• Exceptional Grade II Listed Georgian city residence +
• Walled gardens overlooking Winchester Cathedral +
• Principal bedroom with en suite bathroom +
• Four further bedrooms +
• Gated entrance with ample off-street parking +
• Set within the ancient city centre +
• EPC Rating = D +

An exceptional Grade II listed Georgian family home in central Winchester dating back to 1798, with off street parking and views of Winchester Cathedral.

Description

Steeped in local history Abbey Mill House is a charming part of ancient Winchester and dates to 1796 where the property was originally built as a Silk Mill. In 1828 Silk production stopped and the property was converted to a private residence by Mr John Shenton, brother of William Shenton the original Silk Mill owner. Arriving at the gates of Abbey Mill House one is immediate struck by the classic architecture and attractive path leading to the main entrance. The vaulted hallway is bathed in natural light and offers access to a wonderful drawing room that spans the depth of the property yet has been divided to create a more formal entertaining space and a separate snug/media area. Across the hall is a generous study with a feature fireplace, wonderful high ceilings and sash windows that continue to deliver an abundance of natural light. Continuing through the ground floor, there is a dining room and a wonderful, vaulted kitchen/breakfast room which is the natural heart of the home. Completing the ground floor is a guest cloakroom, a useful boot room, laundry, and pantry.

An elegant central staircase leads to a large window capturing a fine view of Winchester Cathedral and provides access to the principal bedroom suite that overlooks the beautiful walled garden. With bespoke built in cabinetry and an en suite bathroom, with separate shower the principal suite is a particular highlight. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom completing the first floor. The second floor contains two further bedrooms that are generous in their proportions and feature exposed beams and period features as an insight into the property’s past. There is a shower room and boiler room with space for airing also on this level.

Abbey Mill House is finished to an exceptional standard throughout and has the modern benefits of an advanced central heating system and a ventilation and heat recovery system is installed ensuring comfort all year round.

OUTSIDE
The walled garden is a charming and peaceful haven that features paved terraces for entertaining, manicured lawns with calm corners to sit and relax with views of Winchester cathedral. The garden is mostly laid to lawn and contains a variety of specimen trees, climbing roses, well stocked borders with flower plants, shrubs, and fruit trees.