St. Swithun Street, Winchester, SO23

An exceptional Grade II* listed property within the cathedral streets with a south facing garden, off street parking and a garage. The property is available with no onward chain.

Description

An exceptional Grade II* listed townhouse of rare quality, occupying a prime position on one of Winchester’s most historic and sought after streets. This remarkable home has been meticulously restored and reimagined, combining architectural significance with an uncompromising standard of luxury, design and modern functionality. Arranged over several well-considered levels, the house offers a wonderfully balanced blend of formal and informal living space.

The ground floor is ideally suited to entertaining, with an elegant entrance hall leading through to a magnificent drawing room, where period detailing is enhanced by a refined and opulent interior scheme. There is an open feature fireplace, bespoke cabinetry for storage and double doors leading to a sunny, south facing terrace.

On the lower floor, a formal dining room sits comfortably alongside the beautiful, handcrafted kitchen, creating a seamless flow for entertaining, and is complemented by a separate breakfast room within the extended orangery, offering versatility and beautiful views over the garden. Completing this level there is a more intimate snug that provides a relaxed retreat for everyday living or a night at the movies.

On the upper floors, the principal bedroom suite is a standout feature, offering a luxurious and private haven with high ceilings, double height bespoke built-in storage and a particularly appealing en suite shower room. A guest bedroom and additional storage complete the first floor.

The entire top floor is dedicated to a generous and highly flexible space, currently arranged as a library and home working area. Enjoying outstanding views across Winchester Cathedral and St Catherine’s Hill, this floor previously comprised two bedrooms but is now configured as a workspace with the ability to serve as an occasional guest bedroom.

Every room throughout the property showcases exceptional attention to detail, with bespoke lighting solutions, carefully selected finishes and a cohesive interior design scheme that elevates the property to an outstanding level. The design sensitively respects the building’s historic character while delivering a distinctly contemporary sense of luxury.

In addition to the main house, the property benefits from a garage with utility space and a separate studio above, providing superb ancillary accommodation, ideal for guest use, a home office or creative space.

This is a home of true distinction: an opulent yet practical residence where heritage, craftsmanship and design excellence combine to create something genuinely special, right in the heart of the city.

OUTSIDE
The garden is a beautifully secluded and calming space, thoughtfully landscaped to complement the historic character of the house while providing an ideal setting for both relaxation and entertaining. Laid predominantly to lawn and framed by established planting, mature trees and brick boundary walls, the garden enjoys a high degree of privacy and a wonderfully serene atmosphere.

Immediately to the rear of the house is a sunny, south facing terrace, perfectly positioned for outdoor dining and entertaining, with elegant steps leading down to the lawn. This elevated seating area enjoys attractive views back towards the house and over the garden, making it a particularly appealing extension of the main living space during the warmer months.

At the far end of the garden sits the detached garage, which blends seamlessly into its surroundings. Above the garage is a separate studio, providing highly versatile additional accommodation, ideal as a home office, creative studio, gym or guest space, while maintaining a clear separation from the main house.

The garden’s carefully considered layout, combined with its southerly aspect and sense of enclosure, creates a peaceful yet practical outdoor environment that is rare to find in such a central city location, completing this exceptional home.

Location

St Swithun Street is one of the city’s most sought-after Cathedral Streets within the historic centre and just moments from the world-renowned Cathedral, dating back to the late 11th century. The area is surrounded by a variety ancient buildings and period homes steeped in local history in this charming location, 0.4 miles from the pedestrianised high street. St Swithun Street is notable for its tranquillity and enviable proximity to Winchester College, the Wykeham Arms and Kingsgate Wine & Provisions, an extremely useful local convenience store. The nearby cathedral grounds (0.3 miles) bring you into central Winchester and The Market Square that leads to the pedestrianised high street where there is a wide selection of shops, national retailers, independent boutiques, restaurants, bars and recreational facilities such as the Theatre Royal, local cinema and The Arc Discovery Centre & Library. Winchester offers a fine balance of history, culture, leisure pursuits, and a thriving social scene. Whilst centrally located, the property benefits from many attractive walks, cycles and runs directly from the front door, through the college grounds and on to St Cross, the water meadows and St Catherine’s Hill that offers incredible views over the city.

Winchester is home to The Pilgrims’ School, Winchester College, St Swithun’s and Princes Mead School, all of which are a particular draw to the city. There is an excellent choice of state schools in Western Primary, Westgate School, Kings’ School, and the highly regarded Peter Symonds Sixth Form College.

The city is very well connected via road and rail with London Waterloo accessible via a fast service within 60 minutes of the city’s railway station. The M3 allows easy access to London, the New Forest, and the South Coast, connecting with the M27 and Southampton Airport, which serves a growing number of destinations worldwide. The A34 to the north provides access to Oxford, the Midlands and the A303 to the West Country.

Square Footage: 2,464 sq ft



Additional Info

Freehold
Council Tax Band F
Mains services connected