Plant recommendation please!

dangermousie

Hi all, 
I have a space in front of my house that I hope you can help me to fill. I had viburnum there but it was completely destroy by vib. beetle. I wanted a camellia but I don't have acidic soil. A winter flowering evergreen is the dream. The conditions are:
North-West facing, full to part shade (about 3hrs in summer, full shade in winter), loam, moist well drained, 2m x 2m, H4, evergreen, soil is shallow but I would be willing to go deeper or do a raised bed. The spot isn't completely sheltered, but there are trees and houses all around. Ideally, it would not look out of place in a woodland, as there is woodland across the road. 
Looking forward to seeing your ideas! Thanks

Pete.8

Sarcococca - a winter flowering evergreen with a beautiful scent, followed by berries.
There are many varieties to choose from

Fairygirl

Camellias don't need acidic soil - they just do best in soil that isn't too alkaline. Neutral is fine. Rhodos and azaleas are the same. Pieris would be fine too, in that soil.

Ilex [holly] would fit well, although not winter flowering. Plenty of good interest though. 
Osmanthus burkwoodii would also be good. Small, creamy flowers in late winter/early spring.

bertrand-mabel

Agree with @Pete.8 fabulous plant and the fragrance in the winter is outstanding. It can be pruned back and kept under control. Great choice.

dangermousie

Thanks all! Sarococca and osm. burk. both look like good candidates!  Good to know that about Camellia @Fairygirl, as I already have a small one in a pot.