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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).