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Hollow Dene Chilworth
£1,150,000
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The plot approaches one acre in size and perfectly complements the existing spacious
accommodation that has the opportunity to be extended to provide a substantial family home of
great stature and generous proportions.
Chilworth is renowned as Southampton's most exclusive residential area comprising substantial
detached houses on large plots. Excellent lines of communication via the M3 & M27
motorways are found nearby whilst London Waterloo is approximately one hour away.
01794 322999
Hollow Dene
Chilworth
SO16 7JU
Summary of Features
Character detached property
Private plot approaching one acre
Exclusive residential area
Four comfortable double bedrooms
Four spacious reception rooms
Large double garage with store room
above (gym/office potential)
Exciting scope for sizeable extensions
Ample parking/turning and a westerly
facing rear garden
Introduction
This impressive four bedroom character
detached property is located in Southampton's
most exclusive and highly sought after
residential area, set well back within a delightful
plot approaching one acre that provides a good
degree of natural privacy. Boasting four well
proportioned reception rooms complemented
by a large hallway together with a light and airy
landing, the property also features a cosy
kitchen/breakfast room that features an Aga and
pleasant views to the front garden. The large
open space to the right of the house could
allow a two storey extension that would
provide an incoming purchaser the exciting
opportunity to design and create a substantial
family home of enviable proportions that are
evident throughout this affluent neighbourhood,
subject to planning permission. The sizeable
double garage has the added advantage of a
large storage room above that could be adapted
to a home office or a gym whilst the driveway
facilitates off road parking and turning for
numerous vehicles.
Description
A wide entrance porch with courtesy lighting
and a heavy studded varnished oak door leads
to the spacious hallway that boasts two front
elevation windows and is served by the
cloakroom that displays a traditional styled white
suite. The oak spindled staircase ascends to the
first floor and is a notable feature of the hallway
that has small paned double doors opening to
the lounge with further doors leading to the
study, dining room and the kitchen/ breakfast
room. Enjoying a dual aspect the comfortable
sized lounge is an elegant room and features an
ornate mantelpiece with a marble fireplace and
open hearth whilst double glazed French doors
enjoy pleasant views of the garden and open
onto the stone paved patio. Featuring a
brickette fire place the large dining room is
perfect for entertaining family or guests and
double glazed sliding doors afford lovely views of
the garden.
A comprehensive range of light wood wall and base
units are complemented by solid stone
worksurfaces in the kitchen/breakfast room which
also features a gas fired Aga and a matching island
unit. A hardwood draining board incorporates an
inset double bowl white stone sink unit. With views
of the front garden the leaded light front elevation
window has fitted cushioned seating and is the
perfect place for a breakfast table whilst the rear
elevation similarly enjoys an attractive outlook.
Amtico wood effect flooring flows seamlessly
through to the side lobby and family room whilst
fitted appliances include an oven/grill, fridge/freezer,
microwave and a four ring gas hob with an extractor
hood. A corner larder cupboard provides useful
additional storage space and a glazed door
continues to the side lobby that houses the utility
area comprising wall and base units, a sink unit and a
door to the side porch that communicates to the
garage. Natural light is provided by the vaulted roof
lantern with a further door allowing access to the
family room that displays exposed brick walls and
benefitting from dual aspect double glazed doors to
the garden and patio. A large front elevation
window allows natural light to flood into the
spacious landing that features an oak balustrade and
a loft hatch with a rectractable ladder. The master
bedroom enjoys views of the rear garden and two
fitted double wardrobes have a central shelved
cupboard. The en-suite shower room has fully tiled
walls with white sanitary ware and a decorative
flower motif. Of generous proportions, Bedroom
two has a range of fitted wardrobes, drawers and a
dressing table and together with bedroom three
has an attractive outlook over the rear garden whilst
bedroom four faces the front. The beautifully
appointed family bathroom is tastefully presented
with a deep, wide wood panelled bath and an
antique style shower mixer tap. The separate
shower cubicle has a mixer attachment and a rainfall
shower head whilst the pedestal wash hand basin
and close coupled WC are complemented by a
dado rail, ceiling downlighters, Amtico wood effect
flooring and two front elevation windows.
Outside
Approached via a five bar wooden gate, the driveway
affords off road parking and turning for numerous
vehicles and benefits from sensor activated
floodlighting. The property is set well back into a
mature plot that approaches one acre in size and the
front garden enjoys a good degree of natural privacy
featuring a lawn with established trees and shrubs that
provide an attractive outlook. The large attached
double garage is approached via an up and over door
with a pedestrian door allowing access to the garden
whilst a wooden staircase found at the rear leads up to
the sizeable storage room that has two skylight
windows and provides the option for a games
room/gym etc. The open area of garden to the right of
the house is predominantly laid to lawn with mature
trees and a summer house and continues to the
westerly facing rear garden that has been superbly
landscaped and features a host of mature shrubs and
trees that display an attractive show of colourful spring
blossom. Approached from the lounge, dining room
and family room, a stone paved patio extends across
the width of the house and overlooks the rear garden
and is perfectly positioned to enjoy the best of the
summer sunshine with three sun awnings providing
welcome shade. An outside tap and sensor activated
floodlighting are installed.
Location
Chilworth is Southampton's premier residential area,
with excellent travel links via the M3 and M27 to
London and regional towns/cities, and The Parkway
railway station provides a fast route to London
Waterloo. There are a variety of golf courses nearby
that, along with the Sports Centre, Common and
village green/community hall, provide recreational
facilities. Romsey and Winchester are within
comfortable driving distance, whilst the city centre is
four miles to the south and has extensive shopping
facilities, numerous pleasant parks and the West Quay
shopping and entertaining centre.
01794 322999
www.charles-powell .co.uk
We wish to inform you that these particulars are set out as a general outline and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. We have not tested any services, appliance or equipment and no warranty is given or implied that these are in working order. Fixtures, fittings
and furnishings are not included unless specifically described. All measurements, distances and areas are approximate and for guidance only. It should not be assumed that the property remains the same as shown in the photographs.
Agent Notes
This impressive property benefits from double glazing, gas central heating, a security system and a double garage.
Directions
Proceed north out of the city along Bassett Avenue and upon reaching the Chilworth roundabout proceed straight on in the left hand lane
(do not join the M3) and bear left onto the Chilworth Road that is sign posted Romsey. After crossing the bridge the property will be found
along on the left and identified by our for sale board. (Post code for Sat Nav purposes is SO16 7JU).