5 Bed Detached House For Sale Franklyn Avenue, Southampton, SO19

This detached family home built in the late 1800s is positioned on a generously sized plot of 0.25 acres and is located on one of Sholing's superior roads. It is offered to market for the first time in over circa 70 years making it an exciting opportunity to purchase a much-cherished family home. This substantial abode is positioned back from the road, with the front aspect bordered by mature shrubs, enhancing the level of privacy. Upon entry, you will notice the sizeable accommodation on offer with high ceilings and character features. Positioned to the front of the home are two generously sized reception rooms, one of which boasts a feature fireplace and the other benefits from a large bay window allowing plenty of natural light to stream into the home. Further through hallway, there is an abundance of storage available with a pantry room, under stairs storage cupboard and an additional storage cupboard for all your needs. A formal dining room is separated from the traditional kitchen, with access to a storage room at the rear of the property completing the ground floor accommodation. As you ascend to the first floor, to the front aspect you will discover the principal bedroom with built in storage and an additional second guest room both of excellent sizes. A main family bathroom with separate W/C services all five bedrooms. To the rear of the home are the three additional bedrooms all generous in size, with bedrooms four and five featuring wash basins and built in storage. Externally is the beautiful west facing rear garden features an abundance of mature shrubs and tree lined views making it a gardener’s paradise. A patio area and vegetable patch, complement a large lawn spanning the length of the garden, alongside a historic World War two air raid shelter.

Southampton is a thriving commercial port with a population in excess of 250,000. It achieved city status in 1964 due to its contribution to trade and the economy. The city centre offers an extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities ranging from small boutique outlets to major department stores including the landmark West Quay shopping mall. Restaurants, bars and cafes cater for every taste and the Cinema de Lux offers the finest film viewing experience. Numerous pleasant parks together with The Common, City golf course and sports centres offer a wide range of leisure opportunities with hundreds of acres of green open space. Championship league football is played at St Marys and the Ageas Bowl is the home of Hampshire cricket hosting domestic and international matches together with live music events. The Guildhall and Mayflower theatres host a wide and eclectic range of plays, opera, ballet and musicals and the public art gallery in the civic centre has a famous and acclaimed collection.

Services:
Water - Mains Supply
Gas - Mains Supply
Electric - Mains Supply
Sewage - Mains Supply
Heating - Gas Central Heating

Material type/materials used in construction: TBC

How does broadband enter the property: TBC

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