4 bedroom detached house for sale

An iconic Winchester property dating back to 1905 and totalling 2561 sq. ft. with off street parking and garaging to accommodate an electric vehicle and utility/storage space.

Description

The Guard House is a beautifully presented Grade II listed property within the Lower Barracks, a historic residential setting in the heart of Winchester. Originally built as The Guard's House and later used to detain unruly soldiers, the property forms an important part of the Winchester's history.

Offering elegant, light-filled accommodation arranged over two floors with character and charm, the property has been thoughtfully converted into a private residence and has since been maintained to a very high standard throughout. Upon entering the house, you are welcomed by a generous reception room, ideal for greeting guests or relaxing in comfort. The kitchen, located at the heart of the home, has been stylishly fitted with a range of contemporary units, creating a highly functional yet inviting space. French doors from the kitchen open directly into a delightful courtyard garden - perfect for al fresco dining, reading or relaxing. To the rear of the property, a spacious sitting room offers an excellent space for entertaining or family life. Accessed from the hall is a ground-floor bedroom, a modern shower room, and a versatile garden room that opens on to a private terrace. This section of the house could easily be adapted to suit multi-generational living or guest accommodation.

On the first floor, there are three generously sized bedrooms, each with built-in storage and access to eaves space. The principal bedroom benefits from a newly fitted en suite shower room, while the remaining bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom.

Additional features include substantial garaging with an EV charging point, overhead storage, off-street parking and a secure bin and cycle store. The location, layout, thoughtful design, and blend of period character with modern touches make this a truly exceptional Winchester home.

Location

Archery Lane is a quiet residential side road off Southgate Street leading to the Lower Barracks and situated within a conservation area in central Winchester. The pedestrianised High Street contains a wide variety of local businesses, independent shops, boutiques, cafes, bars, and restaurants. There are a number of other cultural, historical and leisure facilities such as the Theatre Royal, Winchester Military Museum, the Great Hall, and world-renowned Cathedral. The mainline railway station is easily accessible on foot (0.5
miles) as are excellent local schools such as St Bedes (0.8 miles) and Westgate (1.1 miles).

South of Winchester city centre is the popular location of St Cross broadly appealing to professionals, downsizers, commuters, and families alike, affording a wonderful environment and a thriving community. Not only is St Cross ideally located for the city, but it also allows attractive walks through historic cathedral streets and out to local water meadows, St Catherine's Hill and on to the Itchen Navigation south 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: 2,298 sq ft



Additional Info

Service charge - £1,400 approx. per annum
Council Tax Band G
Freehold
All mains services connected