Location

Peninsula Barracks is a prestigious residential square containing a variety of properties surrounding a central water feature and manicured gardens. Steeped in history dating back to 1905 the property is situated within a conservation area within the city centre. The pedestrianised High Street contains a wide variety of local businesses, independent shops, boutiques, cafes, bars, and restaurants. There are several other cultural, historical and leisure facilities such as the Theatre Royal, Winchester Military Museum, the Great Hall, and world-renowned Cathedral.

The mainline railway station is easily accessible on foot (0.5 miles) as are excellent local schools such as St Bedes (0.8 miles), Pilgrims (0.3 miles), Winchester College (0.3 miles) and Westgate (1.1 miles).

Peninsula Square is situated in the heart of the city centre near to other sought-after areas such as Hyde and St Cross, which broadly appeal to professionals, downsizers, commuters, and families alike. The property is ideally located for the city life and offers attractive walks through historic cathedral streets and on to the beautiful water meadows, St Catherine's Hill and the Itchen Navigation south of the city.

Winchester is very well connected via road and rail with London Waterloo being around 58 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.

Description

A superb second floor apartment set within the historic ‘Kings House' (formerly the Royal Green Jackets Barracks and originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren) offered to the market with no forward chain.

This Grade II listed residence is beautifully light-filled and offers approximately 1,300 sq. ft. of well-proportioned living space. Accessed via a grand communal reception hall, the apartment opens into its own private hallway, leading to a generously sized, elegant sitting room which is a particular highlight due to the outstanding views, high ceilings and sash windows. The dual aspect kitchen is very generous in its proportions and features an array of floor and wall mounted cupboards and plenty of space for a dining table and casual seating. There are two spacious double bedrooms, and two bathrooms (including one en suite). The apartment benefits from gas-fired central heating supplied via a modern boiler and charming period details throughout, creating an atmosphere of character and refinement.

OUTSIDE
Residents enjoy the use of exquisitely maintained communal gardens, while this apartment also boasts two private, generously sized parking bays directly to the rear. Two visitor parking permits are also included.