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Kootenay Avenue, Thornhill, SO18
For sale
£535,000

Kootenay Avenue, Thornhill, SO18 5RF

4bedrooms
1bathroom
Detachedtype
Freeholdtenure

Listed 31 Jul 2026 · Southampton

How the price compares

This home£535,000
Median 4 bed in SO18£475k10 homes listed
Difference+13%above the area median

Key features

  • Detached Family Home
  • Four Bedrooms
  • Spacious Open Plan Lounge/Diner
  • 22ft Kitchen
  • Mature Private Rear Garden
  • Off Road Parking & a Detached Garage
  • Tenure - Freehold
  • Southampton City Council - Band E
  • EPC - Grade D

About this home

INTRODUCTION Occupying a sought-after position on the ever-popular Kootenay Avenue in Thornhill, this spacious four-bedroom detached family home, constructed in the 1960s, offers generous and well-proportioned accommodation throughout. Ideally suited to growing families, the property benefits from a spacious open-plan lounge/dining room, a fitted kitchen, four well-sized bedrooms, a recently renovated family bathroom, off-road parking, a detached garage and a mature, private rear garden. LOCATION Thornhill,near Bitterne, offers a vibrant local centre with shops, amenities, schools, and a train station. Southampton city centre is easily reached, featuring WestQuay, a wide range of dining and leisure options, and a mainline station. Southampton Airport is around twenty minutes away, with excellent transport links via the M27, M3, M25, and A3 to London. INSIDE The property is entered via a UPVC double-glazed front door into a generous entrance hall, creating an excellent first impression. The hallway features carpeted flooring, a radiator, stairs rising to the first floor and provides access to the ground floor cloakroom and the main living accommodation. The ground floor cloakroom is fitted with a low-level WC and benefits from an obscure double-glazed window to the front aspect. The spacious open-plan lounge and dining room forms the heart of the home, providing an ideal space for both family living and entertaining. A large bay window to the front allows an abundance of natural light to flood the room, while double-glazed windows and French doors to the rear create a seamless connection to the garden. The room also benefits from two radiators and ample space for both lounge and dining furniture. Accessed directly from the dining area, the fitted kitchen enjoys views over the rear garden with double-glazed windows to the side and rear, together with a door providing direct access outside. Fitted with a range of wall and base units complemented by roll-edge work surfaces and a stainless steel sink, the kitchen also incorporates an integrated double oven, hob with extractor canopy above, and provides space and plumbing for a washing machine, slimline dishwasher and fridge freezer. A useful built-in storage cupboard houses the central heating boiler. To the first floor, the landing benefits from a double-glazed window to the front aspect, a built-in storage cupboard, loft access and doors leading to all four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The principal bedroom is a generous double room overlooking the rear garden and benefits from fitted wardrobes and additional built-in storage. Bedroom two is another spacious double bedroom enjoying dual-aspect windows to the front and side, providing excellent natural light. Bedrooms three and four both overlook the rear garden and offer versatile accommodation, ideal as children's bedrooms, guest rooms or a home office. The recently renovated family bathroom has been finished to a high standard and comprises a stylish four-piece suite including a freestanding roll-top bath, separate walk-in shower enclosure, low-level WC and a vanity wash hand basin with storage beneath. Complemented by contemporary wall and floor tiling, a heated towel rail and an obscure double-glazed side window, the bathroom provides a luxurious and practical family space. OUTSIDE To the front of the property, a block-paved driveway provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles and leads to the detached garage, which is fitted with an up-and-over door. The front garden is predominantly laid to lawn and is attractively enclosed by mature hedging, creating an excellent degree of privacy and kerb appeal. The generous rear garden offers a wonderful outdoor space, beginning with a paved patio adjoining the property, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. The remainder of the garden is mainly laid to lawn and complemented by an array of mature trees, shrubs and established planting, creating a private and peaceful setting that will particularly appeal to keen gardeners and families alike. SERVICES Gas, electricity, water and mains drainage are connected. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard. Fibre Broadband is available with download speeds of up to 76 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 15 Mbps. Information has been provided by the Openreach website.

EPC Rating: D 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

Property details

Property type
Detached
Council tax band
E
Tenure
Freehold
Parking
Yes
Garden
Rear garden
Heating
Gas central
Electricity
Mains supply
Water
Mains supply

Floorplan

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Location

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  • Hedge End Station2.0 mi
  • Sholing Station2.0 mi
  • Bitterne Station2.0 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in SO18 over the last 12 months: detached £390k · semi-detached £320k · flat £158k · terraced £265k.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
15 Kootenay Avenue
Southampton SO18 5RF
Detached
Freehold
20 Jul 2026£425,000
3 Kootenay Avenue
Southampton SO18 5RF
Detached
Freehold
19 Dec 2024£580,000
11 Kootenay Avenue
Southampton SO18 5RF
Detached
Freehold
7 Jun 2024£500,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in SO18

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£2,676£53,500 deposit · £481,500 loan
Stamp Duty£16,750England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by White & Guard Estate Agents, Bitterne on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 31 Jul 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 31/07/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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