For Sale2 Bedroom Cottage in St. Swithun Street, Winchester So23£625,000

Two bedroom cottage in highly sought after street close to the cathedral in the heart of city. A rare opportunity to buy a charming period 2 bedroom mid terrace cottage in the sought after St. Swithun Street close to the Cathedral. The accommodation is typical of the period, the kitchen has been updated more recently and offers plenty of storage. The sitting room has space for a dining and sitting area with French doors that lead into the pretty courtyard garden and cloakroom. The central staircase takes you to the first floor where there are 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. The front bedroom overlooks the outer wall of the Cathedral Close. There is a loft room accessed by a ladder and there is scope to extend the property further subject to obtaining the relevant consents. Outside Accessed from the sitting room to the rear, is a small private courtyard garden which is paved and enclosed. There is permit parking. Location St. Swithun Street lies in the heart of historic Winchester. To one side of the street runs the attractive flint outer wall to the Cathedral Close. The wider area has many period houses and historic connections, most notably Kingsgate Arch and the tiny church of St. Swithun-upon-Kingsgate. Both Winchester College and Pilgrims’ Preparatory School are within very short walking distance, 0.2 miles. Local schools are St Bede and the Westgate. A range of facilities are easily accessible including theatres, a library, cinema, leisure centre and public houses (including the Wykeham Arms). The mainline railway station is within walking distance, 0.7 miles and offers regular train services to London Waterloo in around an hour. There are also excellent road links to London via the M3, the south coast via the M27 and north to Newbury and Oxford via the A34. Southampton Airport is just 10 miles away by road or 7 minutes rail. Additional information EPC Rating D Council Tax Band: D. Local Authority: Winchester City Council. Tenure: Leasehold. 1000 year lease from 24 June 1881. 857 years remaining. Annual Ground rent: £28. Ground rent review period and how much it increases by at the review period: TBC. Mains water and drainage. Mains electric. Gas central heating. Fibre to the Cabinet (FTTC). For internet and mobile services check Ofcom’s website. Viewing: Strictly by appointment through Carter Jonas.