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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · SO40 3GE
Sold STCListed 37 days
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About
Mann Countrywide present for sale a breathtaking three bedroom semi detached house (with solar panels with battery storage) in Totton which has been extensively refurbished and significantly extended by the current owners.
There is a stunning kitchen-diner (with a range of integrated appliances) and lounge both of which lead out into the family room (with high vaulted ceiling).
To the side of the house and off the kitchen-diner is an impressive utility room and exquisite shower room, with hallway providing access to the front and rear gardens.
There are three bedrooms and the bathroom on the first floor. You will find underfloor electric heating on the ground floor, and gas central heating via radiators on the first floor.
A five bar gate leads to an extremely smart driveway with resin finish. This provides parking for mutiple vehicles. The rear garden enjoys much seclusion and has been beautifully landscaped.
It is mainly laid to lawn with generous size quality patio (italian porcelain). There are a variety of flower and shrub borders which have been neatly arranged and bordered by sleepers.
There is a summer house and wood store. Totton (with mainline railway station) is located on the western side of Southampton.
There are good transport links with the M27 motorway leading towards Bournemouth (to the west), Portsmouth (to the east), and London (via the M3). The New Forest is within easy reach.
Hall Double glazed window to front aspect. Stairs leading to first floor landing. Underfloor heating. Lounge Coved ceiling. Feature woodburner. Television point. Lounge leads into family room.
Underfloor heating. Family Room Two double glazed windows to rear aspect. Two velux windows to rear aspect. Underfloor heating. Large sliding doors leading to rear garden. Kitchen-Diner Spotlights.
Double glazed window to front aspect.
Stunning refitted kitchen comprising sink unit with range of fitted cupboards and drawers under, further wall mounted cupboards with cornice and pelmets, fitted worktops.
Integrated eye electric double oven with fitted hob and extractor hood over. Eye level integrated microwave. Integrated dishwasher. Underfloor heating. Door to utility room.
Kitchen-Diner leads into family room. Utility Room Spotlights. Velux window to side aspect. Stainless steel sink unit with fitted cupboards under.
Plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble drier. Tiled floor. Door leading to inner hallway. Double doors leading to rear garden. Inner Hall Doors to shower room and driveway.
Shower Room Velux window to side aspect. Superb white suite comprising double width shower enclosure, wash hand basin, wc. Heated towel rail. Landing Double glazed window to front aspect.
Access to loft space (with power and light). Main Bedroom Double glazed window to rear aspect. Fitted wardrobes. Radiator. Bedroom Two Double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator.
Cupboard with hanging space, and housing 'Worcester' boiler. Bedroom Three Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator. Over stairs cupboard with hanging space.
Bathroom Double glazed frosted window to side aspect. White suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, wash hand basin, wc. Heated towel rail.
Front Garden A five bar gate leads to an extremely smart driveway with quality gravel finish. This provides parking for mutiple vehicles.
Rear Garden The rear garden enjoys much seclusion and has been beautifully landscaped. It is mainly laid to lawn with generous size quality patio (italian porcelain).
There are a variety of flower and shrub borders which have been neatly arranged and bordered by sleepers. There is a summer house and wood store.
Agent's Note This property has undergone considerable refurbishment by the current owners.
Improvements include extensions with the magnificent family room, outstanding side extension with utility room and shower room, plus solar panels with battery storage, underfloor heating on the ground floor and gas central heating via radiators (modern 'Worcester' boiler) on the first floor.
There is a captivating refitted kitchen, and feature woodburner in the lounge. In recent years the roof tiles have been removed and refitted.
The front garden has been replaced with a splendid resin driveway providing off road parking for multiple vehicles. The rear garden has been transformed and is presented to a high standard.
Agents Further Note Please note that an aml fee is chargeable once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity anti money laundering checks.
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