Highfield Crescent, Highfield, Southampton, SO17

A magnificent Edwardian five bedroom detached property that has been in the same ownership since 1964 and believed to have been previously owned by the late television writer, dramatist and novelist N. J. Crisp. In need of some restoration, this substantial house is situated in one of Southampton's most sought after residential areas within walking distance of the university and local shopping facilities in nearby Portswood. The house boasts many original character features, to include high ceilings, ornate coving, ceiling roses, dado and picture rails as well as panel style doors. Offered with the benefit of no forward chain, the spacious ground floor accommodation provides for a welcoming entrance hall, cloaks/shower room, lounge, sitting/dining room, kitchen/breakfast room. On the first floor there are five well proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. Externally, to the front is a paved terrace and an ornate quarry tiled porch area. There is a good size enclosed rear garden predominantly laid to lawn with paved patio and established flower and shrub beds. With a bright and airy feel, along with its character features, early internal viewing is strongly advised to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer and avoid disappointment.


SUBSTANITAL EDWARDIAN RESIDENCE

ABUNDANCE OF CHARACTER FEATURES

10FT CEILINGS TO GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL * SHOWER ROOM

LOUNGE * 28'7 SITTING/DINING ROOM

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

FIVE BEDROOMS * FAMILY BATHROOM

GOOD SIZE ESTABLSIHED GARDEN

GAS CENTRAL HEATING


ENTRANCE HALL: Entered by an impressive stained glass front door with stairs to first floor landing, front elevation window, dado rails, ornate coving and ceiling rose, picture rails, double radiator, storage cupboard with high-level storage over, telephone point and rear elevation door to garden.

CLOAKS/SHOWER ROOM: Well appointed with a matching white suite of fully tiled corner shower cubicle, wash hand basin and close coupled w.c, fitted within combination vanity unit. Further benefits include a single radiator, extractor, towel rail and obscured glass rear elevation window.

LOUNGE: 15'8 x 13'11 (4.79 x 4.25) Front elevation canted walk-in bay window, two double radiators, electric fire with timber surround, television point, ornate coving and ceiling rose.

SITTING/DINING ROOM: 28'7 x 12'10 (8.71 x 3.92) Front elevation bay window, ornate coving and ceiling rose, side elevation window, obscured glass block window, two full-height two door storage cupboards with shelving, two double radiators, single radiator, television point and panel style door to;

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: 12'11 x 12'10 (3.94 x 3.92) Well fitted with a range of base-level and wall mounted units to incorporate a one-and-a-half bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer inset in rolled edge worktops with ceramic tiled splash backs over. Fitted appliances include a Neff double oven, Neff four ring electric hob with concealed extractor hood over and a wall mounted Potterton Profile boiler. Further benefits include recesses with plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher as well as space for an upright fridge-freezer, rear and side elevation windows and a side elevation door to rear garden.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Rear elevation window, central heating thermostat, double radiator, telephone point and smoke alarm.

BEDROOM 1: 18'0 x 12'10 (5.49 x 3.92) Front elevation bay window and two double radiators.

BEDROOM 2: 15'8 x 11'2 (4.79 x 3.41) Front elevation canted bay window and double radiator.

BEDROOM 3: 12'11 x 9'9 (3.93 x 2.97) Front elevation window, vanity two door cupboard unit with inset wash hand basin over and cupboards under and double radiator.

BEDROOM 4: 12'11 x 11'4 (3.94 x 3.46) Side elevation window, single radiator, two double built-in wardrobes, with dressing table/drawer unit and high-level cupboards over.

BEDROOM 5: 10'8 x 9'2 (3.27 x 2.74) Side elevation window, built-in two door wardrobe, a further single built-in wardrobe with high-level cupboards over, double radiator, storage cupboard, airing cupboard housing lagged hot water tank and hatch to loft.

FAMILY BATHROOM: Fully tiled and well fitted with a matching white suite of panel bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, close coupled w.c and pedestal style wash hand basin. Further features include a leaded stained glass rear elevation window, mirrored medicine cabinet and a single radiator, with glass shelf, mirror, light and shaver fitment over.

OUTSIDE: The front garden has a brick boundary wall, pedestrian entrance gate with steps up to a paved terrace and an ornate quarry tiled porch area. The rear garden can be accessed by a side access gate and is enclosed by walling, predominantly laid to lawn with established flower and shrub beds. Further benefits include a paved patio area, an outside tap and storage shed.


COUNCIL TAX BAND: F (currently £2,748.98 pa) Southampton City Council


SERVICES -

Water Supply: Mains

Gas Supply: Mains

Electricity Supply: Mains

Drainage: Mains

Heating: Gas Central Heating

Broadband: Ask Agent


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -

Approximate Age: Circa 1905

Materials Used in Construction: Of Traditional Brick Construction

Sellers Position: No Forward Chain

Windows: UPVC Double Glazed to the Front, Single Glazed & Secondary Double Glazing to Rear

Loft Space: Ask Agent

Infant/Junior School: Highfield C of E Primary & Portswood Primary

Secondary School: St George's & Cantell School


These details were taken by George Mead from whom any further information required can be obtained.


AGENTS NOTE: Services, fittings and equipment referred to within these particulars have not been tested (unless otherwise stated) and no warranties can be given. Accordingly the Buyer(s) must make their own enquiries regarding such matters.

ALEXANDER KEEN DISCLAIMER:
These particulars are produced in good faith for information only and general description and are not to be relied upon as a statement for representation and any intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements herein. They do not form part of any contract. All properties are offered subject to contract and availability and on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Messrs Alexander Keen. No person in Alexander Keen's employment has authority to make or give any warranty or representation whatever in relation to the property.

MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATION:
Please note that due to money laundering regulations prospective purchasers will be required to provide evidence of identification, such as a full valid passport or new form of driving licence with photograph and recent official correspondence, such as a utility bill, with their address on. If the property is being bought in joint names then this applies to all parties. Whilst an offer can be made a sale cannot be instructed upon until this criteria has been satisfied.