3 bed detached bungalow for sale

Fair Oak Road, Fair Oak Road SO50

Introduction


A three-bedroom 1930s-built, period detached bungalow set well back from the road on a very generous plot. This well-proportioned home has been lovingly restored and updated by the current owners to offer a blend of original and modern features. The bungalow features an expansive approx. 170ft rear garden, ideal for keen horticulturalists, with space perfectly suited for growing everything from fruit and vegetables to flowers. The bungalow offers versatile accommodation including a sitting room, kitchen, sunroom, three double bedrooms or two double bedrooms and a study/dining room, bathroom and separate WC.
Location


The property is situated a short distance from the popular Bishopstoke Woods and is close to Fair Oak's primary school. It also falls within the catchment area for Wyvern College, a well-regarded secondary school with academy status catering for 11–16-year-olds. A short walk away is a good range of local shops and a doctor's surgery. Nearby Hedge End offers a large retail park, including M&S and Sainsbury’s, while Eastleigh provides a thriving town centre with a wide range of shops, amenities, and a mainline railway station. Southampton Airport is just a stone's throw away, and all main motorway access routes are easily accessible.
Inside


The property is approached via a block paved driveway leading to a covered entrance porch, with the front door opening into a welcoming entrance hall with laminate wood flooring. To one side is a light and airy sitting room with a front-facing window and attractive laminate herringbone wood flooring. Bedroom one is a spacious double room with laminate wood flooring and a front aspect window. Bedroom three/study has a side-facing window and laminate wood flooring, making it a flexible space for work, rest or dining. Bedroom two is located at the rear of the property and features engineered oak wood flooring, loft access, and a window overlooking the rear garden. The kitchen, styled in a bespoke 1950s design, is fitted with a range of eye and base-level units, wooden worksurfaces, and an inset butler sink with a copper-style mixer tap. Appliances include a five-ring gas hob, an eye-level double oven, and a built-in fridge. The kitchen has laminate wood flooring, a side window, and opens directly into the sunroom. The sunroom is double glazed and includes a utility area with a sink and plumbing for a washing machine, as well as patio doors that lead out to the rear garden. The bathroom has a tiled floor and is fitted with a modern white suite comprising a shaped panel-enclosed bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC, along with a separate WC. There is a large loft, partially boarded with a Velux window, overlooking the back garden, this space has the potential for a loft conversion, subject to planning consent.
Outside


To the front, the property features a lawned garden with hedge borders, a driveway offering ample parking for multiple vehicles and side access to the rear of the property.

To the rear, the garden offers a real opportunity for a taste of 'The Good Life'. A paved patio adjoins the house, leading to a slate shingle path that winds through the lawn and various flower beds. The garden includes a summer house, greenhouses, and a large shed. Mature shrubs, trees, and vibrant planting make this a dream space for garden lovers, with extensive room to grow and create. There are also several areas for seating to enjoy the garden at different times of the day.

Services:

Gas, water, electricity and mains drainage are connected. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by White & Guard.

Broadband : Fibre to the Cabinet Broadband Up to 15 Mbps upload speed Up to 76 Mbps download speed. This is based on information provided by Openreach.

EPC Rating: D