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Charters is pleased to present for sale the first house built on Sleepers Hill, Winchester

28th March 2025

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The first house constructed on Sleepers Hill, this stunning example of a Victorian family home was built in 1856 and it sat within 20 acres before the estate was broken up in 1932 – https://chartersestateagents.co.uk/property/winchester/sleepers-hill-winchester/.

The original house was then divided into two substantial properties, when the adjoining servants’ quarters were converted into a separate family home. As such this superb property now offers almost 7,000 sqft of versatile internal accommodation, based over three floors and sits on a most impressive plot of approximately 0.8 of an acre, enjoying entrances from both Sleepers Hill and also Milnthorpe Lane.

Key features

– Mid-19th Century semi-detached Gothic style Victorian home

– Approaching 7000sq ft of accommodation over three floors

– Set on an approximately 0.8 acre plot

– Nine Bedrooms, two bathrooms and four shower rooms

– Two vehicle entrances and double garage with adjoining gym room

– Sitting room, playroom and bar room

– Large open plan kitchen/breakfast room

– Dining hallway

– Feature staircase

– Superb range of character features

The first house constructed on Sleepers Hill, this stunning example of a Victorian family home was built in 1856 and it sat within 20 acres before the estate was broken up in 1932.

The original house was then divided into two substantial properties, when the adjoining servants’ quarters were converted into a separate family home. As such this superb property now offers almost 7,000 sqft of versatile internal accommodation, based over three floors and sits on a most impressive plot of approximately 0.8 of an acre, enjoying entrances from both Sleepers Hill and also Milnthorpe Lane.

The property is built in a Gothic style and retains much of its fine architectural detail including high ceilings, fireplaces with ornate surrounds, original panelling, a stunning feature staircase, tall French windows/doors with original shutters and deep skirting boards.

Milnthorpe sits on a plot approaching 0.8 of an acre and enjoys excellent levels of privacy with mature trees and shrubs surrounding the perimeter.. The property can be accessed via a track from Sleepers Hill leading to a number of stunning residences. Electric double gates open up onto the large driveway in front of the house, a further driveway access is also available via Milnthorpe Lane, this too is gated.

A side gate between the house and gym/double garage allows access to the rear where there is a large expanse of lawn wrapping around the house. The double garage and gym room both enjoy light and power.

Get in touch

To find out more and to arrange a private viewing, please contact Oliver and his market-leading Winchester team on 01962 830880 – please get in touch to find out more.

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