Chilworth Old Village, Chilworth, Southampton, Hampshire

Location

Chilworth Old Village is a highly sought-after residential location on the outskirts of Southampton, renowned for its attractive surroundings and peaceful village atmosphere. The area offers a wonderful balance of semi-rural living whilst remaining conveniently positioned for access to Southampton, Romsey and Winchester. Nearby amenities include the popular Chilworth Arms pub and restaurant, along with the village tennis courts and Chilworth Golf Club all set within picturesque surroundings. For commuters, the location benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to both the M27 and M3 motorways, Southampton Parkway and Southampton Airport. The surrounding countryside also offers scenic walking routes, making Chilworth Old Village an ideal location for those seeking a quieter lifestyle.

Summary

Upon entering the property, the entrance hallway provides access to the main living accommodation and stairs rising to the first floor. The spacious living room benefits from a front-facing window, a log-burning stove and sliding patio doors opening onto the rear garden. Leading off the living room is bedroom four, which could alternatively be used as a home office or additional reception room, benefitting from an adjoining shower room fitted with a shower enclosure, wash hand basin and W.C. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the kitchen/dining room, fitted with a range of shaker-style wall and base units, wooden worktops and a central peninsula incorporating a sink. There is also a range-style cooker with an extractor hood above, whilst the dining area provides space for a family dining table, additional fitted cupboards, a rooflight and windows overlooking the garden. French doors open directly onto the rear garden.

Summary

Upstairs, the first floor landing provides access to three further bedrooms and the family bathroom. Bedroom one is a generously sized double room with pleasant views over the surrounding countryside and access to a spacious dressing room, providing plenty of wardrobe and storage space. Bedrooms two and three are both well-proportioned rooms, with bedroom two benefitting from built-in storage. The three bedrooms are served by a family bathroom, fitted with a bath with shower over, wash hand basin and W.C., along with a heated towel rail and window shutters.

Summary

Outside, the property occupies a generous plot of approximately 0.18 acres, with a well-maintained south-facing rear garden enjoying lovely views towards Toothill. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn, with a variety of established trees, shrubs and flower borders providing plenty of colour and greenery. There is also a dedicated allotment area, greenhouse and summer house. Adjoining the rear of the property is a spacious paved patio area, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Mature hedging and established planting provide a good degree of privacy, whilst the open views beyond the garden add to its appeal. there is also an area laid with lawn with borders.

Summary

To the front, the property benefits from a generous gravel driveway providing ample off-road parking for several vehicles, surrounded by mature trees, established shrubs and hedging, offering a good degree of privacy. An area laid to lawn is complemented by well-stocked planted borders, creating a charming approach to the property. The driveway also provides access to the double garage, which benefits from an electric garage door. There is also the added convenience of an installed electric vehicle charging point.

Anti Money Laundering

We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those selling or buying a property. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Lifetime Legal who will contact you once you have agreed to instruct us in your sale or had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £60 (incl. VAT), which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance of us publishing your property (in the case of a vendor) or issuing a memorandum of sale (in the case of a buyer), directly to Lifetime Legal, and is non-refundable. We will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in the provision of these checks.