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See how verdicts work5-bedroom semi-detached house · SO15 7QS
Sold STCReduced £50k (−9.1%) on 22 MayListed 221 days
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This five bedroom semi-detached family home is situated in the popular area of Upper Shirley and offered for sale with no forward chain.
Close to local Infant, Junior and Secondary schools this property would ideally suit a large family. The accommodation comprises of: Porch, entrance hallway, Living room with bay window.
Downstairs W.C. Second reception room opening onto the open-plan kitchen/dining room, with a range of wall and base units and doors opening onto the rear garden.
On the first floor are five bedrooms in total with the main bedroom having a fitted shower. Three-piece family bathroom with shower over the bath.
Double glazed aluminium windows and gas central heating.
To the front of the property is a small walled front garden with mature shrubs, an integral tandem garage measuring approximately 40ft in length.
Rear garden has a patio area leading down to a good size lawn area with mature shrubs and trees. Please call to arrange an internal viewing.
ENTRANCE PORCH : Double glazed windows to front and side aspects. Door to:- RECEPTION HALLWAY : Carpeted flooring. Radiator. Doors to all rooms. Stairs to first floor.
LIVING ROOM 15' 0" (4.57m) x 12' 11" (3.93m): Double glazed aluminium bay window. Carpeted flooring. Wallpapered walls and textured ceilings. Fireplace. Radiators W.C.
Part tiled walls, textured ceiling. Wall mounted wash basin and low level flush w.c. Lino flooring. RECEPTION ROOM 11' 10" (3.61m) x 11' 1" (3.37m): Carpeted flooring. Radiator.
Wallpapered walls and textured ceiling opening onto:- OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 17' 6" (5.33m) x 17' 1" (5.20m): Range of fitted wall and base units with worktop over. Fitted oven. Gas hob.
Chrome sink with mixer tap and drainer. Space for fridge/freezer. Lino and carpeted flooring. Tiled splashbacks. Double glazed aluminium sliding and back door opening onto the garden.
Radiator FIRST FLOOR LANDING : Carpeted flooring ceiling. Loft hatch. Doors to all rooms. BEDROOM ONE 15' 0" (4.57m) x 12' 11" (3.93m): Carpeted flooring. Double glazed aluminium bay window.
Built in wardrobes and cupboards. Radiator. Sink with vanity unit. Shower cubicle. BEDROOM TWO 12' 3" (3.74m) x 11' 1" (3.37m): Carpeted flooring. Double glazed aluminium window with rear aspect.
Built in wardrobes. Radiator. BEDROOM THREE 12' 0" (3.66m) x 8' 1" (2.46m): Carpeted flooring. Double glazed aluminium window with rear aspect. Built in wardrobes. Radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR 11' 7" (3.52m) x 8' 1" (2.46m): Carpeted flooring. Double glazed aluminium window with front aspect. Built in wardrobes. Radiator.
BEDROOM FIVE 11' 9" (3.58m) x 7' 0" (2.13m): Carpeted flooring. Double glazed aluminium window with rear aspect. Built in cupboards and desk. Radiator.
BATHROOM : Double glazed obscure glass windows to front aspect. Low level w.c. Panelled bath with shower above and central mixer tap. Tilled walls and flooring.
OUTSIDE : Integral tandem garage measuring approximately 40ft in length. Plumbing for washing machine and dryer, power and up and over door. Boiler room with Wocestor bosch boiler included.
The rear garden is fully enclosed and benefits of a westerly aspect. The garden is principally laid to lawn with established flower and shrub borders. Paved patio. Outside tap.
COUNCIL TAX : Southampton City Council BAND: D CHARGE: £2,381.48 YEAR: 2026/2027
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