Location

St. Cross is a conservation area to the south of the centre of Winchester and enjoys outstanding views and access to the water meadows and St Catherine's Hill. The area, renowned for its high-quality housing stock is situated conveniently for the pedestrianised shopping centre in the High Street containing a wealth of shops, restaurants, independent boutiques and recreational facilities that include the theatre Royal and local cinema. Winchester College and the water meadows of St. Cross stretch along the banks of the River Itchen where there are splendid walks and cycles through the historic cathedral streets onto St. Catherine ‘s hill and the villages south of the city.

Winchester is approximately 59 minutes by train from London
Waterloo, the M3 motorway (Junction 9, 10 and 11) is within easy reach making both London and Southampton readily accessible. The interconnection with the M27 make Southampton International Airport easily commutable and opens the south coast and New Forest. The A34 to the north provides access to Oxford, the Midlands and the A303 to the west country.

The city enjoys a reputation for outstanding schooling. St Cross falls within the catchment area for the highly regarded Kings' School with a further diverse range of state and private schooling nearby, including Winchester College, Peter Symonds sixth form college, St. Swithun's school for girls,
Twyford, Pilgrims, Prince's Mead preparatory school and St Faith's CE primary school.

Description

This substantial family house offers excellent accommodation and beautiful characterful features throughout. The wide and spacious entrance hall welcomes you warmly and features original exposed floorboards and unique panelling whilst providing access to all principal reception spaces. The kitchen is very much the heart of the home containing a comprehensive range of wall and floor mounted units, an Aga and a sociable central island with a butler sink. There are doors leading to a charming veranda adorned in Wisteria overlooking the gardens. On a practical level there is a very useful boot room, utility area and plenty storage cupboards as well as rear access to the terrace and garden, all essential for modern family life. The drawing room is a particular highlight and is impressive in its proportions featuring a window seat to enjoy the views over the garden and a wood burning stove for the cooler winter months. A study and a very cosy snug complete the ground floor accommodation

To the first floor there is a large galleried landing bathed in natural light which grants access to six bedrooms, three bathrooms, separate WC and an office or hobby room. The primary bedroom is generous in its proportions and enjoys distant views over the garden and beyond to the South Downs. There is a luxurious bathroom adjacent to this primary bedroom featuring a bath and separate shower, with the sixth bedroom currently configured as a dressing room nearby. There are four further bedrooms on this level along with a very useful studio/hobby room that could be utilised as an additional bedroom if required.

OUTSIDE
Occupying an elevated position at the head of its grounds, the house and gardens enjoy far-reaching views across the water meadows to the South Downs and St Catherine’s Hill. Steps lead from the veranda to the upper garden containing well stocked borders and flowering plants for all year-round interest. There is an expanse of flat and manicured lawns that lead to a middle terrace with a fabulous swimming pool
complex, with areas to entertain and relax. With external lighting and power to the terrace, it is an idyllic spot for entertaining and enjoying all year round. Attractive pathways lead to the productive ornamental spaces of the lower garden featuring vegetable beds, fruit trees, flowering shrubs and traditional garden sheds for storage. The outside spaces have provided a peaceful haven, and an enjoyable country style garden situated on the fringe of city, something that the current owners have thoroughly enjoyed. To the front of the property is plenty of off-street parking and a very useful double garage.