Having been in the same ownership for over 50 years this outstanding family home, occupies a superb plot of over one third of an acre (0.412 pro map) with a westerly aspect offering park like grounds and a truly excellent setting for this individual family home. Standing in one of the largest plots in this popular conservation area of Southampton, this highly individual and substantial family home offers extensive accommodation with a wealth of exceptionally well preserved character features. From the original wood...
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Having been in the same ownership for over 50 years this outstanding family home, occupies a superb plot of over one third of an acre (0.412 pro map) with a westerly aspect offering park like grounds and a truly excellent setting for this individual family home. Standing in one of the largest plots in this popular conservation area of Southampton, this highly individual and substantial family home offers extensive accommodation with a wealth of exceptionally well preserved character features. From the original wood panelling, servants bells and ornate plaster moulding to the feature fireplaces and high ceilings, discerning purchasers holding an affinity with originality will not be disappointed. The amount of accommodation is equally impressive with the ground floor offering four generous reception rooms, a 15' 4" kitchen, multiple cloakrooms, utility and boot room. The first floor offers five double bedrooms with the two largest having access to an enclosed verandah enjoying westerly views over the rear garden. A family bathroom and en-suite complete the principle accommodation on the first floor. In addition to the extensive and superbly presented grounds, the exterior offers a substantial garage with attached workshop and parking for multiple vehicles. The rare availability and highly individual nature of this home combine to make this a most appealing proposition to the market and as such an early inspection is recommended. ref: CIH
STORM PORCH
Security outside lighting. Tiled flooring. Obscure glazed windows with substantial door leading to:-
RECEPTION PORCHWAY
Stained glass window. Substantial character entrance door and tiled flooring. Multi paned glazed front door leading to:-
RECEPTION HALLWAY
A beautifully light reception space which borrows significant natural light from a substantial window on the half landing and light well located on the first floor landing. Superbly preserved wood panelling trimmed with plate rack. Moulded coving. Deep skirting boards. Fine spindle balustrade staircase leads to half landing and further ascends to the first floor landing. Radiator. Square formed archway leads to:-
INNER LOBBY
The wood panelling continues into this area with trimmed and matching plate rack. Moulded coved ceiling. Deep skirting boards.
INTERNAL LOBBY
Providing access to the downstairs cloakroom and open plan under stairs storage area ideally suited for the storage of coats and domestic equipment. Further door leads to:-
DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM
Low level w.c. and wall mounted wash basin. Obscure double glazed window.
STUDY 14' 3" (4.3m) x 12' 2" (3.7m)
Situated to the front of the property, the property offers extraordinarily well preserved panelling to the wall surfaces trimmed with plate rack. Situated within the double glazed bay are three radiators and the room centres around an imposing fireplace with tiled surround, tiled hearth and wooden mantle over. A delightful feature is the original servants bell which can be found next to the fireplace. Deep skirting boards.
SITTING ROOM 21' (6.4m) x 15' 4" (4.7m)
This elegantly appointed room of grand proportions enjoys an extremely pleasant aspect over the rear garden and benefits from a substantial bay formed by double glazed double doors and two secondary double glazed windows. An imposing stone fireplace houses a living flame gas fire. Two additional radiators. Picture railing. Deep skirting boards.
DINING ROOM 22' (6.71m) x 15' (4.57m):
Enjoying a rear aspect with views directly over the rear garden. A delightful double glazed bay window with built-in window seat and access to the rear garden through a personal door. A superb and imposing feature fireplace with stone and wood surround and a stoned trimmed hearth with tiled base. Picture railing. Original narrow stripped oak wood flooring in excellent condition. Dado railing. Moulded coving. Deep skirting boards.
BREAKFAST ROOM 15' 4" (4.67m) x 15' (4.57m):
Situated to the front of the property a pleasantly appointed room with the advantage of a double glazed window to the front elevation. Picture railing. Built-in storage cupboard. Floor mounted central heating boiler. Radiator. Two wall light points. Providing open plan access to the kitchen. Situated to the rear of the room is a walk-in pantry with Georgian style internal window providing natural light borrowed from the garden/boot room and fitted high level built-in cupboards as well as gas meter.
KITCHEN 15' 4" (4.67m) x 8' 7" (2.6m)
A comprehensive range of eye and base level units to include one and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Built-in oven with separate grill over. Fitted hob with extractor fan. Triple aspect room with double glazed windows to front and side elevation as well as door leading to the garden/boot room. Fluorescent stripped lighting. Radiator.
