Rent 2 bedroom house in Winchester

A two bedroom character cottage on the southern fringe of the town, close to open countryside and the golf course. The property has been extended at the rear, providing useful additional space. A charming home situated on the southern fringe of the town, with access to miles of country walks almost on the door step. There is a regular bus service on Jacklyns Lane nearby to Alton, Winchester and Petersfield nearby and the town centre. Local schools are within a reasonable walk. The house has been extended to the rear, which provides additional ground floor space including a sizeable kitchen/breakfast room, as well as separate sitting and dining rooms, which are divided by the feature central staircase. Additional features include a replacement combination gas boiler, a large bathroom and a utility area. The property is approached across a cottage style garden to an enclosed porch. The front opens to a delightful sitting room with an open fireplace. An opening leads through to the dining area, and on into the extended kitchen/breakfast room. There is a utility area and a modern bathroom with a bath and separate shower cubicle. Upstairs there are two well proportioned bedrooms. The main bedroom is at the front of the property and has built-in wardrobes. Bedroom two has a view of the garden. Outside, the rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, with a patio adjacent to the house. There is off-road parking to the front. Standard broadband is available (source: Ofcom). A mobile signal is likely from EE and O2, but limited from Three and Vodafone. Alresford is a beautiful Georgian town known for its variety of independent shops, restaurants and inns located in stunning surroundings on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Attractions include the Watercress steam railway, schools for infant, junior and secondary education, several churches and an active and inclusive community. Highlights in the calendar include the annual Watercress Festival in May and the Agricultural Show in September. The cathedral city of Winchester is about 7 miles away and there is easy access to the south coast, the midlands and London via the road network. There is also mainline rail access to London from both Winchester and Alton. Southampton airport is only about half an hour away by car.