5 bedroom detached house for sale

*Guide Price £850,000-£900,000* A beautiful, detached home, located in a prime position in the popular residential suburb of Shirley. The property benefits from a newly built detached double garage and lies within walking distance of local amenities.

SITUATION

Upper Shirley is a suburban residential area located in the west of Southampton. Known for its beautiful treeline street and proximity to Shirley High Street, it offers a mix of early 20th-century homes and modern housing. The area is popular with families due to good local schools, such as King Edwards VI School, Upper Shirley High School, and convenient access to the city centre and Southampton General Hospital. It also benefits from nearby parks, shops, and public transport links, making it a well-connected and desirable place to live.

THE PROPERTY

24 Shirley Avenue is an outstanding detached period home enviably located along a tree lined avenue, boasting over a total of 3000 square feet of accommodation with a beautiful blend of contemporary and characteristic style.

Upon entering this stunning period residence, you are greeted by an opulent reception hall with stairs ascending to the first floor and doors linking to the principal living accommodation, which includes the impressive sitting room, featuring a stunning original fireplace. The breathtaking open plan kitchen/living/dining area is a true spectacle, forming the hub of the home and featuring a bespoke range of hand-crafted units, built in appliances and Indian stone worktops. At the end of the kitchen area is a full height, Crittall style picture window filling the room with light and offering views across the garden. Further rooms to this level include a utility room and a full-size pantry.

To the first floor are four double bedrooms decorated to a high standard and a modern family bathroom. The newly converted second floor features a statement principal bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom.

OUTSIDE

To the front aspect, a driveway offers ample off-road parking for several vehicles. While boasting dual access from Howards Grove, the property also offers a double garage with an additional parking space to the rear. The garden is beautifully landscaped for ease of maintenance with a porcelain tiled sun terrace and artificial lawn. Attached to the double garage is a fully insulated home office offering options for a variety of uses.