Property description
Set back from the road and situated within a popular leafy suburb of Southampton is this sizeable family home enjoying a corner plot flanked by attractive park area and woodland.
Owners Comments
\"The main things I like about this house are the peace and tranquillity, quiet friendly neighbourhood and the feeling of space and comfort afforded by the size of the house.\"
Introduction
A two storey extension to the side elevation helps create an impressive internal living space to both floors complemented by an attached single garage and ample off road parking. A low maintenance south facing terraced garden provides a social out door space enjoying much sunshine. A wide range of amenities are available nearby including shops and local schooling for all ages.
Description
Entered via a new energy efficient front door the enclosed porch provides a useful space for coats and shoes prior to entering the sizeable dining/reception room with stairs to the first floor and access to the kitchen and sitting room. Having been extended, the dual aspect sitting room enjoys views over the open woodland to the side aspect through the oriel bay window with French doors opening out to the south facing rear garden. A feature gas fire place with ornate surround and hearth provide an attractive focal point to the room. The fitted kitchen boasts a range of solid oak wall and base units with a roll top work surface all set on a ceramic tiled floor. Integrated appliances include a single oven, halogen hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and plumbing for a washing machine. A side door opens out to the garden and to the rear of the garage. A light and airy first floor landing houses the airing cupboard and Valliant combination boiler and also provides access to the loft space via a hatch. Two of the bedrooms are large doubles, both benefitting from built in wardrobes and one with a wonderful dual aspect. Bedroom three is a single and offers a storage cupboard situated over the stairs. The fully tiled family bathroom allows ample room for both a panelled bath and a shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, low level WC, wash hand basin and mirrored medicine cabinet.
Outside
The long sloping driveway provides off road parking for two or three vehicles and fronts the attached single garage with up and over door. A large fir tree in the front garden allows a degree of privacy from neighbouring properties with an area of lawn extending to the house and side gate. The enclosed and terraced rear garden enjoys a south facing aspect making it perfect for socialising or relaxing whilst enjoying the sun throughout the day. With a variety of well stocked flower beds and mature plants the garden is split into attractive tiered patio areas enclosed by close board fencing.
Agents Notes
A wonderfully spacious three bedroom family home in a lightly wooded setting benefiting from UPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating.
Location
Balmoral Close is a particularly pleasant road of similar attractive houses with in Lordswood, which is a popular leafy suburb of Southampton situated on the northern fringes of the City with a full range of amenities on the doorstep including Sainsbury Superstore, schooling for all ages, Golf Course and the General Hospital. The commercial centre of Southampton is just short drive away with the M27 motorway and fast rail links within a couple of miles.
Property Features :
- Extended link detached three bedroom family home
- Large sitting and dining room.
- Fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
- Ideally located for commuters and local amenities
- Attractive setting flanked by trees and open space