Shakespeare Drive, Totton

"One of those homes that just feels incredibly well cared for from the moment you walk through the door."

Hamwic Independent Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this beautifully presented and extended three-bedroom semi-detached home, conveniently positioned within central Totton and offered with the significant advantage of no forward chain.

The property has clearly been carefully maintained and thoughtfully improved, resulting in a comfortable and welcoming home that is ready for its new owners. A rear extension has transformed the ground floor, adding an impressive family room alongside a separate utility and modern cloakroom, whilst complementing the original lounge and open-plan kitchen/dining room.

Upstairs are three well-proportioned bedrooms, a modern family bathroom and separate WC. Further improvements include refitted internal oak doors, double glazed windows and gas central heating via a recently replaced combi boiler.

Outside, a wide brick-set driveway provides ample off-road parking, whilst the generous landscaped rear garden offers a lovely balance of patio, lawn and established surroundings.

Ground Floor Accommodation
The property enjoys an open frontage with a brick-set driveway spanning the width of the property, providing ample off-road parking. A pedestrian gate to the side gives direct access into the rear garden.

A refitted UPVC entrance door opens into the welcoming entrance hall, which provides useful space for coats and shoes. Further features include a smooth ceiling, fitted carpet, radiator, electrical consumer unit and stairs rising to the first floor. Folding doors to either side provide access to the two principal reception areas.

The Lounge 
Positioned to the right is the separate lounge, a comfortable and inviting sitting room enjoying plenty of natural light from a double glazed box bay window to the front and double glazed sliding doors opening into the rear extension.

A chimney breast and fireplace provide a traditional focal point, whilst the room is completed by fitted carpet, radiator and smooth ceiling.

The Kitchen - Dining Room
On the opposite side of the hallway is the open-plan kitchen/dining room, another attractive feature of the home. The front portion provides a naturally defined dining area with a double glazed box bay window, additional double glazed window to the side, feature fireplace and plenty of room for a family dining table and accompanying furniture.

Tiled LVT flooring flows throughout the room and into the rear extension, creating continuity between the different ground-floor spaces.

The kitchen occupies the rear portion and is visually separated from the dining area by a compact central island with additional storage. 

A modern combination of gloss white cabinetry and wooden work surfaces provides a clean contemporary finish, with fitted units and drawers at both base and eye level. Concealed lighting beneath the wall units and additional low-level LED lighting provide subtle ambient illumination.

An inset ceramic one-and-a-half bowl sink is positioned beneath the rear-facing window, whilst integrated appliances include an induction hob with oven and grill beneath and a concealed dishwasher. Full-height cabinetry provides valuable additional storage alongside dedicated space for a freestanding fridge/freezer. Further features include a smooth ceiling with recessed downlighting to the kitchen area.

The kitchen opens directly into the extended family room, which is arguably the defining feature of the ground floor.

The Family Room
Extending across the rear of the house, this impressive additional reception space has been designed to create a strong connection with the garden. A vaulted smooth ceiling with exposed timber beam adds character and a sense of height, whilst three Velux roof windows combine with double glazed rear windows and double doors to bring plenty of natural light into the room.

Matching tiled LVT flooring continues from the kitchen/dining room, complemented by two radiators, recessed downlighting and a feature fireplace.

The proportions allow considerable flexibility for furniture, making this an excellent everyday family room, additional sitting space or entertaining area.

Refitted oak doors positioned to either side provide access to the utility room and cloakroom.

The separate utility room provides valuable practical space away from the main kitchen, with fitted work surfaces, storage and dedicated space and plumbing for household appliances. Further features include matching LVT flooring, smooth ceiling with downlights and a double glazed personal door providing access to the side of the property.

The adjoining ground floor cloakroom has been finished with a modern suite comprising a low-level WC and wash hand basin. Complementary part-tiled walls, matching LVT flooring, radiator, smooth ceiling with downlights and double glazed side aspect window.

First Floor Accommodation
Carpeted stairs rise to the first-floor landing, which benefits from a double glazed rear aspect window, radiator and smooth ceiling. Access to the loft is provided via a pull-down ladder, whilst refitted oak internal doors lead to all three bedrooms, the family bathroom and separate WC.

All three bedrooms are well presented with fitted carpets, smooth ceilings, radiators and double glazed windows.

Bedroom One is positioned at the front and benefits from a desirable dual-aspect arrangement, with double glazed windows to both the front and side elevations. Storage is particularly well catered for with fitted wardrobes together with an additional built-in cupboard positioned above the stairs.

Bedroom Two is also positioned at the front and again benefits from built-in wardrobe storage. A further cupboard houses the recently replaced gas combination boiler, providing additional storage around the installation.

Bedroom Three is positioned at the rear, overlooking the garden, and incorporates another useful built-in storage cupboard.

Bathroom & WC
The family bathroom is fitted with both an enclosed panelled bath and separate tiled shower enclosure, together with a wash hand basin. Further features include part-tiled walls, vinyl flooring, radiator, smooth ceiling with recessed downlights and a double glazed rear aspect window.

Alongside the bathroom is a particularly practical separate WC, comprising a low-level WC with vinyl flooring, smooth ceiling, recessed downlighting and double glazed rear aspect window.

Outside
The rear garden is another particularly appealing feature and provides generous, thoughtfully arranged outside space.

Immediately adjoining the rear of the property is a substantial paved patio extending across the width of the garden, providing an excellent space for outdoor dining, seating and entertaining.

A central pathway continues through the garden, separating two lawned sections and creating a balanced, established layout. Flower beds run alongside the boundaries, providing opportunities for further planting and seasonal colour. Towards the rear is a hardstanding area with attractive brick/block screening, alongside a timber cabin/workshop, providing useful additional storage or hobby space.

The brick-set side pathway connects the garden directly with the front of the property, whilst practical additions include an outside water tap and external power point.

Recessed lighting has also been incorporated into the rear soffits of the house, providing subtle illumination to the patio and garden during the evening.

One of the particularly attractive aspects of the garden is the backdrop. Large mature trees beyond the rear boundary create a leafy, almost wooded outlook, helping the garden feel pleasantly established and private. The garden is enclosed predominantly by timber fencing, completing an outside space that works equally well for families, entertaining or simply relaxing.

Construction & Services
Vendors Position - No Forward Chain
Brick Under Tiled Roof
Mains Water / Mains Electric
Gas Central Heating with Recently Replaced Gas Combination Boiler
Double Glazed Windows
Council Tax Band B - New Forest District Council
 
Location - Shakespeare Drive is conveniently positioned within central Totton, providing excellent access to a wide range of everyday amenities and transport connections.

Totton town centre offers supermarkets, shops, cafés and various services, whilst the surrounding area is well served by local schools, recreational facilities and open spaces.

For commuters, Totton railway station provides connections towards Southampton and surrounding areas, whilst nearby access to the A35, M271 and M27 provides convenient road connections towards Southampton, Winchester, Bournemouth and the wider motorway network. 

The New Forest National Park is also within easy reach, offering extensive opportunities for walking, cycling and outdoor recreation.

Disclaimer - Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these particulars, they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection and through their legal representatives as to the correctness of the information provided. Measurements are approximate and all services, appliances and equipment mentioned have not been tested by Hamwic Independent Estate Agents.