Birchlands, Ashurst Bridge, SO40 7QB

Hamwic Independent Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this well presented and generously proportioned four bedroom detached family home, enviably positioned at the end of a sought after cul-de-sac within the ever popular Birchlands area of Totton. 

Occupying a particularly pleasant position directly opposite an attractive open green space with tree lined outlook, this spacious detached home offers a wonderful setting for family life, with a lovely sense of openness to the front that is ideal for dog walking, children playing and simply enjoying the outlook from the property.

The accommodation is both versatile and well balanced throughout, offering a spacious open plan lounge-dining room, conservatory, modern fitted kitchen, separate ground floor home office/occasional bedroom, ground floor cloakroom, four first floor bedrooms, en-suite shower room to the principal bedroom and a separate family bathroom. Externally, the property benefits from off road parking for approximately three vehicles, access to the remaining garage storage space, and a landscaped rear garden enjoying a sunny aspect.

A fantastic family home in a highly regarded residential position, particularly well placed for Foxhills and Hounsdown school catchments.

Front Aspect & Entrance
The property is positioned at the end of a cul-de-sac, enjoying a particularly appealing setting directly opposite a pleasant open green space and tree lined area, which creates a lovely open outlook to the front and adds to the family friendly feel of the location.

To the front, there is an open style frontage laid to a mixture of gravelled and tarmac hardstanding, providing off road parking for approximately three vehicles. Access is provided to the remainder of the garage via an electric roller door, together with side access leading through to the rear garden.  A covered entrance canopy gives shelter on arrival, with the front door opening into the entrance hall.

Entrance Hall 
Featuring a textured ceiling, engineered laminate flooring, a useful recessed area for coats and shoes, stairs rising to the first floor, and a door opening through into the main living accommodation.
 
Lounge / Dining Room
A real feature of the home is the spacious open plan lounge-dining room, creating an excellent main family living space with a natural flow from front to rear. 

The lounge area enjoys a front aspect box bay window which takes full advantage of the attractive open outlook across the green space opposite. Matching engineered wood effect flooring runs throughout, helping to unify the space beautifully, whilst a radiator serves the lounge area. To the rear, the dining area continues with the same matching flooring. A further radiator is fitted, whilst doors open through into the conservatory. Doors leading to the ground floor cloakroom, home office/occasional bedroom and kitchen.

Bedroom Five / Home Office
A particularly versatile ground floor room, currently used as a home office, but equally suitable as an occasional fifth bedroom, hobby room, playroom or study depending on individual requirements.

The room benefits from a textured ceiling, double glazed window to the side aspect, radiator, door to the remainder of the garage storage space, and a useful boiler cupboard housing the gas boiler. 

This flexibility is a real asset for modern family lifestyles, especially for those working from home or requiring multi-purpose accommodation.

Kitchen 
The kitchen is fitted in a modern style and offers an excellent range of work surfaces with ample base level units, drawers and matching eye level cupboards. Features include two double glazed windows to the rear aspect allowing for good natural light, smooth ceiling finish, tiled laminate flooring, and a personal door providing direct side access to the garden.

There is a recessed space designed for an American style fridge/freezer, complete with cupboard units positioned either side, together with an integrated gas hob, electric oven and integrated dishwasher. In addition, there is space and plumbing for both a washing machine and tumble dryer. Overall, this is a well arranged and well equipped family kitchen, personal door to the side offering direct access outside.

First Floor Landing 
The first floor landing provides access to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom, and includes a textured ceiling, airing cupboard housing the hot water tank with additional storage, and access to the loft space.
 
Bedroom One 
The principal bedroom is a generous double room positioned to the front of the property, enjoying the same pleasant outlook towards the open green space opposite. Features include a textured ceiling, double glazed window to the front aspect, radiator, and a good range of built in wardrobes/storage cupboards. A door leads through to the en-suite shower room.

En-Suite Shower Room 
The en-suite has been fitted in a modern style and comprises a corner shower cubicle with digital mixer shower, tiled walls, low level WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, and obscure double glazed window to the front aspect.

Bedrooms Two, Three & Four
The remaining bedrooms are all well proportioned and suitable for family use, with each room benefiting from a textured ceiling, radiator, double glazed window, fitted carpet and built in wardrobe/storage space.

Bedroom two is positioned to the front, whilst bedrooms three and four are located to the rear, offering a practical family layout with flexibility for children, guests or additional home working if required.

Family Bathroom
Serving the remaining bedrooms, the family bathroom is fitted with an enclosed bath, shower fitted above with screen, low level WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, part tiled walls and obscure double glazed window to the rear aspect.
 
Conservatory
The conservatory provides an excellent additional reception area overlooking the rear garden and offers a versatile extension of the living space. Constructed with a brick base, glazed windows to the side and rear aspects, and polycarbonate roof, the room benefits from power and radiator, allowing for more comfortable year round use than a typical conservatory. A door opens directly out onto the rear garden. 
 
Rear Garden
The rear garden has been attractively arranged and enjoys a sunny aspect. A paved patio extends across the immediate rear of the property, providing an ideal seating and barbecue area. Steps then rise via a brick retaining wall to the main section of garden, which is laid to lawn and offers a pleasant, practical and family friendly outside space. The overall layout is easy to maintain, whilst still providing a good balance of patio and lawned areas.

Location - Birchlands remains one of Totton’s most consistently popular residential areas, particularly favoured by families thanks to its established surroundings, quiet cul-de-sac settings and excellent access to well regarded local schooling. This particular position is especially appealing, set opposite a pleasant open green space and tree lined area which offers a lovely outlook and a useful everyday amenity for dog walking, children’s play and outdoor enjoyment.

The property falls within the highly sought after Foxhills and Hounsdown school catchments, a key factor for many family buyers. Totton town centre is within easy reach and offers a wide range of day to day amenities including supermarkets, independent shops, cafes, leisure facilities and regular public transport links.

For commuters, the property is well placed for access to Totton train station, the M27/M3 road network, and routes into Southampton city centre, whilst the nearby New Forest National Park provides superb opportunities for walking, cycling and enjoying the surrounding countryside.

Additional Information
Construction: Brick Under Tiled Roof
Utilities: Mains Water, Mains Electric, Gas Central Heating
Parking: Off Road Parking For Approximately 3 Vehicles
Garage: Remainder Garage Storage With Electric Roller Door
 
Disclaimer - Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, they are intended to provide a fair overall description of the property and do not form part of any offer or contract. All measurements, floorplans and details are approximate and for guidance only. Buyers are advised to verify all information, including services, appliances, tenure, school catchments, and any planning or building related matters, through their solicitor or relevant professional advisors. Hamwic Independent Estate Agents have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services.