5 St James Villas, Winchester, Hampshire

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1 5 St James Villas, Winchester, Hampshire

2 A Listed semi-detached Regency villa in one of the prettier streets in St Cross, within walking distance of the City centre, its excellent amenities and railway station

3 Features Entrance Hall Cloakroom Drawing Room Kitchen/Breakfast Room Dining Room Study Three/Four Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Off Street Parking for Two Cars Walled Courtyard Garden

4 The Location St James Villas 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, cinema, leisure centre and 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 Mews Lane and Crowder Terrace. It provides a fast commuter service to London Waterloo. The City itself lies at the intersection of the M3 and the A34 and is close to the M27 thereby providing easy road access to London, Southampton International Airport, Portsmouth with its European ferry terminal, or Oxford and the Midlands. Services: All mains services. Gas fired central heating. Local Authority: Winchester City Council Viewing: By appointment through the agents Jackson-Stops & Staff, Wykeham House, 11a Southgate Street, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9DZ. Telephone:

5 Winchester Wykeham House 11a Southgate Street Winchester Hampshire SO23 9DZ jackson-stops.co.uk Mileages Walking distance of the City Centre Directions (SO23 9SN) From the High Street proceed in a southerly direction along Southgate Street and just beyond the Zebra crossing at the start of the St Cross Road, turn right into St James Lane. Take the second turning on the left into St James Villas and No. 5 will be found on the left hand side. Important Notice: Jackson-Stops & Staff, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. J197

6 The Property 5 St James Villas is a particularly fine Grade II listed Regency style villa, built circa 1830 and the attractive street scene is made up of a series of pairs of semi-detached villas. They are two storey, No. 5 having a converted lower ground floor. The house is stuccoed and colour washed white with inset sash and casement windows under a slate roof. The two extensions have flat mineral felted roofs and one has solar panels providing power back into the grid. The front door has a fanlight over and opens into the entrance hall which has the staircase rising to the first floor and down to the lower ground floor. There is a cloakroom, charming drawing room with a fully functional Victorian fireplace, and on either side there are shelved display alcoves. The kitchen/breakfast room is L-shaped and has a wide archway into the dining room; the kitchen has a wood laminate floor, range of units and some integrated appliances. The dining room has French doors leading out into the walled courtyard garden. At the end of the kitchen there is a rear lobby, stable door to the garden and a study which potentially could be extended to make a ground floor en suite bedroom if required. On the lower ground floor there is a bedroom and bathroom, both have panelled ceilings, and there is a useful understairs storage cupboard in the vestibule. The first floor is approached by a turned staircase. Bedroom one has a wall length range of fitted cupboards and a dressing table recess. Bedroom two has a fireplace with a Victorian grate and wash basin, plus a wardrobe cupboard, and there is a door through into an occasional bedroom which could be converted into an adjoining bathroom. It is currently used as a study. There is also a family bathroom. Outside The driveway off St James Villas provides parking for two cars. Additional permits are available from the Council. The front garden is partly enclosed by black painted railings. There is a terrace, lavender hedging and a wonderful old wisteria, roses and a flowering cherry tree. Behind the house is a very pretty walled courtyard garden, paved with some brick edging and raised beds. Within the garden is a mature apple tree and climbers including clematis and roses. There is a small lean-to garden implement store and a gate which leads out onto a path which provides a separate access into the garden. J197