Smoke Acre, Cross Way, Winchester, SO21 2BZ

This exceptional family home offers excellent proportions and a perfect layout for family living.

The extended entrance hall provides a dramatic and welcoming entrance area, which leads nicely onto the vast open-plan kitchen/family room with bi-folding doors to the garden.

There is a very convenient and useful utility room, boot room, and shower room leading off, which also provide access to the front of the house - ideal for coming in from school or dog walks.

There is a further playroom towards the middle of the property, which is a very flexible space.

On the west side of the property is another large sitting room with a feature fireplace, creating two separate comfortable areas.

The property also benefits from oil-fired central heating and efficient double glazing throughout. On the first floor, there are six bedrooms which radiate natural light from the striking landing.

The principal bedroom is an excellent size, with a sizeable walk-in wardrobe/dressing area and a large, modern en suite shower room.

Bedroom two also benefits from a sleek, modern en suite shower room, along with fitted wardrobes with sliding doors, and is perfect for guests.

There are two further double bedrooms and two good-sized single bedrooms, all served by a stylish family bathroom. Outside, the wide driveway provides plenty of off-road parking.

There is also existing planning permission for a carport, if required. The plot is fully enclosed with mature hedges and attractive wooden gates.

There is side access to the well-maintained rear garden, with a very generous patio area immediately adjacent to the house and steps down to a sizeable lawn with both mature and younger trees and shrubs.

There is a useful shed to one side of the garden. Surrounded by established hedging, the house and gardens are wonderfully secluded, enhancing the interior space.

Additional information Materials used in construction: Ask agent Have the boundaries changed: Ask Agent Any proposals to develop property or land nearby: Ask Agent Covenants/restrictions affecting the property: A restrictive covenant exists in the title deeds around backland development, appropriate insurances are in place.

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Shawford is a highly desirable village situated just to the south of Winchester, offering an exceptional balance of countryside charm and excellent connectivity.

Nestled along the banks of the River Itchen and surrounded by beautiful rolling Hampshire countryside, the village is particularly popular with families and professionals seeking a peaceful setting within easy reach of the city.

The village benefits from a strong sense of community and offers a range of local amenities, including a well-regarded public house, village hall, and scenic walking routes along the Itchen Navigation and water meadows.

Shawford railway station provides direct services to Winchester, Southampton, and London Waterloo, making it ideal for commuters.

The M3 motorway is also easily accessible, offering convenient road links both north and south.

Winchester city centre is just a short drive or train journey away and provides an extensive range of shops, restaurants, cultural attractions, and highly regarded schools, including both state and independent options.

Combining rural tranquillity with excellent transport connections and proximity to Winchester, Shawford remains one of the area’s most sought-after village locations.