A substantial Victorian home with period features, an outstanding pool complex and elevated views of the South Downs National Park has gone up for sale in Winchester, priced at £3.75 million.
Neatham, which dates back to 1885, is one of the most historic homes on Sleeper's Hill and boasts 5,600 sq ft in space, including a self-contained guest apartment.
The property is approached by a private driveway which leads to an imposing main entrance providing access to an impressive, vaulted reception hall with the original sweeping staircase to the first and second floors.
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The drawing room, dining room, and a study all feature bespoke design features, elegant period detail and original sash windows, framing the outstanding views.
A particularly special part of the house is the kitchen, breakfast and garden room.
Four bedrooms are arranged off the magnificent central galleried landing with the principal suite being of particular note.
Accessed via the rear staircase, the guest apartment has been comprehensively renovated and thoughtfully designed. It includes a kitchen / breakfast room, striking sitting room, family bathroom and two impressive bedrooms.
The property sits within private grounds below Sleepers Hill. The sun terrace spans the entire width of the property and the gardens have been expertly landscaped to create a rockery, rose garden and a highly attractive Koi pond.
A path meanders its way past a spectacular sculpture to a wonderful swimming pool complex. With a barbecue area outside, the pool house contains changing rooms, showers, a sauna, fully fitted kitchen and reception rooms.
Robert Tottle, of agent Savills Winchester, said: "Neatham is one of only a handful of original period homes on Sleepers Hill in Winchester. The exceptional Victorian family home is in a peaceful location within the city, with outstanding views towards the South Downs National Park.”
Neatham is located on Sleepers Hill, which according to local legend is where King Arthur and his knights were thought to sleep at the bottom of the hill before emerging to save England. This historic location enjoys fine views south to the Hampshire Downs and over the cathedral city of Winchester about a mile away.
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