5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Darlington Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21

A lovely five bedroom character home in a Conservation area just minutes from the main line station. Built in 1904, houses of this calibre are rarely available and this one is for sale for the first time in over 40 years representing a great opportunity to own a piece of history and a fantastic home. The front door leads to a wonderful reception hall with galleried landing, there is a well proportioned sitting room with fireplace, a family room/dining room, the kitchen breakfast room has an island and accesses the utility room and there is also a cloakroom. The landing features a large stained glass window, access to the second floor and the first three of the five double bedrooms (including the master bedroom which has an ensuite), and the main bathroom. On the top floor are two more generous bedrooms. Outside are established gardens, a decent block paved driveway with ample parking that leads to the detached garage and rear garden which enjoys a good degree of privacy and a southerly aspect.
Situated in one of the original roads of the town amongst other individual, substantial homes and handy for local schooling and a convenience store. A little further is the railway station with all the facilities of the town centre beyond and including the shops, bars and restaurants of Festival Place.
Basingstoke offers extensive shopping and recreational facilities ranging from museums and theatres to cinemas and indoor sky diving. The M3 motorway runs just south of the town with junctions 6 and 7 providing access to London and the South Coast.