Location

Quarry Road is famous for outstanding views south over Chilcomb Down and for being within the St. Giles Hill community and 0.5 miles from the Cathedral Streets. The established setting contributes to a wonderful living environment with the practicalities of access to the city centres for day-to-day amenities.

The vibrant cathedral city is within about one mile of the property where there is a pedestrianised high street containing a variety of shops, independent boutiques, restaurants, and recreational facilities such as the Theatre Royal and cinema. There are. captivating walks through the cathedral streets leading to St. Catherine's Hill and the water meadows around St. Cross where walkers or cyclists can follow the Itchen Navigation south out of Winchester to local villages.

Winchester is well connected via road and rail with London Waterloo being around 60 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.

Schooling in the area is highly regarded with a broad selection of private or comprehensive education, including St. Swithuns (0.8 miles), Winchester College (0.4 miles), Pilgrims (0.5 miles) and Peter Symonds sixth form college.

Description

Steeped in history and with an abundance of character, Quarry Cottage is a charming period home dating back to 1850 where it was a Quarryman's cottage. Situated on the highly sought-after St Giles Hill, the property has been sympathetically extended and modernised over the years. Of particular note is the handsome front elevation, thoughtfully enlarged in 1905 under the direction of Thomas Stopher, celebrated architect, and former Mayor of Winchester. Further enhancements were to follow with the construction of a useful double garage and a variety of internal alterations, ensuring the property has evolved to suit modern family living while retaining its original character.

Acquired by the current owners in 1984, the property has continued to evolve, with part of the garage cleverly converted to create additional versatile accommodation. The ground floor offers a superb degree of flexibility, featuring a formal drawing room with an attractive bay window, a substantial open plan reception space running the full depth of the house, and a fifth bedroom or study complete with en suite facilities. A separate dining room leads conveniently from the well-appointed kitchen, complemented by a utility room with external laundry access.

The first floor offers four well-proportioned bedrooms, three of which benefit from fitted wardrobes. A newly refurbished family bathroom and an additional contemporary shower room provide excellent family facilities. In addition, there is easy access to a substantial loft storage space.

OUTSIDE
The landscaped gardens are a particular feature of Quarry Cottage. To the front, an extensive and beautifully tended Rose garden creates a welcoming approach. There is plenty of off-street parking to the front of the property that is gated for privacy and security. The rear garden is mostly laid to lawn and contains a variety of well-stocked borders, mature trees, and flowering plants for all year-round interest. Two separate terrace areas provide a sense of extreme privacy and seclusion offering ideal spaces to dine or alfresco, entertain or just relax.