Highfield, Southampton

A truly unique opportunity to acquire a substantial family home in a truly idyllic location with a distinguished history of significant importance.
Originally built and occupied as his personal residence Herbert Collins was a renowned architect responsible for many suburban developments within Southampton and was involved in the Garden City Movement which was a source of inspiration for many of his local projects. English Heritage have commemorated his residence with a blue plaque. The current owners have been in residence for over 40 years and have lovingly and sympathetically maintained the property as well as making notable improvements during their ownership. Undoubtedly one of the property's stand out features is the delightful plot which extends to circa one third of an acre and has the distinct advantage of backing on to the formal residents gardens which feature tennis courts and a most attractive Edwardian pavilion.
A generous reception hallway provides access to the principle accomodation which includes an elegant Sitting Room which measures an impressive 20' x 14' 11" and offers direct access to the rear garden. A delightful Dining Room features a substantial bay window also offering direct views over the rear garden. The Kitchen/Breakfast room has been comprehensively modernised with central island feature, log burner and superb bi fold doors leading to an extensive patio area. In addition, there is also a good sized utility and a generous cellar. The first floor offers four well proportioned bedrooms, approached via an impressive reception landing which provides ample space for a study area. An unusual feature is the excellent balcony accessed from the second bedroom. The bathrooms have been upgraded in a contemporary style with both the en suite and family bathroom benefitting from remodelling. The grounds are extensive and a credit to the current owner and include a detached garage and brick built summer house and attached bespoke covered BBQ area. Opportunities of this nature are exceptionally rare to the market and discerning purchasers looking to acquire a landmark home with a signifiant cultural importance are advised to make the earliest of enquires. 

ENTRANCE PORCH:
Outside sensor lighting.  Substantial entrance door leading to:-

RECEPTION LOBBY:
Burglar alarm controls.  Leaded window to front elevation.  Tiled flooring.  Multi pane Georgian style internal doors leading to:-

RECEPTION HALLWAY:
Narrow strip wood flooring.  Radiator.  Smooth plastered ceiling.  Fine spindle balustrade oak stair case rising to first floor landing.  Two leaded windows with secondary double glazing to front elevation.  Wood panelling to stair case and matching wood architrave forming arch to:-

INNER LOBBY:
Access to:-

CLOAKROOM:
Re-fitted suite comprising; low level w.c. and wall mounted corner hand basin.  Leaded window to front elevation.  Wood flooring.

SITTING ROOM:
Smooth plastered ceiling with ornate feature coving.   Wall light points.  Feature fireplace with moulded wood surround.  Two radiators.  Narrow strip wood flooring.  Leaded window with secondary double glazing to front and rear elevation with leaded glazed double doors leading to rear elevation. 

DINING ROOM: 
Leaded glazed bay window to rear elevation with secondary glazing.  Smooth plastered ceiling with detailed ornate coving. Three radiators.  Bespoke made window seat.  Feature fireplace with tiled back drop and hearth.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 
KITCHEN AREA:
Comprehensively re-fitted with a bespoke range of eye and base level units with contrasting stone work top surfaces over with matching up-stands.  A range of appliances to include a built-in oven with gas hob and stainless steel chimney style extractor hood over.  Built-in microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.  Underlaid sink with integrated drainer and chrome finish swan neck mixer tap fitting with separate hot water tap.  Pelment lighting.  Leaded secondary double glazed window to front elevation.  Built-in wine rack.  Central island feature with further additional storage and matching contrasting stone finish work surface.  Tiled flooring.  Smooth plastered ceiling. Internal door with multi pane glazed inserts leading to utility room.  Open plan to:-

BREAKFAST AREA:
Benefiting from bi-fold doors leading to the extensive patio to the rear elevation.  Three radiators.  The room centres on a feature imposing fireplace surround with tiled back drop and log burner.  Comprehensive storage with a range of built-in cupboards and drawer storage.  Three radiators.  Smooth plastered ceiling and inset recessed lighting.  

UTILITY ROOM:
A comprehensive range of eye and base level units with contrasting roll top work surfaces over.  Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with chrome finish mixer tap fitting.  Leaded glazed window to front elevation and window to side elevation.  Tiled splash backs to worktop surface.  Smooth plastered ceiling with access to additonal loft style storage.  Wall mounted central heating boiler.  Suitable space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer.  Tiled flooring.  Further door and window to rear elevation.  Stairs leading to:-

CELLAR AREA:
Leaded glazed window.  Radiator.  Power and light available.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
A substantial first floor reception landing with the benefit of a leaded light bay window to front elevation with secondary double glazing offering the perfect opportunity for study/desk area.  The fine spindle balustrade stair case provides a galleried landing with narrow strip wood flooring.  Smooth plastered ceiling.  Radiator.  Double width airing cupboard housing hot water tank and shelving.  

