highfield, southampton

A highly individual and unique character home situated in the heart of Highfield which has been skillfully and comprehensively extended and improved to provide a truly unique and outstanding family home. From the welcoming reception hallway to the superbly appointed living accommodation, this stand out residence occupies a mature and extensive plot approaching a quarter of an acre (0.24 pro map) providing the perfect synergy of character with modern facilities and fittings as well as significant and established grounds. The welcoming and spacious reception hallway provides access to the property's principle reception rooms which consist of a generously proportioned 21' 5" sitting room, a substantial 14' 5" x 14' 1" dining room and a delightful triple aspect 27' family room. In addition the kitchen/dining room measures an impressive 16' 11" x 13' 4" and there is the advantage of a ground floor combined utility/wet room. The welcoming and spacious reception hallway provides access to the property's principle reception rooms which consist of a generously proportioned 21' 5" sitting room, a substantial 14' 5" x 14' 1" dining room and a delightful triple aspect 27' family room. In addition the kitchen measures an impressive 16' 11" x 13' 4" and there is the advantage of a ground floor combined utility/wet room. The first floor offers four generously proportioned bedrooms, the master of which measures over 19' in length and a further loft area which measures over 28' and could be converted into a further room subject to the necessary consent. Externally the property continues to impress with ample off road parking for numerous vehicles as well as detached garage with attached studio and impressive grounds which surround the property including a working and productive garden kitchen with raised planters as well as extensive lawned areas and substantial purpose built greenhouse facilities. Due to the highly individual nature and rare availability of this property type in the enduringly popular location, discerning purchasers are advised to make the most immediate of inspections.

SUBSTANTIAL EXTERNAL STORM PORCH
With pitched tiled roof supporting columns.

RECEPTION HALLWAY
Smooth plastered ceiling. Exposed character beams with fine spindle balustrade staircase rising to the first floor landing. The generous reception hallway features a brick and stone fireplace with bespoke built working log burner. Tiled flooring. Two leaded double glazed windows, one to the front and one to the side elevation. Substantial character entrance door. Significant built-in storage with walk-in cupboard with lighting and further under stairs cupboard on the same automated lighting controls and further cupboard housing ornamental safe which will remain.

UTILITY/WET ROOM
A range of ground floor units with fitted one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit and low level w.c.and electric power shower. Tiled flooring. Smooth plastered ceiling. Recessed lighting. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Extractor fan. Radiator. Obscure double glazed window.

SITTING ROOM 21' 5" (6.5m) x 13' 8" (4.2m)
An elegantly appointed room with a substantial leaded double glazed bay window to front elevation with further double glazed window to side elevation. The ceiling is smooth plastered with a coved finish and the room centres on a feature open working fireplace with character surround. The large bay window is complemented by a fitted window seat. Oak wood flooring. Radiator.

DINING ROOM 14' 5" (4.4m) x 14' 1"
4.3m)
Approached directly from the reception hallway, this dual aspect room has the benefit of bi-folding internal multi paned glazed doors to rear elevation. Smooth plastered ceiling. Radiator. Wonderful feature fireplace with working wood burner. Oak wood flooring. Direct access to the family room.

FAMILY ROOM 27' (8.2m) x 9' 9" (3.0m)
A truly excellent space with a triple aspect, offering double glazed windows to three elevations as well as double glazed French doors to front and rear gardens. Programmable under floor heating with fitted tiled flooring. Suspended wire track lighting. Open hatchway through to the kitchen.

KITCHEN 16' 11" (5.2m) x 13' 4" (4.1m)
A comprehensively re-fitted range of eye and base level units to include one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with swan neck mixer tap fitting. Integrated dishwasher and fridge. Suitable space for range style cooker. Wall mounted central heating boiler. Double glazed windows to side and rear elevations. Obscure double glazed door also to side elevation. Ample space for substantial dining room table and chairs. Tiled flooring with programmable under floor heating.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Leaded double glazed window to side elevation. Substantial double width built-in linen cupboard with radiator. Double glazed UPVC finish loft hatch to loft room which is hinged to one elevation and provides additional natural light to the landing area as well as improving both energy efficiency and easier access to loft space. Radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM 19' 4" (5.9m) x 13' 8" (4.2m)
Superbly appointed room offering a dual aspect with leaded double glazed bay window to front elevation as well as double glazed window to side elevation. Smooth plastered ceiling with coved finish. Contemporary and fitted vanity unit with rectangular hand basin. Radiator. Comprehensive range of fitted built-in wardrobes with cedar wood lining and mahogany drawers and providing hanging and shelf storage.

BEDROOM TWO 16' 6" (5.0m) x 12' 8" (3.9m)
Dual aspect with double glazed windows to side and rear elevation. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Radiator. Built-in vanity unit with rectangular shaped white finish hand basin.

BEDROOM THREE 12' (3.7m) x 9' 5" (2.9m)
Double glazed window with corner mounted pedestal hand basin. Radiator. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Built-in storage cupboard.

BEDROOM FOUR 12' 4" (3.8m) x 6' 8" (2.0m)
Leaded double glazed window to front elevation. Radiator. Smooth plastered ceiling.

BATHROOM
Having been re-fitted by the current owner, the bathroom provides a comprehensive free-standing bath with rectangular shaped and over-sized walk-in shower and hand basin. Double glazed window. Tiled wall surfaces. Original heated chrome finish towel rail. Rubber tiled flooring heated by central heating pipes beneath.

SEPARATE W.C.
Concealed cistern dual flush low level w.c. Leaded double glazed window. Smooth plastered ceiling.

LOFT ROOM
A comprehensive and well finished space with exposed beams. Boarded skillings as well as predominantly boarded flooring with open access to additional eaves storage and open access to further comprehensive storage space. Additional natural light is provided by a velux window to the rear elevation with a South Westerly aspect with star glazing potential.

AGENTS NOTE
This space may be converted to provide additional accommodation subject to the necessary consent.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property there is a substantial kitchen garden with raised vegetable planters with sleeper retained finish as well as a driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles and retractable iron gates. There is substantial brick walling to the front perimeter and the driveway provides access to the detached garage and attached outbuilding.

DETACHED GARAGE 14' (4.27m) x 12' 9" (3.89m):
Obscure double glazed courtesy door to side elevation and remotely operated electric roller style door to front elevation with power and light available.

STUDIO/HOBBY ROOM 13' 1" (4.0m) x 12' 10" (3.9m)
Attached to the rear of the garage is an extremely useful studio/hobby room which could also be used as a gymnasium or home office. Double glazed windows to side elevation. Patio double glazed doors to rear elevation. Smooth plastered ceiling with power and light available. A range of fitted base level units suitable for storage with worktop surfaces over.

The rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a variety of mature plantings and privet style hedges with brick walling and fence panel enclosures. There is a substantial greenhouse and an attached potting shed and garden store. Extending to the full width of the property is an extensive patio with timber pergolas. A brick mounted gardeners sink with outside tap facilities offering hot and cold running water with shower attachment over sink and sensor controlled lighting. The gardens are primarily laid to lawn with mature plantings. Enclosed and to the side of the property is a further patio area with a raised pond trimmed with electric pump with sleepers, fence and trellis enclosure and further outside lighting.

GREENHOUSE 14' (4.27m) x 5' 8" (1.73m):
Of brick and partially glazed construction with poly carbonate roof.

ATTACHED POTTING SHED 5' 4" (1.63m) x 5' 8" (1.73m):
Of brick construction with polycarbonate roof, power and light available.

COUNCIL TAX
BAND: F
CHARGE: £2,504.87
YEAR: 2018/2019