Detached house for sale in Leicester Road, Upper Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire SO15

Wonderfully positioned on one of Upper Shirley’s most requested roads, this handsome three bedroom detached home is offered with no onward chain and comes to the market for the first time in over four decades, offering disconcerting buyers the opportunity the renovate and modernise to their own specifications and taste.

The house is approached by a gated driveway with a lawn garden and hedgerows. Upon entering you are greeted by a porch that in turn flows into a welcoming hallway. Stairs ascend to the first floor with a cloakroom beneath, and doors flow into the living accommodation. At the front of the house is a bright and airy living room with a large bay window and a gas fire. The dining room is equally as spacious, boasting patio doors leading to a conservatory and a further gas fire. The kitchen has been extended adding a noticeable amount of space for additional cabinetry and work surfaces. There are base and wall cabinets and ample space for appliances, a rear aspect window and side courtesy door to the garden. The first floor is arranged off a spacious landing that features a side aspect window and loft access. The three bedrooms are all well-proportioned and feature fitted bedroom furniture and storage. The bathroom has dual aspect windows and comprises of; bath with an over shower, wash basin and an airing cupboard. The WC is separate with a low level toilet and a further side aspect window.

To the side of the house is gated access to the continuation of the driveway that provides access to a detached pitched roof garage. The rear garden enjoys a southerly orientation and is laid to lawn with mature borders and a storage shed.