4 rooms house of 158 m² in Winchester

Discreetly tucked away in a tranquil and secluded position is this exquisite and elegantly finished 17th century converted barn, set in the enviable location of Compton and Hursley, with accommodation approaching 6,000 sq ft. And including approximately three acres of gardens and paddocks. Privacy is the key to this impressive family home with stunning, picturesque and far reaching views across rolling countryside. Rarely available and found in an exceptional location, this beautiful, character barn conversion has been sensitively maintained and updated during the current ownership of the present owners. Walking into this family home you are greeted with a magnificent reception room with a simply breath-taking vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. The galleried landing is superlative and hosts floor-to-ceiling windows and doors at either end of this space, providing superb natural light to flood the room. There are also wonderful views of the garden and countryside, making this one of many perfect places to unwind. This space is the heartbeat of the home and leads to the modern and spacious open plan kitchen/breakfast room. Designed with entertaining in mind, it has an impressive central island, with designated dining and seating areas with lovely views across the garden. There is also a separate utility room and further reception/study room leading off this area, together with a guest cloakroom. Towards the east wing of the property there are three comfortable bedrooms on offer, a sizeable family bathroom and modern shower room serving this wing of the house. The first floor provides an inspiring galleried landing which leads onto the wonderful principal bedroom with beautiful oak beams and large windows providing further natural light and an exceptional en-suite bathroom, dressing room and walk-in wardrobe. The current owners have also added a cinema room, where the open-plan layout and high ceilings lends itself perfectly to a screen and projector and features a wood burner, ideal for movie nights with the family. Externally the gardens and paddocks sprawl across the plot with a tennis court, multiple outbuildings and carports. Offered unfurnished. Security Deposit: £ (based on advertised rental price) Holding Deposit: £ (based on advertised rental price) Additional information Services: Water: Mains Gas:No mains Electric: Mains Sewage: Mains Heating:Oil boiler/Tank Grade II listed Materials used in construction: Ask Agent How does broadband enter the property: Ask Agent For further information on broadband and mobile coverage, please refer to the Ofcom Checker online Upper Silkstead Barn is situated in the sought- after village location on the edge of Hursley and Compton. Situated at the end of a no-through road surrounded by sprawling countryside, the location is simply idyllic. The location offers stunning country walks and views, whilst being circa three miles from Winchester, and circa one mile from Shawford railway station which provides regular services to London and Southampton. A faster service is available from Winchester railway station, which accesses London in under an hour. Once England's ancient capital city, Winchester has a selection of facilities and services, including independent shops and boutiques, fine restaurants, contemporary bars and a thriving bi-monthly farmers market. The famous cathedral and beautiful water meadows are within the city and there is a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding in the surrounding countryside. There are excellent connections to the M3, M27, A34, the south coast and the New Forest from Meadow Barn which are predominantly accessed from Junction 11 of the M3 in just a couple of miles. Southampton international airport is approximately ten miles away with now more destinations across Europe than ever before.