Upper Brook Street, Winchester, SO23 8DG

You Know When A House Feels Just Right The Moment You Walk In? The open fire in the sitting room, the light through the sash windows, the garden catching the evening sun - this chain free City Centre cottage has that “just right” feeling inside and out. That just right feeling can’t be manufactured with a lick of paint or a new kitchen. It comes from original features that have been cared for rather than ripped out, rooms that have a proper sense of proportion and a location that puts you right in the heart of one of England's historic cities. The sitting room at the front sets the tone immediately. The open fire is the kind you’ll love on a chilly winter evening. There are beams overhead, original sash windows pull in the light, and the restored floorboards flex underfoot in the reassuring way only genuinely old timber does.  The room does face onto the street, but the street is quiet - this part of Winchester might only be one minute walk from the High Street but it feels a world away from the hustle and bustle. The stairs separate the sitting room from a separate dining room that gives you proper space to have people round without everyone ending up in the kitchen… Having said that, the kitchen is a nice modern galley so people will probably end up there - or head on out to the garden. And that garden faces west, which means it gets the afternoon and evening sun right through to the end of the day. There's a paved patio area, a central artificial lawn and low brick walls with trellis giving it a sense of privacy without feeling hemmed in. For a city centre property, it's a genuinely private and peaceful outdoor space. Upstairs, the main bedroom sits at the front of the house and is a generous double with room to breathe. The second bedroom is at the back, again a double overlooking the rear garden. A stylish and modern bathroom serves both, with a shower over the bath. The Cathedral, the High Street and the independent shops and restaurants along Jewry Street are all walkable in just a couple of minutes. It’s in such a handy spot you may not need a car - but if you do have one, a residents parking permit is available from the council, allowing you to park nearby.

Winchester station is around ten minutes walk away - with direct trains to London Waterloo taking just under an hour. The property comes with no forward chain, which means if you’re taking your first step on the ladder - moving from a rental or living at home - it should be a simple, straightforward move. If you want a home in the heart of Winchester - with real period features, a private garden with evening sun, and only a short walk to the station and the shops, this is the one to see. Get in touch to arrange a viewing before someone else gets there first.