Highfield, Southampton

This detached family home enjoys a prime location overlooking the Portswood Residents' Gardens. The property is situated on a private road and offers thoughtfully designed accommodation in this popular conservation area. As you enter, you will be welcomed by a reception hallway that leads to a spacious 22'3 x 22' sitting/dining room. At the rear of the house, a garden room offers a tranquil space to enjoy views of the well-maintained gardens. The kitchen/breakfast room has been recently renovated and is flooded with natural light, thanks to its dual aspect and lantern light. This contemporary space is thoughtfully designed to provide ample storage and working space. The first floor has  been carefully reconfigured by the current owners to offer four bedrooms, a dressing room, ensuite facilities, and a family bathroom. The property offers a driveway with parking for multiple vehicles, a large garage with an attached utility, and a charming, characterful rear garden. ref: C&IH

RECEPTION HALL
Stairs to the first floor. Understairs storage cupboard. Wood flooring. Entrance door with flanking window and additional window to front elevation. 

CLOAKROOM
Low level W.C. and hand basin. Obscure glazed window. Heated towel rail. Coved ceiling.

SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM
The property's principal reception room offers a triple aspect and centres on a natural focal point with a fireplace and Clearview log burner with stone surround. Three radiators. Rectangular formed secondary double glazed bay window to front elevation with views over Portswood Residents' Gardens and window seat.. Two feature windows to side elevation. Double doors leading to the garden room.  

GARDEN ROOM 
Radiator. Double glazed windows with double glazed French windows opening into the rear garden. Amtico flooring.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 
A comprehensive range of refitted contemporary wall and base cupboards with work surfaces over. Single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Integrated Neff oven with microwave over. Five ring gas hob with extractor fan over and glass splashback, Integrated dishwasher.
Additional single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. The Lantern light feature provides significant additional natural light. Double glazed window and patio door opening onto rear garden. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed ceiling lights. Door to side elevation leads to:

COVERED WALKWAY
With doors to the front and rear elevation and door which leads to garage and utility room. 

UTILITY ROOM 
Work surface with cupboards under. Stainless steel sink. Plumbing for washing machine. Door providing side access and window.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Loft access. Linen cupboard with additional large storage cupboard. Radiator. Window to front elevation with views over the residents' gardens.

MASTER BEDROOM 
Radiator. Double glazed window. Radiator.  Walk-in clothes cupboard.

EN-SUITE 
Walk-in shower cubicle, W.C., Pedestal wash hand basin. Double glazed window. Radiator.  Tiled wall surfaces.

DRESSING ROOM 
A range of fitted wardrobes with space for dressing table.  Airing cupboard.

BEDROOM TWO 
Large clothes cupboard. Radiator. Window. Two wall light points.

BEDROOM THREE 
Large clothes cupboard. Radiator. Double glazed window.

BEDROOM FOUR 
Double glazed window. Exposed floorboards

BATHROOM
Panelled bath with Victorian style mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C. Heated towel rail. Two double glazed windows. Fully tiled wall surfaces

OUTSIDE
The property is located on a private driveway with ample parking space and the front garden has parking for multiple vehicles which leads to the GARAGE with an electric roller door and power and lighting. It it worth noting that the garage is a particularly good sized and also offers access to the Utility room.  The gardens have been attractively landscaped with mature shrubs, flower beds.

The rear garden is truly charming with defined areas with mature shrubs, flower beds and a patio area perfect for alfresco dining. A lawned area with shingle paths lead to the rear with detached timber outbuildings ideal for the storage of garden equipment as well as log seasoning store.The gardens also benefit from fence enclosure.

AGENTS NOTE
As the owner of this home you will be entitled to join the Portswood residents gardens association which subject to an annual subscription permits use of the informal gardens found opposite as well as the more formal gardens in Abbotts way. These include a delightful Edwardian pavillion and hard and soft tennis courts.

COUNCIL TAX
Southampton City Council
BAND:       F
CHARGE:  £3,115.65
YEAR:       2024/2025