From
£290,000
2 bed detached house for sale
Drove Road, Sholing SO192 beds
1 bath
1 reception
EPC Rating: D
Key information
Tenure
Council tax band
D
Ground rent
£5
About this property
Detached Home
Two Bedroom
19ft Lounge
Modern Fitted Kitchen
Master With En-suite WC
Bathroom
Front & Rear Gardens
Leasehold - with approx. 909 years remaining
Southampton City Council - Band D
EPC - Grade D
Tenure: Leasehold
Introduction
Situated in the popular location of Drove Road in Sholing, this two bedroom detached home has been finished to a high standard throughout. The property was converted from a three bedroom to a two bedroom house, to offer a larger master bedroom on the first floor. Accommodation briefly comprises an entrance hall, 19ft lounge, a downstairs bathroom and a modern fitted kitchen on the ground floor. The first floor benefits from two double bedrooms with an en-suite WC to the master bedroom. Additional benefits include a low maintenance front garden and a small landscaped rear garden.
Location
The property benefits from being within catchment for St. Monica Infant & Primary School and close to Oasis Academy Secondary School (as per catchment checker). Close to Bitterne and its thriving centre with train station. Southampton’s city centre with its broad range of shops including WestQuay shopping centre, its array of bars, restaurants, cinemas, amenities, and mainline railway station is within easy reach. Southampton Airport is also around twenty minutes away. All main motorway access routes are also close by via M27 links east and west bound including M3 to M25 and A3 to London.
Inside
This beautifully presented home is entered via the UPVC double glazed front door opening into the entrance hall. The hallway is laid to carpeted flooring, has stairs leading to the first floor and doors leading to all principal rooms. The 19ft lounge has a double glazed bay window to the front aspect, is laid to carpeted flooring, has a radiator to one wall and a log burner with wooden surround and tiled hearth which is the focal point of the room. The bathroom has an obscure double glazed window to the side aspect, is laid to wood effect vinyl flooring, has partly tiled walls and a radiator to one wall. There is a panel enclosed bath with shower over, a WC and a wash hand basin with storage under. The fitted kitchen has a double glazed window and French doors to the rear aspect opening to the garden, is laid to vinyl flooring and has a radiator to one wall. There is a mixture of wall and base units with cupboards and drawers under and roll top worktops over, along with a stainless steel sink and mixer tap. As well as a Range cooker with extractor over, there is space for a washing machine and a fridge/freezer.
To the first floor, the landing is laid to carpeted flooring, has a radiator to one wall and doors leading to both bedrooms. Bedroom one has a double glazed window to the front aspect, is a bright room also benefitting from a Velux window. Laid to carpeted flooring, there is also a radiator to one wall. A door to one side opens through to the en-suite WC which has wood effect vinyl flooring, the WC, a wash hand basin with storage under and a combi boiler to one wall. Bedroom two has a double glazed window to the rear aspect, is laid to carpeted flooring, has a radiator to one wall and built-in wardrobes.
Outside
The front garden is laid to shingle with access to the front door leading down one side of the property, which then has a wooden gate opening to access the rear garden.
The rear garden is landscaped with a hard standing patio from the rear of the house, is laid to lawn leading to the end of the garden. The garden itself is also enclosed via wooden fence panelling.
Agents note
The property is leasehold, with approx. 909 years remaining on the lease. (£5.00 Ground Rent per annum – not expected to increase. No service charge). There is the possibility to purchase the freehold – please seek further information. Disclaimer – please seek verification via your solicitor prior to purchase.
Services
Gas, electricity, water and mains drainage are connected. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard.
Broadband
Superfast Fibre Broadband is available with download speeds of up to 76-80 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 19-20 Mbps. Information has been provided by the Openreach website.
EPC Rating: D
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White & Guard Estate Agents - Bitterne
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