An exquisite and meticulously restored 4-bedroom period home benefitting from a central location within St Cross, charming gardens and private off-street parking for 2 vehicles

Description

An exceptional example of a period property that has been restored with great care and attention to detail that is rarely seen in Winchester. This beautiful and historic family home is thought to date back to circa. 1600 and has undergone an extensive course of renovation and restoration by the current owner producing a notable St. Cross address.

The unassuming main entrance immediately welcomes you and sets the tone for the quality and character contained within. Upon entering, it is instantly evident the lengths the current owners have gone in order to restore, reveal and accentuate the period features once hidden, whilst ensuring modern family life is catered for. There is an elegant reception room to the front of the property with high ceilings and a beautiful original bay window; the room makes for an ideal evening sitting room or an all-day family space. A particular highlight of the ground floor is the luxuriously equipped kitchen with underfloor heating, range cooker, wine cooler and built in appliances. There is a notable blend of modern luxury entwined with original features, exposed beams and a truly unique opening between beams to the drawing room. The generous proportions of the drawing room invite one to what is clearly the heart of the home, enjoying direct access to the paved terrace and mature gardens, whilst connecting beautifully back to the kitchen making for a brilliant entertaining space.

Venturing to the first floor via a wide and sweeping staircase that is bathed in natural light, there is a guest bedroom with a family bathroom accessible via a few stops off the main staircase. There are two further very impressive bedrooms and the primary suite at the rear of the property. Enjoying views over chimney pots of Canon Street and on to the Chapel of Winchester College, the room has a stunning vaulted ceiling, generous en suite shower room and unique character that has been enhanced by clever design and faultless workmanship.

OUTSIDE
Notable in such a central location is the private off-street parking spaces for two cars, with a path leading to the attractive rear gardens. Containing mature trees, shrubs and planting that create an extremely pleasant environment, there are also thoughtfully positioned seating areas to enjoy throughout the day. Designed to capture the best of the
sunshine, a particular favourite of the current owners is the midterrace, which enjoys a westerly aspect and the late evening sun with a view back to the highly attractive rear elevation with hung tiles. There is a very useful lower ground storage room that with some work could represent an opportunity for further accommodation in the form of a hobby room, gymnasium or additional storage.

Location

The property is situated in the highly desirable area of St Cross, a conservation area immediately south of the city centre. The pedestrianised high street is within close proximity of property and contains a wide variety of local independent shops, boutiques, cafes, bars and restaurants. Winchester is famous for its cultural, historical and leisure facilities such as the Theatre Royal, Military Museums, Great Hall and World renowned Cathedral, all of which are nearby.

The mainline railway station is also easily accessible (0.6 miles) as are excellent local schools such as St Bedes primary (0.7 miles) and Westgate (1.1 miles). St Cross has its appeal to suit professionals, families, and commuters alike, affording a wonderful living environment and a thriving community.

Not only is St Cross ideally located for the city, it also provides attractive walks, runs or cycles through historic cathedral streets and out to local water meadows, St Catherine's Hill and
on to the Itchen Navigation south out of the city.

Winchester is very well connected via road and rail with London Waterloo being around 58 minutes from the city's railway station. The M3 allows easy access to London and the South coast connecting with the M27 and Southampton Airport which serves a growing number of destinations worldwide. The A34 to the north provides access to Oxford, the Midlands and the A303 to the West Country.

Square Footage: 2,007 sq ft



Additional Info

Mains gas, water and drainage.