St. James Lane, Winchester, Hampshire

6 St James Lane is an outstanding Grade II Listed late Georgian, semi-detached townhouse in excellent decorative order and offering approximately 4,900sq. ft. of first class family accommodation. The property which is arranged over four floors provides great flexibility with the lower ground floor being a self-contained annexe with separate entrance, this space can also be used as a gym and cinema room which it is currently set up for.

On the ground floor the property is approached through a welcoming reception hall, with a stunning, elegant staircase leading from the hall up through the heart of the house. Leading from the hall are the principal reception rooms which include a delightful drawing room, sitting room, study and a fabulous kitchen/breakfast room. The property is superbly presented throughout with every detail immaculately considered, it has retained many of the period and character features associated with a house of this era yet with some contemporary finishes to enhance the property further. The kitchen /breakfast room is beautifully appointed with a bespoke range of kitchen fittings and appliances, a central island and large Aga being the focal point. The kitchen area opens into the dining area, with its vaulted ceiling and door leading out to the rear terrace. From the kitchen is an excellent utility room and where there is a modest pantry and cloakroom on the ground floor.

On the first floor the principal bedroom benefits from an adjoining dressing area and bathroom, there are two further bedrooms on this floor, a family bathroom and a separate cloakroom. On the top floor there are three very good bedrooms and a further bathroom.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a gravel driveway which leads to a large parking and turning area at the front of the house. This area is bordered by mature specimen trees and shrubs and also provides excellent protection from St James Lane. Directly adjacent to the rear of the house is a large terraced area with steps leading up through a brick and flint retaining wall to the beautifully tended gardens. The gardens have been professionally landscaped with large borders and specimen trees and plants creating a very beautiful setting in the heart of the city. Further enhancing the gardens is a delightful summer house and potting shed which provides another excellent sitting area, there are other paved sitting dining areas to take full advantage of the garden’s aspect. The rear gardens enjoy an overall depth of approximately 125 ft. and there is a side gate giving access to a private right of way, ‘The Twitten’, the town centre and railway station are easily reachable via Mews Lane.