Terraced house for sale in North View, Winchester SO22

Charming city cottage with accommodation over three floors with stunning views over Fulflood and adjacent to the Arbour.

The Property:
This late Victorian house has stylish accommodation and is set behind a wall to the front, with a traditional front door under a canopied porch and behind striking red brick elevations under a slate roof with inset windows and sash openers. The front door opens into an entrance vestibule which, in turn, opens into the dining room which has a window to the front elevation onto North View with a traditional fireplace and fitted bookshelves. To the back of the ground floor is the kitchen which is fitted with a basic range of units and a sash window that looks out over the rooftops of Fulflood. The lower ground floor is undoubtedly the heart of the house and is a very spacious double reception room with a pair of French doors that open to the front lightwell and a window and door that opens to the rear garden. This room will provide a cooler space in summer and has the benefit of a fitted 'Jetmaster' fire for those cosier winter evenings, this room has a fitted wood floor and bookshelves. The first floor has two bedrooms; the larger to the front has a fitted wardrobe and again a pretty fireplace and views towards the Arbour, whilst the second has a walk in wardrobe and perhaps the best views over the rooftops of Fulflood, Peter Symonds playing fields and beyond. A bathroom serves the bedrooms. Outside there is a covered terraced area from the sitting room which provides access to a WC/Utility and a path with steps winds down the garden which is a good size and brimming with flowers and shrubs, there is also a wooden garden shed. On street parking can be located to the front on North View.

The Location:
North View is a delightful road that has been regarded a top location within Winchester for some years due to the stunning views and proximity to Orams Arbour. It is within catchment of Western Church of England Primary School and The Westgate 'through' School, both rated 'good' by Ofsted. Peter Symonds VI Form College is also situated close by. The railway station and all the amenities of the City Centre are a walk away, including St Paul's Surgery and Pharmacy in Alison Way. Local shopping facilities are found on Stockbridge Road as well as more comprehensive facilities on Stoney Lane where there is a Waitrose store as well as smaller retailers. There are also excellent transport links to London by train or road, whilst Southampton International Airport, the South Coast for sailing and the New Forest for walking and riding are all within an easy drive. There are lovely walks along the river Itchen, through The Water Meadows and St. Catherine's Hill.

Directions:
Walk past the Westgate, bearing right onto Upper High Street, turning left over the railway bridge and left again onto Clifton Road. Turn right and walk over the arbour with the play park on your right. North View will be found straight ahead the property will be found on the right-hand side.

Viewing:
Strictly by appointment through Belgarum Estate Agents .

Services:
Electric storage heating.
Mains gas, water and drainage.

Council Tax:
Band D (rate for 2024/25 £2,122.28 pa).