Semi-detached house for sale in Station Road, Southampton SO19

Summary
Elegance unfolds across three exquisite floors in this historic 6 bedroom, Woolston residence, built in the 1890's. With over 2,744 sq feet, each level narrates a story of timeless beauty.

Description
Step into timeless elegance with this meticulously preserved six bedroom home in woolston, a true masterpiece from the 1890's. Spanning over 2,744sq feet, this residence boasts the charm of yesteryear with original fireplaces, coving ceilings and doors that whisper tales of history. Each room is a testament to craftsmanship, offering a seamless blend of vintage allure and modern comfort.

Immediately as you enter you are greeted by original oak floorboards which are beautifully varnished and continue in many rooms as well as the very ornate decorative original coving set into the high ceilings
Many of the internal doors are the original wood. With some of the original storage cupboards if you look hard enough you will see that the latches are shaped like crickets!
There is an abundance of fireplaces in many rooms, in different styles from the traditional cast iron to the much more ornate polished marble with inset patterned tiles.
It is not hard to imagine that the upper floor could have been staff accommodation for a professional owner such as a doctor or solicitor. If you look closely you can see where the gas lights where fitted including in the main bedroom

Character notwithstanding, many modern improvements have been made such as new carpets laid throughout, an electric car charging point and Fibre broadband giving 1GB performance.
It is only by viewing the property, that you will fully appreciate what this home has to offer.

Location
Set between Woolston and Sholing there is a wealth of local amenities to enjoy from a family perspective.

Within the area a range of schools and colleges to see your family grow through the years.

Close by is Sholing Railway offering a service to the city centre and Portsmouth

An excellent bus service gives further transport links to many areas of the city

if you enjoy recreational walks, Mayfield Park offers both open and woodland walks and is located very near by.

The Sholing Valley is an area of natural beauty that gives an approximate 7 mile walk from Netley Common to Weston Shore.

Viewings & Approach
For your ease and comfort please park on the block paviour driveway where one of our sales team will meet you to show you the home.

A traditional covered porch with wood pillar and tiled canopy leads to the double glazed front door.

Ground Floor
Immediately you enter the entrance reception area the character, space and grandeur of the home hits you and would impress any friends or family.

The 9'6" high ceiling is inlaid with the original ornate plaster coving, picture rails and varnished original flooring.

On your left is the lounge. One of the focal points to the room is the large marble fireplace, mantelpiece and hearth with a brass fender. Decorative tiled inserts complete the look.

As with the entrance, the 9' 6" high ceiling has the original decorative coving and large ceiling rose.

A walk in box bay window with deep cils has plantation blinds fitted and the flooring is the original oak varnished floor.

The "flow" of the house leads to the family sitting room. Here the character remains and just like the lounge, there are the 9' 6" high ceilings with the original plaster ceiling rose and decorative coving. The varnished oak floor has continued from the entrance. A polished marble fireplace with mantle has pattern tiled inserts.

A stripped and varnished under stairs cupboard provides useful space and compliments the stair case and balustrade.

Glazed double doors lead to the kitchen which is of a substantial size with ample cupboards, both floor and wall mounted along both sides of the room. Sweeping worktops also create a breakfast bar area. Under the counter there is a recess and plumbing for a washing machine and dish washer.

A further door leads to a rear lobby which lends itself for additional fridge/freezers.

Just behind the lobby is the snug. With its mix of glass block and timber walls, involving the natural light with a skylight, flagstone flooring as well as the inglenook fireplace and wood burner, there is a real social ambiance.

First Floor
Both the main and second bedrooms enjoy 8' 8" high ceilings.

The main bedroom runs the full width of the home and comes with the additional grandeur of original ornate coving and ceiling rose as well as the varnished oak flooring and ornate marble fire place. Both the box bay walk in window and additional double glazed window have plantation blinds fitted.
As well as an original built-in cupboard, a further wardrobe is fitted.

Because of the size of the room it may be possible to fit an en-suite.

The second bedroom is a very good double and has another ornate fire place fitted.

The original bathroom has been re-modeled.

The walk in shower has a slate coloured floor and chrome fittings lead to the rain shower head with matching wand attachment.

The back to wall wc is integrated to a vanity wash hand basin.

A mosaic pattern flooring completes the look.

A further bedroom is located on this floor

Recently added a brand new bathroom with a stunning, modern walk in shower, white subway tiles and new flooring.

Second Floor
It really is not hard to imagine this floor being the staff's quarters when originally built which just adds to the uniqueness of the home.

The main bedroom is located at the front the half vaulted ceilings compliment the cast iron fireplace. There is a walk-in dressing area which our clients had considered to re model to create wardrobes and an en-suite.

The next room is still a large double bedroom and has a large double glazed window to the rear aspect.

At the rear of the home our clients have remodeled to make just one large bedroom.

The Rear Garden
This private south facing garden has mature shrubs and flower as well as several fruit trees.

A summer house could be used in many ways even to create an outdoor cabin office or gin bar.

Rooms And Measurements

Entrance Reception

Lounge 17' max into recesses x 13' 7" ( 5.18m max into recesses x 4.14m )

Sitting Room 17' 4" max to include stairs x 14' ( 5.28m max to include stairs x 4.27m )

Dining Room 16' x 10' ( 4.88m x 3.05m )

Kitchen 18' 2" x 10' ( 5.54m x 3.05m )

Snug 14' 3" x 10' 8" ( 4.34m x 3.25m )

Bedroom 1 17' 6" Max into recesses x 17' ( 5.33m Max into recesses x 5.18m )

Bedroom 2 14' x 11' ( 4.27m x 3.35m )

Bedroom 3 10' x 6' 10" ( 3.05m x 2.08m )

Bedroom 4 14' 6" x 14' ( 4.42m x 4.27m )

Bedroom 5 14' x 11' ( 4.27m x 3.35m )

Bedroom 6 23' x 8' ( 7.01m x 2.44m )

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2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5: Connells has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
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