Chesil Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23

This beautifully refurbished Grade II listed house seamlessly blends period charm with modern living.

Extensively refurbished in 2016, with a large investment in sustainable and traditional building techniques and materials, whilst taking the opportunity to upgrade the wiring, internet, plumbing and heating systems to modern standards. Set across two floors and offering over 1,540 sq ft (143 sq m) of internal space, the property has retained its historic features whilst providing a cosy yet contemporary feel throughout. The ground floor offers a choice of living areas with hand-laid oak block parquet flooring, including a sitting room, with Charnwood wood burner, dining room, and family room with traditional fireplaces - perfect for flexible family living. The John Lewis of Hungerford kitchen is bright and well-appointed, with Neff appliances, complemented by a breakfast room and useful utility/boot/drying room, all with traditional stone flooring and underfloor heating. A water-softener and pressurised water tank were installed during the refurbishment to optimise water efficiency.

Upstairs, reached by a staircase at each end of the house, are three well-proportioned double bedrooms with generous built in storage, plus a fourth bedroom or large double-study, facing the garden, with high-spec cabling, ideal for home-working. There are two modern fitted bathrooms, one of which is the en-suite shower room and both with underfloor heating and heated towel rails.

The rear garden is truly delightful; incredibly private and peaceful for a town centre location, featuring a variety of terraces, including a spacious, sunny patio area. It is beautifully adorned with an array of mature shrubs and well-defined borders, while a stunning canopy of trees and hedges at the far end creates a natural, private screen and cooling shade. There is a garden shed, bike store and log store, plus an external covered area under which is found an outside store/boiler room and a WC. The property benefits from a secure side-gate, with a programmable keypad ideal for deliveries, and ease of access for bicycles, tradespeople, and shopping, away from the main road. There is CCTV installed to ensure security around the building.

The handsome red-brick façade encompasses the original frontage of three traditional cottages built in the 18th century, before being converted to a single home in the mid-20th century. During the more recent refurbishment great care was taken in replacing the windows to retain the historic detailing, in a traditional casement style, whilst incorporating sound-proofed secondary glazing at the front and energy efficient double-glazing to the rear. The brickwork was recently repointed with lime mortar, to restore the frontage to its traditional style and function.

Chesil Street is a well-known Winchester location, with easy access to the beautiful River Itchen, water-meadows and St Giles Hill. The eastern side of the city has a vibrant, cultural feel with a fantastic local theatre, beautiful National Trust City Mill and excellent restaurants and waterside pubs; the renowned Black Boy pub, Chesil Rectory and Kyoto Kitchen are all within a few minutes’ walk.

Resident and visitor permit parking is available nearby, as well as the option to purchase a discounted season ticket from the council for the multi storey carpark located at rear of the garden. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of Winchester’s history, updated for today’s lifestyle.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Materials used in construction: Stone and Brick

This property is within a conservation area

This property has a Tree Preservation area

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Has there ever been an issue, with Dry Rot, Wet Rot or Damp either during or prior to your ownership?

For further information on broadband and mobile coverage, please refer to the Ofcom Checker online: Damp rectified during refurbishment in 2016

Conveniently set within the city centre and a short walk to the railway station. There is a range of shops, fine restaurants and contemporary bars in Winchester as well as the famous cathedral and beautiful Water Meadows. The surrounding countryside has a network of footpaths and bridleways for walking and riding. Connections are excellent as the railway station, M3, A31, A34 and M27 are within easy reach.