MASTER BEDROOM:
Leaded window to front elevation with secondary double glazing.  Radiator.  Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed lighting.  A comprehensive range of full height fitted wardrobes and matching drawers providing a generous amount of storage.  Radiator.  Leaded glazed windows with secondary double glazing to rear and side elevations.  Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed lighting.  Access to:-

EN-SUITE:
Contemporary re-fitted suite comprising; walk-in shower with glazed shower screen, low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin.  Chrome finish towel rail/radiator combination.  Tiled flooring and tiled wall surfaces.  

BEDROOM TWO:
A delightful room offering a rear aspect with multi pane glazed double doors and flanking windows providing access to the rear balcony overlooking the rear garden.  Feature moulded fireplace with tiled back drop.  Within the chimney recesses are shelf storage areas as well as further cupboard storage under with leaded double doors to both.  Radiator.  Smooth plastered ceiling with moulded coving.  

REAR BALCONY:
Tiled flooring.  Half height security walling to the perimeter offering beautiful views over the rear garden and towards the gardens beyond including tennis courts and Edwardian Pavillion.  

BEDROOM THREE:
Two leaded secondary double glazed windows offering a dual aspect.  Built-in wardrobes within chimney recesses providing useful hanging and shelf storage.  Radiator.  Smooth plastered and ornate detailed coving.  Wash stand with contrasting counter top and raised bowl sink with chrome finish mono bloc mixer tap fitting.  Radiator.  Feature fireplace with tiled back drop.

BEDROOM FOUR:
Leaded secondary glazed window.  Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed lighting.  Radiator.  Built-in full height double width wardrobe with associated dressing/desk area with drawer and cupboard storage.  

FAMILY BATHROOM:
Comprehensively re-fitted with a contemporary suite comprising; a tiled panelled bath with jacuzzi style bath and separate hair washing attachment, quadrant style corner shower cubicle with rainfall style shower head and separate body washing attachment, low level w.c. and wall mounted hand basin with chrome finish mono bloc mixer tap fitting.  Chrome finish heated towel rail/radiator combination.  Leaded glazed window with secondary glazing. Tiled flooring and tiled wall surfaces.  Smooth plastered ceiling and recessed lighting.

SEPARATE W.C:
Low level w.c.  Leaded secondary glazed window. Radiator.  Wood flooring.

OUTSIDE:
The front garden has an extensive driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles as well as access to the garage.  The perimeters of the front garden are extremely well established with a range of flowers, shrubs and trees providing a high degree of natural privacy.  Curved crazy paved pathway leading to the front door.  Further extensive range of flowers, shrubs and trees and established planted borders.  A further paved drive area leads to the garage which benefits from a roller door with integrated personal door and courtesy door leads to the rear garden.

GARAGE:
Leaded glazed windows and power and light available. 

The rear garden has an extensive stone patio area with ample space for outside dining and entertaining.  Outside lighting.  A dry stone wall trims the patio area with well stocked borders with a wide variety of established shrubs.  A notable feature is the beautiful covered veranda with feature columns, tiled flooring and further additional outside lighting.  Attached to the rear of the garage is a wood seasoning area and log store.  Approached directly from the dining area is a raised deck.  The rear gardens benefit from being partially enclosed by brick walling and fence panelling and the lawns are both extensive and extremely well maintained and must truly be viewed in order to be appreciated.  To the rear of the plot are two other additional features.  A very well established kitchen garden screened by natural wood screening with a walk through pergola and a range of mature and established flowers and shrubs with cage protected soft fruit plantings.  In addition there is a brick constructed summer house which benefits from power and light and is set under a tiled roof.  There is tiled flooring and Georgian style windows and door to front elevation.  Attached to the summer house is a covered purpose built brick built barbecue area with tiled roof all of which is trimmed and finished with a circular shaped patio area and outside lighting.  Undoubtedly one of the property's many distinguished features is the direct access to Portswood residents gardens. This, backs the more formal of the two gardens with tennis courts and Edwardian Pavillion.  The gardens of this property are both comprehensive and established and given the distinct advantage of access to the residents gardens provides the perfect back drop to this unique family home.

COUNCIL TAX
Southampton City Council
BAND:       G
CHARGE:  £3,430.60
YEAR:       2023/2024