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A beautifully presented family home having been extended by the current owners creating an impressive kitchen / breakfast room and sitting room both benefiting from bi-fold doors to the landscaped rear garden enjoying a mature tree lined outlook.
Owners Comments
"We have loved living in this spacious family house with the tranquil feel of being in the countryside when you are in the garden, and yet within easy access to all city amenities you need."
"The local play park is fantastic for children of all ages and Shirley has a great friendly local community, which we loved being part of."
Introduction
Offering generous reception rooms and bedrooms whilst still retaining much of the character associated with its original period, this family home is positioned off of St James Road in a popular quiet residential road within walking distance of the extensive amenities available within the Southampton suburb of Shirley.
Description
An attractive pitched covered entrance and oak effect UPVC front door with leaded glass insert and side panel open to the welcoming entrance hall which is beautifully presented accentuating the character features of the property including picture rails, high ceilings and original internal doors. A hard wearing oak effect floor extends throughout the ground floor with open storage space under the stairs and a cloakroom housing the gas fired boiler and washing machine. The generously proportioned dining room features a large bay window to the front aspect and centres upon an open fireplace with marble hearth and surround. The extended sitting room benefits from bi-fold doors out to the patio area with velux windows allowing additional light to flood the room with a floating open fireplace and granite hearth. The impressive kitchen /breakfast room forms the hub of the home having been extended to two aspects creating a bright social area with light from bi-fold doors out to the landscaped rear garden and additional velux windows. An extensive range of solid oak fronted wall and base units complement the light granite work tops and brick tiled splash backs. Integrated appliances include a five burner gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood over, eye level double oven, dishwasher and space for an American fridge freezer. The light and airy landing allows access to the part boarded loft space via a hatch with a useful storage cupboard positioned over the stairs. The generous master bedroom boasts a large bay window with ample space for freestanding wardrobes and furniture. Bedroom two benefits from fitted wardrobes and enjoys views over the rear garden as does bedroom three. The immaculate and fully tiled family bathroom features an oriel bay window, P-shaped bath with mixer shower and curved screen, pedestal wash basin, wc and heated towel rail.
Outside
The property is approached over a shaped block paved driveway providing ample parking flanked by tended flower beds. A side gate leads to the rear garden which is approximately 112’ in length and has been beautifully landscaped set against a tree lined backdrop. A patio seating area and pergola abuts the rear of the property with bi-fold doors opening from the kitchen and sitting room. The sculpted lawns extend to the rear of the garden punctuated with a mature apple tree and flanked by well stocked borders rich with an abundance of flowering shrubs and plants. A useful timber outbuilding is currently used as a home gym and workshop with a paved seating area, vegetable garden and pond adjacent.
Agents Notes
An immaculately presented and extended family home with UPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating.
Location
The property is situated within a well regarded residential area off of St James Road a short distance from St James Park offering easy access to the centre of Southampton and its major commuting links. Local amenities are close by including shops , a church and schooling for all ages.