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" Delightful family house with spacious accommodation (2,314 sq ft), standing in mature grounds of over one third of an acre within Southdown; a highly desirable and prime residential setting.

Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Master Bedroom Suite, Two Further Bedrooms, Family Bathrooms, Delightful Gardens

Cottage' is situated within Southdown a prime and well established residential road nestled on the fringes of Shawford Down. There are a network of footpaths that lead alongside the Itchen Navigation through the Water Meadows at the base of St Catherine's Hill, arriving in the city of Winchester approximately three miles to the North. The village centre of Shawford has a local public house and a small, yet mainline rail station with access to Winchester, Southampton and London Waterloo. This attractive property has double aspects to the principal rooms with pretty leaded light bay windows to the ground floor that create a fantastic, light and airy house. The gardens are well tended and most private lying mainly to the southern and western sides. The accommodation makes for a very spacious family house. There is however scope to extend and remodel and the current owners have in fact had a planning permission granted for substantial enlargement ref no.12/00318/FUL and these plans can be viewed on the Winchester City council planning portal or are available from Belgarum.

Entrance Hall:
Oak door opening into spacious hallway, deep fitted cupboard understairs, bay window overlooking garden.

Cloakroom:
Window to side aspect, low level WC, wash hand basin with fitted vanity cupboard.

Sitting Room:
5.95m

(19'6'') x 4.27m

(14'0'')
A well proportioned triple aspect room with lovely views over the gardens, and French doors opening into the garden, two radiators.

Dining Room:
4.87m

(16'0'') x 4.57m

(15'0'')
A double aspect room with windows overlooking the south and west aspect, radiator.

Study/Playroom:
3.59m

(11'9'') x 3.11m

(10'2'')
Bay window to front aspect, radiator.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room:
5.85m

(19'2'') x 3.74m

(12'3'')
Fitted with a range of oak base and eye level units, and peninsular unit housing double stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Fitted Miele double oven, gas hob, space for washing machine, dishwasher and fridge freezer, ample space for table. Again a very bright and airy room with two sets of sliding patio doors that open onto the corner courtyard style garden, radiator.

First Floor Landing:
Window overlooking garden, radiator.

Master Bedroom:
4.90m

(16'1'') x 4.58m

(15'0'')
Double aspect room with windows overlooking the gardens, range of fitted wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, doors into:

Dressing Room/Nursery:
3.08m

(10'1'') x 2.99m

(9'10'')
Window to front aspect, radiator.

En Suite Bathroom:
Window to rear aspect, low level WC, paneled bath with shower attachment above, wash hand basin inset into vanity unit.

Bedroom Two:
4.88m

(16'0'') x 2.94m

(9'8'')
Double aspect room with window to side and rear aspect, fitted double wardrobe with hanging space and shelving, radiator.

Bedroom Three:
3.82m

(12'6'') x 2.77m

(9'1'')
Window to side aspect, radiator, fitted wardrobe.

Family Shower Room:
Obscured window to side aspect, double shower tray, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, fitted cupboard, chrome heated towel rail.
Outside

Garage:
5.20m

(17'1'') x 3.07m

(10'1'')
Up and over door, housing gas fired boiler.

Gardens:
The property is enclosed by mature hedging and fencing, and the graveled driveway provides parking for several vehicles and accesses the garage. The path to the front door winds round the house, and the majority of the gardens lie to the south and west and have been exceptionally well maintained and offer well stocked flower and shrub borders with a large expanse of lawn which is ideal for children to play safely. There is also a courtyard style garden immediately outside the kitchen which has raised beds behind a hedge and garden sheds.

Directions:
Proceed out of Winchester on Southgate Street which leads into St. Cross Road. At the roundabout take the second exit towards Otterbourne / Shawford. Take the second left into Southdown Road and the first right into Fairfield Road, Oriel Cottage can be found on the left hand side, identified by our For Sale board.

Viewing:
Strictly by appointment through Belgarum Estate Agents (01962 844460).

Services:
All mains services are connected.

Council Tax:
Band G (rate for 2012/13 £2,388.50pa)

THE PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings or services and so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor or Surveyor. References to the Tenure of a Property are based on information supplied by the Seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A Buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. Items shown in photographs are NOT included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may however be available by separate negotiation. Buyers must check the availability of any property and make an appointment to view before embarking on any journey to see a property. "