Highfield, Southampton

Occupying an enviable corner plot position, this outstanding Edwardian detached house offers executive and comprehensive accommodation presented in excellent condition throughout.  The plot exceeds one fifth of an acre and has been finished to an exacting standard having undergone a comprehensive program of renovation by the current owners.  Upon entering the property the large reception hallway offers access to the principal accommodation.  Undoubtedly one of the property's main features is the 32' 5" x 19' 3" family room which benefits from bi-fold doors to the gardens and additional covered recreation area and features two substantial lantern lights providing significant natural light.  The kitchen lifestyle room measures an impressive 22' 7" x 13' 3" and is complemented by a further reception room which is currently being used as an office and also a dining room which is open plan to a generous sitting room with a feature dual aspect fireplace with log burner.  The bedroom accommodation is arranged over two floors and is equally impressive with a total of eight bedrooms, the master of which benefits from a separate dressing area and an en-suite shower room, there is also a further luxuriously appointed family bathroom.  The second floor bedroom accommodation is also complemented with its own separate shower room.  Externally the property sits in a substantial wrap around garden, the plot exceeds one fifth of an acre and has the advantage of two driveways providing off road parking, integral garden store which has been formed from part of the original garage.  Due to the combination of features including the highly desirable location and standard of finish, the earliest of inspections are advised.

FEATURE STORM PORCH:
Stone trimmed steps rising to the entrance door. The porch is formed from brick walling with substantial wooden column support, balustrading under a pitched tiled roof.

RECEPTION HALLWAY:
Panel entrance door with leaded glazing and flanking windows with further window above. Feature spindle balustrade stair case rises to the first floor, contrasting hand rail and newel posts. Smooth plastered ceiling with feature moulded coving. Picture railing. Additional double glazed window to front elevation. Comprehensive storage with three large storage cupboards with a further smaller formed in an l-shape.

OFFICE/ADDITIONAL RECEPTION ROOM 16' (4.88m) x 13' 11" (4.24m):
Smooth plastered and coved ceiling with picture railing. Built-in cupboards with storage shelving within chimney recess.  Feature fireplace with cast iron fire and finished in stone.  Substantial double glazed bay window to front elevation providing natural light.  Deep skirting boards.  Further access to family room.

SITTING ROOM 16' 11" (5.16m) x 14' 9" (4.50m):
Large double glazed bay window to front elevation. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Picture railing. Feature circular obscure glazed window. Further returning door to reception hall. Feature dual aspect fireplace with brick trim and tiled base housing log burner. Underfloor heating.

DINING ROOM 20' 7" (6.27m) x 14' 11" (4.55m):
Substantial double glazed bay window to front elevation providing natural light. Deep skirting boards and Feature dual aspect fireplace with brick trim and tiled base with log burner. Underfloor heating.

KITCHEN/LIFESTYLE ROOM 22' 7" (6.88m) x 13' 3" (4.04m):
A comprehensive range of fitted eye and base level units with a feature island providing additional storage all trimmed with quartz work surfaces over. The central island feature also features a pop up socket point. Built-in appliances include AEG oven with additional grill oven over and AEG gas hob with stainless steel chimney style extractor hood. In addition there is also an integrated dishwasher and a one and a half bowl underlaid sink unit with integrated drainer with mixer tap fitting complementing the quartz worktops are also quartz upstands trimming the work surfaces and quartz finish splash backs. Large double width built-in storage cupboard. Internal opening to the family room with ceiling being finished in a smooth plaster and trimmed with coving and picture railing.

FAMILY ROOM 32' 5" (9.88m) x 19' 3" (5.87m):
Undoubtedly one of the property's outstanding features.  The family room benefits from feature deep skirting.  Two double glazed windows.  Two independent sets of double glazed bi-fold doors leading to the rear garden and the covered recreation area.  Underfloor heating.  Porcelain tiled flooring in a wood effect finish.  Built-in steel mounted storage cupboard with high gloss doors and fitted wood finished shallow desk with additional storage under as well as the manifolds and equipment to service the underfloor heating.  

COVERED RECREATION AREA 19' 7" (5.97m) x 12' 11" (3.94m):
Rendered finished walls and stone tile flooring and providing side access to the side of the property, power and light available as well as external hot water tap can be accessed at the side of the property.  In addition there are bespoke finished screens which allow the area to be enclosed or open as required.  

