Family home with 'generous' garden hits the market for £300k
Located in Sparsholt Road, the property is offered with no onward chain and is being marketed by Austin & Wyatt - Bitterne, who are "delighted" to welcome it to the market.
The estate agent also notes the home has been "well cared for" by the current owners, with a newly replaced roof and guttering, as well as a Swan CCTV security system for added peace of mind.
The property features a generous rear garden, off-road parking, and a fully powered home office and workshop, making it an attractive option for those working from home.
Dual-aspect lounge/diner with natural light from both ends (Image: Austin & Wyatt/Zoopla) The ground floor boasts a welcoming entrance porch, a bright and spacious dual-aspect lounge/diner, and a modern kitchen that leads to a conservatory and separate utility room.
The conservatory offers views of the well-maintained rear garden.
READ MORE: Detached house with four bedrooms sells for £400,000
The ground floor also includes a convenient downstairs cloakroom.
The first floor houses four bedrooms.
Modern kitchen with fitted units and adjacent to a separate utility room (Image: Austin & Wyatt/Zoopla) The master bedroom is a generous double with built-in storage, while the second bedroom is also a good size.
The third bedroom is ideal for children or guests, and the fourth bedroom offers a flexible space that can be utilised as a home office or nursery.
The family bathroom is also located on this floor.
The property also features a driveway providing off-road parking and a private rear garden with side access.
The garden offers ample outdoor space for families and entertaining.
The powered workshop is ideal for hobbies or storage, and the powered home office offers a quiet retreat for remote working.
The property is ideally situated in the popular area of Weston, just a short walk from Weston Shore and close to a range of local amenities.
Excellent transport links are on hand, including regular Bluestar 17 bus services into Southampton city centre.
The property is also close to nearby primary and secondary schools.
Austin & Wyatt - Bitterne describe this property as a "fantastic opportunity to purchase a ready-to-move-into home in a well-connected and family-friendly location".
They recommend early viewing of this property.
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