5 bedroom detached house for sale

What If Every Day Felt Like a Weekend Retreat? A heated pool, sauna, games room and private wraparound gardens add a little luxury to family life in this versatile 1930’s detached home, set in almost an acre on the edge of sought after Kings Worthy and over 3,700 sqft of accommodation. The moment you turn off the main road and crunch down the sweeping private gravel driveway, it’s clear that Derwent House isn’t your average family home. Hidden from view by mature trees and mixed hedging, it has a calm, unhurried feel - you could almost be arriving at an exclusive country club or spa. A private walled terrace extends 18m from the rear of the house, opening up to a beautifully maintained lawn at the side with space to roam, relax or even arrange an impromptu game of 5-a-side. The 10m heated pool sits proudly at the centre of the terrace - perfect for summer swims and impromptu pool parties - with a covered pergola for shady lunches or evening drinks. The six-person sauna gives you that proper luxury spa feel, with the practical poolhouse keeping everything neat and practical behind the scenes. But the fun doesn’t stop there. Formerly a double garage, the games room is now a large bonus space - big enough for a full sized snooker table, home gym, cinema nights or teenagers looking for their own zone. Inside, the main house offers just as much versatility. The open-plan kitchen and dining room flows out to the garden, making it easy to keep an eye on swimmers while prepping lunch. There’s a bright, welcoming sitting room where light pours in from three sides - perfect for slow mornings or curling up by the wood-burner on winter nights - plus extra reception space to use however suits your style of living. A separate wing behind the kitchen offers huge potential for multi-generational living or a self-contained annexe - with its own kitchen, lounge, cloakroom and office / sixth bedroom. It connects seamlessly to the main house (it’s next to the utility room with its own ground floor shower room) but has just enough separation for older relatives or teens to feel a sense of independence. Upstairs, the principal suite is a real retreat - with a dressing room, ensuite and fitted wardrobes - while three further double bedrooms and a family bathroom offer space for the rest of the household. An additional storey houses an extensive bathroom and bedroom suite with walk in wardrobe, ideal for guests or older children. The location balances semi-rural peace and quiet with practical access and commuting convenience. Kings Worthy is a sought-after village that’s just a 10 minute drive from the M3, A34 and Winchester, with fast rail links from both Winchester and Micheldever that will get you to Waterloo in around an hour. You’ll find The King Charles pub does a cracking Sunday roast and is just a short walk away. The village offers a range of local amenities, including shops, a farm shop a popular primary school and two excellent independent prep schools nearby; there are plenty of excellent outdoor activities nearby, including cycle routes, a golf centre and footpaths allowing access to wonderful open countryside. With no chain to hold you up and so much flexibility inside and out, Derwent House offers a lifestyle that’s hard to find - and even harder to forget. Quote when calling Ref: JM1394