Bassett, Southampton

Occupying a superb plot of in excess of half an acre with a southerly aspect, this substantial detached family residence offers incredibly flexible and adaptable accommodation with delightful gardens which provide the perfect backdrop to this highly individual family home.  With accommodation arranged over multiple half levels the adaptability and individual nature of this home requires personal inspection to truly appreciate the accommodation on offer.  The welcoming reception hallway offers split level access to the principal accommodation which includes a thoughtfully appointed re-fitted kitchen which is open plan to the dining area as well as a separate utility room. Sitting room, separate study and an additional reception room which could be used as a ground floor bedroom. The garage has been converted to provide a home office which is externally accessed and could have multiple uses.The first floor continues to impress with five additional bedrooms, the smallest of which is currently being used as a dressing room.  The master has en-suite facilities and there is a further re-fitted family bathroom.  Externally, the owners have transformed the frontage which now offers street level accessible parking for numerous vehicles finished in a herringbone block paviour.  Due to the combination of features and particularly popular location early viewings are recommended.

ENTRANCE HALL:
Double glazed entrance door. Split level with steps leading down to the principal accommodation. Two radiators. Stairs rising to first floor landing. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling with recessed lighting. Two under stairs storage cupboards. Narrow strip wood flooring.

SITTING ROOM:
Double glazed door and window to rear elevation. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Radiator. Three wall light points. Feature brick fireplace with open working fire.

DINING AREA:
Double glazed window. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Radiator. Additional storage to match kitchen with granite work surfaces over ideal for food serving. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Radiator.

KITCHEN:
Open plan from the dining area. Comprehensively re-fitted with a range of eye and base level units trimmed with granite work surfaces and underlaid one and a half bowl sink with integrated drainer and mixer tap fitting. Matching granite up-stands. Twin AEG ovens with fitted five burner gas hob and externally vented extractor hood. Miele dishwasher. Fitted fruit and vegetable basket drawers. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed lighting. Tiled flooring. Downlighters to worktop surfaces. Pantry style cupboard.

REAR LOBBY:
Double glazed door leading to side elevation.

UTILITY ROOM:
Double glazed window. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Wall mounted central heating boiler. Suitable space and plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Fitted water softener. Radiator. Tiled flooring. Smooth plastered ceiling. Extractor fan.

SEPARATE STUDY:
Double glazed window. Radiator. Smooth plastered ceiling. Four wall light points.

GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM/ADDITIONAL RECEPTION ROOM:
Double glazed window. Radiator. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Four wall light points.

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM:
Re-fitted suite comprising; period style hand basin and low level w.c. Tiled flooring. Part tiled wall surfaces. Chrome finish heated towel rail/radiator/ladder style combination. Smooth plastered ceiling. Extractor fan.

HOME OFFICE:
Externally accessed with double glazed door and double glazed window to front elevation. Smooth plastered ceiling. Wall light point.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Built in range of cupboards providing ideal space for linen storage with airing radiator.

BEDROOM ONE:
Double glazed window offering a southerly aspect and views over the rear garden. Radiator. Access to eaves storage.

EN-SUITE:
Re-fitted suite comprising; one and a half width shower, low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled wall and floor surfaces. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed lighting. Obscure double glazed window. Extractor fan. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO:
Double glazed window offering a southerly aspect. Radiator. Smooth plastered ceiling.

BEDROOM THREE:
Double glazed Velux style window as well as additional double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator. Built-in storage cupboards. A range of built-in wardrobes providing additional useful storage.

BEDROOM FOUR:
Double glazed window to front aspect. Velux style double glazed window providing additional natural light. Built-in storage cupboards.

BEDROOM FIVE/DRESSING ROOM:
Originally arranged as a bedroom this room has been converted into a dressing room and benefits from a comprehensive range of fitted bespoke wardrobes providing useful hanging and shelf storage. Velux style double glazed window. Radiator. Smooth plastered ceiling.

FAMILY BATHROOM:
Re-fitted suite comprising; panelled bath with rainfall style shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. Radiator/towel rail. Obscure double glazed window. Extractor fan. Recessed lighting. Tiled floor surfaces.

OUTSIDE:
The front garden has been transformed by the current owners to provide street level accessible parking for numerous vehicles finished in a block paviour style trimmed by a brick constructed retaining wall with a flight of steps leading to the front door as well as access to the left elevation with integrated lighting. There is gated side access to the rear garden. Electric vehicle charging point. 

The rear garden of this home is a particular feature and needs to be viewed in order to fully appreciate it. The incredibly impressive plot measures over half an acre in total enjoying a southerly aspect. Immediately adjacent to the rear of the property is a large terraced area finished in stone with glass balustrade providing the ideal area for entertaining.

Beneath the terrace is a substantial garden store which measures an impressive 29' 4" x 14' 10" and provides the perfect space for storage of recreational and garden equipment as well as many other potential uses such as a home office or gym.  This room is externally accessed and benefits from a double glazed window and door with power and light available as well as fluorescent strip lighting.  The gardens are approached via block paviour pathway and in addition there is a detached timber shed as well as barbecue patio area.  The approach to the terrace is finished in a wood effect stone and there is outside lighting, power and water facilities available.  Some of the lighting is operated on a sensor controlled system as well as manually operated within the house.  The gardens of this home are a particular feature with a huge range and variety of flowers, shrubs and trees to include cherry blossom as well as fruit bearing trees.  Some of the gardens are left to a wild style with a large proportion being laid to lawn.  Gated access onto the woodlands to the rear and only a personal inspection will afford any potential purchasers to truly appreciate the tranquility and peace as well as size and aspect that these gardens have to offer.  

COUNCIL TAX
Southampton City Council
BAND:       F
CHARGE:  £3,439.91
YEAR:       2026/2027