This period townhouse is located in the heart of St Cross and provides 2600 sq ft of accommodation spread over four floors. In front of the house, a raised shrub border skirts a secure off-road driveway, with parking for up to three cars. The house has been extensively and sympathetically refurbished and extended in keeping with the character and period of the property. A lantern roof above the kitchen enhances the impressive high ceilings whilst large double-glazed wooden sash windows flood the house with light.

A wide, stone staircase leads up to an enclosed porch and front door, opening onto a large, welcoming entrance hall. There is plenty of storage space for coats, shoes and baby equipment plus a cloakroom at the far end. The hallway then leads round into the large formal sitting room with its huge bay window and custom-made marble mantelpiece with a working fireplace. To the rear of the ground floor is a bespoke, solid wood Shaker-style kitchen with a large preparation island, ample storage and glazed garden doors running across the entire width of the room and leading to the garden.

On the lower ground floor, a flexible family room provides an exciting space which can become a study, cinema room, games room or even a fifth bedroom. The utility/laundry room is also located on the lower ground floor, which benefits from natural light and provides a cosy retreat in winter and a blissfully cool space to relax on hot summer days. Moving up to the first floor, there are two double bedrooms: the main bedroom at the front of the house has a picture window giving stunning views over the houses opposite St Catherine's Hill beyond. Built-in wardrobes run along one entire side of the room and there is an ensuite shower room. The second bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe. As part of the new extension, a study area has cleverly been created off the first-floor landing with glazed French doors providing privacy. The top floor provides two more large double bedrooms, both benefitting from built-in storage and served by the family bathroom on this floor.

The garden at the back of the house has been professionally landscaped with contemporary but traditional fencing and planting. At the side of the property is a shed providing storage. At the far end of the garden is a beautifully constructed, detached garden studio with a separate shower room and loo. This flexible, light and airy space serves as a garden office, games area or an occasional bedroom. As with the main house, the bespoke studio also delivers character with hardwood flooring and a standout lunette window.

The property lies within the highly desirable St Cross area to the south of the city of Winchester. Steeped in history, Winchester is England’s ancient capital city and former seat of King Alfred the Great. This bustling city seamlessly combines grand old architecture with 21st-century art, sculpture and world-class attractions which include the magnificent cathedral. The city itself offers a wide and varied selection of unique independent shops and historical attractions, along with a choice of fine dining, general eateries, contemporary bars cultural cinema and renowned theatre productions. Communications are first class with a mainline railway station to London Waterloo with an approx. 60 minute journey. Road links are equally conveniently accessible with the M3, A34 and M27 close by. Winchester boasts some of the best schools in the county and is home to Winchester University and Winchester College - the oldest public school in the United Kingdom. All this is within easy reach of London, a choice of international airports and the beaches of the south coast as well as the natural beauty of the New Forest and the rolling countryside of the South Downs National Park. And of course, if you love golf, one of the best courses in the county is on your doorstep.