5 bedroom detached house for sale

'Harley House' accommodation is arranged across 2 floors with an overall internal square footage (excluding the garage) of 2237 sq/ft. From a welcoming entrance hall with an attractive inglenook fireplace, leads to the sitting room with garden access, a study into a store room and the kitchen into the utility room. Additionally, there is a ground-floor cloakroom and a rear lobby boot room. Upon the first floor, there are 5 bedrooms, each with recessed cupboard/wardrobe space and 2 family bathrooms. Furthermore, there is a generous amount of eaves storage. Outside, the property has an attached garage, with vehicle space within. There is a side gated access to the rear garden (approx. 0.3acre), which has a wonderfully secluded westerly aspect. Subject to the usual planning consent, the property has the potential to be extended (previously granted February 1974 – ground floor garden room). Located on the highly desirable Back Street of St Cross, a quiet and characterful lane in the heart of this historic part of Winchester. The property is surrounded by an attractive mix of period homes, as well as the beautiful Hospital and Chapel of St Cross, which dates from 1135. The property lies just moments from the picturesque St Cross water meadows, offering beautiful riverside walks and open green space towards St Catherine's Hill. Despite its tranquil setting, the property enjoys exceptional proximity to Winchester's vibrant city centre, with its array of independent shops, restaurants and cultural landmarks, including the cathedral. This combination of heritage, natural beauty and accessibility makes Harley House a truly special city residence. Communications are excellent, with the mainline railway station running a service to London Waterloo (approximately 58 minutes). Catchment area schools are Stanmore Primary School and Kings' School, with St. Faith's Primary School nearby being highly sought after. Excellent independent schools include Winchester College, Twyford School and St Swithun's. (times and distances are approximate)