3 bedroom house for sale

Overview

A unique renovation opportunity in the heart of Winchester - VIEWING ACCESS FRIDAY 12TH & 13TH JULY - STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT DescriptionNo. 76 Canon Street is an attractive three bedroom Victorian terraced cottage with a large south-facing walled garden which can be accessed both from the house and from a side passageway. The well-proportioned interior has been stripped out ready for renovation to start, which will provide generous accommodation including a living and dining area with wood-fired stove, utility room, and open-plan galley kitchen and living room. Planning consentPlanning consent obtained for single storey side extension at ground floor level, raising of rear roof, replacement of rear facing first floor window with French doors and Juliet balcony, single storey rear extension, installation of garden office in rear garden (23/00574/HOUArchitect plans, building regulations plans and structural engineer's calculations completed;CCTV drain survey completed.Works completedHand-built close board fence;Garden walls repointed;Garden office purchased and awaiting construction;Sash windows professionally rebuilt and double-glazed;Sash window shutters installed;Wood burning stove and flue installed;Unused chimney breast removed, lintel installed;Loft insulated, boarded and integrated hatch/ladder installed.Agents noteThe property was subject to roof damage to the rear roof following a fall of masonry from the neighbouring property caused by contractors working on that property in February 2023. The matter was resolved through insurance and closed in June 2023. A structural engineer's report confirms that remediation to the neighbouring property was satisfactorily completed.LocationThe house is situated in the heart of the highly sought-after Winchester conservation area, on the quietest part of a unique street that is famed both for its architectural importance and the warmth of the community. Winchester's ancient cathedral city centre includes award-winning pubs, the amenities of first-class shopping within the pedestrian precinct, recreational and cultural facilities, together with an excellent selection of schools for all ages, both private and state, and a main line railway station (London Waterloo within 1 hour). There are delightful walks within the area through the Cathedral Close and along the banks of the River Itchen and up to St Catherine's Hill. Access can be easily gained to the M3 motorway at junctions 10 or 11, the M3 in turn providing easy connections to the A34 and the M27 coastal motorway, which also provides access to the New Forest and Southampton International Airport.Square Footage: 980 sq ft Additional InfoAll mains services connectedFreeholdCouncil Tax Band F