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"Situated within a highly regarded and established Crescent within close proximity to the city centre, this substantial four/five bedroom family home is presented with elegance and charm, accentuating much of the character associated with its era.

Owners’ Comments

''The location of our home has been one of the most enjoyable experiences for the whole family. Incredibly convenient for local amenities, recreational facilities for the children and accessibility to the city centre as they have grown older. Yet, relaxing in the peace and tranquillity of the garden, you feel you could be in the country.''

''Our sizeable home has been able to host our growing family with ease and never feels crowded even at Christmas with a house full! ''

Introduction

The property boasts well proportioned rooms with high ceilings, feature fireplaces and attractive bay windows which perfectly fuse with a contemporary styling including solid oak interior doors and an impressive, individually designed kitchen breakfast room. The accommodation is both generous in size and rich in light emanating from the combination of feature bay windows and dual aspect rooms with a stunning glazed picture window and patio doors overlooking the rear garden from the living room. There are three sizeable and versatile reception rooms with four well sized bedrooms making this a perfect family and ideal entertaining residence. Delightful mature gardens, backing onto woodland provide a high degree of seclusion and privacy to the rear whilst parking is generously provided for by a double garage and additional space for several vehicles.

Description

An impressive entrance hall with under stairs storage provides access to the principal reception rooms via solid oak doors. The spacious kitchen breakfast room is beautifully presented with an extensive range of stylish cream eye and base level units with ample granite work surfaces enhanced by exquisite Indian limestone flooring. A Rangemaster and hood with mosaic tiled surrounds provide a focal point and built in appliances include an under counter waste disposal unit, integrated fridge and independent two drawer dishwasher. The dual aspect room provides ample space for a sizeable dining table and informal dining and a stable door leads to the lobby providing access to the rear. The kitchen is further supplemented by a large utility room with space and plumbing for further appliances. The lounge is a large, stunning room enjoying a delightful aspect to the rear garden via full width and height glazing incorporating patio doors, providing a light and airy tone. There is an attractive fireplace with inset gas fire and marble surround and a useful study area with book shelving and space for a bureau. The dining room is equally sizeable and attractively presented with a bay window overlooking the mature front gardens and an elegant fireplace hosting a gas fire with alcove shelving and cupboards. The study is equipped with full width and height shelving and built in cupboards with flexibility of usage as a playroom, family room or fifth bedroom. The ground floor is completed by a convenient cloakroom. On the first floor, the master bedroom is fitted with an extensive suite of units and wardrobes with access to a luxury en suite shower room complete with modern white suite and contemporary vanity unit. Bedroom two enjoys much light from the character bay window and offers generous sized built in wardrobes. There are two further bedrooms and a delightful family bathroom with a wonderful ceiling window and fitted with a modern white suite and complementary tiled surrounds.

Outside
 
This large rear garden provides wonderful seclusion and privacy, beautifully screened by mature, abundant borders and established rhododendron hedging whilst backing onto private woodland. The hardwood sun deck provides the perfect summer relaxation and entertaining venue enjoying views over the garden which is predominantly laid to lawn. Box hedging partially separates an area of garden with a pergola, adorned by clematis, further seating and a timber shed. A store hosts the controls for the convenient automated watering system. To the side of the house, double gates provide enclosed parking for several cars leading to the double garage with a courtesy door to the garden. The front gardens are beautifully maintained enclosed by an array of mature trees and shrubs with a lawned area and driveway for several vehicles.

Agents Notes

This stunning family home has been meticulously and beautifully arranged to provide stylish yet practical living. Internal doors are grooved oak, the tiling to floors and within bathrooms is of obvious quality and electrical points have been inconspicuously yet conveniently positioned in areas. The property benefits from double glazing, gas central heating and under floor heating to the bathroom.

Location

Douglas Crescent is a highly regarded discreet road of attractive homes situated within easy walking distance of a wide range of local amenities including a post office, convenience stores, chemist, doctor’s surgery and remains a short drive of recreational facilities including the Hampshire tennis Club and Netley Victoria Country Park with its 200 acres of mature woodland and grassy parkland. Comprehensive amenities can be found in the city centre and commuter links are excellent with easy access to the M27."