St. Catherines Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18

Offered to the market with no forward chain this wonderful semi-detached home is positioned within the popular residential area of Bitterne Park in easy reach of excellent schools and Riverside Park with canal walks. Entering this spacious period home, you will notice that the property incorporates many original features with a modern twist throughout.




The cosy sitting room is positioned to the front aspect and features a large bay window, allowing natural light to filter into the room with potential to re-instate a beautiful open fire place to enjoy on those winter evenings. There is a separate family room which provides versatile space to utilise as a formal dining room, hobby craft room, home office or play room. To the rear, a contemporary kitchen/dining room offers a range of wall and base shaker style units, complete with built-in appliances and ample storage space, further complemented by the open plan dining area perfect for entertaining family and friends alike with French doors out to the garden. A useful downstairs cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, the first floor provides three good size double bedrooms, including the superb 16ft principal bedroom positioned to the front benefitting from an additional bay window. A tastefully designed larger than usual modern four piece bathroom including a classy separate bathtub and walk-in shower services all the rooms.

Externally you have off street parking for a number of vehicles with side access. The rear garden is private and enclosed with a fantastic laid lawn space, a patio seating area and plenty of room for the children to enjoy in the summer months.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Materials used in construction: Brick

Improvements/alterations made by the current owners:
• Reduced front chimney stack down to floor level in attic due to a leak/failed flashings. No further issues following completion of the work.
• The front elevation was completely re-pointed 2/3 years ago.

Previous issue with damp in the front room (bay window and side elevation) where a previous owner had cavity wall insulation installed under the green deal scheme. Issue only became apparent after the current owners moved in. They have had the insulation removed under an insurance-backed guarantee. No further issues following completion of the work.

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Bitterne Park has proved to be a popular residential area on the east side of the city with local shops found nearby in the precinct, Riverside Park is also located nearby. More extensive facilities including the West Quay shopping mall are found in the city centre together with popular bars, restaurants and cinemas. The Royal Victoria country park at Netley Abbey offers panoramic views of Southampton Water and the yachting havens of Bursledon, Warsash and Hamble are a short drive away. Access points to the M27 and M3 motorway networks are nearby allowing access to regional towns and cities with a variety of schools for all ages found within the vicinity.