St Swithuns Court, Winchester

A rare opportunity. This striking and contemporary townhouse offers three bedrooms and is situated in an elevated position on the side of St. Gile's Hill, with stunning postcard-views of Winchester City centre. The accommodation is particularly versatile and there is a large courtyard garden, roof terrace and gated underground parking.

St. Swithun's Court strikes quite a pose. One of only four houses in this privileged position, the contemporary architectural design is immediately apparent on arrival. The property is elevated up from the road and accessed via steps to the front that lead to a semi-covered front patio with room for a table and chairs. The front door leads through to a hall way that gives access to all ground floor accommodation and stairs rising to the first floor. The kitchen/breakfast room is a great size, with ample eye and low level units, solid granite worktop and a large window. There is a guest WC and understair cupboard on this level then two steps up to the next. The larger of the two bedrooms benefits from an ensuite shower room and double doors out onto the courtyard garden. The second bedroom is a single, but could also serve as an excellent study, studio or work-from-home office. There is a door out to the garden from this room too.

Upstairs, past attractive timber panelled windows, is the living room. This is a highlight of the house as it offers spectacular views of Winchester and the Cathedral from the large-format sliding doors. There is room for dining and lounge furniture, and the ceiling slopes high into the pitch, adding to the contemporary feel. Further up the stairs is the family bathroom with shower over bath and the final bedroom, which has a door out onto the roof terrace.

Outside, there is a generously sized courtyard garden. This is a very private space, with a green surrounding and ample room for alfresco dining and relaxing. To the front of the house, there is a wide driveway leading to electric gates, leading to the secure underground parking. There is an allocated space in here, as well as further communal parking inside and also to the front of the properties.  

Situated at the base of St. Giles Hill just outside the heart of Winchester and a short walk into the city centre, the property is within close walking distance to the many amenities on offer. The area offers many beautiful walks, the pretty water meadows, River Itchen, St Catherine's Hill and Winchester Cathedral. The city is full of history and has a fine array of boutiques, independent shops, restaurants, contemporary bars as well as a cinema and a theatre. Winchester is ideally located for the fast train link to London Waterloo and excellent connections to the M3/A303/A34, the South Coast and the New Forest. Southampton International Airport is 13 miles away and can be accessed via the M3 and M27. Schooling is typically outstanding with catchment area schools including All Saints CE Primary School and The Westgate School while sixth form college Peter Symonds is regarded as one of the best in the country. The area offers a choice of the country's finest private schools, including The Pilgrims' School, Twyford Preparatory School and the secondary schools of Winchester College and St. Swithun's School.