A historic Grade II listed period home with an abundance of history and character throughout, along with beautiful landscaped gardens, a variety of outbuildings and a heated swimming pool.

Description

Steeped in Winchester history and thought to have once been owned by the chief stone mason of Winchester Cathedral, the property is unassumingly positioned on Chesil Street and offers much more than on first sight. Beyond the front door is the entrance hall and sitting room that is immediately welcoming and delivers the charm and character of the home in the form of the exposed beams, feature fireplace and interesting spaces. A notable highlight is the open kitchen/breakfast and family space across the entire back of the house. The country style kitchen features a stunning AGA, plenty of storage, worktop space and feels spacious with doors leading to the garden and terraces beyond. Steps down lead to a drawing room of impressive proportions and contains an inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove.

Venturing up the sweeping spiral staircase there is a central landing allowing access to three pretty bedrooms and a family bathroom each with their own unique character. The primary suite is generous and occupies one side of the rear of the property and enjoys a dressing area and double doors to a private rear terrace and the landscaped gardens. Of particular note, is the additional space on the second floor which could be utilised as storage or additional habitable space (subject to the usual consents).

OUTSIDE
Stepping out from the kitchen the garden reveals itself and provides an idyllic city oasis, with a sense of real privacy. Landscaped and planted with great effect, there is a charming dining terrace nestled in a slightly elevated position from the kitchen. There are a variety of raised beds, a vegetable garden, mature trees, shrubs, and an open area which is
laid to lawn. The summer house on the upper lawn provides a peaceful retreat to look back to the garden, house and across the chimney pots to enjoy glimpses of Winchester Cathedral.

There is an impressive outbuilding at the top of the garden that would make for an ideal home office, gymnasium, or hobby/games room. This is a particularly attractive part of the garden, overlooking the exceptionally appealing swimming pool and pool house which is in a secluded and private part of the upper garden.

Location

The house is situated on Chesil Street, close to the historic National Trust Winchester City Mill, the Chesil Rectory and the footpath that runs by the Weirs and besides the Itchen Navigation south towards the water meadows of St Cross. Situated in an enviable location for the pedestriansied high street, the property epitomises city life, with great character and easy access to Winchester's thriving centre, independent shops, bars, restaurants, and leisure facilities such as the Theatre Royal, local cinema and Winchester's sports and leisure park.

Whilst Winchester College and Pilgrims prep school are nearby,
there are also a good selection of state and private schools in the area. Including All Saints CE Primary School, The Westgate School as well as Kings' Secondary School, Henry Beaufort, Twyford Preparatory, Prince's Mead, King Edward's, St Swithun's and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College and Winchester University.

The mainline railway station is about 1 mile from the house with regular trains to London Waterloo (in about 1 hour). Road communications are excellent, the M3 can be joined on the south side of Winchester (Junction 11). Travelling south, the M3 links with the M27 coastal motorway and Southampton Airport which serves a growing number of international destinations. To the north the A303 and A34 provide access to the West Country and Midlands respectively.

Square Footage: 1,799 sq ft



Additional Info

All mains services connected.
Council Tax Band E
Freehold