Property description

Situated in one of Upper Shirley’s most sought after roads, this character family home enjoys much of the traditional charm associated with its era including high ceilings, feature fireplaces and attractive large bay windows. 

Agents Comments
“A well proportioned character home with a well sized garden having benefitted from a loft conversion to provide four double bedrooms.”

Introduction
The property has benefitted from an impressive loft conversion to create an additional large bedroom with ensuite facilities and creating four well sized bedrooms overall complementing the two attractive well proportioned reception rooms and kitchen breakfast room.

The garden is a real feature of the property, extending to 80ft with a sunny aspect and off road parking to the fore and the property further benefits from gas central heating and double glazing.

Description
A hardwood and stain glass door opens into the entrance hall which provides access to the principal rooms, the downstairs cloakroom and understairs cloaks and storage space. The kitchen is a bright and light dual aspect room with a door to the rear garden. It is equipped with a range of eye and base level units and ample worktops which incorporates a breakfast bar area. There is an integrated gas hob and oven with space and plumbing for appliances. The two well proportioned reception rooms both enjoy the character of the 1930’s bay windows with the dining room benefitting from access to the garden, a feature fireplace with ornate tiling and a gas fire. On the first floor, three well sized bedrooms, one with recessed wardrobes are served by the family bathroom which also hosts the airing cupboard. A staircase leads to the second floor where there is the master bedroom with eaves storage benefitting from an ensuite shower room.

Outside
The property is approached via a wide access and large gravelled area offering parking and turning space with ornamental shrub borders. A side pedestrian access leads to the garage which is used for storage. The rear gardens are a delight, approximately 80ft in length screened to the rear by mature fir trees and enclosed by panel fencing. The garden is predominantly lawned and flanked by an array of mature shrubs with a patio terrace adjacent to the rear of the house.

Location
The property is situated within close proximity to local shops as well as Southampton City Centre and the West Quay Shopping Mall.  Nearby recreational facilities are available at Southampton Common, the Sports Centre as well as St James Park.

Agents Notes
The property requires modest updating but is fitted with gas central heating, double glazing and mains drainage.

Directions
Proceed towards the top of Hill Lane passing Tauntons College and take the left hand turn into Leicester Road. Turn left at the T junction and the property can be found towards the end of Shanklin Road on the right hand side.  

Property Features :

• Four double bedroom house with ensuite to the master bedroom
• Large garden extending to 80ft
• Popular residential location
• Excellent local schooling both state and private
• Two spacious reception rooms