highfield, southampton

Believed to date back to circa 1825, this double fronted detached family home is understood to be one of the original houses located in Highfield Village. The property offers a wealth of character features to include sash windows, stripped floorboards and antique pine doors. The property offers a range of additional features to include a mature garden as well as a detached garage, generous accommodation with three separate reception rooms as well as four bedrooms located over two floors with the fourth room currently being used as a study. In addition there is a substantial cellar which is presently arranged as two separate rooms offering comprehensive storage area with scope for further uses subject to the necessary consent and additional workshop. In addition to the wealth of character and numerous features, discerning purchasers will undoubtedly also appreciate the enduringly popular location with the well regarded Highfield school within immediate reach and superb local day to day facilities and infrastructure.

ENTRANCE HALL
Stairs rising to first floor landing. Substantial entrance door with glazed inserts. Exposed wood stripped flooring. Wall mounted central heating thermostat. Radiator. Doorway providing access to concealed stair case leading to the cellar.

CELLAR
The cellar is defined to provide two separate rooms.

ROOM ONE 13' 3" (4.0m) x 12' 8" (3.9m):
Primarily utilised as storage, this room is full head height with power and light available.

ROOM TWO 12' 10" (3.9m) x 12' 8" (3.9m):
Arranged as a workshop area, this room is also full height with power and light available.

INNER HALL
Providing access to bathrooms with useful storage cupboard.

SITTING ROOM 16' 10" (5.13m) x 12' 9" (3.89m):
Full height sash window to front elevation providing a high degree of natural light and adds to the individual charm of this home. Stripped exposed floorboards. The room centres around a feature fireplace with wooden surround and mantle over. Picture railing. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Stripped pine antique style internal door leading back to the entrance hallway.

LIVING ROOM 16' 10" (5.13m) x 13' (3.96m):
Full height sash window to the front elevation providing a high degree of natural light. Character feature open working fireplace, trimmed with brick and tiled hearth with substantial fireplace and mantle surround. Coved ceiling. Picture railing. Radiator.

BREAKFAST ROOM 12' 10" (3.9m) x 9' 1" (2.8m):
Georgian style window to side elevation. Fireplace surround as well as built-in double width storage cupboard.

KITCHEN 13' 2" (4.0m) x 8' (2.5m):
A wonderful character room with quarry tiled flooring and a range of eye and base level units with integrated single drainer sink unit with swan neck mixer tap fitting finished in chrome. Suitable space for range style cooker as well as large American style fridge/freezer with gas cooker point. Double glazed window to rear elevation. Suitable space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher.

REAR LOBBY
Quarry tiled flooring. Double glazed door leading to the rear garden. Built-in storage cupboard and coved ceiling.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
A delightful galleried landing with spindle balustrade and partially exposed wood flooring with dual access to loft space and double glazed sash window to front elevation and further concealed staircase rising to bedroom four which is currently being used as a study. Two radiators.

BEDROOM ONE 13' (3.96m) x 12' 11" (3.94m):
Double glazed sash window to front elevation. Two wall light points. Fitted vanity unit with inset sink and further storage cupboards under. Coved ceiling. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 12' 11" (3.9m) x 10' 11" (3.33m) excluding wardrobes:
A comprehensive range of built-in wardrobes providing useful hanging and shelved storage. Georgian style double glazed sash window to front elevation. Coved ceiling. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 13' 1" (3.99m) x 9' 2" (2.79m):
Georgian style sash window to side elevation. Radiator.

SEPARATE W.C.
Low level w.c. and vanity unit with inset sink and storage beneath. Dado railing. Obscure double glazed window to rear elevation. Partially tiled wall surfaces. Wood stripped flooring. Radiator.

BATHROOM
A three piece suite comprising; pine finished panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and over-sized walk-in shower with glazed enclosure and tiling. Coved ceiling. Wood stripped flooring. Radiator. Obscure glazed Georgian style sash window to side elevation. Radiator. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank.

BEDROOM FOUR/STUDY 12' 9" (3.89m) x 8' (2.44m) incorporating staircase:
Georgian style sash window offering distant views over Southampton. Coved ceiling. Laminate wood flooring. Spindle balustrade staircase. Warm air heater. Access to loft space.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via dwarf brick walling to the perimeter and a shallow flight of external steps leading to the impressive full width verandah contributing significantly to the charm of this individual home. A gate to the side of the property gives access to the rear garden and shared access leads to double gates which in turn gives access to a further driveway leading to the DETACHED GARAGE which benefits from power and light and double doors.

The rear garden benefits from clear defined areas with a raised stone finish patio partially enclosed by brick walling with outside lighting and outside tap facilities available. Attached to the rear of the property is an addition gardeners w.c. which comprises: low level w.c. with wall mounted hand basin and power and light available. The gardens are primarily laid to lawn again with partial brick enclosure and benefit from being well established and mature in nature with comprehensive planting to the perimeter offering a high degree of natural seclusion.

COUNCIL TAX
BAND: D
CHARGE: £1,734.14
YEAR: 2018/2019