GARDEN/BOOT ROOM 12' 10" (3.91m) x 8' 1" (2.46m):
Door and windows leading to side elevation which leads further to the gardens. Water softener. Outside tap facility.
INTERNAL GARDENERS W.C.
Low level w.c. Obscure Georgian style double glazed window.
LAUNDRY/UTILITY ROOM 8' 1" (2.5m) x 5' 6" (1.7m)
Georgian style glazed window to side elevation. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Suitable space and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Tiled flooring.
HALF LANDING
Leaded double glazed window to side elevation. Additional natural light is provided by a fitted lightwell within the ceiling which not only provides natural light to the stairs but also into the reception hallway and first floor landing.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Access to loft space. Picture railing. Dado railing. Well preserved moulded coving. Radiator. Substantial built-in double width storage cupboard. Steps down to inner lobby. Deep skirting boards.
MASTER BEDROOM 22' 1" (6.73m) x 15' (4.57m):
The secondary double glazed bay window offers delightful views over the extensive gardens to the rear. Courtesy door to enclosed verandah. Two radiators. Storage is provided by a L-shaped range of built-in bedroom furniture with twin double width wardrobes, corner shelving. Deep skirting boards.
ENCLOSED VERANDAH 22' 8" (6.9m) x 4' 10" (1.5m)
Extensive windows offering views over the rear gardens and personal doors leading to both the master and second bedrooms.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Three piece suite comprising: panelled bath with low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Georgian style double glazed window to rear elevation. Radiator. Heated towel rail.
BEDROOM TWO 15' 11" (4.85m) x 15' 4" (4.67m):
Enjoying a rear aspect and offering direct access to the enclosed first floor verandah, this pleasantly appointed room faces west and also has the advantage of a window to the rear elevation providing additional natural light. Picture railing. Feature fireplace surround. Two radiators. Pedestal wash hand basin.
BEDROOM THREE 15' 4" (4.67m) x 15' (4.57m):
Double glazed window to front elevation. Two substantial built-in wardrobe cupboards, one housing hot water tank with linen shelving. Feature fireplace with wooden surround. Moulded coving. Picture railing.
BEDROOM FOUR 15' 11" (4.9m) x 12' 2" (3.7m)
Double glazed window to front elevation. Picture railing. Moulded coved ceiling. Pedestal wash hand basin. Feature fireplace with ornate and detailed tiling. Built-in storage shelving and deep skirting boards.
INNER LOBBY
Access to bedroom five, walk-in linen store and family bathroom.
BEDROOM FIVE 15' 4" (4.67m) x 8' 8" (2.6m):
Georgian style double glazed window to front elevation. Smooth plastered ceiling. Radiator. Feature fireplace with detailed tiling and vanity hand basin unit.
WALK-IN LINEN STORE
Obscure glazed window to side elevation. Fitted linen shelving. Internal door with obscure glazed inserts.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Corner panelled bath, low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle. Obscure glazed sash window. Radiator. Smooth plastered ceiling. Picture railing. Partially tiled wall surfaces. Heated chrome towel rail. Shelving recess.
OUTSIDE
The property is set within established grounds of over one third of an acre (0.412 pro map). To the front elevation are established mature trees providing a high degree of seclusion with a tarmac driveway providing parking for multiple vehicles. The front gardens are primarily laid to lawn with side pedestrian access. A substantial detached garage located to the left hand boundary with the benefit of an attached workshop. Pedestrian access to the rear garden is granted via a white rendered wall with substantial personal door.
DETACHED GARAGE 15' 2" (4.62m) x 13' 3" (4.04m):
With electrically operated and remotely controlled up and over door to front elevation and personal door to rear elevation with further windows to side and rear elevations. Power and light available.
ATTACHED WORKSHOP 10' X 10'
Independent access to the side via a personal door with windows to front and rear elevations with power and light available.
To the rear of the garage and workshop are a detached shed and neighbouring greenhouse.
The rear gardens are undoubtedly one of the propertys main features enjoying a westerly aspect with mature screening to the rear and extremely well kept and neatly trimmed lawns and sculptured hedging. An ornate pond includes a feature fountain with crazy paved rose gardens surrounding the central water feature. There is a further detached summer house with outside lighting and outside tap facilities. The enclosed veranda provides a covered area to the ground floor and the rose garden can be navigated by a brick paviour pathway. A personal inspection is absolutely essential in order to appreciate the park like grounds, this highly individual and unique home offers.
COUNCIL TAX
BAND: G
CHARGE: £2,890.23
YEAR: 2018/2019
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