Situated in this popular conservation area of Abbotts Way this substantial period home occupies a generous plot approaching a quarter of an acre with gated access to the "cut" leading to the informal residents gardens and allotments. The accommodation is extensive with a 32' Kitchen/Dining room, separate Sitting Room, with further reception room located to the rear. A utility and downstairs cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation. The upper floors offer six generous bedrooms over two floors, the master of which enjoys ensuite facilities as does another on the second floor. The first floor also has a further family bathroom. A wealth of character features have been retained to include original tiled flooring to the reception hallway, mahogany trimmed ballustrade staircase, sash windows, and plaster mouldings with ornate coving. Externally the property is equally impressive with substantial drive offering parking for multiple cars and attached garage. The rear garden is an exceptional feature of this property with mature trees and shrubs providing a high degree of natural privacy and offers the perfect backdrop for this excellent family home in one of Southampton's most requested locations.

ENCLOSED STORM PORCH
Of brick and timber construction with windows to side elevation.  Double doors to front elevation and glazed vaulted roof.

RECEPTION HALLWAY
Fine balustrade staircase trimmed with mahogany hand rail and newell posts.  Original tiled flooring.  Deep skirting boards and detailed plaster mouldings to ceiling.

SITTING ROOM 18' 3" (5.56m) x 11' 11" (3.63m):
Elegantly appointed room with sash window to side elevation, sash windows forming bay to front elevation provide a high degree of natural light. The room centres on a feature fireplace with living flame gas fire and impressive fireplace surround. Smooth plastered ceiling with ornate detailed coving. Picture railing. Radiator.

RECEPTION ROOM 13' 11" (4.24m) x 12' 5" (3.78m):
Situated to the rear of the property with courtesy door to side elevation. Double glazed window to rear and sash window also to side elevation. Built-in double width storage cupboards. The property is currently arranged with a ground floor bedroom with wet room facilities to include shower, low level w.c. and hand basin.

UTILITY ROOM:
Sash window to rear elevation. Wall mounted central heating boiler. Worktop surface with integrated single drainer stainless steel sink unit.

CLOAKROOM:
Low level w.c. and hand basin. Sash window to rear elevation.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 32' (9.75m) x 12' 5" (3.78m):
This impressive dual aspect room enjoys bay windows to front and rear elevation. The bay to the front is formed by three sash windows with fitted window seat. Smooth plastered ceiling. Picture railing. Comprehensive range of eye and base level units to include single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap fitting. Integrated dishwasher. Suitable space for range or aga style cooker. Glazed display storage cabinets. Two radiators. Wall light point. The bay to the rear is formed by two Georgian style doors leading to the rear garden with accompanying windows.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Sash window to front elevation. Radiator. Stairs rising to second floor landing. Detailed plaster mouldings to the ceiling. Dado railing.

BEDROOM 18' 4" (5.59m) x 12' 5" (3.78m):
Large bay window to front elevation. Two radiators. Two wall light points. Picture railing. Coved ceiling. A comprehensive range of built-in wardrobe furniture providing useful hanging and shelf storage. Feature fireplace surround. Sash windows to front elevation forming bay.

EN-SUITE:
Three piece suite comprising; shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Sash window. Partly tiled wall surfaces.

BEDROOM 13' 4" (4.06m) x 12' 5" (3.78m):
Sash bay window to rear elevation. Built-in storage cupboard with additional airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Feature fireplace. Picture railing.

BEDROOM 13' 11" (4.24m) x 12' 5" (3.78m):
Radiator. Sash bay window to rear elevation. Feature fireplace. Built-in double width storage cupboard.

BEDROOM 18' 4" (5.59m) x 12' 5" (3.78m):
Square formed sash bay window to front elevation.  Smooth plastered and coved ceiling.  Picture railing.  Vanity hand basin.  Feature fireplace with ornate detailing.

FAMILY BATHROOM
Three piece suite comprising; panelled bath, low level w.c. and hand basin.  Sash window to rear elevation.  Radiator.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Velux style window providing natural light.  Access to eaves storage space.

BEDROOM 19' 8" (5.99m) x 11' 9" (3.58m):
Dormer window to front elevation. Separate velux style window to rear elevation.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
Enclosed shower cubicle, hand basin and low level w.c. Partly tiled wall surfaces.

BEDROOM 16' 5" (5.00m) x 11' 11" (3.63m):
Dormer window to front elevation. Velux style window to rear elevation.

OUTSIDE
The front garden has a gravel driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles.  Partially enclosed by fence panelling and brick walling with mature hedging to front elevation.  Gated side access to both elevations of the property leading to the rear garden.

The rear garden is a particular feature of this home with mature grounds primarily laid to lawn with patio area and timber pergola with seating area beneath.  Detached integrated outbuildings offering ideal space for storage of garden leisure equipment.  The outbuildings are in three separate sections with their own private doors.  Range of planted borders with an area to the rear of the plot suitable for a kitchen garden.  The plot in all extends to nearly a quarter of an acre and due to the mature and established nature of the gardens to the rear for the perfect backdrop to this highly individual family home.

COUNCIL TAX
BAND:       G
CHARGE:  £3,430.60
YEAR:       2023/2024