Russell Place, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17

This stunning, individual Art Deco residence was built circa 1930 and in recent times has been the subject of extensive modernisation and improvement for which the current owners must take great credit. The discerning purchaser will be impressed with the attention to detail and retention of original features that combine to create a first class family home. Modern touches include Sonos music speakers to principal rooms, a security system with CCTV cameras and bedroom window sensors.


The ground floor layout features a generous hallway with a cloakroom and double coats cupboard while oak herringbone pattern wood flooring flows seamlessly throughout the principal rooms. The front aspect sitting room has a Minster stone fireplace and a door leads to the study that is fitted with home office furniture and includes two desk stations. Benefitting from a pleasing rear view the cosy lounge has a slate tiled chimney breast with a TV recess and an enclosed flame effect electric fire.

The showpiece of the interior is the stunning open plan live-in kitchen that is an exceptional space with ample room for a table, chairs and sofas that creates a superb social venue for informal meals and day-to-day living. Full width windows offer an enchanting view of the garden and the tiled floor has underfloor heating.

A comprehensive range of quality wall and base units include an island unit incorporating a breakfast bar complemented by fitted appliances and a Quooker mixer tap. There is larder cupboard and a utility room with a further cupboard and a door opens to the integral garage that has a rear store room.

On the first floor the landing has a walk-in airing cupboard and carefully positioned skylights let natural light flood in. The impressive principal bedroom is fitted with full height wardrobes and overlooks the rear garden while the spacious dressing room is comprehensively fitted with a range of wardrobes and a door links to the stylish en-suite bathroom. The bedroom on the far right has an additional study/sitting area with fitted wardrobes and allows access to en-suite shower room. Two further double bedrooms both have fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower rooms.

The plot exceeds a quarter of an acre with the ornamental gravel driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles and leads to the integral garage that has a useful store room that houses the boiler cupboard. The well-tended rear garden boasts a delightful leafy outlook backing directly onto the exclusive residents' gardens. A sunken paved patio is an ideal entertaining area, enhanced by built-in garden speakers that provide ambient sound for outdoor gatherings.

The remainder of the garden is laid to lawn with mature shrubs that have external lights creating an enchanting scene at nightfall. The bespoke summerhouse has bi-fold doors and air conditioning and is suitable for a number of purposes. The leafy area towards the rear boundary has an original subterranean air raid shelter, a decked area with a pergola, brick built barbecue and a wooden shed.

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Highfield is a highly sought-after residential area a short distance from The Common, city centre and the main university campus, also close to Southampton General Hospital, the Trust's largest location with a great number of specialist services based there. Extensive shopping facilities that includes Sainsbury's and Waitrose, together with numerous cafes and bars are found nearby in Portswood Broadway. The Jubilee Sports Centre that has a gym and an indoor swimming pool is located in University Road and the Turner Sims concert hall is close by. The M3 and M27 motorway networks are easily reached. The Parkway Railway Station (opposite the international airport) provides a fast route to Waterloo. Popular schools for all ages are found close by.