Town house for sale in St. Johns Street, Winchester SO23

Modern townhouse in need of modernisation, in a wonderful elevated setting with rooftop city views.

The Property:
With extensive accommodation approaching 1700 square feet, this fantastic townhouse is located in a quiet position on a popular city street. Nestled above the rooftops with some lovely views over the adjacent church towards the High Street, the house possesses real character and have huge scope to improve cosmetically. The ground floor is home to a generous integral garage and a spacious room to the rear which could be used as a reception room or ground floor bedroom, served by a nearby shower room. The first floor is given to expansive reception space; a large open-plan sitting/dining room to the front which boasts a box-bay window given views over the neighbouring church and city beyond. The kitchen is on the same floor and comprises modern fitted units with granite worksurfaces. The second floor has two generous double bedrooms, the front boasting the most spectacular views over the city, with these bedrooms sharing a central bathroom. Outside to the front is generous driveway beside raised planters. The rear garden is a real gem, offering a high level of privacy with the backdrop of a tall brick and flint wall. Historic stone steps (formerly leading to a rear access no longer in situ) provide wonderful character and a focal point for a potential feature of the garden. The garden is enclosed by shrub borders but is mainly laid to paving.

The Location:
This property lies to the east of the city centre at the foot of St. Giles' Hill, only minutes from the High Street where you will find quality restaurants including The Chesil Rectory and Inn The Park. The mainline station can also be accessed in a little over a mile. Similarly, within minutes you can be on the South Downs Way, St. Catherine's Hill and The Water Meadows.

Directions:
From our High Street office follow the one-way system around the city to arrive on Eastgate Street. At the roundabout exit the city over the river onto Bridge Street. At the next roundabout with Chesil Street proceed ahead and continue up Magdalen Hill. At the brow of the hill turn left onto Blue Ball Hill, and left again into St. John's Street, where the property will be found on the left-hand side, identified by our 'For Sale' board.

Viewing:
Strictly by appointment through Belgarum Estate Agents .

Services:
All mains services connected.

Council Tax:
Band F (rate for 2023/24 £2,929.86 pa)