This unique house is shaped around a beautiful courtyard

Winchester may be able to trace its history right back to Roman times, but this home within the charming city environs is as modern and contemporary as they come. It even has a splash of Mediterranean flourish, as the property is arranged around an attractive courtyard, providing ample space for a household to spill out into the fresh air from the various access points.

A very modern home in a very old city

This six-bedroom home is striking from the outside as much as within, and potential owners will be thrilled with the comfortable run of reception rooms easing around the courtyard. The highlight of the main living space is an impressive 30ft kitchen/breakfast room with sliding doors that allows for indoor/outdoor living.

An elegant and spacious kitchen can be completely opened up onto the courtyard

The downstairs reception rooms also include a formal dining area as well as a cosier living room, all of which are carefully designed and bask in ample sunlight from large windows. Many of these areas have patio doors, with access directly outside, allowing the whole house to be opened up in the warmer months.

Bright and spacious, the main living areas have all the nooks and facilities you might need

There are six bedrooms in total across this property, three of which are found within the guest wing with their own en-suites. This arrangement is ideal for visitors as it ensures all occupants have their privacy.

Spacious bedrooms provide glorious views towards the Isle of Wight

Of the remaining three bedrooms, two share access to an exquisitely fitted family bathroom, but the main event is the majestic master bedroom suite. Arranged over two floors of the tower of this property (there’s a lift to whisk you up there!) the master has the best views towards the sea and all the space owners may need to lounge, sleep and wash in complete seclusion.

The master bedroom in the tower boasts the best views and the most comfortable sleeping area

In addition to the glorious central courtyard – a sheltered private space with an ornamental garden pool and lots of space for entertaining – there is an area of garden on the south side of the building to provide the additional splash of green.

The unusual shape and clever design makes this house truly special

The house boasts a spot in the popular residential area of Sleepers Hill, about 1.5 miles from Winchester city centre. Winchester railway station provides regular connections to London Waterloo – its a journey time of 1 hour into the Big Smoke. For further travel, the M3 is just 3 miles away, Southampton Airport is 12 miles away and the more substantial Heathrow Airport is 55 miles away.

Eye-catching design is also well-thought out, practical and comfortable

Winchester is a city but a small and historic one, with an impressive cathedral and many restaurants, cafes, bars, supermarkets and shops. Equally impressive are the schools in the area, most notably Winchester College (the current UK PM is a previous student), Kings School, St Swithuns School and Peter Symonds College.

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