4 bed detached house for sale

Welbeck Avenue, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire SO17

This character detached house is offered for sale with no forward chain & is ideally placed for access to the University campus, the General hospital & highly regarded local schools.

The accommodation will appeal to purchasers seeking a traditional family home of generous proportions with high level ceilings and the added advantage of a level rear garden that measures 115' x 26'.

The internal layout comprises a hallway that has a cloakroom with the original staircase ascending to the first floor. The lounge has a front aspect bay window and an ornate fireplace. The formal dining room has a side facing bay window and is the ideal venue for a second sitting room or playroom. The outstanding feature of the interior is the impressive open plan kitchen/family room that is an exceptional space and perfect for family meals and entertaining friends. The additional room on the right is suitable for a number of uses such as a home office and there is also a utility room, both have a sloping ceiling with a skylight.

On the first floor the landing allows access to the principal bedroom has stripped floorboards, a front bay window and an adjacent dressing room/nursery. Bedroom two has a side bay window and is a generous sized room. Two further bedrooms are served by the impressive bathroom that features a stylish modern four piece suite.

Outside, the shingle driveway provides off road parking for two cars and permit parking is available in the street while a side gate leads to the rear garden. This is a notable feature and is predominantly laid to lawn with a decked area & a BBQ. Established shrubs and trees including a mature Mimosa tree create a leafy setting while the summerhouse, greenhouse & shed will require updating works.

Highfield is a highly sought-after residential area and is a short distance from The Common, city centre and the main university campus. Extensive shopping facilities that includes Sainsbury's and Waitrose, together with cafes and bars, are found nearby in Portswood Broadway. The Jubilee sports hall has a gym and an indoor swimming pool located in University Road and The Turner Sims concert hall is close by. A variety of popular pubs are within close proximity and the M3 and M27 motorway networks are easily reached. The Parkway railway station (opposite the international airport) provides a fast route to Waterloo.