6 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

An exceptional Victorian family home offering beautifully presented and versatile accommodation with off street parking, within 0.5 miles of the Cathedral grounds. Description The property is approached via an entrance lobby opening into an impressive and spacious reception hall, a characteristic of properties of this period. The principal drawing room is a particularly elegant space, featuring a marble surround fireplace, walk-in bay window, and ornate ceiling cornicing. A separate sitting room provides an additional reception area, complete with a period fireplace and double doors leading through to the kitchen/dining room. The bespoke shaker style kitchen is superbly appointed with a comprehensive range of fitted units with integrated Miele appliances, a hot water tap and breakfast bar area. The dining area offers generous proportions suitable for both formal and informal dining, from the dining area double doors open directly on to the rear terrace, creating an excellent space for indoor-outdoor living. Beyond the kitchen is a utility room and beyond this is a wet room/WC and a separate boot room, ideal for secure storage, with an external door providing access to the front of the property. The property also benefits from cellar space, enhancing the overall accommodation. The upper floors of 23 Christchurch Road present an elegant and well-balanced layout, thoughtfully designed to offer both privacy and comfort. The first floor features four generously sized bedrooms alongside a stylish family bathroom, while the second floor provides two additional bedrooms, a versatile dressing room and a shower room. OUTSIDE Externally, the property is approached from Christchurch Road via a wide entrance leading to a parking area. To the rear, a paved terrace adjoins the house, with steps descending to a well-maintained lawned garden. The gardens are enclosed by walls on all sides with a further terrace to the rear incorporating an ornamental fish pond. Location Situated in the heart of the sought after area of St Cross, a short distance to the south of the city centre, No. 23 Christchurch Road is an exceptional Victorian family home. The city centre is situated 0.6 miles to the north of the property providing a wealth of shopping, recreational and cultural facilities, an excellent range of restaurants and pubs, cinema and theatre. There are beautiful walks along the River Itchen and its water meadows leading to Cathedral Close and the world renowned Winchester College. Communications are first class, with Winchester main line station providing a regular train commuter service to London Waterloo (approximately 59 minutes). The M3 is on Winchester's doorstep, providing access to the south and the M27 coastal motorway, London to the north, the A34 to the Midlands and the A303 from the A34 providing access to the West Country. The New Forest is within easy reach, as is the south coast with its sailing on the Solent. Southampton International Airport is also nearby (approximately 10 miles) and provides an ever-increasing service to both domestic and European destinations. Education in and around Winchester is first class with schools including Prince's Mead, Pilgrims, St Swithun's, Winchester College and Twyford School all within easy reach. The property also lies within the very popular catchment area for St Faith's School. Square Footage: 2,809 sq ft Additional Info Mains services connected Freehold Council Tax Band F