3 Victoria Road, Southampton, SO31 5DH

Introduction An attractive cottage that has been fondly cherished for a number of years, that enjoys direct views across the village green, Netley Abbey’s pretty shoreline and Southampton Water.

The property retains a wealth of its own charm and character and also has a cozy yet welcoming feel upon entering.

On the ground floor there is an entrance hall which takes you through to a well-proportioned sitting room, complete with open fire and picture window which encapsulates the wonderful view.

The room then opens out into a spacious dining area from which doors lead through to a cloakroom, the kitchen which overlooks the garden and conservatory/day room.

On the first floor there are then two double bedrooms and a bathroom complete with bath and separate shower cubicle.

An additional benefit is then the loft room, which is accessed via a pull-down ladder/staircase, which is a lovely bright room with Velux windows that also overlook the green opposite and water.

To the rear there is a mature garden with a private patio, summer house and a shed/workshop.

The property can also be offered with no forward chain and to fully appreciate everything that this truly beautiful cottage has to offer, as well as it’s wonderful location, an early viewing is undoubtedly a must.

Location Situated on the banks of Southampton Water, the property is within a short walk from the Abbey itself, the most complete Cistercian monastery in Southern England dating back to the 13th century.

In addition, the village also offers the beautiful Royal Victoria Country Park, which is set within 200 acres of woodland and includes large open spaces, a cafe, picnic areas, a miniature railway and carefully designed play areas.

As well a variety of shops, two popular pubs, a school and sailing clubs, the village is also only minutes away from the sailing Mecca of Hamble with its marinas and restaurants.

All main motorway access routes are also easily accessible enabling direct access to Southampton City Centre, Portsmouth, the Cathedral City of Winchester, Chichester, Guildford and London.

Inside From the inviting entrance hall a door leads directly through to the sitting room, which is a lovely bright room with a window to the front, chimney breast with inset open fire and fitted shelving to either side.

The room then opens out into a well-proportioned dining area, again a lovely bright room, which has an exposed brick fireplace to one side, a window through to the conservatory/day room, along with a turned staircase to one side leading up to the first floor.

To one side of the dining area there is a door leading through to a downstairs cloakroom, with further door taking you through into the kitchen.

This room is fitted with a matching range of wall and base units, in addition to various appliance space and a door to one side leading into the conservatory/day room, which also has appliance space to one side and French doors leading directly out onto the lovely private patio area.

On the first floor landing there is access via a pull-down ladder/staircase to a sizable loft room, which is an additionally bright room with Velux windows to the front and rear.

The good size master bedroom overlooks the front of the house towards the water, whilst bedroom two, also a double room, enjoys views over the pretty rear garden.

The bathroom, which was updated several years ago, has a panelled bath, separate shower cubicle and wash hand basin set into a vanity unit with cupboards below, along with a WC and airing cupboard to one side of the room.

Outside To the rear of the house there is an enclosed yet private patio area with steps up to the rest of the garden which is partly lawned with well-stocked flower, tree and shrubs borders.

A pathway to the centre of the garden leads to a shed and summerhouse, with a gate at the end due to the property benefitting from rear pedestrian access.

A true hidden gem set within this picturesque village. Additional information Lease: 829 years remaining. Services Gas, water, electricity and mains drainage are connected.

Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard.

Broadband Fibre to the cabinet broadband (part-fibre connection) is available with download speeds of up to 76 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 15 Mbps.

Information has been provided by the Openreach website.

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