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See how verdicts work5-bedroom semi-detached house · SO17 1SU
For saleReduced £50k (−5.6%) on 25 OctListed 162 days
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A handsome late Victorian semi-detached house with distinctive red brick elevations and attractive period detailing, set within mature gardens.
The property retains many of the proportions and architectural features typical of the era, including tall sash-style windows, decorative brickwork and a striking square tower element which gives the house a strong sense of character.
The property has sound proofing and is set within generous gardens, enjoying an appealing setting with established planting and a good degree of privacy.
The accommodation is arranged over multiple floors and offers well-balanced living space suited to modern family life, while still reflecting the charm and character of its Victorian origins.
The ground floor comprises entrance hall, sitting room, family room, utility room/wc, access to the cellar, open-plan kitchen/dining room with bi-fold doors that open onto the south facing rear garden There are three bedrooms and the family bathroom on the first floor and two additional bedrooms as well as a shower room on the second floor.
Further benefits include a detached garage, off road parking for multiple vehicles and solar panels. ENTRANCE PORTICO : Archways to front and side aspects. Tiled flooring.
Door to:- ENTRANCE HALL : Double glazed windows to front aspect surrounding front door with stained glass inserts. Period plaster coving. Picture rail. Stairs to first floor. Radiator.
Stripped and polished floorboards. Doors to all rooms. CLOAKROOM/UTILITY : Smooth ceiling. Sink with mixer tap and cupboard under and low level flush w.c.
A range of matching eye level and base mounted units. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Radiator. Door to under stairs storage cupboard with hatch leading to cellar.
SITTING ROOM : Double glazed window to front aspect. Period plaster coving and plaster ceiling rose. Three radiators. Feature fireplace with inset wood burner. Stripped and polished floorboards.
Glazed doors opening into:- ATTACHED GREENHOUSE : With door to rear garden. FAMILY ROOM : Box bay window to side aspect. Period plaster coving. Period plaster ceiling rose. Radiator.
Built-in cabinets and shelving to chimney recess. Electric fire. OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING ROOM : KITCHEN AREA : Double glazed window to rear aspect. Smooth ceiling with recessed lighting.
Single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard under. A range of matching eye level and base mounted units with soft close action. Island unit with wood block worktop. Built-in gas Aga.
Space for American style fridge/freezer. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. Tiled flooring. DINING AREA : Double glazed bi-folding doors opening onto rear garden. Window to side aspect.
Smooth ceiling with recessed lighting. Radiator. Tiled flooring. FIRST FLOOR LANDING : Period plaster coving. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Stairs to second floor.
Under stairs storage cupboard. Doors to all rooms. BEDROOM ONE : Bay window to front aspect. Period plaster coving. Picture rail. Three radiators. Feature fireplace.
Built-in wardrobe to chimney recess. Stripped and polished floorboards. Door to bedroom four. BEDROOM TWO : Box bay window to side aspect. Period plaster coving. Picture rail. Radiator.
Fitted wardrobes into chimney recesses. BEDROOM FOUR : Window to front aspect. Period plaster coving. Picture rail. Radiator. Stripped and polished floorboards.
BATHROOM : Double glazed window to rear aspect. Smooth ceiling.
Walk-in shower cubicle with rainfall shower head and separate shower attachment, free-standing oval shaped bath with swan neck mixer tap and shower attachment, vanity wash basin with mixer tap and drawers under and concealed cistern w.c.
Heated towel rail. Part tiled walls. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating. SECOND FLOOR LANDING : Smooth ceiling with recessed lighting. Doors to all rooms.
BEDROOM THREE : Double glazed window to side aspect. Double glazed Velux window to rear aspect. Smooth ceiling. Radiator. BEDROOM FIVE : The tower bedroom with windows to front and side aspects.
Coving to smooth ceiling. Radiator. SHOWER ROOM : Double glazed window to rear aspect. Smooth ceiling with recessed lighting. Extractor.
Shower cubicle, vanity wash basin with mixer tap and drawers under and low level flush w.c. Heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE : The front garden is enclosed by a brick wall with pathway to main entrance door. The garden is principally laid to lawn with established flower and shrub borders.
Driveway laid to pea shingle offering off road parking for multiple vehicles and access to the detached garage. There is a timber wood store and gated pedestrian access to the rear garden.
The rear garden has the benefit of a southerly aspect and is principally laid to lawn with mature hedging, well populated established flower and shrub borders. Vegetable plot.
Raised decked seating area. Greenhouse. Ornamental fish pond. Octaganal summer house with windows on five sides with stripped wood flooring and power points. Outside tap. Raised beds.
DETACHED GARAGE 20' 8" x 14' 5": Double doors to front. Window to side and rear aspects. Personal door to rear. Power and light.
COUNCIL TAX : Southampton City Council BAND: E CHARGE: £2,910.70 YEAR: 2026/2027
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