Detached house for sale in The Glades, Locks Heath, Southampton SO31

We’re sure that the central Locks Heath location will make this the perfect family home, Park Gate Primary is your catchment school which is just ten minutes on foot and Brookfield Secondary School is only half a mile away so an easy walk for the older ones. With Swanwick train station under a mile away those who commute will be able to leave the car behind and enjoy the short walk to start the day.

The front door accessed via the recessed porch opens into the hallway, oak internal doors and wood effect Karndean flooring add to the warm welcome. Neatly tucked away is the ground floor cloakroom with modern suite, which has a door accessing the utility room, just remember to lock the door! The integral garage has been converted to offer a large utility room fitted with cream shaker style units and recessed laundry room. A door leads into the second half which is currently used as a gym with window to the front and door at the rear to the garden. There’s a study looking out to the, and the sitting room is the other end of the house with double doors out to the garden. The woodburning stove will be so cosy as the evenings draw in. Across the back of the house stretches the open plan kitchen/dining room, cream shaker style units have a quality finish with woodblock worktops and integrated appliances give a sleek finish. These include dishwasher, larder fridge, under counter freezer, induction hob, fan oven and combination microwave. The central island unit is the perfect spot for budding bakers to hone their skills or just pull up a stool for a chat whilst dinner is on the go. A rear extension offers a snug/sitting area with double doors from which to enjoy the garden. There is also a stable door from the kitchen to a covered side area.

Up on the first floor the part galleried landing has a pull down ladder to the boarded loft space and oak internal doors to the four bedrooms and family bathroom. The master bedroom is sure to be the perfect retreat, having a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and a chic ensuite shower room this is a space to spoil yourself. The three other bedrooms are fairly equal in size so no one is going to be stuck in the box room. They share the family bathroom which is fitted with a modern suite with P shaped bath and vanity unit for storage.

Being sat in a corner plot the garden here wraps around the house and feels very private. For ease of maintenance artificial lawn has been laid and there is an extensive patio area, part covered with a pergola which has electric lights and outside power sockets. Enjoying a secluded position at the side of the house is a fantastic garden room/cabin, this fully insulated room could be the perfect work from home office, games room or even a bar. Additionally a timber summerhouse provides even more outside living space.

When you’re looking for your long term family home there’s a lot to consider like access to schools, transport & local shops and whether its futureproof with room to growing into, we hope that this smart family home will fit the bill. The part block paved driveway allows parking for multiple vehicles and is set off the street, with double gates giving privacy and security and the new prefabricated garage allows plenty of storage, either for that special motor or just the toys & bikes.