Location

The house is tucked away along this quiet road within the heart of the desirable residential area of St Cross which lies to the south of the city within a Conservation Area. The property is situated a short distance from all the amenities of the Cathedral City, including a range of shopping, cultural and other recreational facilities, together with an excellent range of schools for all ages, both private and public, and with good access to the mainline railway station providing a direct route into London Waterloo in approximately 60 minutes. There are delightful walks within the area through the Cathedral Close and along the banks of the River Itchen and up to St Catherine's Hill.

Access can be easily gained to the M3 motorway at Junction 11, the M3 in turn provides good connections to the A34 heading north and to the south with the connecting M27 coastal motorway. The nearby International Southampton Airport provides good links to the wider global aviation network.

Description

The property is a Grade II listed Regency-style townhouse bearing all the delightful characteristics of the mid-19th century period, including fireplaces and sash windows. Rendered elevations under a slate tiled roof give way to spacious accommodation arranged over two floors offered in sympathetic decorative order for its period. The convenient side access leads into a welcoming entrance reception hall where you will instantly note the airiness of the interior, from the high ceilings and an elegant open staircase to the first floor, with a stained glass window. The accommodation is arranged over two floors with further access into a good sized cellar. The ground floor living space comprises a wonderful double reception and dining room, with a feature open fireplace and a set of French doors leading on to the front garden terrace. The kitchen is fitted with an Aga and a comprehensive range of units, leaving an area for occasional dining and freestanding furniture. From this room is an adjoining utility boot room with access to the rear garden. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a cloakroom off the hallway.

The bedrooms are arranged from an impressively spacious open-plan galleried landing, each bedroom offers good proportions. There is a modern bathroom and an en suite off the main bedroom. The available loft space is accessible via a retractable ladder.

OUTSIDE
The plot enjoys a slightly elevated position, with a secure boundary to all sides. The front garden offers a sunny paved terrace, with a Southerly aspect, ideal for entertaining beneath the attractive canopy; quite simply an extension of the existing internal living space via the French doors. The rear garden is conveniently accessed from the side entrance or via the rear utility room.

The garden itself has a beautiful mature Magnolia tree, and is enclosed by a traditional Winchester brick and flint wall. The property has on street permit parking. There is further potential to extend the existing living space into the available side return (subject to the usual consents).