bridge lane, shawford

A truly rare gem. This glorious arts & crafts cottage is deceptively spacious indeed, with over 2000 square foot of accommodation. Offering four/five reception rooms, three/four bedrooms, and a series of further versatile spaces. The current owners have significantly improved the property and what results is a beautifully presented home. ref:cihe.

The ineffably pretty Clouds Hill is situated on a private road off the very prestigious Bridge Lane. Set into a bank that overlooks the Itchen Navigation, and within walking distance of Shawford Station, you would be hard-put to find a better location. To the front of the property is a driveway for two cars and beautiful mature planting leading to the covered front door. A hall has sealed hard-wood floors and connects the ground floor rooms and stairs to the first floor. To the right, there is a cosy and well-appointed sitting room. The vendors added to the room with a 'floating' conservatory which offers a lovely space to sit and enjoy the sun and views. Across the hall is a reception room currently being used as a very pleasant music room, but could well serve as a drawing room, library or fourth bedroom. Further down the hall is a dining room opposite the kitchen. From here, there is a door that leads to a staircase into the study, with atrium roof overhead. This extra space would make an excellent office for those who work from home.

The social kitchen offers the best of both worlds, with the kitchen itself partially separated from the dining area. The fittings are of a very high standard, with a country feel and breakfast bar. The dining space is characterful, with ample cupboard space either side the chimney breast. From here, there is access to a lovely conservatory. Completing the ground floor is a WC with walk-in shower and a conservatory boot room that also serves as a utility room, with two doors either side to the garden.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms. The master has bespoke fitted wardrobes that are particularly deep, offering ample storage. Bedroom two also has fitted wardrobes and the added boon of a balcony. Bedroom three is currently presented as a twin room. All bedrooms are double in size.

The well-presented nature of the house very much continues outside, with a keen amount of attention-to-detail paid to the planting and presentation of the garden. to the rear, there is a workshop shed with separate woodstore, a second shed and an exterior lock up. This area is decked with non-slip high-end decking. The lawn is a great size and beautifully bordered. A pretty summer house takes advantage of a southerly aspect, and there is also a gated potting area.

Clouds Hill is situated in the sought after Civil Parish of Compton and Shawford, approximately 3 miles to the south of Winchester. There are delightful walks in the area to the water meadows and Shawford with its mainline railway station (Waterloo circa 1 hour). The cathedral city of Winchester offers an extensive range of amenities including recreational, cultural and educational facilities. Schools are well provided for with both state and private schools including St Swithun's, Winchester College, Twyford, Pilgrims', King Edward's School in Southampton, Compton Primary School and Peter Symonds College in Winchester.

Communication links are excellent, with Shawford providing a railway station with connections to Winchester and London Waterloo. The M3 provides access to the A34 and in turn the A303 but also the M27 and South Coast. Southampton International Airport is easily accessible and provides access to a number of European destinations.

EPC: D
Council Tax Band: E
Tenure: Freehold
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