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A rare riverside gem, this detached home offers direct access to the River Itchen with breath-taking views.
Featuring three double bedrooms, a master suite with a private balcony, spacious gardens, a 40ft mooring, 1700sq ft parking area, and a detached garage/workshop, it’s perfect for a tranquil retreat or boating haven.
Guide £600,000 - £625,000 Description - A truly unique and rare opportunity, this exceptional detached property offers direct access to the picturesque River Itchen, providing an idyllic waterside lifestyle.
Boasting breath-taking river views and an abundance of internal space spanning two floors, this home presents a remarkable canvas, ready for your personal touch to create something truly special.
Properties of this calibre, with such generous space, land, and direct water access, rarely become available—making this an opportunity not to be missed.
Guide Price £600,000 - £625,000 The accommodation is thoughtfully designed to maximize natural light and stunning water views.
With three spacious double bedrooms, the master suite is a standout feature, offering a private balcony where you can wake up to serene river views right from your bed—a truly tranquil retreat.
The outdoor space is equally impressive, with front and rear gardens that both offer stunning waterside views, creating a perfect setting for relaxation or entertaining.
The property also benefits from a substantial 40ft mooring, with a private walkway leading directly up to the garden—a dream feature for boating enthusiasts.
Practicality meets luxury with a wealth of additional features. A large parking area provides ample space for multiple vehicles, ensuring convenience for homeowners and guests alike.
To put it into context the overall area of just the parking area extends to 160sq m or 1700 sq ft.
The detached double garage offers fantastic versatility, whether used for vehicle storage, a workshop, or even a potential home office or studio.
With its unbeatable riverside position, expansive living spaces, and array of premium features, this one-of-a-kind home offers an incredible lifestyle opportunity.
Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat, a boating haven, or a spacious family home with a truly enviable setting, this property delivers in every way.
Don't miss this rare chance to own a piece of riverside paradise—schedule a viewing today!
Location - The property is located in Priory Road, a short walk across the bridge from the scenic area of Bitterne Park with numerous independent cafes, eateries and shops.
There is also Riverside Park, ideal for walking dogs and children's play area. Situated at the end of a narrow shared private driveway you will find this most unusual property.
Huge potential due to the plot size and it's location. The Itchen River is used by many, with small sailing dinghies, motor cruisers and various rowers.
The Rowing & Sailing Club is a few yards away where members can enjoy refreshments. Nearby, is Bitterne & Southampton Common.
The largest of Southampton’s open spaces with 365 acres featuring woodland, rough grassland, ponds, wetlands, lakes and parkland and is a much loved and well used green open space in the centre of the city, popular for informal leisure activities as well as large events.
The diverse habitats support an amazing abundance and variety of wildlife and in 1988 most of Southampton Common was designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
A little further and you have the City centre with huge selection of shops restaurants bars and entertainment.
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
Commercial properties like this can earn 30-50% higher yields when converted to residential under Class MA / Q / P / PA, with prior approval costing ~GBP 96/unit. Sign in to see the recommended route, yield uplift, and cost breakdown.
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