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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · SO16 8LL
Under offerListed 103 days
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About
Location: Rownhams is a highly sought-after village on the edge of Southampton, ideally situated for access to the M27/M3 motorway interchange, the New Forest, and Southampton Airport Parkway, which offers direct trains to London Waterloo in approximately 70 minutes.
The village itself provides a range of amenities, including an excellent primary school, local shops, and traditional pubs/restaurants.
More extensive facilities can be found in both Southampton and Romsey, each within around four miles.
The property also benefits from being within the catchment area of the well-regarded Mountbatten School in Romsey.
Accommodation: From the moment you step inside, the quality and care invested in this beautiful home are immediately apparent.
A welcoming entrance hall sets the tone, leading into the elegant sitting room where a charming bay window fills the space with natural light.
Beautiful fitted plantation shutters add both character and privacy, creating a calm and inviting retreat.
Continuing through the home, you arrive at the true heart of the property, an outstanding extended open-plan kitchen, dining and family room, expertly designed for modern family life and effortless entertaining.
Completed in 2024, this impressive space seamlessly combines practicality with contemporary style.
The beautifully appointed kitchen offers an abundance of cabinetry and generous work surfaces, flowing naturally into the spacious dining and family areas.
Flooded with natural light from the south-east facing rear aspect, this exceptional room enjoys lovely views across the garden and features bespoke integrated blinds, providing both convenience and a sleek, uncluttered finish.
Whether hosting guests or enjoying everyday family life, this remarkable living space effortlessly adapts to every occasion.
A separate utility room provides valuable additional storage, laundry facilities and side access to the property, while a well-appointed guest cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.
The quality continues upstairs, where the generous principal bedroom offers a peaceful sanctuary, complete with fitted wardrobes, a stylish en-suite shower room and elegant plantation shutters.
Three further well-proportioned bedrooms provide flexible accommodation for family members or guests, all served by a beautifully updated family bathroom, renovated in 2021 to a high contemporary standard.
Outside: The south-east facing rear garden has been designed for both relaxation and entertaining, providing the perfect setting for al-fresco dining or enjoying the sunshine throughout the day.
The single garage benefits from power and lighting, offering secure parking, excellent storage or potential workshop space, complemented by driveway parking.
Further enhancing the home's appeal, the electrical system was upgraded in 2020 as part of the comprehensive kitchen extension, reflecting the careful attention given to both style and practicality.
Beautifully maintained and presented in true move-in condition, this outstanding home combines timeless elegance with modern convenience.
Ideally positioned close to highly regarded schools, local amenities and excellent transport connections, it represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a turnkey family home of the highest quality.
Test Valley Council Tax: Band: E, Price: £2,780.07 for the year 2026/27
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