4-bedroom house · SO23 9SN
Listing removedListed 100 days · slow let
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About
Detached house in one of Winchester's most sought-after locations, boasting classically-proportioned accommodation, with the rare benefit of driveway parking, a small garage and a lovely rear garden.
The front door opens into a light and bright entrance hall which serves all reception rooms and a downstairs cloakroom.
The spacious drawing room has an open fireplace and doors to the rear allowing access out to the garden. Sitting room / snug also with ornate fireplace.
The kitchen / breakfast room has a traditional shaker-style range of painted wall and base units with quartz worksurfaces. Twin ovens accompany an electric hob, integral fridge-freezer and dishwasher.
Separate utility room. The first floor comprises a principal suite with double bedroom and dressing room. Guest double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with separate shower cubicle.
Two further spacious double bedrooms and separate shower room. The property has been renovated within recent years and is offered in good order throughout.
Outside is a beautiful and well-stocked rear garden and a local gardening firm are retained to keep it under control during the growing seasons.
A small garage and parking on the driveway is available. The Location: The house lies in the heart of the city between St.
James Lane and Compton Road on the western side of the northern end of the St. Cross Road.
The house is therefore within walking distance of the High Street, a varied range of restaurants, the theatre and cinema.
There are wonderful walks around the Cathedral, the College, and the Water Meadows along the banks of the river Itchen. There is a shortcut to the station via Peninsula Barracks.
It provides a fast commuter service to London Waterloo (circa one hour). Unfurnished / Available Now / Council Tax: Band G / EPC Rating Band D
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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