Upper Shirley, Southampton

Situated within this particularly well sought after road within the Upper Shirley district of Southampton, this beautifully appointed and well presented period home offers spacious and versatile accommodation which comprises: a generous reception hallway with a fine spindle balustrade stair case rising to the first floor landing, an elegantly appointed sitting room with feature wood burner and ornate surround, separate dining room, breakfast room and thoughtfully appointed re-fitted kitchen with central feature island.  The first floor accommodation is equally well appointed with four double bedrooms, a re-fitted family bathroom as well as being complemented by a ground floor cloakroom.  The property retains many original features to include deep skirting boards, feature fireplaces, beautifully preserved ornate coving and plaster work with picture railing and sash windows.  Due to the combination of features and standard of presentation we would strongly recommend an early viewing.

COVERED STORM PORCH
Pitch tile roof and tiled base. Dwarf brick enclosure. Door with period door furniture and obscure glazed inserts leading to:-

RECEPTION HALLWAY
A superb spindle balustrade stair case rising to first floor landing with under stairs storage cupboard. Smooth plastered and ornate detailed coving. Picture railing and dado railing. Radiator. Obscure glazed sash window to front elevation. Access to principal rooms.

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM
Fitted two piece suite comprising; low level w.c. and corner mounted hand basin. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling.

SITTING ROOM 14' 5" (4.39m) x 15' 11" (4.85m):
An elegantly appointed room with sash bay window to front elevation and radiator within bay. Superb feature fireplace with wood burner, wooden surround and tiled hearth providing a natural focal point to the room and additional shelving within the chimney recesses. Detailed ornate coving. Picture railing. Smooth plastered ceiling. Detailed plaster ceiling rose.

DINING ROOM 10' 10" (3.30m) x 11' 10" (3.61m):
Offering immediate access to the rear garden through partially glazed door and flanking window. Smooth plastered ceiling. Picture railing. Dado railing. Feature fireplace with tiled hearth and ornate fireplace surround. Radiator.

BREAKFAST ROOM 9' 6" (2.90m) x 11' 6" (3.51m):
Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Picture railing. Dado railing. Sash window to rear elevation. Radiator. Built-in dresser unit comprising; display shelving with drawer and cuboard storage under. Additional full height storage cupboards.

KITCHEN 11' 9" (3.58m) x 12' 2" (3.71m):
Double glazed window to rear aspect.  French doors opening onto rear garden.  Coving to smooth ceiling with recessed lighting. Single drainer one and a half bowl sink unit with swan neck mixer tap and cupboard under.  A range of matching eye level and base mounted units with wood block work surface over.  Built-in slide and hide oven with fitted five ring gas hob and extractor over.  Full height larder cupboard.  Island unit with breakfast bar.  Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher.  Space for fridge/freezer.  Radiator.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Doors to all bedrooms and bathroom. Access to loft space. Obscure glazed sash window to side elevation. Spindle balustrade galleried landing.

MASTER BEDROOM 14' 3" (4.34m) x 16' (4.88m):
Sash bay window to front elevation providing a high degree of natural light. Smooth plastered ceiling. Built-in wardrobes within chimney recess. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 11' 10" (3.61m) x 12' 5" (3.78m):
Located at the rear with sash window to side elevation. Radiator. Feature fireplace.

BEDROOM THREE 9' 11" (3.02m) x 12' (3.66m):
Sash window. Feature fireplace. Built-in cupboard. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR 9' 5" (2.87m) x 11' 10" (3.61m):
Sash window to rear elevation. Radiator. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Picture rail. Built-in wardrobe cupboard providing shelved storage area.

FAMILY BATHROOM
Three piece suite comprising; tiled panelled bath with swan neck mixer tap fitting and shower attachment over with glazed screen, dual flush contemporary w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin with mono bloc mixer tap fitting. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling with recess lighting. Extractor fan. Sash window with secondary glazed panel to front elevation. Wall mounted chrome finish ladder style towel rail/radiator combination. Partially tiled wall surfaces.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property there is a crazy paved driveway providing off road parking. The remainder of the front garden is mainly laid to shingle with planted border trimmed with brickwork as well as a walled front garden and a variety of mature plantings including flowers, shrubs and trees. Side access to the rear garden. The rear garden is approached via a shingle path to the side elevation via a wooden gate. The rear garden has a neatly laid pea gravel and shingle area immediately to the rear trimmed with a dwarf brick wall. The gardens are primarily laid to lawn with gravel borders as well as terracotta stone seating area and raised brick trimmed planter. Extensive pergola with vegetable and fruit growing area as well as seating area with extensive vines providing shelter from the sun. There are also two timber garden stores with wood seasoning store.

COUNCIL TAX:
Southampton City Council
BAND:       D
CHARGE: £2,266.44
YEAR:       2025/2026