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"This impressive, Georgian style house was originally built for a member of the local Collins family who developed the famous Uplands Estate and is now offered for sale with no forward chain.



The property sits on a level, mature plot of just over a quarter of an acre and this highly sought after neighbourhood enjoys conservation status. This rare opportunity will appeal to upsizers or downsizers alike seeking a traditional family home of enviable proportions.

The layout comprises a spacious hallway and a cloakroom is found on the left. The triple aspect lounge positioned on the right is an elegant room that includes Parana pine flooring, an open fireplace and fitted book shelves. The original dining room has a similar floor with an open aspect to the stunning orangery that is an outstanding feature of the interior. An ornate vaulted glazed ceiling together with triple aspect windows and doors ensure excellent natural light and offer views of the garden. Quality Karndean flooring flows seamlessly through to the dining area that also has a rear outlook and combines with the kitchen to create a superb social venue for family meals and entertaining guests. A comprehensive range of white finished wall and base units are adorned with Silestone work surfaces and the side gable window has a view of the church spire. The useful utility room houses the boiler and has a side door that allows access to a covered lean to.

On the first floor the landing has two front aspect windows and stairs ascend to the loft bedroom. The principal suite comprises a dual aspect bedroom with fitted wardrobes, an adjacent dressing area with shelving and an airing cupboard while the en suite shower room is fully tiled. Bedroom two is generous in size with a rear view and fitted double wardrobes, bedroom three enjoys a dual outlook while bedroom four is used as a study with a desk top, shelving and a front & side view. There is a family bathroom with a three piece white suite and a separate modern shower room. The loft bedroom is larger than average with front and rear dormers and a skylight plus shelving and useful eaves storage space.


Outside, the front garden has a shingle driveway providing parking and turning for several vehicles and an up and over door leads to the attached tandem garage. Mature shrubs and plants ensure natural privacy from the street and ornate topiary perfectly frames the entrance door. The delightful rear garden is an attractive area with a full width patio approached from the orangery and dining room. The lawn is complemented by established trees and shrubs together with a summerhouse, two sheds, a greenhouse and vegetable beds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Materials used in construction Brick

Any alterations or improvements been carried out during the current ownership?
An orangery was added in 2016

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Highfield is a highly sought after residential area and is a short distance from Southampton Common, city centre and the University of Southampton Highfield campus. Extensive shopping facilities nearby include Sainsbury s and Waitrose and cafes and bars are found nearby in Portswood Broadway. The Jubilee Sports Hall which has a gym and an indoor swimming pool is 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 & M27 motorway networks are easily reached. The Parkway railway station opposite the international airport provides a fast route to London Waterloo."