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

An elegant four bedroom detached home occupying a prominent corner position on one of Upper Shirley’s most requested roads. This is the first time in decades this home has been offered to the market and it gives discerning buyers the opportunity to extend, remodel and modernise to their own specifications and taste.

An enclosed porch leads into a welcoming hallway equipped with built-in storage and stairs ascending to the first floor. The ground floor is wonderfully arranged with a cloakroom, two large bay window reception rooms overlooking the gardens and a well-appointed kitchen/breakfast room.

A bright and airy gallery landing accommodates loft access, further built-in storage and doors to all rooms. The four bedrooms are all spacious and nicely arranged. They share the use of a family bathroom, a separate toilet and also en-suite facilities complimenting bedroom one.

Being on a corner plot there are extensive lawned gardens surrounding the house on three sides. The front garden has a small wall retaining a lawned and maturely planted garden. There is a driveway enabling off road parking and vehicular access to an integral garage. The rear garden has gate access and enjoys a south/westerly aspect and is larger than most others found in the area. It is primarily laid to lawn with well stocked edging borders.