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See how verdicts work4-bedroom semi-detached house · SO15 5FG
Sold STCReduced £25k (−4.8%) on 25 OctListed 124 days
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Located within a highly desirable road in the much requested and popular Upper Shirley suburb of Southampton, you are within easy reach of King Edward VI School, Richard Taunton sixth form college, The General Hospital, University, Central railway station, The Common, and the city centre making it perfect for the whole family.
This characterful and well proportioned home has been subject to a number of improvements over the years by the current owners and has been decorated to a high standard throughout, making the ideal 'turn key' property for those looking for a substantial home to move straight into without the need for any costly and time-consuming alterations whilst seamlessly blending period style feature and modern touches giving you the best of both worlds.
The accommodation briefly comprises the welcoming entrance hallway with stairs rising to the first floor and doors leading to the sitting room to the front of the home with bay window, a second reception room, a downstairs bathroom, a very handy utility room and a truly wonderful open plan kitchen dining family room with bi fold doors leading to the garden and offers the perfect place for entertaining family and friends.
The first floor landing provides access to the loft space offering the potential subject to the relevant planning and permissions to create further accommodation and doors lead to the three double bedrooms and the fourth bedroom all of which are served by the second family bathroom.
The home further benefits from a generously sized, private and enclosed walled rear garden with areas laid to patio and lawn giving you the ideal outside space to enjoy summertime barbeques and family get togethers.
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Upper Shirley is a popular residential area with Hill Lane on its eastern boundary bordering The Common and Winchester Road on its western boundary leading to St James Park, both of which provide excellent recreational facilities and acres of green open space.
Comprising predominantly 1930s characterful traditional houses, the area offers all styles of properties to suit every purchaser ranging from terraced and semi detached houses to substantial detached family homes.
It is also home to some of Southampton’s finest eateries, pubs and schooling in both the state and private sectors as well as sixth form colleges.
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About St. James Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15
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