Thornton Avenue, Warsash

Situated in a prestigious location within Warsash just a short walk from the village amenities and with stunning views over the River Hamble, an exciting opportunity to acquire a much-loved home with accommodation extending to 2,072 square feet offering potential to extend. The property was built in the 1970’s and sits on a wide corner plot with a lovely deep frontage with mature shrubs providing natural screening and with a tarmac driveway for numerous cars leading to a single garage.

On entering the feeling of light and space is immediately apparent; the Hallway is delightful, spilt level and features a solid oak floor and contemporary oak and glass staircase. Leading off the Hall is the well proportioned Sitting Room with a sliding door leading to the front garden and centring on an electric fire with stone surround; this elegant room has wide steps up to the generous Dining Room which provides a wonderful space for formal dining. Oak bi-fold doors open out into a large Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room with a further set of bi-folds leading onto the garden offering a superb flexible space for modern family life. The Kitchen itself has been fitted with ample shaker style cupboards with oak worktops and a breakfast bar; a range of appliances are also included. There is a Utility Room with space for appliances and a Cloakroom completes the ground floor. Upstairs leading off the landing are four generous double Bedrooms, three of which afford gorgeous views over the River Hamble; Bedroom 2 which is currently used as a Snug is dual aspect with sliding doors leading onto a wonderful balcony giving far reaching views over the River Hamble and the Solent beyond. Bedroom 1 has an ensuite Shower Room and the other bedrooms are complemented by a large Family Bathroom. Outside, the tranquil back garden is south east facing with a large terrace on the southerly side for entertaining, there is an area of lawn with a feature pond, which is bordered by mature shrubs and trees. There is a wooden gardener’s shed and gated side access on one side.

Warsash is a charming maritime village which is home to the Hook Nature Reserve, a 500-acre inter-tidal area and is also one of the most popular centres for sailing enthusiasts on the South Coast with a well subscribed Yacht Club and the Royal Southern and Royal Southampton Yacht Clubs nearby. There are links to Hamble Village via a ferry for pedestrians and cyclists where you can access the Royal Victoria Country Park. The centres of Southampton and Portsmouth are approximately 9 and 14 miles away respectively and both offer excellent shopping facilities. Junction 8 of the M27 links to the M3 for London and the Cathedral City of Winchester. Southampton International Airport (9 miles) offers excellent connections overseas with the adjacent Parkway station connecting to London Waterloo in one hour and ten minutes. With regard to schooling, Hook with Warsash Primary School and Brookfield Community School are nearby.

SUMMARY OF FEATURES:
Superb location close to amenities and the River Hamble; Lovely wide plot with interrupted views over the River Hamble and Solent beyond; Generous accommodation extending to 2072 square feet with potential to extend/upgrade; Generously proportioned rooms with large picture windows; Entrance Hall with coat cupboard; Worcester boiler relaced in 2017 housed in the garage; Kitchen appliances to include a 5-ring electric hob, Bosch oven and grill, microwave and dishwasher. Wine fridge. Integrated fridge/freezer; Utility Room with Butler’s sink and space for appliances; Fitted wardrobe cupboards to Bedrooms 1 and 3. Storage cupboard to Bedroom 4; Airing cupboard and loft space; Integral door to garage with roller shutter door, power and light; Outside tap and power socket in back garden.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
TENURE: Freehold; SERVICES: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage; LOCAL AUTHORITY: Fareham Borough Council; TAX BAND: G

DISTANCES:
Warsash Centre - 0.3 miles; River Hamble - 0.1 miles; Locks Heath Shopping Village and Waitrose – 1.8 miles; Swanwick Train Station - 2.5 miles; Whiteley Shopping Village - 4.2 miles