Clifton Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22

A stylish Victorian home ideally situated for city life, the railway station and excellent local schools.

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Description

A charming day room welcomes you to this attractive Victorian terrace and features an open fireplace, beautiful exposed floorboards and a large picture window. A hallway leads to the west facing living room that overlooks much of Fulflood and uniquely features a stunning balcony and seating area. An original feature fireplace, bespoke cabinetry and the continuation of the exposed floorboards all contribute to a stylish and supremely comfortable living space. Stairs lead down to the kitchen/dining room featuring terracotta tiles, shaker style floor and wall mounted cabinets and space for various appliances. There is a very useful utility space and WC/cloakroom to the rear and a highly versatile reception room that could be a study or occasional bedroom.

The first floor contains the primary bedroom with a pretty feature fireplace, built in wardrobes and further characterful features. The family bathroom has been beautifully fitted out with a roll top bath and shower over, floor to ceiling tiling, storage and a heated towel rail. There is an additional bedroom with views over Fulflood to the rear and access to a loft space that makes for an ideal storage area. The property has been tastefully decorated throughout combing a traditional colour pallet with stylish design features that deliver a unique and highly attractive city home.

OUTSIDE
Accessed from the kitchen, the paved terrace is an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining throughout the year. The upper terrace closest to the house enjoys views through the garden which includes a variety of mature trees, flowering plants and shrubs which contribute to a feeling of privacy and seclusion. The lower terrace makes for an ideal place to entertain in the summer months enjoying late evening sunshine. Nestled at the bottom of the garden is a storage shed, log store and a rear access that leads to footpath that winds its way to Stockbridge Road.

Location

Clifton Road is ideally situated for the open park of Oram's Arbour and is within enviable proximity to the city's mainline railway station and pedestriansied High Street. The area of Oram's Arbor forms a desirable collection of quiet lanes, with a variety of period homes surrounding the green and open park. Properties on Clifton Road such as this one benefit from easy access to local amenities within Fulflood a thriving Victorian suburb of Winchester.

The city's railway station is a short walk away (0.3 miles), along with a useful local shop, café and restaurant situated within Fulflood. Winchester provides an ideal base for families, city goers, downsizers, and commuters alike. A short distance from Clifton Road (0.4 miles) is the pedestrianised high street containing a variety of shops, independent boutiques, restaurants, and recreational facilities such as the Theatre Royal and cinema. There are captivating walks through the cathedral streets leading to St. Catherine's Hill and the water meadows around St Cross where walkers or cyclists can follow the Itchen Navigation south, out of Winchester to local villages.

For the commuter, there are fast rail links within the hour from Wiinchester to London Waterloo or within 20 mins to Southampton Airport Parkway which serves a growing number of international destinations. Access to the M3 motorway, A34 and A303 are particularly good, leading northbound to London, the Midlands, and West Country respectively. The M3 connection to the M27 opens The New Forest and south coast, particularly useful for Dorset and Devon.

The city provides some of the finest schooling in the country. Clifton Road is in catchment for the highly regarded Western/Westgate Schools, a particular draw to the area. Other schooling includes Kings School, Pilgrims, St Swithuns Girls School, Winchester College, and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College all of which have superb reputations.

Square Footage: 1,078 sq ft



Additional Info

All mains services connected
Freehold
Council Tax Band D