Bassett, Southampton

Situated in this popular conservation area, this outstanding example of a Herbert Collins home has been finished to an exacting standard and has been subject of a comprehensive program of extension and refurbishment.  The welcoming reception hallway provides access to the principle reception room and this particular design of Collins home features a larger than usual sitting room and measures an impressive 15' 4" x 14' 10".  Undoubtedly one of the property's stand out features is the comprehensive kitchen/dining/lifestyle room which measures an impressive 20' 9" x 20' and features a partially vaulted ceiling and forms a natural hub for this highly individual family home.  The downstairs cloakroom also provides access to the side elevation.  The current owners have cleverly converted the garage space which now offers a garden and leisure equipment store as well as separate utility and shower room.  The first floor continues to impress with generous bedroom accommodation complete with custom built-in wardrobes and a  luxuriously appointed four piece bathroom suite.  A notable addition is the loft room which has been thoughtfully finished with natural light and could provide suitable space for a play room or a home office.  Externally, the garden has been extremely well maintained and a private driveway provides off road parking.  The rear garden has been comprehensively landscaped with an extensive patio area, separate seating areas and a neatly trimmed lawn.  Due to the position of the property in Ethelburt Avenue, the gardens also have the advantage of backing onto other gardens creating a high degree of natural privacy.  Due to the combination of features, stand out condition and carefully appointed accommodation discerning purchasers looking for one of the finest examples of this type of home are advised to make the earliest of inspections. 

ENTRANCE HALL:
Period style radiator. Georgian style window to side elevation. Bespoke built-in cupboard providing ideal space for coat and shoe storage. Stairs rising to first floor landing. Under stairs storage cupboard. Exposed wood flooring.

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM:
Two piece suite comprising; low level w.c. and wall mounted hand basin. Partly tiled wall surfaces and part wood panelled wood surfaces. Door leading to side elevation.

SITTING ROOM:
This elegantly appointed room benefits from a large Georgian style bay window to the front elevation. Feature fireplace with open working fire. Radiator. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Picture railing. Within the chimney recesses the owner has fitted bespoke cabinetry work providing both cupboard and shelf storage with integrated lighting. The floors are finished with exposed floorboards.

KITCHEN/DINING/LIFESTYLE ROOM:
This superb space has been carefully created through extension and renovation and provides a perfect natural hub for this individual family home. A comprehensive range of eye and base level units trimmed with a granite work surface which includes an integrated drainer. The worktops are complemented by matching upstands and there is also an underlaid sink. Suitable space for American style fridge/freezer as well as a Range style cooker and in addition there is a stainless steel extractor hood. An additional range of base units trimmed with a wood finish surface which also form breakfast bar facilities. To the rear elevation are Georgian style double glazed windows as well as double glazed double doors providing access to the rear garden. Within the defined areas in the room, partly tiled finish and partly exposed floorboards. The sitting area is the perfect place for relaxing and centres on a feature fireplace with feature surround as well as built-in bespoke cabinetry work providing both cupboard and shelf storage.  A particular feature of this room is the partially vaulted ceiling which has three velux style double glazed windows providing additional natural light.  The ceiling is finished in a smooth style with a mix of pendant and recessed lighting.  

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Georgian style window to side elevation. Smooth plastered ceiling. Picture railing. Radiator. Galleried style landing with spindle balustrade and built-in storage cupboards. Access to loft room via fitted folding loft ladder and over-sized hatch.

BEDROOM ONE:
Two Georgian style windows to front elevation. Radiator. Feature fireplace with smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Picture railing. The owner has fitted bespoke floor to ceiling wardrobes with double doors providing hanging and shelf storage.

BEDROOM TWO:
Two Georgian style windows to rear elevation. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Picture railing. Radiator. A particularly good size room.

BEDROOM THREE:
Georgian style window. Radiator. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Picture railing.

BATHROOM:
Comprehensively renovated and now offers a luxuriously appointed four piece suite with spa influences. A feature bath offers a textured and curved finish with period style pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. as well as separate shower cubicle. The floor is finished in tile and there are period style wall tile surfaces. Three Georgian style windows provide significant natural light. Wall mounted ladder style/towel rail/radiator combination.

LOFT ROOM:
Measuring an impressive 15' 3" x 12' 6" and has the advantage of access to eaves storage. Smooth plastered ceiling with spotlights. This room could have multiple uses including either a playroom or home office. Due to the quality of the loft ladder fitted retracting loft ladder regular access would be very convenient.

OUTSIDE:
The front garden has hedging as well as recently fitted pedestrian gate and path leading to the front door. This particular example has the benefit of its own private driveway and gated access to the side of the property.

GARAGE
The garage has been cleverly converted and to the front elevation there is a garden store for the storage of leisure and garden equipment. The rear of the garage has been converted to provide an additional ground floor shower room as well as utility space and can be accessed via a covered walkway.

GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM/UTILITY ROOM
A range of eye and base level units with worktop surfaces and underlaid sink. Additional utility cupboard providing space and plumbing for washing machine as well as tumble dryer. The shower area comprises; low level w.c., walk-in shower with tiled enclosure and rainfall style shower head with body washing attachment. Radiator. Part wood panelled wall surfaces. Tiled flooring.

REAR GARDEN
Immediately to the rear of the property is an extensive patio area as well as concrete hardstanding.  The majority of the garden is a neatly trimmed lawn with mature shrubs and trees providing a high degree of natural privacy which is enhanced by the specific aspects of the garden which backs onto other gardens which therefore gives a high degree of natural privacy.  Additional seating areas, one with the advantage of a pergola as well as a detached summer house and timber constructed play room.  Raised planters trimmed with sleepers and further fence enclosures.  

COUNCIL TAX
Southampton City Council
BAND:       E
CHARGE:  £2,770.09
YEAR:       2025/2026