Highfield, Southampton

This beautifully appointed, imposing, detached family home is located in the Oakmount triangle conservation area in the popular Highfield district. The property is classically presented with many period and original features as well as a well proportioned, private rear garden and an intruder alarm.  Upon entering the property you are welcomed by a generous reception hallway which boasts an impressive return staircase with decorative pelmets and provides access to all rooms. There is a bay fronted sitting room, separate family room and cloakroom, as well as an open-plan kitchen/dining room and utility room. To the first floor there are five bedrooms with en-suite shower room to bedroom two as well as the family bathroom. Externally the established rear garden has the benefit of a north-westerly aspect. ref: C&IH

RECEPTION HALLWAY:
Box bay window with fitted window seat to front aspect. Period plaster coving to smooth ceiling. Period feature fireplace with inset living flame gas fire. Stairs to first floor. Radiator. Stripped wood flooring. Built-in cupboard.  Doors to all rooms.

CLOAKROOM:
Obscure glass window to side aspect. Smooth ceiling. Wash basin and low level flush w.c. Stripped wood flooring. Under stairs storage cupboard.

SITTING ROOM 17' 9" (5.41m) x 16' 11" (5.16m):
Bay window to front aspect. Period plaster coving to smooth ceiling. Picture rail. Two radiators. Period feature fireplace with inset living flame gas fire. Stripped wood flooring.

FAMILY ROOM 17' 7" (5.36m) x 16' 2" (4.93m):
Bay window to rear aspect. Part glazed door opening onto rear garden. Period plaster coving to smooth ceiling. Picture rail. Radiator. Feature fireplace with inset living flame gas fire. Fitted cupboards to chimney recess. Stripped wood flooring.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 25' 9" (7.85m) x 16' 1" (4.90m):
DINING AREA:
Window to rear aspect. Coving to textured ceiling. Radiator. Fitted original dresser. Opening to kitchen area. Karndean flooring.Door to:-

UTILITY ROOM 9' (2.75m) x 4' 11" (1.50m):
Obscure glass window to side aspect. Smooth ceiling. Wall mounted boiler. Single drainer sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard under. A range of matching eye level and base mounted units with roll top work surface over. Water softener.  Space and plumbing for washing machine. Space for fridge/freezer. Karndean flooring.

KITCHEN AREA:
Window to side aspect. Double glazed window and double glazed door to rear aspect. Coving to textured ceiling. Single drainer one and a half bowl sink unit with swan neck mixer tap and cupboard under. A range of matching eye level and base mounted units with wood block work surface over and soft close action. Built-in double oven and microwave. Fitted five ring gas hob with extractor over. Integrated dishwasher. Fridge and under counter freezer.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Stained glass window to side aspect. Period plaster coving to smooth ceiling. Picture rail. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Radiator. Doors to all rooms.

BEDROOM ONE 17' 8" (5.38m) x 16' 10" (5.13m):
Bay window to front aspect. Period plaster coving to smooth ceiling. Picture rail. Radiator. A range of fitted bedroom furniture including wardrobes, drawers and vanity unit with wash basin and mixer tap.

BEDROOM TWO 16' 3" (4.95m) x 13' 3" (4.04m):
Bay window to rear aspect. Smooth ceiling. Picture rail. Radiator. Door to:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
Smooth ceiling with recessed lighting. Extractor. Vanity wash basin with mixer tap and cupboard under, concealed cistern w.c. and tiled double shower cubicle. Heated towel rail. Tiled walls. Tiled flooring.  Underfloor heating.

BEDROOM THREE 16' 9" (5.11m) x 11' (3.36m)::
Window to front aspect. Period plaster coving. Picture rail. Two radiators.

BEDROOM FOUR 14' 3" (4.34m) x 11' 6" (3.50m):
Window to rear aspect. Coving to smooth ceiling. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe. Stripped wood flooring.

BEDROOM FIVE 12' 5" (3.79m) x 7' 6" (2.29m):
Window to rear aspect. Smooth ceiling. Picture rail. Radiator.

BATHROOM:
Obscure glass sash window to side aspect.  Smooth ceiling with recessed lighting.  Panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, tiled double shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin with mixer tap and low level flush w.c.  Heated towel rail.  Part tiled walls.  Tiled flooring.  Underfloor heating.

OUTSIDE:
The front garden is enclosed by a brick wall with access and path to main entrance door.  There is pedestrian access to the rear garden. 

The rear garden is well stocked with a variety of mature plants, shrubs and small trees with an area laid to lawn.  The walled rear garden is fully enclosed and has the benefit of a north westerly aspect.  The garden is principally laid to lawn with paved patio seating areas and a variety of mature plants, shrubs and small trees.  There is gated pedestrian access to the front, outside tap and garden shed.    

COUNCIL TAX
Southampton City Council
BAND:       G
CHARGE:  £3,594.99
YEAR:       2024/2025