Shirley, Southampton

This charming detached property, constructed around 1920 and located on the desirable Shirley Avenue, exudes character whilst offering spacious and adaptable accommodation throughout. Upon entering the property you are welcomed by a generous reception hallway which boasts a beautiful return staircase. The sitting room, which benefits from an open fire, offers a cosy retreat for relaxation. There is an open-plan family/dining room which measures 28'7 x21'5 with bi-fold doors opening onto the rear garden. The kitchen/breakfast room is a well-designed space that overlooks the rear garden. A convenient downstairs cloakroom adds to the practicality of the layout. The property boasts five generously-sized bedrooms. The master bedroom is situated on the second floor, complete with an en-suite shower room for added privacy and comfort. To the front of the property there is an in and out driveway as well as a garage and small workshop. Undoubtedly one of the highlights of this property is its spacious South-East facing garden. 

RECEPTION HALLWAY:
Double glazed window to front aspect. Original front door with leaded stained glass window. Coving to smooth ceiling. Picture rail. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Stairs to first floor. Two under stairs storage cupboards. Doors to all rooms.

CLOAKROOM:
Double glazed obscure glass window to side aspect. Smooth ceiling. Wash basin and low level flush w.c. Heated towel rail.

SITTING ROOM 18' 2" (5.54m) x 12' 3" (3.73m):
Double glazed bay window to front aspect.  Coving to smooth ceiling.  Picture rail.  Feature open fireplace with tiled surround and hearth.  Stripped wood flooring. 

OPEN PLAN DINING/FAMILY ROOM 28' 7" (8.71m) x 21' 5" (6.52m):
Double glazed window to rear aspect. Double glazed bi-fold doors opening onto rear garden. Coving to smooth ceiling. Feature fireplace with tiled surround and hearth. Three radiators. Laminate flooring.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 25' 3" (7.70m) x 10' 5" (3.18m):
Double glazed windows to side and rear aspect. Smooth ceiling. Radiator. Sink with swan neck mixer tap and cupboard under. Hand made Shaker style kitchen comprising; a range of matching eye level and base mounted units with granite worktops over.  Built-in double oven.  Fitted five ring gas hob.  Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher.  Space for American style fridge/freezer.  Door to side passageway.  Radiator.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Feature original stained glass window to side aspect.  Double glazed window to front aspect.  Smooth ceiling.  Picture rail.  Stairs to second floor.  Radiator.  Airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Doors to all rooms. The current owners have utilised the additional space on the landing as a study area/home office.

BEDROOM TWO 18' 2" (5.54m) x 12' 3" (3.73m):
Double glazed bay window to front aspect.  Smooth ceiling.  Picture rail.  Radiator.  Feature fireplace.  Stripped wood flooring.  

BEDROOM THREE 20' 1" (6.12m) x 15' 4" (4.67m):
Double glazed window to rear aspect.  Double glazed velux windows to side aspect.  Smooth ceiling.  Two radiators.  

BEDROOM FOUR 15' 5" (4.70m) x 10' 4" (3.15m):
Double glazed window to rear aspect.  Smooth ceiling.  Radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE 17' 6" (5.33m) x 12' 9" (3.89m):
Double glazed velux window to side aspect.  Smooth ceiling.  Radiator.

BATHROOM:
Double glazed obscure glass window to side aspect.  Smooth ceiling.  Picture rail.  Tiled shower cubicle, dual ended claw foot bath with central mixer tap and shower attachment, matching his & hers wash basins and low level flush w.c.  Radiator.  Tiled flooring.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING:
Double glazed obscure glass window to side aspect.  Smooth ceiling.  Storage cupboard.  Door to:-

BEDROOM ONE 25' 2" (7.67m) x 12' 7" (3.84m):
Double glazed window to rear aspect.  Double glazed velux windows to side aspect.  Radiator.  Walk-in wardrobe with fitted shelves and hanging rail.  Access to eaves for storage.  Door to:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
Double glazed velux window to side aspect.  Smooth ceiling.  Extractor.  Tiled walk-in shower cubicle with rainfall shower head, pedestal wash basin and low level flush w.c.  Radiator.  Tiled flooring.

OUTSIDE:
The rear garden is fully enclosed and has the benefit of a south easterly aspect.  The garden is principally laid to lawn with patio seating area and mature borders which are populated with a variety of mature perennial plants, fruit bushes, shrubs and small trees.  Apple, pear and plum trees.  Vegetable patch.  Outside tap.  Gated pedestrian access to the front.  Access to:-

INTEGRAL GARAGE 19' 6" (5.94m) x 10' 8" (3.25m):
With up and over door, power and light and personal door to rear.  Additional mezzanine level for storage.  Door to:-

WORKSHOP 8' 7" (2.62m) x 4' 8" (1.42m):
With window to side aspect, power and light.

The front garden has an in and out driveway laid to herringbone block paviour with shrub borders.  Gated pedestrian access to the rear garden.  Veranda over main entrance door.

COUNCIL TAX
Southampton City Council
BAND:       D
CHARGE:  £2,058.56
YEAR:       2023/2024