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"The rare opportunity arises to purchase this art deco style five bedroom detached family residence. The property has a 16'11 x 13'11 lounge, a separate 15'10 x 13'9 dining room, 14'4 x 14'4 breakfast room and a 15'9 x 8'8 kitchen. The property also has downstairs cloakroom, family bathroom and double glazed windows. Prospective purchasers should be aware that the property is in need of improvement and decoration. An outstanding feature of this property is the plot it occupies sitting on in excess of a quarter of an acre backing onto the formal residents gardens. An internal viewing is absolutely essential to appreciate the accommodation, character, size, plot and potential this property has to offer.

Highfield is one of Southampton most sought after residential areas with local shopping facilities being available in Portswood whilst more comprehensive amenities can be found in Southampton city centre including the West Quay shopping centre. Southampton also boasts a mainline railway station providing access to London Waterloo whilst the M3 can be accessed via The Avenue and the M27 via Thomas Lewis Way. The sports centre along with Southampton Common which has over 3000 acres of parkland provide recreational facilities.

Five bedroom detached family house
Downstairs cloakroom
Set in a quarter of acre plot
Internal viewing essential




Entrance Hall Enclosed, with wood block flooring and double doors to:-

Reception Hall18'4" x 8'7" (5.59m x 2.62m). Wood block flooring, stairs to first floor, coving, two double glazed side elevation windows, under stairs storage cupboard, double radiator.

Cloakroom6'4" x 5'10" (1.93m x 1.78m). Dual aspect with double glazed side elevation window and double glazed front elevation window, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled floor, radiator, coving, built in book case and storage cupboard.

Lounge16'11" x 13'11" (5.16m x 4.24m). Triple aspect with double glazed side elevation window to either side, double glazed rear elevation window and double glazed door to rear garden, open fireplace with wood mantle, coving and single radiator.

Dining Room15'10" (4.83m) x 13'9" (4.2m) into chimney recess. Feature stone open fireplace, double glazed window, wood block flooring, oak panelling, picture rail, radiator, feature built in dresser unit with glazed display cupboards and four wall light points.

Breakfast Room14'4" x 14'4" (4.37m x 4.37m). Double glazed rear elevation window, radiator, gas boiler, storage cupboard, two walk in larders with lights, tiled floors and access to:-

Rear Lobby Tiled floor, door to rear garden, storage room, lights and access to:-

Kitchen15'9" x 8'8" (4.8m x 2.64m). Range of wall and floor units with roll edge worktops over, four ring gas hob, one and a half bowl single drainer and stainless steel sink unit, tiled floor, tiled splash backs, double glazed front elevation window, double glazed side elevation window, Hot point electric double oven, Neff microwave, plumbing for washing machine, plumbing for dishwasher and radiator.

Shower Room Comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, tiled floor, double glazed side elevation window.

First Floor Landing Two double glazed front elevation windows, coving, two skylights, radiator, airing cupboard housing hot water tank and light.

Bedroom One16'11" (5.16m) x 13'11" (4.24m) into chimney recess. Triple aspect with double glazed side elevation windows to either side and double glazed rear elevation window, pedestal wash hand basin, bidet, coving and radiator.

Bedroom Two16' x 13'11" (4.88m x 4.24m). Pedestal wash hand basin, double glazed front elevation window, coving and radiator.

Bedroom Three12' x 11'6" (3.66m x 3.5m). Double glazed front elevation window, pedestal wash hand basin and radiator.

Bedroom Four10'9" x 10'8" (3.28m x 3.25m). Double glazed rear elevation window, radiator and double built in wardrobe.

Bedroom Five12'7" x 8'11" (3.84m x 2.72m). Pedestal wash hand basin, double glazed front elevation window and coving.

Box Room7'2" x 6' (2.18m x 1.83m). Double glazed rear elevation window.

Bathroom8'10" x 7'2" (2.7m x 2.18m). Ball and Claw footed bath with shower unit and screen, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiling, tiled floor, double glazed side elevation window, heated towel rail.

Separate WC Comprising close coupled WC, double glazed side elevation window and tiled floor.

Outside The plot of 8 Russell Place is a particular feature of this property measuring in excess of a quarter of an acre with the front garden having a low brick boundary wall, lawned area, flower and shrub beds and driveway giving access to the garage/car port which measures 18'9 x 10'3 with light, cold water tap and access to the rear garden, which laid mainly to lawn with mature flower and shrub beds, ornamental fish pond , three sheds, summer house, green house, mature trees and fruit trees, patio area, brick built BBQ, crazy paved pathways and access to:-

Residents Gardens There are two residents gardens, the informal residents gardens measuring approx three and a half acres which enjoy a meadow style feel and are predominantly laid to lawn with a small stream and they also have allotments subject to availability. Russell Place backs onto the formal residents gardens, these gardens have a number of hard and grass tennis courts, croquet lawn, a small orchard and a summer pavilion.

Agents Note Prospective purchasers should be aware the use of the residents gardens is subject to an annual subscription being paid.

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