Oslands Lane, Swanwick, Southampton, SO31

Simply stunning family home, having been extended and improved by the current owners to create a beautiful example of a character property combined with a modern style of living. Steps lead up to the covered veranda to the panel and glazed entrance door into the inner hallway, with a turned staircase to the first floor, understairs storage and doors through to the stylish sitting room, which is a dual aspect room with a feature bay window, central fireplace with exposed brick surround and tiled hearth, finished with an exposed wooden floor. The impressive newly created open-plan kitchen/dining/family room combines what was originally two separate rooms and now provides a modern entertaining space for the whole family, fitted with a comprehensive range of base and drawer units with granite worktops, space for a double width Range cooker, built-in dishwasher and butler sink. Being triple aspect, the room is flooded with superb natural light and in turn opens onto the garden with a further door through to the separate utility room and ground floor shower room. The first floor continues to impress with four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom has an en-suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe with a mix of full and half height hanging, shelving and drawers. Bedrooms two and three also beneift from built-in wardrobes. Externaly the property has an extensive gravel driveway with gated access, whilst the attractive, private rear garden, wraps around the property providing a sunny spot the whole day through.

Council Tax Band: E

Swanwick is a village in Hampshire, east of the River Hamble and north of the M27 motorway. The village is the site of the London Area Control Centre, part of National Air Traffic Services and Bursledon Brickworks, the last remaining example of a Victorian steam-powered brickworks. Schooling in the area is excellent with Sarisbury Juniors being one of the best schools in the country. There are lovely walks to the nature reserve, marina and the river Hamble, with plenty of stop off points such as Spinnaker, Elm Tree and The Jolly Sailor. The sheltered location of Swanwick Marina and its excellent facilities make it an ideal base, with 24 hour access to the famous cruising grounds of The Solent. The picturesque River Hamble is one of the most important yachting centres in the U.K. This pretty 300 berth Marina has the combined benefits of a fantastic setting plus excellent facilities.