Location

Clifton Road is regarded as one of Winchester’s premier residential locations, an elevated position with views across the park at Oram’s Arbour and the city itself. The position is particularly convenient, with the railway station and city centre within 0.25 of a mile, yet quiet with the peaceful park providing an idyllic atmosphere. The Cathedral Close and Winchester College are within a few minutes’ walk (0.3 miles) as are the water meadows at St Cross which lead on to St Catherine’s Hill.

The property is situated ideally for the pedestrian precinct in the High Street with access to a wealth of shopping, dining and recreational facilities including the Theatre Royal and local cinema. Winchester is 59 minutes by train from London Waterloo. The M3 motorway (junctions 9, 10 and 11) is within easy reach, making both London and Southampton readily accessible. Furthermore the interconnection with the M27 makes Southampton International Airport easily commutable, and also opens up the South Coast and New Forest. The A34 to the north provides access to Oxford, the Midlands and the A303 to the West Country.

Description

This exceptionally attractive early Victorian family dwelling is believed to date back to the 1840s and provides all the elegance associated with houses of this era with high ceilings and ornate cornicing, beautiful fireplaces and large sash windows some of which overlook the arbour. The property has evolved over the years having been extended by previous owners and now offers beautifully proportioned family accommodation of the highest quality, following an extensive refurbishment approximately seven years ago. The ground floor flows superbly from the beautifully fitted kitchen through to the elegant reception and entertaining rooms. On the lower ground floor there is a well-appointed cinema/games room. On the first floor there is a superb principal bedroom with a balcony and an adjacent large and beautifully appointed bathroom. There is a separate cloakroom and a guest suite with dressing room and bathroom with a shower. A study completes the first floor accommodation. On the second floor there are two further double bedrooms, a family bathroom with a shower and a separate second-floor playroom.

OUTSIDE
The front garden is lawned with herbaceous borders flanked by a driveway on both sides of the property. There is one street parking space in front of the garage and two further off street parking spaces on the other side of the house. Additional parking is possible with a permit. The gardens to the rear have been beautifully landscaped with entertaining areas adjacent to the house and enjoy a sunny south-westerly aspect. A loggia with bi-fold doors opens up into the sitting room and a further loggia lies adjacent to the conservatory. The large area of lawn is surrounded by retaining walls and raised beds, stocked with mature flowering shrubs and bordered with mature trees.