I spotted this pretty 18th century house in St Thomas Street, apparently it is named after a mulberry tree in its garden which was supposedly planted by Charles II. From the late 19th century the house was owned by a banker, doctor, college don and admiral. In the 50s and 60s it was used as a Ladies' County Club. In the 1950s the upper floor of the house was converted into flats, but I understand from a comment on the post that it has now been converted back into one big house - it must be lovely!
What a quaint street. I especially like the Christmas wreath on the door. Simple and elegant.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Eve to you!
Thanks for the kind comments on my Leeds daily photo. Mulberry trees are not common, there was one at my school in Oxford. I have not been to Winchester in many years, nice place. I lived near Netley Abbey for some time in my 20's. Have a very Happy Christmas. Paul
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by. Netley Abbey's not far away - good place for watching the cruise ships come and go.
ReplyDeleteMulberry House, above, is now owned by one family and is no longer divided in to flats, operating as a lovely, big family home.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the update - I'm going to edit the post now :)
ReplyDeleteI live in Winchester and this is possibly the finest house in the entire city. Whoever gets to own this beautiful house is very fortunate,
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