Shirley, Southampton

A superbly proportioned four-bedroom Victorian family home offering approximately 1,672 sq ft of characterful accommodation, complemented by a private two-car driveway and a child- and pet-friendly rear garden.  You are welcomed into a warm entrance hallway with original-style patterned tiled flooring and period detailing. The ground floor features a light-filled, bay-fronted sitting room with a cozy wood-burning stove, leading through to a bright, spacious kitchen at the heart of the home. A separate dining room with a feature cast-iron fireplace provides an atmospheric setting for family meals and entertaining, while the versatile snug/garden room-complete with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves-opens directly onto the garden through French doors. A highly practical ground-floor wet room serves busy day-to-day family living.  The first floor accommodates three well-proportioned bedrooms, led by an impressive bay-fronted principal bedroom rich in Victorian detail, alongside a family bathroom. Occupying the entire top floor, the second bedroom enjoys elevated views, character beams, and a dedicated window reading nook.

Entrance Hall
An inviting, characterful hallway featuring striking Victorian-style patterned tiling with a decorative border. A classic staircase with painted spindles and a rich wooden handrail leads upstairs, while generous understairs and fitted cupboards provide seamless, space-maximizing storage.

Sitting Room
A double-glazed bay window fills this charming living room with natural light, highlighting rich wooden flooring, decorative coving, and a period picture rail. At its heart sits a feature chimney breast with a cozy inset wood-burning stove on a slate hearth, flanked by stylish built-in shelving and bespoke storage cupboards-creating the ideal space for relaxing family time.

Kitchen
Bright, spacious, and tailor-made for family cooking, this lovely kitchen receives abundant light from side-aspect double-glazed windows. Warm wooden worktops sweep over sleek dual-tone cabinetry and tiled flooring, centred around an impressive freestanding range cooker with a gas hob.

Dining Room
Original exposed floorboards and an attractive fireplace with a tiled hearth ground this elegant dining room. Framed by decorative ceiling coving and a picture rail, the atmospheric space is perfectly proportioned for family meals and relaxed entertaining.

Snug / Garden Room
Bathed in natural sunlight from a ceiling skylight, this versatile garden room features exposed wooden floorboards and bespoke floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. French doors open onto the rear garden, creating a peaceful haven for summer relaxation or a cozy winter retreat.

Wet Room
Fully tiled with mosaic accents, this ground-floor wet room features floor drainage, a wall-mounted shower, WC, and wash hand basin-a brilliant practical touch, perfect for rinsing off after sandy beach trips or washing down muddy boots and paws.

Bedroom One
Bathed in light from a generous front-facing bay window, this impressive principal bedroom retains fine Victorian detail, including a picture rail and a character feature fireplace.

Bedroom Two
Occupying the top floor, this beautiful dual-aspect bedroom features exposed beams, sloping ceilings, and built-in eaves storage. Windows on either side draw in exceptional light, creating a charming reading nook at the front.

Bedroom Three
A bright double bedroom featuring a double-glazed sash window, decorative picture rail, and stylish contrasting feature wall-offering ideal versatility as a guest room, nursery, or dedicated home office.

Bedroom Four
Featuring fitted wooden shelving set into a recessed alcove, this well-proportioned bedroom includes a double-glazed sash window-perfect as a fourth bedroom, nursery, or dedicated home office setup.

Family Bathroom
Conveniently positioned on the first floor adjacent to the principal bedroom, this well-appointed family bathroom serves the main sleeping accommodation with ease.

Outside
To the front, a private driveway provides off-street parking for two vehicles.

The fully enclosed, child- and pet-friendly rear garden features a block-paved terrace, a lovely lawn, and a second seating area at the far end-with ample space remaining for a trampoline, summerhouse, or play area.
 
COUNCIL TAX
Southampton City Council
BAND:       D
CHARGE:  £2,381.48
YEAR:       2026/2027