Detached house for sale in Shepherds Purse Close, Locks Heath, Southampton SO31

This detached home has a lovely welcoming feel having been beautifully maintained and improved by the current owners. Secluded form the road by a mature hedge there is a private shingle garden area and off road parking on the block paved driveway. The carport to the side provides covered parking and in turn leads to the garage which has power and light, a personnel door into the garden and plumbing for the washing machine.

The very spacious hallway has practical wood flooring with stairs leading to the first floor and a storage cupboard beneath. The downstairs shower room is very handy for guests with lots of space for coats and shoes. The sitting room has a deep bay window to the front with fitted shutter blinds and a wonderful inglenook style fireplace with fitted gas stove and wooden mantle. Spanning the rear of the house the kitchen/dining room is fitted with cream shaker effect units with integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer and a free-standing range oven. The marble counter-tops extend into the peninsular breakfast bar with feature lighting over, separating the dining area. An open archway from the dining area leads into the conservatory which has an insulated roof and double doors out to the rear garden. With one high brick wall to the side and fitted shutter blinds this is a very comfortable area to sit and enjoy the garden.

On the first floor the layout has been reconfigured creating a primary suite spanning the front of the house, entering a lobby area there are arches into the bedroom, fitted with an extensive range of wardrobes, and to the ensuite. The ensuite was originally the third bedroom so is a very generous size and is fitted with a modern white suite with double shower cubicle. Bedroom two is a generous double room, perfect for guests with bedroom three currently used as a home office and housing the airing cupboard with Worcester combination boiler. The main bathroom is fully tiled with a white suite with vanity unit for storage.

The rear garden is very secluded with a mature conifer hedge to the rear, being south/west in aspect it is also a bit of a sun trap. Paved for ease of maintenance there is a timber pergola giving some shade and creating the perfect al fresco dining spot. There is a side pedestrian gate to the car port which also has double gates that can be closed for security or privacy.

This really is a super spot, just a 10-15 minute walk to the Locks Heath Centre or about 30 mins to Warsash Village whilst a short stroll over the road will take you to Priory Park, ideal for a quick morning walk with the dog.