St. James Lane, Winchester, SO22

The Property:

South View House was built in c.1840 as the most elevated house of eight semi-detached pairs on a large sweeping crescent set back from highly sought after St. James Lane, on central Winchester's west hill. The double fronted façade with large sash windows and balcony boasts beautiful, unspoilt and protected views over West Hill, Christ Church's spire, St Cross, St Catherine's hill and the South Downs beyond. This imposing 3,579 sq. ft. home exudes charm with 3m high ceilings, original period features throughout, including fireplaces, cornicing, a winding ornate staircase, deep wooden architrave and skirting, wide oak floorboards, column radiators and heritage door and service bells.

South View House is a substantial Grade II listed semi detached Georgian house, set in tranquil front and rear gardens with lawns, apple and fig trees. The property provides excellent accommodation behind a most attractive stucco façade with recessed windows with sash openers, under a slate tiled roof. A particular feature is the centralised Tuscan Porch, above which is a balcony with decorative cast iron work. A welcoming entrance hall opens to the drawing room, sitting room, dining room and the kitchen/breakfast room, which is well proportioned with an island unit and fitted to two sides with bespoke, hand painted kitchen cabinetry with a fitted larder cupboard, marble counter tops and a Mercury range cooker. French doors open into the rear garden. The substantial lower ground floor serves as additional bedrooms, office, gym, cinema or self-contained annex, with dedicated outside stair access, if preferred. The principal bedroom and bedroom three on the first floor provide perhaps the best views to the South/East over St. Cross and to St. Catherine’s Hill and are served by a luxury bathroom with a large walk in shower, twin basins with a vanity unit below and a roll top bath, whilst bedroom three has a shower room ensuite. Bedroom two is served by a further ensuite.

Externally, the property is well screened behind railings and a well established beech hedge. A pair of remote controlled, electric wrought iron gates open onto a gravel driveway providing comfortable off road parking for four large cars, a beautiful octagonal outbuilding provides ample storage and has mains connection offering an ideal EV charging point. Much of the garden is laid to lawn, part enclosed by sleepers and a yew hedge to one side, with a wall to the other and an attractive planted border. To the rear of the house are two attractive shaped terraces either side of the lawn, brick and flint walls enclose the garden with well stocked raised brick planters.

The Location:

This beautiful house is one of eight substantial properties that lie to the Northern side of St. James Lane and provide stunning Southerly views over St. Cross towards St. Catherine’s Hill. Just to the south of the city and located within a 10 minute downhill walk to the Cathedral, and in close proximity to many of Winchester's finest pubs and restaurants, through the ancient part of the city, the college, and the Cathedral. The city centre and its amenities offer first class shopping, a varied range of restaurants, cinema, theatre, and sports centre. Within walking access onto the Itchen water meadows, St. Cross and St. Catherine's Hill. Communications are excellent, there is a shortcut to the station via St. James Terrace which provides a fast commuter service to London Waterloo (circa one hour) whilst the M3, A34, A303 and M27 all easily accessible. Schools in Winchester are first class; the house is within catchment for Western primary and Westgate all through school (Ofsted outstanding). There is a wide variety of further state and private schools in the area including Pilgrims and Winchester College a short walk away, Twyford School, Peter Symonds VI Form College and St. Swithun's School about two miles away.

Directions:

From the centre of Winchester proceed in a Southerly direction along Southgate Street, which becomes St. Cross Road. Turn right after the pedestrian crossing into St. James Lane and proceed for a short distance up the hill the property will be found on the right-hand side identified by our 'For Sale' board.

Viewing:

Strictly by appointment through Belgarum Estate Agents ).

Services:

All mains services are connected.

Council Tax:

Band G (rate for 2024/25 £3,584.11 pa).

Parking - Driveway