6 bedroom semi-detached house to rent

The Property:
A fine example of a Victorian villa, this property has been subject to comprehensive renovation, remodelling and improvement both internally and externally and has been refitted with a brand-new kitchen, bathroom and three re-fitted shower rooms. The house has many magnificent character features including high ceilings, ceiling cornice and large windows. The property offers spacious accommodation behind a most attractive stucco fronted façade, under a slate roof with new inset double-glazed windows and sash openers. A centralised entrance hall has a staircase rising to the upper floors and lower ground floor. The ground floor comprises an extended kitchen which is a bright, spacious and ideal for family living and entertaining with sliding doors onto a raised veranda, overlooking the gardens as well as windows to the side elevation providing excellent natural light. The kitchen has been fitted with a bespoke hand painted 'in frame' kitchen with sleek quartz worktops, fitted range style cooker, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher and walk in larder cupboard, there is an island unit and ample space for a breakfast table. Two well-proportioned reception rooms open to a small balcony. A study, cloaks cupboard and cloakroom as well as a fitted utility room lead to an excellent boot room with ample space for plenty of kit, fitted with bench seating, coat hooks and a cupboard with double doors to the front complete this floor. The first floor has an excellent principal bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an ensuite. There are two further double bedrooms, again with fitted wardrobes served by a bathroom. The second floor has a dual aspect double bedroom and a shower room. The lower ground floor provides a versatile space and has two further double bedrooms, a studio/office, and a shower room. There is also a plant room. Outside there is a driveway for several vehicles to the front of the house and an EV Car Charger. Secure side access leads to a stunning garden which is planted with an array of flower and shrub borders, lawn and walled to three sides. A gardener has been retained to keep the gardens in good seasonal order throughout the year.

The Location:
Just to the south of the city and located within minutes of the city centre, St. Cross is particularly well-known for its access to The Water Meadows and the pleasant walks they afford to the high street, 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. Communications are excellent, with the mainline railway station running a service to London Waterloo (approximately 60 minutes) and the M3, A34, A303 and M27 all easily accessible. Schools in Winchester are first class, with St. Faith's Primary School nearby being highly sought after. There is a wide variety of further state and private schools in the area including Pilgrims & Winchester College a short walk away, Twyford School, Peter Symonds VI Form College and St. Swithun's School about two miles away.

Directions:
Leave the City in a Southerly direction along Southgate Street, take the 3rd right onto St. James' Lane. Then take the 2nd left onto St James' Villas, at the end of the road turn right onto Compton Road and the property will be found on the right hand side as identified by our To Let board.

Further Information:
Unfurnished.
Available January 2025
EPC Rating Band D

Viewing:
Strictly by appointment through Belgarum Estate Agents[use Contact Agent Button]).

Services:
All mains' services are connected.

Council Tax:
Band G (rate for 2024/25 £3,537.14 pa).