A rare renovation opportunity has surprisingly become re-available. This distinctive Grade II listed Georgian townhouse is set back from one of the City's most highly regarded side roads.

Description

Set back from the road, the property is approached via a private driveway passing the manicured box garden with feature magnolia tree, to the elegant main entrance. Upon entering, the Georgian features are immediately evident with traditional sash windows flooding the dining room with light. High ceilings and the feature fireplace all contribute to a traditional and welcoming entrance.

Having been under the same ownership for over 40 years, much of the character and original features have been retained, although the property would benefit from a course of modernisation in order to restore, enhance and allow for modern designs and trends. A particular highlight and notably different from others on St James Villas is the superior proportions found within the living room which contains a wood burning stove and double doors leading to the westerly facing terrace. Towards the back of the property, the kitchen is generous in its proportions allowing space for a
breakfast table. A further door leads to the utility room, downstairs WC and external door to garden terrace.

Venturing to the first floor there are three well-proportioned bedrooms each containing built in storage and benefitting either from a lovely outlook over the surrounding street scene or to the gardens of St Cross towards Christ Church. There is a further bedroom or study accessible via bedroom three or via the back staircase from the utility room. Completing the first floor is a family bathroom, spacious linen cupboard and access to the available loft space.

There is a further opportunity in the basement to tailor the property to personal requirements. Measuring 14'6 by 12'5 and with good head height there are examples on St James Villas where similar basements have been converted to gyms, media rooms or specialist storage space (subject to the usual consents).

OUTSIDE
The rear garden is mostly paved and features a variety of mature trees, shrubs and well stocked borders as well as a historic wall spanning the width of the garden on the western boundary. The garden is particularly sunny due to the south and west aspects and feels secluded due to the mature and well-established surroundings. There is further opportunities to landscape the garden to ones own design, creating a city centre oasis from what is already and wonderful and private space. To the front of the property there is a plenty of off street parking that would easily allow for two vehicles. Running alongside is the most attractive of formal front gardens containing box hedging and a stunning magnolia tree.

Location

St James Villas is close to the city centre on the northern edge of St Cross, a conservation area immediately to the south of the centre of Winchester. The High Street is nearby with its access to a wealth of independent shops, restaurants and recreational facilities including the Theatre Royal and local cinema.

Winchester College and the water meadows of St Cross, which stretch along the banks of the River Itchen, are nearby and there are splendid walks through the historic cathedral streets and towards St Catherine's Hill.

Winchester is approximately 60 minutes by train from London Waterloo and Winchester train station is about 0.6 miles from the house. The M3 motorway (junctions 9,10 and 11) is within easy reach making both London and Southampton readily accessible. The interconnection with the M27 makes Southampton International Airport easily commutable and also opens up the south-coast and New Forest. The A34 to the north provides access to Oxford and the Midlands and via the A303 the west country.

Square Footage: 1,778 sq ft



Additional Info

All mains services connected.
Council Tax Band F
Freehold