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The Mayor of Winchester officially opens Banner Homes’ new development Kirtling Place

For many eager purchasers waiting to view Banner Homes’ latest development in Winchester, the wait was finally over when the showhome at Kirtling Place, was officially opened by the Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Richard Izard. Such has been the demand for this development that already five properties have been sold off plan prior to the official launch.

Stunning new apartments and houses in Winchester

Kirtling Place is situated within the prestigious residential area of Chilbolton Avenue. The development comprises 10 two bedroom apartments and 3, four bedroom homes. It will be a stunning addition to this sought after city.

Nicki Dennis, Sales and Marketing Director for Banner Homes Southern comments, “We are delighted with the success of Kirtling Place so far; our previous developments in the City sold extremely well so we expect this development to follow the same success. We are very grateful to the Mayor of Winchester for officially opening our development.”

The Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Richard Izard comments, “I am very pleased to officially open this development. It is nice to see such a mix of properties being built in the city. Winchester is an extremely desirable location to live in and we are pleased to have this addition of elegant homes to the city. It is important that we have a good mix of housing locally.  The design and quality of these houses will help meet this and will be ideal for those wishing to downsize to a smaller property or expanding modern families.”

Spacious new apartments built to Banner Homes’ high specification

The apartments at Kirtling Place will comprise entrance hall, kitchen, lounge, master bedroom with en-suite shower room and built in wardrobes, second bedroom with built in wardrobes and a separate bathroom. The garden apartments are situated on the basement floor feature large kitchen/lounge room with French doors leading out onto a large terraced area.

New four bedroom family homes in Winchester

The four bedroom family homes feature the added bonus of a basement which features family room with French doors onto a large terraced area, study, bedroom 2 with en-suite shower room and utility. In plot 12a the second bedroom has the added addition of a dressing room. The ground floor features large entrance hall, kitchen, lounge and cloakroom. The first floor is home to the master bedroom with large en-suite bathroom and built in wardrobes, third bedroom with built in wardrobes and a fourth bedroom and family bathroom.

Winchester is a sought after place to live

Winchester boasts much to enjoy. Just a stroll from Kirtling Place, the city centre’s unique blend of the historic and the modern, on the banks of the River Itchen, is sure to appeal. Well-known high street stores and exclusive boutiques sit on quaint cobbled streets, while fine restaurants, cosmopolitan bars, leisure centres, museums and numerous theatres lie in the shadow of the landmark cathedral.

Winchester is home to the largest farmers’ market in the UK, held twice monthly and voted the UK’s best by The Guardian Food Magazine. Day-to-day needs are also perfectly catered for by nearby Waitrose and Sainsbury’s supermarkets and a choice of shopping centres.

Just along the road from Kirtling Place is The Royal Winchester Golf Club, one of the UK’s oldest and most highly regarded. The parkland, woodland and crystal clear streams and rivers of the scenic Test Valley are equally accessible. Further west, the New Forest’s breathtaking natural tranquillity, and to the south, all the attractions of the coast, are both within easy reach. For such a prestigious and thriving city address, Kirtling Place offers unrivalled access to the very best of the countryside.

From nursery to university, Winchester’s schooling is excellent, with state and independent schools earning outstanding reputations for facilities and results. The University of Winchester is located within walking distance of Kirtling Place. Having been established in 1840 it combines heritage with innovative learning by offering programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Winchester train station is conveniently under a mile away from Kirtling Place, offering direct rail links to London Waterloo in around an hour. With Winchester located beside the M3 motorway, London as well as Southampton and Bournemouth on the South Coast are easily within reach.

The showhome will be open Thursday through to Monday from 10am to 5pm. For further information please call 01962 863412 or visit the website www.kirtlingplace.co.uk or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/bannerhomesplc

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For further PR information please contact: Helen Doherty at Phoenix plc on 07713 175850 or email: helend@phoenixplc.com