5 bed detached house for sale

Bassett Avenue, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire SO16

An imposing house of great character and stature that will appeal purchasers seeking a traditional family home of enviable proportions.

The level plot approaches a quarter of an acre in size and the rear garden has a southerly/westerly aspect together with a swimming pool. Subject to the necessary consents, the sizeable loft space offers scope for conversion by future owners that will provide useful additional accommodation.

The layout comprises an entrance vestibule that leads to the spacious hallway that has a cloakroom on the right. The dining room is positioned on the left and has a front view. Bi-fold doors allow access to the pleasant lounge that enjoys an outlook towards the garden and an open aspect to the sitting room that displays the original servant's bell indicator board. The kitchen/breakfast room is well proportioned with ample space for a table and chairs while offering a view of the garden also has a side door. The adjacent utility lobby has a door opening to the large study/ home office that is suitable for a number of purposes.

On the first floor the landing has a linen cupboard and a hatch with a loft ladder. There are five bedrooms of differing designs served by two en-suite shower rooms and a modern family bathroom.

Outside, automated wrought iron gates lead to the extensive driveway that provides parking and turning for numerous vehicles. The level rear garden is a notable feature with a swimming pool and a southerly/westerly aspect. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn with a paved patio, shrubs, plants and a mature fig tree. There is a wooden shed, a greenhouse and useful covered storage area found on the left of the house.
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Materials used in construction: Bricks and Mortar

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Bassett is a highly sought after residential area due to the close proximity of The University campus that provides numerous facilities including The Jubilee sports complex that has an indoor swimming pool. The Turner Sims concert hall and popular Nuffield Theatre are also found nearby that host a varied programme of cultural events. The Common, Sports Centre and City Golf Course are within a short distance and provide excellent recreational open space.
Access to the M27/M3 motorway network is close by, with Southampton Central train station conveniently nearby offering a direct route to Gatwick and London. The Parkway railway station additionally provides a fast route to Waterloo, with Southampton Airport just 2.5 miles away. Local shops are found in Winchester Road. Whilst the city centre is only two miles distant boasting major high street facilities and the West Quay shopping mall and cinema restaurant complex.