UTILITY ROOM 9' (2.74m) x 7' 5" (2.26m):
Fitted range of eye and base level units to include space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer and door to garden store. Tiled flooring. Deep skirting boards. Radiator. Smooth plastered ceiling. 

GARDEN STORE:
With up and over door, power and light available and additional storage can be found beneath the utility room in the under room cavity.

GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM:
Luxuriously appointed suite comprising; quadrant style shower, feature sink with vanity unit and drawer storage under and concealed cistern w.c. Radiator. Double glazed window. Travertine stone tile floor and wall surfaces.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Split level in design with galleried finish to include feature spindle balustrade and contrasting hand rails and newel posts. Smooth plastered ceiling with ornate feature moulded coving. Dado railing. Further feature arch with moulded plaster buttresses.

BEDROOM FOUR 11' 2" (3.40m) x 9' 8" (2.95m):
Double glazed window. Storage cupboard. Radiator with decorative cover.

FAMILY BATHROOM:
Feature step up jacuzzi bath with feature bath filler, separate rainfall style shower over the bath, integrated lead lighting to bath step, wall hung vanity sink unit with rectangular sink and integrated storage and mono bloc mixer tap fitting and concealed cistern w.c. Chrome finished heated towel rail. Two obscure double glazed windows. Radiator. Wood effect flooring. Tiled wall surfaces. Fitted and integrated mirrors with recessed LED lighting. Porcelanosa tiling.

BEDROOM ONE 20' 5" (6.22m) x 15' 1" (4.60m):
Substantial double glazed bay window providing significant natural light.  Two radiators.  Feature fireplace and tiled detailing.  Smooth plastered and coved ceiling.  Deep skirting boards.  

DRESSING ROOM 7' 10" (2.39m) x 7' 6" (2.29m)::
Double glazed window. Radiator. Smooth plastered ceiling.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
Contemporary three piece suite comprising; over-sized quadrant style shower with rainfall style shower head, rectangular vanity unit with hand basin and swan neck mixer tap fitting and low level w.c. Feature tiling. Chrome finish ladder style heated towel rail. Wall mounted extractor fan. Tiled flooring.

BEDROOM TWO 18' 2" (5.54m) x 16' 10" (5.13m):
Substantial double glazed bay window providing natural light. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Deep skirting boards. Two radiators. Built-in wardrobes. Feature ornate fireplace surround.

BEDROOM THREE 15' 7" (4.75m) x 12' 8" (3.86m):
Double glazed window. Radiator. Smooth plastered and ornate coved ceiling.

GYM/OFFICE 15' 11" (4.85m) x 14' 2" (4.32m):
This bedroom is currently as a gym facility and houses the stair case rising to the second floor with spindle balustrade and contrasting hand rails and newel posts. Substantial double glazed bay window with further double glazed window. Exposed beams. Radiator. Smooth plastered ceiling.

BEDROOM FIVE 10' 9" (3.28m) x 9' 11" (3.02m):
Double glazed window, radiator, moulded coving and deep skirting boards.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING

BEDROOM SIX 12' 10" (3.91m) x 10' 9" (3.28m):
Velux style window. Access to eaves storage space. Smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlights.

BEDROOM SEVEN 17' 10" (5.44m) x 15' 2" (4.62m):
Two velux style windows.  Access to loft space.  Smooth plastered ceiling.  Inset spotlights.  Access to eaves storage.

DRESSING ROOM:
Walk through room with access from the landing and providing access to further eaves storage.

SHOWER ROOM:
Contemporary three piece suite comprising; quadrant style shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c.  Velux style window.

OUTSIDE:
The property benefits from two driveways providing parking for multiple vehicles.  The gardens benefit from being enclosed by brick walling and fence panelling.  Wooden gated access to a resin bonded pathway leading to the front door as well as the perimeter of the property.  Areas laid to shingle with the majority of the gardens being laid to lawn with stone finish path, further raised terraced area with detached l-shaped timber constructed shed with two windows, separate courtesy door and power and light available.  The gardens are undoubtedly one of the property's other stand out features which extend to just over one fifth of an acre and due to the property's position offer a good degree of privacy.  

AGENTS NOTE
The property has the benefit of underfloor heating and eight separately zoned areas with smart controls app. Prospective purchasers should also be aware that the current owners have replaced the roof in recent years. The property also has the benefit of solar panels providing an annual income. In addition the home has undergone significant energy efficiency improvements and now has an excellent energy efficiency rating of B.

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