Abbotts Way, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17

This character detached property was formerly the American consulate in the 1940s and is positioned in a highly sought after residential area that has conservation status.

It is ideally situated within walking distance of the extensive shopping facilities of Portswood Broadway and the ornamental residents' gardens that are a delightful feature of this aspired to neighbourhood.

They comprise formal areas that include hard surface and grass tennis courts and an Edwardian summer pavilion while the natural meadow on the opposite side of Abbotts Way has allotments and a stream. The accommodation comprises a spacious hallway that has a cloakroom and creates a warm welcome. The dual aspect lounge has a log burner and doors open to the large dining room that has bi-fold doors to the garden.

The adjacent kitchen/breakfast room is well appointed with a range of wall and base units adorned with granite work surfaces A door leads to the lobby/utility room that has a cloakroom that could be combined with the garden store to provide a shower room. This would then offer the opportunity for the sizeable office/den to provide a guest annex.

On the first floor the generous landing has a hatch and ladder allowing access to the impressive loft area that is lined with pine which confirms the bespoke nature of its original construction. This spacious area has potential for conversion, subject to the necessary consents.

Four well-proportioned double bedrooms are served by a modern en-suite shower and family bathroom that has a useful walk-in eaves cupboard. The principal bedroom enjoys a pleasant view along Abbotts Way.

Outside the gravel driveway provides off road parking for numerous vehicles and wooden gates on the right where, subject to the necessary consents, there is scope to extend the accommodation in this area and plans are available for inspection. The level rear garden that is predominantly laid to lawn has a full width paved patio that is perfect for summer relaxation.

There is also a small vegetable patch, a shed, greenhouse and an integral garden store cupboard.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Materials used in construction: Bricks & render, tiled roof.

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Highfield is a highly sought-after residential area a short distance from The Common, city centre, the main university campus and is also close to Southampton General Hospital. Extensive shopping facilities that include Sainsbury's and Waitrose together with cafes and bars are found nearby in Portswood Broadway that also has a doctor's surgery and a library. The Jubilee sports hall that has a gym and an indoor swimming pool is located in University Road and the Turner Sims concert hall is close by. A delightful recreation ground is also found adjacent to Portswood Schoo,l that together with Highfield School is very popular. The M3 & M27 motorway networks are easily reached. The Parkway railway station (opposite the international airport) provides a fast route to Waterloo.