One of Upper Shirley's finest houses! An imposing and elegant semi-detached family home set within the highly desirable area of Upper Shirley. Sitting just a stones throw away from the high street, the property occupies one of the best positions in the area, comprising of a series of beautifully proportioned rooms, giving the interior a spacious and light feel. To the front of the property is a generous entrance driveway providing off-road parking. Internally, this spacious five/six bedroom house has been tastefully re-decorated throughout while maintaining a plethora of original and characteristic features. The ground floor boasts a stunning dining room, family room/office and a 26 ft lounge with access to the rear garden, which is the real hub of the home. A separate kitchen with further access outside complements the property beautifully. The first floor continues to impress with five bedrooms and nursery, including a stunning principal bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. Two further family bathrooms can also be found off the landing to serve the remaining bedrooms, together with a further cloakroom. Outside the property, the south-easterly facing rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and flanked by mature hedging, shrubs and trees, and benefits from side access. There is also a patio area off the kitchen and lounge, perfect for entertaining with friends and family. The annexe at the bottom of the garden features a kitchenette and shower room, and would make an excellent home work space/office, or could even be used as a holiday let.

The property also has planning permission to convert the loft area to accommodate two further bedrooms and a bathroom, with three dormer windows.

This rare opportunity will appeal to discerning purchasers seeking a traditional house that has immense character and stature, offering extensive accommodation that is ideally suited to the growing family.
Upper Shirley Avenue is a popular residential road, with the Common found close by, offering hundreds of acres of open green space. Southampton boasts a mainline railway station and there is easy access to the M3 and M27 motorways, as well as Southampton International Airport, and both Southampton Solent University and University of Southampton. The property has easy access to the General Hospital and Princess Ann Hospital, as well as the City Centre and its wide range of shopping facilities. A variety of schools for all ages can also be found nearby.

* Offered to the Market with No Forward Chain *

Front
Gravelled driveway for multiple car, archway providing side access to rear garden, enclosed by wooden panelled fencing and dwarf walling, step leading up to covered entrance and timber front door leading to:-

Reception Hall
Smooth ceiling, radiator, deep skirting boards, stairs leading to Landing, carpeted flooring and doors leading to Dining Room, Family Room and Lounge.

Dining Room 4.67m (15'4") MAX x 5.36m (17'7")
Smooth ceiling, picture rail, double glazed bay window to front aspect, fireplace with matching style hearth and timber mantle over, radiator, deep skirting boards and carpeted flooring.

Office/Family Room 3.40m (11'2") x 3.07m (10'1")
Smooth ceiling, double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, deep skirting boards and carpeted flooring.

WC
Smooth ceiling, double glazed window to side aspect, low level WC, wash hand basin with mono taps, tiling to principled areas, wall mounted boiler, deep skirting boards and vinyl flooring.

Lounge 8.20m (26'11") MAX x 4.24m (13'11")
Smooth ceiling, double glazed French doors to rear aspect, electric fireplace with matching style hearth and mantle over, radiator, deep skirting boards, carpeted flooring and archway leading to:-

Kitchen 3.51m (11'6") x 4.52m (14'10")
Smooth ceiling, double glazed window to rear aspect, double glazed French doors to side aspect, one and half stainless steel bowl sink with swan neck mixer tap over and cupboard under, space for range cooker with extractor fan over, tiles splashbacks, range of matching wall and base level units with roll top work surfaces over, space and plumbing for washing machine, deep skirting boards and tiled flooring.

Landing
Smooth ceiling, radiator, deep skirting boards, carpeted flooring and doors leading to all rooms.

Bedroom One 4.70m (15'5") MAX x 5.03m (16'6")
Smooth ceiling, picture rail, double glazed bay window to front aspect, fireplace with matching style hearth and timber mantle over, radiator, deep skirting boards, carpeted flooring and door leading to:-

En Suite 2.03m (6'8") x 1.07m (3'6")
Smooth ceiling, double glazed window to rear aspect, low level WC, wash basin with cupboard under and mixer tap over, walk in shower with wall mounted mains shower and rail for shower curtain, tiling to principle areas and vinyl flooring.

Bedroom Three 3.40m (11'2") x 3.10m (10'2")
Smooth ceiling, picture rail, double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, deep skirting boards and carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Two 4.06m (13'4") MAX x 4.24m (13'11")
Smooth ceiling, picture rail, double glazed window to rear aspect, fireplace with matching style hearth and timber mantle over, radiator, deep skirting boards and carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Five 2.72m (8'11") x 2.44m (8'0")
Smooth ceiling, picture rail, double glazed window to side aspect, radiator, deep skirting boards and carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Four 3.51m (11'6") MAX x 3.38m (11'1") MAX
Smooth ceiling, picture rail, double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, deep skirting boards and carpeted flooring.

Shower Room 1.32m (4'4") x 1.68m (5'6")
Smooth ceiling, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mono taps over, shower cubical with wall mounted mains shower and glass door, tiling to principle areas and vinyl flooring.

Bathroom 2.69m (8'10") x 1.68m (5'6")
Smooth ceiling, double glazed window to side aspect, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mono taps over, panelled bath with wall mounted mains shower and rail for shower curtain, tiling to principle areas, radiator, deep skirting boards and vinyl flooring.

WC 2.67m (8'9") x 0.91m (3'0")
Smooth ceiling, double glazed window to side aspect, low level WC, wash hand basin with mono taps, tiling to principled areas, radiator, deep skirting boards and vinyl flooring.

Nursery 1.50m (4'11") x 2.34m (7'8")
Smooth ceiling, picture rail, double glazed window to front aspect, radiator, deep skirting boards and carpeted flooring.

Garden
Majority laid to lawn with patio area, enclosed by brick walling, range of hedges, shrubbery and plants.,

Annexe
Self-contained annexe with bi-folding doors, electric heating, kitchenette and shower room.