets and Fitness Centre. In addition, there are also some highly regarded schooling including Kings School, The Westgate School, St Swithun's School, Pilgrim's, Twyford as well as Peter Symonds Sixth Form College and Winchester College.Dashwood is also within easy access to the M3, M27 and A34, London, the Midlands and the south coast are all within easy reach. The mainline station is a few minutes by car and offers fast services to London Wate