Nestled in the heart of the highly sought-after village of West End, to the north of the city of Southampton. A rarely available and beautifully presented home. Blacksmith’s Cottage offers a unique opportunity to own a charming character home of local history. Formerly a traditional blacksmith’s smithy, the property has been tastefully modernised and extended over the years, blending character with contemporary living. Set within attractive and well-maintained gardens, the cottage boasts a large garage, generous off-road parking, and a stylish interior .
This exceptional cottage combines charm and character with practical features, comprising a 17" sitting room, a dining room, a lovely fitted kitchen, with three bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. A truly special find within West End’s village centre.
West End is a popular and well-established village located on the north-eastern outskirts of Southampton, offering a perfect balance of semi-rural charm and convenient access to city amenities. The village benefits from a strong sense of community and a wide range of local facilities, including independent shops, a supermarket, cosy pubs, cafés, and a post office. Families are well served by a selection of highly regarded primary and secondary schools, while nearby Hatch Grange Park provides beautiful open spaces, woodland walks, and outdoor activities for all ages. West End is also home to the Ageas Bowl – Hampshire’s iconic international cricket ground – which hosts sporting events, concerts, and a hotel with a spa and gym. Excellent transport links include easy access to the M27 and M3 motorways, regular bus services, and nearby train stations at Hedge End and Southampton Airport Parkway, making it ideal for commuters and those looking to explore the wider Hampshire area.
APPROACH
Pea shingle driveway leading to the cottage.
SITTING ROOM 17' 9" (5.41m) x 10' 9" (3.28m)
Two double-glazed windows to the front aspect, upvc front door, double-glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the rear garden, two radiators, TV aerial point, dado rails, carpeted flooring.
DINING ROOM 10' 9" (3.28m) x 9' 6" (2.90m)
Upvc double-glazed window to the front aspect, upvc double-glazed french doors opening to and accessing the rear garden, timber effect laminated flooring, dado rails, radiator, opening to:
KITCHEN 12' 5" (3.78m) x 10' 9" (3.28m)
A good range of ivory-coloured floor and eye-level cabinetry, oak effect timber block work surfaces with tiled splash backs, island unit with drawers and cupboards under, inset ceiling downlights, white ceramic one and a half bowl sink with drainer and mixer tap over, space and plumbing for a range sized cooker, space for eye level refrigerator, two upvc double-glazed windows, radiator, upvc casement door accessing the frontage, tiled slate effect ceramic flooring, door to, pantry cupboard with upvc double-glazed window, shelving, wall mounted combination boiler servicing hot water and heating.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Doors to:
BEDROOM ONE 10' 11" (3.33m) x 11' 3" (3.43m)
Upvc double-glazed window to the front aspect, radiator, carpeted flooring, a good range of fitted wardrobes with shelf and hanging space.
BEDROOM TWO 10' 5" (3.17m) x 9' 1" (2.77m)
Upvc double-glazed window to the front and side aspects, radiator, carpeted flooring.
BEDROOM THREE 8' 1" (2.46m) x 6' 5" (1.96m)
Upvc double-glazed window to the front aspect, radiator, carpeted flooring.
BATHROOM 8' 1" (2.46m) x 4' 7" (1.40m)
Glazed shower enclosure with mains-fed shower attachment, vanity-housed wash basin, low-level WC, ceramic tiled splash backs, chrome heated towel rail radiator, upvc obscured double-glazed window to the front aspect, timber effect laminated flooring.
REAR GARDEN
Fully enclosed, a good variety of shrubs, flower borders, area of lawn, paved patio seating area with timber pergola with maturing climbers, timber shed, door access to the garage.
FRONT GARDEN
Side aspect pea shingled driveway, providing off-road parking for numerous vehicles, area of lawn, shrub and hedged borders, access via an up and over door to the garage.
GARAGE 23' 8" (7.21m) x 12' 3" (3.73m)
Accessed via an up-and-over door, light and power-connected glazed window to the rear / side aspect, door to the rear garden.
COUNCIL TAX
Eastleigh borough council, Band D, £2,244.68p for 2025 / 2026
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