A Grade II-listed Victorian home in Winchester’s most exclusive neighbourhood has gone on the market for £1.375 million, marking one of the city’s most substantial residential listings this year. The five-bedroom detached property at Kerrfield, a secluded enclave near the city centre, spans nearly 3,000 sq ft across three floors, with mature gardens, a detached double garage, and a summer house tucked behind wrought-iron gates.
The house, marketed by Winkworth Winchester, sits on a 0.4-acre plot in a conservation area, where properties rarely change hands. Its position at the end of a private driveway offers complete seclusion, with only mature trees and a stone boundary wall separating it from neighbouring homes. The vendor, a retired academic who has lived there for 18 years, is downsizing after a career spanning four decades.
Key Details
- ✅ £1.375 million asking price
- ⚡ 3,000 sq ft of living space
- 🏡 Five bedrooms, three reception rooms
- 🌳 0.4-acre mature gardens with pond and rose garden
- 🚗 Detached double garage and summer house
The ground floor centres on a sweeping entrance hall with a parquet floor, leading to a dual-aspect sitting room with French doors opening onto a terrace. A formal dining room, separated by a glazed partition, overlooks a rose garden and koi pond, while a family room with a wood-burning stove provides a cosier alternative. The kitchen, positioned at the rear, features a central island, bespoke cabinetry, and a breakfast area with views over the garden.
| Floor | Key Features |
|---|---|
| Ground | Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, family room, conservatory, kitchen, utility, cloakroom |
| First | Four bedrooms (including master with en-suite), family bathroom, study |
| Second | Two additional rooms, Jack and Jill bathroom, eaves storage |
The first floor houses four generously proportioned bedrooms, including a primary suite with fitted wardrobes and a marble-tiled en-suite shower room. A family bathroom, lined with mosaic tiles, serves the remaining bedrooms. A soundproofed study, wired for high-speed internet, is positioned above the kitchen for natural light and quiet.
📋 Property Specs
- Built: Late Victorian (1898)
- Total floors: Three
- Bedrooms: Five
- Reception rooms: Three (sitting, dining, family)
- Bathrooms: Three
- Outbuildings: Detached double garage, summer house
Upstairs, the second floor offers two additional rooms, connected by a Jack and Jill bathroom, providing flexibility for guest accommodation or a home office. Eaves storage with cedar-lined cupboards is ideal for seasonal items. The gardens, designed in the Arts and Crafts style, include a hidden seating area beneath a magnolia tree, a vegetable patch, and a cedar summer house with electricity and lighting.
💡 Pro Tip
Properties in Kerrfield rarely appear on the market—when they do, they attract competing bids within days. Buyers should prepare a mortgage agreement in principle and be ready to move quickly, as the vendor is motivated but discreet.
This is the first major residential listing in Winchester this year to exceed £1 million, following a 12% drop in average local prices during 2023. The vendor’s decision to sell comes as Winchester’s housing market shows early signs of recovery, with demand for period homes in conservation areas outpacing new builds by a ratio of 4:1.
- 📊 Winchester’s conservation areas command a 22% premium over standard properties
- 🔍 The vendor’s relocation to a smaller home in the New Forest is driving the sale
- ⚠️ Buyers should factor in £80,000–£100,000 for potential renovation costs, given the property’s age
Viewings are strictly by private appointment, with the first available slots already booked for next week. Winkworth Winchester’s director, Sarah Langton, confirmed the listing will remain open for at least six weeks, with a sale agreed target of mid-May.
