Occupying a superb position in one of the most well requested locations in Highfield, this superbly appointed double fronted Collins home offers excellent accommodation and has the benefit of a kitchen extension enhancing the ground floor living space. The dual aspect sitting room provides direct access to the rear garden and in addition there is a separate dining room. On the first floor can be found three bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The property retains much of its original character including exposed finished wood flooring and prospective purchasers should also be aware that the property has the advantage of a recently re-built attached garage and driveway. Externally the property has mature established gardens offering a high degree of privacy. An unusual feature of this home is the particularly high ceilings on the ground floor which enhances the feeling of space. The property is also offered for sale with no forward chain.
ENTRANCE HALL:
Radiator. Exposed and finished wood floorboards. Substantial entrance door with leaded glazed window over. Radiator. Stairs rising to first floor landing and access to:-
DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM:
Comprising; low level w.c. Obscure glazed window. Under stairs storage cupboard. Ladder style towel rail/radiator combination. Exposed wood flooring.
SITTING ROOM 17' 5" (5.31m) x 11' 1" (3.38m):
This delightfully appointed room benefits from dual aspect with Georgian style window to front elevation with retractable shutters. Replaced Georgian style doors to rear elevation. Radiator. Exposed and finished wood flooring. This room centres around a feature fireplace with fitted fire.
DINING ROOM 11' 9" (3.58m) x 11' 8" (3.56m):
Georgian style window to front elevation with retracting shutters. Radiator. Feature fireplace with imitation log burner with electric fire. Built-in shelving in chimney recesses. Radiator. Exposed and finished wood flooring. Double Georgian style doors leading to:-
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 18' 6" (5.64m) x 11' 6" (3.51m):
Having been the subject of extension the kitchen offers a comprehensive range of eye and base levels unit with inset underlaid one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with granite work surfaces and integrated drainer. Built-in oven with gas hob and extractor hood in stainless steel and glass. Further splashback to worktop surface. Suitable space for slimline dishwasher and automatic washing machine. This triple aspect room benefits from some Georgian style double glazed windows. Georgian style double doors leading to the rear garden.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Spindle balustrade galleried landing. Radiator. Built-in storage cupboard with double louvre doors. Georgian style window.
BEDROOM ONE 17' 5" (5.31m) x 11' 1" (3.38m):
A dual aspect room with two Georgian style windows. Coved ceiling. Exposed and finished wood flooring. Radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 11' 9" (3.58m) x 10' 1" (3.07m):
Georgian style window. Radiator. Exposed and finished wood flooring. Coved ceiling.
BEDROOM THREE 11' (3.35m) x 6' 8" (2.03m):
Georgian style window. Radiator. Exposed and finished wood flooring.
BATHROOM:
Four piece suite comprising; corner panel bath with a separate quadrant style shower with rainfall style shower head and separate body washing attachment, built-in storage as well as inset vanity sink unit and low level w.c. Obscure Georgian style double glazed window. Smooth plastered ceiling. Extractor fan. Part wall tiling. Tiled flooring. Chrome finish towel/radiator combination in a ladder style.
OUTSIDE:
The front garden has an established lawned area with a pedestrian path leading to the front door. Driveway providing access to:-
ATTACHED GARAGE
Completed in 2024 having been re-built. Benefiting from double doors to the front elevation as well as Georgian style window and courtesy door to the rear elevation and has the advantage of power and light.
The rear garden is primarily laid to lawn with a wide variety of mature trees providing a high degree of natural privacy. In addition there is a patio adjacent to the rear of the property.
AGENTS NOTE:
Prospective purchasers should be aware the property has the benefit of a right of access across the neighbouring garden with the purposes of moving bins from the rear garden.
TENURE
Leasehold. Original Term: 999 Years from 29th September 1922
Estate Charge: £580.00 p.a.
Ground Rent: £2.00 p.a.
COUNCIL TAX
Southampton City Council
BAND: E
CHARGE: £2,636.32
YEAR: 2024/2025
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