THIS elegant home in the heart of Winchester could be yours for £1.65m.

Based in Great Minster Street, the home totals nearly 2,500 sq ft of accommodation, and arranged over four floors, the property is believed to date back to the 1400's and whilst offering a wealth of period features has been subject to an exacting programme of refurbishment and improvement by the current owners over the last 19 years.

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The entrance hall leads to a cosy sitting/TV room with a well fitted dressing room opposite perfect for storing outside coats and shoes before leading over original oak flooring to the dining area which is ideal for entertaining. The adjacent kitchen overlooks the pretty courtyard garden which really comes into its own during the summer months. There is also a utility room and wc on the ground floor as well as stairs down to a basement which is currently set up as a home office.

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On the first floor is the marvellous 21 ft drawing room along with the main bedroom which enjoys views over the rear courtyard and is served by the adjacent bathroom.

The well sized second and third bedrooms together with bedroom four and a tastefully fitted bathroom occupy the second floor.

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The property benefits from a small but perfect courtyard garden that enjoys a high degree of privacy and has been thoughtfully planned and planted for maximum enjoyment.

Occupying a first class position in the historic heart of the city opposite the cathedral and just a few steps from The Square the property is ideally placed for those looking to enjoy the best of city living with Winchester's extensive amenities and excellent cultural, shopping and leisure facilities literally on the doorstep.

The railway station (0.5 mile) offers fast rail access to London Waterloo in approximately one hour and junction 11 of the M3 provides road access to London (about 70 miles), the south coast and motorway network.

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