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Spacious City Centre living, Winchester

Spacious City Centre living

This superb five bedroom Grade II listed town house has accommodation arranged over four floors and has recently undergone extensive improvements throughout and is now finished to the highest of standards. Redecorated throughout, with carpets replaced or floorboards exposed and a brand new fitted kitchen, it is a spacious and light home situated on one of the most desirable streets in Winchester in the heart of this historic city. 

Retaining numerous period features, this home is full of character with fireplaces, sash windows, exposed floorboards and high ceilings. The large feature windows have shutters to the ground floor living space and the hall has a marble tiled floor. The ground floor reception room has a bay window to the front, large picture window to the side and ornate fireplace.

The kitchen/breakfast room which includes a dishwasher, fridge/freezer and cooker, has two sets of French windows leading to the courtyard garden. 

On the lower ground floor there are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a stunning cast iron antique bath and basin set in marble surround.

On the first floor is an elegant drawing room with open fireplace and marble surround. The master bedroom has the original marble fireplace with painted wood panelling to the walls, and adjoining is a dressing room and a shower room with marble floor. On the half landing a utility room has space for a washing machine and a dryer.

The top floor has a bedroom to the rear, with a period feature fireplace and shutters to the window, and the bedroom at the front of the property has views over the rooftops, a feature period fireplace and built-in wardrobe. There is also a family bathroom on this floor with a cast iron……

Prime house in prime location, Winchester

Prime house in prime location

Superbly located on a quiet lane on the edge of Winchester, this is a stunning detached family house ideally located a short distance from the beautiful water meadows, 12th century St Cross church and the popular St Faiths primary school. Lovely walks through the historic back streets, past the College and through the Cathedral grounds bring the city centre within a just few minutes and the thriving commercial centre has an eclectic range of shops, restaurants and cultural amenities including theatres, cinema, art galleries and museums.

The well designed accommodation over two floors has been tastefully decorated to reflect current trends and the main attraction is undoubtedly the wonderful kitchen which has been well fitted leaving ample space for large family gatherings to enjoy meals and to relax, easily spilling out to the decked terrace and garden. Double doors from the kitchen open to a family room and there is also a separate sitting room and a study leading off the spacious entrance hall. Off the other end of the kitchen lies a rear lobby with a cloakroom, utility room with a door to the garden and access into the integral garage.

Stairs from the hall rise to the first floor landing which branches off to four excellent bedrooms and the smart family bathroom. The master bedroom and a guest bedroom both have fitted wardrobes and private bath or shower room.

The garden is a good size, ideal for entertaining and with space for children to play, whilst at the front there is lots of parking on the driveway and access to the garage.

Becoming available in November on an unfurnished basis a monthly rent of £3,800 is sought. Contact Charters for more information and to make……

TO LET – Stunning countryside surrounds village home, Exton

Stunning countryside surrounds village home

Penyards Property Management is delighted to offer a versatile four bedroom detached chalet bungalow in the popular village of Exton. The gardens of this brick and flint property provide an ever-changing backdrop beyond which lies the beautiful Beacon Hill National Nature Reserve.

The village has many period homes setting the scene and within walking distance of the property is The Shoe Inn, Meonstoke post office and village stores and, extending the enjoyment of the country lifestyle, Exton livery provides hacking on the South Downs National Park.

The main focus of the home is the open plan kitchen which has dining and sitting areas. Included in the expansive kitchen is an American style fridge freezer, double oven, gas hob and dishwasher. The accommodation is thoughtfully arranged with many windows and doors providing an abundance of light.

The ground floor also has two bedrooms which are versatile spaces, together with a bathroom whilst upstairs are two further bedrooms and a second bathroom.

The gardens are a particular feature of the property, enclosed by mature trees and hedging to provide an element of seclusion but still enjoying stunning views of the surrounding countryside. There is also a large patio and seating area perfect for al- fresco entertaining.

Exton has easy access to Winchester, Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Petersfield and Farnham.  Primary schools in the area include Meon Stoke Church of England and Droxford Junior School.

A monthly rent of £3,250 is asked and to arrange a viewing contact Penyards Property Management in Winchester on 01962 860303.…

Watermead House, St Cross Winchester

Walk beside the water meadows into the city centre

Watermead House is a wonderful family home on the edge of the water meadows in the popular area of St Cross, within a pleasant walk of Winchester city centre, the railway station and The Pilgrims School; and just a short drive of the M3.

This well presented house offers a double reception room with sitting and dining areas, an eat-in kitchen, utility room, and a large family room opening onto gardens.

On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, the master with dressing area and shower room, and a contemporary bathroom with roll top bath and shower. On the top floor there are two further single bedrooms with limited head height, ideal for young children.

The enclosed garden is easily maintained being mainly laid to lawn and there is a good sized driveway for off road parking.

Carter Jonas says Watermead House is available for an initial six month term at a monthly rent of £2,450 on an unfurnished basis.

For more information contact the Carter Jonas Winchester lettings team on 01962 876838 or visit www.carterjonas.co.uk…

House played a vital role in international conservation

A house occupied by only three families since it was built 136 years ago – and had an important role in the development of world tree preservation – is looking for new owners.

Appropriately named The Firs, the property in Beacon Road, West End, Southampton, was built in 1880 for John St Barbe Baker, a lay minister. But his son, Richard, brought the house to world prominence as it was from here that he ran The Men of The Trees Society, founded 92 years ago next month. It has since become the International Tree Foundation with the aim of undertaking non-political, worldwide tree conservation.

It is widely held that Baker, who sold the house in 1959, was far ahead of his time in connecting trees and the survival of the planet – many of the seedlings he grew were nurtured in the garden at West End. Other evidence of his skill includes the concrete base in the front garden of the revolving summer house he built for his mother when he was only 12 and already dextrous in the use of woodworking tools.

The drawing room, added with the room above when he was only four years old, was where he did his writing but even in his father’s day prominent visitors were not unknown, including the Rev Melville Churchill, cousin of Sir Winston, who used to journey on foot from Bishops Waltham every month. William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, also joined theological discussion there.

Since Richard St Barbe Baker emigrated to New Zealand in 1959, only two families, including the current owners, have lived at The Firs, which with its double ground floor bays flanking a glass roofed canopy for the front door and the orangery to one side……

Original character awaits rejuvenation – Canon St Winchester

Original character awaits rejuvenation

Situated in Winchester’s atmospheric Canon Street, close to the Cathedral and College, this Grade II listed cottage enjoys a picturesque setting, just a short walk through the charming Kingsgate streets to the hustle and bustle of city life.

The agent says the property is in need of modernisation but this would be a fabulous project for someone who could enhance the original character including exposed beams, timber framing and fireplaces, and create a lovely home perfectly suited to their needs and taste.

The accommodation is currently arranged as two reception rooms on the ground floor leading through to the kitchen, together with a ground floor cloakroom. Upstairs there is a bedroom at the front, large bathroom at the rear and a second staircase rises up to the converted loft space where there is a further bedroom.

The rear garden has a patio area perfect for al fresco dining with a stepped path rising to a larger paved area enclosed on all sides by fencing, softened by shrubs. Permit parking is available in the adjoining streets.

The cottage is offered for sale with no forward chain with a guide price of £595,000. Pearsons can arrange a personal inspection of the property and enquiries should be directed to the Winchester office on 01962 853344.…