3-bedroom bungalow · PO31 8DD
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About
A unique opportunity to own a property in this prime location, close to town, with stunning panoramic views, garden, garage and off-road parking.
Tucked away off Baring Road, Baring drive is a cul-de-sac housing just five properties with panoramic views of the Solent and Hampshire coastline beyond.
Offering three bedrooms, an impressive living dining room with phenomenal views, all set in good grounds, it’s the ultimate place to personalise a home in an exceptional setting.
Situated in the Conservation Area the property enjoys an enviable, quiet location, whilst being only a couple of minutes to the seafront.
The ever-changing views include frequent yacht racing and shipping activity on the Solent, in addition to glorious summer sunsets.
Northwood Park is nearby, as are the amenities of the popular High Street, with its world-renowned sailing facilities, yacht clubs, restaurants, bars and a good range of shops; as well as the Red Jet fast passenger ferry to Southampton with onward train access to London.
Accommodation Steps lead down to the front of the property. Entrance hall A spacious entrance with doors to all rooms.
Family bathroom Bath with shower over, sink set on vanity unit with storage below. Separate WC Airing cupboard Housing water cylinder and with slatted shelving above.
Kitchen Fitted with a range of units with worksurfaces over and sink inset with drainer. Serving hatch to sitting room. Door to the garden.
Living dining room A large and impressive room with triple aspect, providing uninterrupted panoramic views across the Solent, including to the Hampshire coastline and entrance to Southampton Waters.
A perfect position showcasing the sailing activity throughout the year.
Sliding doors open to a decked terrace perfect for outdoor seating and dining, with an external staircase down to a lower paved terrace and rear garden. Bedroom 1 A double bedroom with sea views.
Bedroom 2 A double bedroom with sea views. Bedroom 3 A bunk room overlooking the front garden, which could also work well as a home office.
Outside There is a single garage, with driveway parking for up to 5 cars. There is access to either side of the property leading to the rear garden which overlooks the Solent.
There is a paved terrace with steps down to two further lawned terraces with various shrubs and plants. There is also a pedestrian access through to Stanhope Drive to access the seafront with ease.
A raised terrace is accessed from the Living Dining Room and has steps leading down to the garden. There is also undercroft storage beneath the living room, accessed externally.
Services Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. Gas fired central heating delivered via radiators. Note Whilst the property has been standing for approx.
60 years, there are areas of cracking and movement evident to the eastern side of the property housing the kitchen.
Postcode PO31 8DD council tax Band E EPC Rating D tenure Freehold postcode PO31 8DD viewings Strictly by prior arrangement with the sole sole selling agents, Spence Willard.
Important notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one.
You should not rely on statements by Spence Willard or Knight Frank in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ('information') as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value.
Neither Spence Willard nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s).
2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3.
Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained.
A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4.
VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.
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