Location

Littleton is an idyllic Hampshire village with a thriving community on the northern fringe of Winchester. At the heart of the village is the popular and very well attended tennis club, recreation grounds, village hall and the recently restyled Running Horse public house. Winchester city centre is 2.3 miles from the property where you'll find the pedestrianised High Street containing a wide variety of local businesses, national retailers, independent shops, boutiques, cafes, bars, and restaurants. There are several cultural, historical and leisure facilities such as the Theatre Royal, Arc Discovery Centre and Library, Winchester Sports and Leisure Park and world-renowned Cathedral.

The mainline railway station in Winchester is 1.6 miles from the property and has a regular fast train into London Waterloo in approximately 58 minutes. The M3 motorway (Junction 9) is to the south of St Cross Road and makes both London and Southampton easily accessible by road. The interconnection with the M27 coastal motorway opens up the south-coast, New Forest and makes Southampton International Airport easily commutable. The A34 to the north provides access to Oxford, the Midlands and the West Country via the A303.

Schooling in the area is very highly regarded and has become
a particular draw to the city with a broad selection of private and comprehensive education. Including Pilgrims, Winchester
College, St Swithun's, Princes Mead, Westgate, Kings School and Peter Symonds sixth form college, there is a wide variety for all educational needs nearby. The property is currently in catchment for Sparsholt CE Primary School and Westgate secondary school.

Description

This exceptional family home presents an outstanding opportunity to acquire a property of notable scale, style and architectural presence, offering beautifully curated accommodation arranged over three floors and finished to an exacting standard throughout.

The centrepiece of the house is a magnificent kitchen, dining and family space, conceived as both a statement space and the natural hub of the home. Designed for effortless entertaining as well as everyday living, it is supported by a pantry, utility room and boot/laundry room, allowing the principal areas to remain calm, refined and uncluttered. The kitchen features a sociable central island, double ovens, a range of high quality built in appliances and a magnificent sunken wine cellar. A sequence of reception rooms enhances the sense of versatility and includes a generous sitting room a dedicated cinema room, a study and a gymnasium or additional bedroom.

The bedroom accommodation is equally impressive. The principal suite is a private sanctuary, complete with a generous dressing room and a distinctly boutique-hotel feel. The guest suite occupies the entire second floor and features outstanding views over the surrounding countryside with the additional luxury of an en suite shower room. Three further bedrooms are arranged across the first floor, all served by beautifully appointed bath and shower rooms, providing exceptional comfort and privacy for family and guests alike.

Throughout the house, the layout reflects intelligent design, balancing grandeur with practicality and discretion. The property is further enhanced by extensive storage throughout and a double carport, while a detached summer house offers excellent potential as a home office, studio or wellness space. In its entirety, this is a home that delivers understated luxury, lifestyle flexibility and long-term appeal, suited to discerning buyers seeking a residence of genuine quality.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a generous private driveway, providing extensive off-road parking and leading to a substantial double car port that sits discreetly to the side of the house. The arrival experience immediately sets the tone, offering both practicality and a strong sense of space and privacy.

Lawns extend around the house, creating an attractive and open setting that enhances the scale and presence of the property. Mature hedging defines the boundaries, offering excellent screening while framing the outlook and ensuring a high degree of seclusion.

Beyond the gardens, open fields stretch away from the house, delivering uninterrupted rural views and a wonderful sense of openness that is increasingly rare. Altogether, the outside space provides a calm and private environment, combining the convenience of generous parking with the elegance of landscaped lawns and the enduring appeal of a countryside backdrop.