Botley Road, Sholing, SO19 0NL

INTRODUCTION Set on a generous plot behind a gated entrance, this beautiful detached period residence offers charm, character and has been finished to exquisite standard throughout. The property showcases a wonderful kitchen/dining room with quartz work surfaces and bi-folding doors, complemented by a dual-aspect living room with an open fire. The first floor offers three double bedrooms, including an impressive principal suite with an en-suite and dressing area. Externally, an extensive driveway provides ample parking, alongside a detached garage/workshop and a beautifully landscaped rear garden. LOCATION The property falls within the catchment area for Valentine Primary School and is close to Oasis Academy Secondary School (as per Southampton.gov.uk catchment checker). Bitterne’s thriving centre, with its shops and train station, is nearby, while Southampton city centre—with WestQuay shopping centre, bars, restaurants, cinemas, and mainline railway station—is easily accessible. Southampton Airport is approximately twenty minutes away, and excellent motorway links are close by, including the M27 (east and westbound), M3 to the M25, and A3 routes to London. INSIDE A double-glazed composite door opens into an impressive entrance hall, immediately setting the tone for this wonderful home. Dual-aspect windows flood the space with natural light, highlighting the engineered oak flooring and bespoke staircase, complete with an oak handrail and contemporary glass balustrade. Found at the end of the hall is a conveniently located cloakroom WC which is laid to porcelain tiled flooring, with WC and vanity wash hand basin. Sure to be heart of the home is high specification kitchen dining family room. The kitchen itself comprises an extensive range of matching wall and base level units with quartz countertops over which there is space provided for a range cooker while there is an integrated fridge freezer. A large central island with matching quartz worktop incorporates an inset sink, has an integral dishwasher and wine cooler and provides breakfast bar seating. Bi-folding doors open onto the rear garden, while an internal door opens into a utility / pantry which houses a wall mounted combination boiler and provides space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the well-appointed living room which has a set of double glazed French doors which open to the garden and an open fire with exposed brick surround which creates a lovely focal point to the room. A well-proportioned landing provides access to the loft space, with doors leading to all principal first-floor rooms. The impressive principal suite enjoys triple-aspect windows with fitted shutters, alongside a dressing area with fitted wardrobes. Its en-suite shower room comprises an enclosed cubicle with an electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail. Positioned at the front of the house, bedroom two is a generous double with fitted wardrobes, while bedroom three is also a double, featuring triple fitted wardrobes and half-panelled walls. The family bathroom is fitted with a freestanding roll-top bath with claw feet, a WC and pedestal wash hand basin. OUTSIDE Double gates open onto a generous shingled driveway, enclosed by mature hedging. A further set of double gates provides access along the side of the house, offering additional secure off-road parking. The beautifully landscaped rear garden features a porcelain patio extending directly from the house, leading onto a well-maintained lawn divided by a picket fence. Established hedging borders the rear and side boundaries, providing an excellent degree of privacy. The detached garage has been partially converted to create a workshop/home office at the rear, with storage to the front retaining the original up-and-over garage door. SERVICES Gas, electricity, water and mains drainage are connected. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard. Full Fibre Broadband is available with download speeds of up to 1600 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 115 Mbps. Information has been provided by the Openreach website. Disclaimer Buyers: If you have an offer accepted on a property through White & Guard, under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (2017) we are required by law to conduct Anti Money Laundering Checks. There is a charge of £40 + VAT for these checks per applicant. Sellers: Upon receipt of instructions to act in the selling of your home, under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (2017) we are required by law to conduct Anti Money Laundering Checks. There is a charge of £40 + VAT per owner