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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · SO18 4RQ
Sold STCListed 240 days
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About
INTRODUCTION Situated in the sought-after location of Bitterne, this three-bedroom semi-detached home offers an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers.
The ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance hall, a comfortable lounge, a spacious kitchen/diner and a large lean-to providing additional versatile living space.
To the first floor are three well-proportioned bedrooms and a four-piece family bathroom. Externally, the property further benefits from a good-sized garden.
LOCATION Bitterne has a thriving centre that offers a broad range of shops and general amenities along with its own infant, junior and senior schools and train station.
Southampton’s city centre with its broad range of shops including WestQuay shopping centre, its bars, restaurants, cinemas, amenities and mainline railway station is within easy reach.
Southampton Airport is around twenty minutes away and all main motorway access routes are also close by, including M27 links east and west bound via M3 to M25 and via A3 to London.
INSIDE Entering the property through the double-glazed panelled front door, you are welcomed into the entrance hall which features laminate flooring, a staircase with fitted runner leading to the first floor, a consumer unit, and an electric heater to one wall.
The lounge is open plan from the entrance hall and benefits from a double-glazed window to the front aspect, laminate flooring, a feature log burner, fitted shelving, and a storage heater shared with the entrance hall.
The open-plan kitchen/diner enjoys a bright rear aspect with a double-glazed window and French doors opening onto the garden, as well as a further door providing access to the lean-to.
The room features laminate flooring and tiled splashbacks.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over, a sink and drainer, Rangemaster cooker with extractor hood above, and plumbing for a fridge/freezer, washing machine, and dishwasher.
A storage heater is also fitted to one wall. The lean-to provides additional useful space and has a concrete floor with doors to both the front and rear.
To the first floor, the landing benefits from a double-glazed window to the side aspect, fitted carpet, and access to all first-floor accommodation.
The master bedroom features a double-glazed window to the front aspect, built-in wardrobes spanning one wall, additional storage, and fitted carpet.
Bedroom two has a double-glazed window to the rear aspect, built-in wardrobes across one wall, further storage, and fitted carpet.
Bedroom three also enjoys a rear-aspect double-glazed window, carpeted flooring, and a storage heater to one wall.
The four-piece family bathroom comprises a rear-aspect double-glazed window, tiled flooring, a bath, separate double shower cubicle, wash hand basin with storage surround and fitted mirror, and a heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE To the front, the property is approached via a mainly lawned verge with steps and a pathway leading to the front door.
The rear garden is a generously sized plot, predominantly laid to lawn and fully enclosed by fencing.
Further features include a raised play area to the rear, a patio area ideal for outdoor seating, and an outside tap. SERVICES Gas, electricity, water and mains drainage are connected.
Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard. Fibre Broadband 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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