A substantial Victorian family home within the highly sought-after residential area of St Cross, with fabulous, landscaped gardens, swimming pool and elevated views of the water meadows.
This substantial family house offers excellent accommodation and beautiful characterful features throughout. The wide and spacious entrance hall welcomes you warmly and features original exposed floorboards and unique panelling whilst providing access to all principal reception spaces. The kitchen is very much the heart of the home containing a comprehensive range of wall and floor mounted units, an Aga and a sociable central island with a butler sink. There are doors leading to a charming veranda adorned in Wisteria overlooking the gardens. On a practical level there is a very useful boot room, utility area and plenty storage cupboards as well as rear access to the terrace and garden, all essential for modern family life. The drawing room is a particular highlight and is impressive in its proportions featuring a window seat to enjoy the views over the garden and a wood burning stove for the cooler winter months. A study and a very cosy snug complete the ground floor accommodation
To the first floor there is a large galleried landing bathed in natural light which grants access to six bedrooms, three bathrooms, separate WC and an office or hobby room. The primary bedroom is generous in its proportions and enjoys distant views over the garden and beyond to the South Downs. There is a luxurious bathroom adjacent to this primary bedroom featuring a bath and separate shower, with the sixth bedroom currently configured as a dressing room nearby. There are four further bedrooms on this level along with a very useful studio/hobby room that could be utilised as an additional bedroom if required.
OUTSIDE
Occupying an elevated position at the head of its grounds, the house and gardens enjoy far-reaching views across the water meadows to the South Downs and St Catherine's Hill. Steps lead from the veranda to the upper garden containing well stocked borders and flowering plants for all year-round interest. There is an expanse of flat and manicured lawns that lead to a middle terrace with a fabulous swimming pool
complex, with areas to entertain and relax. With external lighting and power to the terrace, it is an idyllic spot for entertaining and enjoying all year round. Attractive pathways lead to the productive ornamental spaces of the lower garden featuring vegetable beds, fruit trees, flowering shrubs and traditional garden sheds for storage. The outside spaces have provided a peaceful haven, and an enjoyable country style garden situated on the fringe of city, something that the current owners have thoroughly enjoyed. To the front of the property is plenty of off-street parking and a very useful double garage.
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The Square House is a brilliant family home with versatile accommodation and a variety of places to entertain and enjoy all year round.
Robert TottleProperty agent