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See how verdicts work4-bedroom detached house · SO50 8DB
Sold STCListed 118 days
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INTRODUCTION Occupying an attractive position within a sought-after residential development, this spacious four-bedroom detached family home offers well-balanced accommodation throughout and presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a property they can personalise to their own taste.
Featuring generous reception space, a fitted kitchen, four well-proportioned bedrooms, and a mature rear garden, the property is ideally suited to growing families and those looking for flexible living space.
Conveniently located for local amenities, schools, and transport links, this home combines practicality with excellent potential.
LOCATION Situated close to the heart of Fair Oak village, this property forms part of the sought-after Upper Barn Copse development.
Within easy walking distance of local schools, shops, and amenities, it also falls within the catchment area for the highly regarded Fair Oak Primary School and Wyvern College (ages 11–16), which benefits from academy status.
The charming villages of Bishops Waltham and Botley are just a short drive away, while Eastleigh’s bustling town centre and mainline railway station offer excellent transport links.
For commuters, Southampton Airport and the M27 motorway provide convenient access to major destinations including Southampton, Winchester, Chichester, Portsmouth, Guildford, and London.
INSIDE The property is entered via a welcoming entrance hall with stairs rising to the first floor and access to the principal ground-floor accommodation.
A useful cloakroom is positioned off the hallway.
The spacious living room enjoys excellent natural light and provides ample space for both seating and entertaining, with patio doors opening directly onto the rear garden and creating a pleasant connection between indoor and outdoor living.
The fitted kitchen offers a range of wall and base units with complementary work surfaces, integrated cooking appliances, and space for additional white goods, alongside a complimentary utility room.
Completing the ground floor is the formal dining room. Upstairs, the first-floor landing leads to four bedrooms.
The principal bedroom benefits from walk-through-wardrobes and its own en-suite bathroom, providing a comfortable private retreat.
The remaining three bedrooms are all well-proportioned and offer flexibility for family members, guests, or home-working requirements. A family shower room serves the additional bedrooms.
OUTSIDE To the front of the property, a driveway provides off-road parking and leads to an integral garage, offering further storage or parking options.
A small front garden and established planting enhance the property's kerb appeal.
The rear garden is a particular feature of the home, enjoying a mature and established setting with a combination of lawn, patio seating areas, and a variety of trees, shrubs, and flowering plants.
The garden provides an attractive outdoor space for relaxation, entertaining, and family enjoyment while offering a good degree of privacy.
The patio immediately adjacent to the house is ideal for outdoor dining and summer gatherings, with the remainder of the garden creating a pleasant green backdrop throughout the seasons. EPC Rating: C
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