Location

The property is located within the desirable residential area of St Cross, which lies to the south of the city within a Conservation Area. The property is situated amongst a variety of high-quality housing stock and opposite The Hospital of St Cross which dates back to the early 12th Century and today still is home to ‘The Brothers of St Cross'. A small white picket gate opposite the house leads to footpaths across the water meadows and onto Winchester cathedral in just over 1 mile. Through the cathedral's grounds one can find the pedestrianised high street with a variety of independent shops, boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. There are also a range of cultural, historic and leisure attractions around the city including several museums, a local cinema and The Theatre Royal.

St. Faith's C of E Primary School is an excellent 'non fee paying' school accessible on foot from the property. Winchester College and The Pilgrims School are also nearby, with a broad selection of state and private schools in the area. The Westgate School as well as Kings' Secondary School, Twyford Preparatory, Prince's Mead, King Edward's, St Swithun's, Peter Symonds Sixth Form College and Winchester University are all easily accessible.

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.

Description

This imposing Victorian home welcomes you with the most attractive front door leading to the entrance hall and accommodation that extends to approximately 2450 sq. ft. arranged over three floors. The ground floor comprises a sitting room with an attractive bay window and working fireplace, a dining room that is currently configured as an office with stylish built in storage. Double doors link to a superb family room with a set of French doors to the garden. The kitchen is particularly special and easily the heart of the home with space for a dining table, vaulted ceiling and French doors leading to a west facing terrace. There is also a separate utility room and cloakroom on the ground floor.

The five bedrooms are arranged over the first and second floors with three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor and a further two bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor. The uppermost floors afford a stunning far-reaching view across the meadows towards St Catherine Hill. A particular highlight is the generous primary bedroom featuring built in wardrobes, a vaulted ceiling, and views over The Hospital of St Cross on to the meadows.

OUTSIDE
The property is in a slightly elevated position with three steps leading through a pillared entrance to the front garden, which is mostly laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and a path leading to the front door. There is side access leading to the rear garden that has been beautifully landscaped with established flower beds, mature specimen trees and a wonderful terrace. There is an expanse of open and flat manicured lawns leading to a charming summer house or garden studio. Due to the maturity and well-designed planting, the gardens feels extremely private and offer a stunning outlook from the terrace which enjoys the afternoon and evening sun due to its westerly aspect.