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Detached regency style town house located within an enviable proximity to the City.
29 Christchurch Road has an attractive regency appearance, mirroring the architectural merits of the smaller existing listed 19th century houses of Grafton Road. Externally, there are some beautifully rendered symmetrical elevations, with a slate roof concealed behind an attractive parapet and some ornate cast iron pillars around the canopied entrance and continuing veranda.
Built to a high specification by Bendall Developments Limited in the year 2000, the current owner since 2005, has undertaken significant enhancing alterations, which include: an extended living room with vaulted ceiling; a conversion of the double garage to a ground floor guest bedroom suite and re-fitted bespoke kitchen with maple units and granite work surfaces The interior accommodation is now of around 2572 sq. ft. and its style reminiscent of the regency period, with high ceilings (approximately 2.8m) on the ground floor and (approximately 2.6m) on the first floor. The decorative order is excellent throughout, with an abundance of lovely features including open fireplaces, oak flooring to the entrance reception hall and four main reception rooms. Other features include a wonderful oak staircase, bespoke joinery (shelving and cupboards) and built in bedroom wardrobes.
From a fabulous entrance reception hall, the ground floor accommodation comprises: a formal drawing room; study; formal dining room; kitchen and cloakroom/WC. From the kitchen there is an adjoining pantry/utility and a superb living room leading to the guest bedroom suite. From a wonderful galleried first floor landing there are four double bedrooms, two with en suite and access to a main bathroom.
OUTSIDE
From the Christchurch Road side, the private driveway/courtyard is accessed via a pair electric remote gates. The magnificent walled gardens were originally designed by the Hampton Court gold winning Pantiles of Chertsey, with flagstone paths and terracing which in turn take in the southerly and westerly aspects. There are some lovely secluded seating areas, easily accessed from each of the principle reception rooms. To the rear of property there is secure gated area ideal for general garden storage.
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A superb opportunity for those seeking to reside in one of Winchester's most treasured locations. The house is exceptionally well presented, with a wonderfully spacious interior and a lovely secluded walled garden.
Jon LaceyProperty agent