Property description
Situated in the heart of Southampton's thriving Oxford Street is this impressive maisonette, fully renovated five years ago and offering spacious and well proportioned accommodation arranged over three floors.
Owners Comments
“I loved living in this apartment as the property genuinely feels more like a house, it is split across 3 floors and has its own private entrance, it was also bigger than most other apartments that I viewed. The location is also fantastic, Oxford Street has its own thriving community which was great to be a part of. “
Introduction
This charming period town house has been cleverly converted into two apartments with No.16 enjoying a private entrance at street level and two upper floors. The property is rich with period features typical of its era including high ceilings , ornate cornices and ceiling roses fused with contemporary styling in the well appointed kitchen and sleek bathroom. Oxford Street offers a wealth of well regarded wine bars, restaurants with Queens Park, Mayflower Park and the marina at Ocean Village all a short walk away.
Description
An impressive frontage with railings and steps rising from street level lead to the recessed black gloss front door opening into the spacious entrance hall brimming with character features including high ceilings and a feature arch, typical of a property of this period, which extend throughout the property. An elegant turning staircase with stained timber hand rail and contrasting white gloss balustrades extend to the first and second floor landings. The first floor hosts the sitting / dining room boasting exposed floor boards, views over Oxford Street and an ornate coal effect electric fire place creating an attractive centre piece to the room. A small inner hall accesses the modern fitted bathroom comprising a P-shaped bath with rainfall shower head and glass shower screen, wall mounted rectangular wash basin, dual flush wc and feature vertical radiator. The contemporary kitchen offers a range of cream gloss wall and base units with a bamboo work surface over and inset Siemens four burner electric hob, extractor hood and LED lighting. Integrated appliances include a slimline dishwasher, oven and warmer drawer, fridge and freezer. The extensive storage space is supplemented by a large walk in utility / storage cupboard with plumbing for a washer dryer and fitted shelving. The second floor landing serves the two generous bedrooms both benefiting from built in storage and two double wardrobes in the master bedroom.
Agents Notes
A charming period maisonette arranged over three floors benefiting from gas fired central heating and double glazing throughout. The property comes with a 50% share of the freehold and no maintenance charges.
Location
Oxford Street is considered one of Southampton's premier locations situated amongst a wealth of eateries, wine bars and well regarded night spots and within a short walk of the High Street with its considerable range of shops and restaurants. Queens Park at the end of Oxford Street provides a peaceful venue to relax and socialise with Mayflower Park , Ocean Village and Town Quay all a short walk away. The railway station offers a convenient direct route to London Waterloo, with the M3 and M27 motorway networks within a short drive.
Property Features :
- Two bedroom split level maisonette
- Forming part of a period townhouse
- Period features including high ceilings and generous rooms
- Modern fitted kitchen and contemporary bathroom
- Private entrance from Oxford Street