3 bed semi-detached house for sale

St James Road, Upper Shirley SO15

Hamwic Independent Estate Agents are delighted to offer for sale this well presented and generously spacious three double bedroom semi-detached family home, occupying a sought-after corner plot position within the highly regarded Upper Shirley area of Southampton. Offering excellent proportions throughout, this attractive home benefits from two spacious reception rooms, a modern rear aspect kitchen, conservatory, ground floor cloakroom, driveway off road parking, and a lawned rear garden, making it an ideal choice for families, up sizers, or buyers seeking a well-balanced home within a highly convenient and established residential location.

The Property - approached via a paved driveway to the front and side, providing off road parking for multiple vehicles, with boundary walling enhancing the overall kerb appeal. A front door opens into the welcoming entrance hallway.

The entrance hallway provides an excellent first impression and is finished with a smooth ceiling with fitted downlights, carpeted flooring, radiator, stairs rising to the first floor, and a useful under-stairs storage cupboard. Doors lead through to the principal ground floor accommodation.

Positioned to the front of the property, the lounge is a particularly attractive and well-proportioned reception room, enjoying a large bay window which allows excellent natural light to flood the space. The room further benefits from a smooth ceiling with fitted downlights, carpeted flooring, radiator, and an attractive chimney breast with electric fire inset, creating a lovely focal point for the room.

The separate dining room offers another generous reception area, ideal for formal dining, family gatherings or even flexible additional living space if required. This room features a smooth ceiling with fitted downlights, carpeted flooring, radiator, side aspect window, and a feature chimney breast, giving the room character and practicality in equal measure.

Located to the rear, the modern fitted kitchen is well appointed and arranged with a range of fitted units and useful worktop space. The room benefits from a smooth ceiling with fitted downlights, rear aspect outlook, and direct access through to the conservatory, creating a natural flow between the kitchen and additional reception space.

To the rear of the property, the conservatory provides a useful additional living space and enjoys a pleasant outlook over the garden. Constructed with a brick base and windows to the side and rear aspects, this versatile room is ideal as a breakfast area, garden room, playroom or occasional sitting room. A door opens directly onto the rear garden, while a further internal door leads to the ground floor cloakroom, fitted with a WC and wash hand basin.

First Floor
The first floor landing provides access to the loft space and doors to all three bedrooms and the family bathroom.

A real standout feature of this home is the fact it offers three genuine double bedrooms, which is increasingly hard to find in this style and price range.

Bedroom One is an excellent principal bedroom, particularly spacious in size and benefitting from a front aspect bay window and a triple built in wardrobe. Smooth ceiling, downlights and carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Two is another generous double room with smooth ceiling, downlights, carpeted flooring and window to the rear aspect.

Bedroom Three is also a very comfortable double bedroom, adding to the flexibility of the accommodation and ideal for family use. Smooth ceiling, downlights fitted, window to the side aspect, carpeted flooring.

The family bathroom is fitted in a modern style and comprises a bath with shower over and screen, wash hand basin and low level WC. The room further benefits from tiled walls, tiled flooring, and a heated towel rail, offering both practicality and a smart finish.

Outside
Externally, the rear garden enjoys a pleasant south-westerly orientation, helping to make the most of afternoon and evening sunshine. Enclosed by a mixture of walling and fencing, the garden has been arranged with a patio seating area, lawned section and useful storage space.

Overall, this is a well-balanced and spacious family home in a highly desirable Upper Shirley location, offering generous room sizes, three true double bedrooms, excellent off road parking, and convenient access to Southampton General Hospital, Shirley High Street, Southampton Common and a range of transport links. An internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the size, position and lifestyle opportunity on offer.

Additional Information
Construction: Brick Under Tiled Roof
Utilities / Services: Mains Water, Mains Electric, Gas Central Heating
Windows: Double Glazed Windows
Council Tax Band: C
Tenure: Freehold

Location - St James Road is ideally situated within the ever-popular Upper Shirley area of Southampton, a location highly regarded for its blend of established residential surroundings, excellent day-to-day convenience and strong commuter accessibility. The property is well placed for access to Southampton General Hospital, making it especially appealing to hospital staff and those seeking a well-connected city-edge location. Nearby are a wide range of shopping facilities in Shirley High Street, local schools including the well-regarded Upper Shirley High and Shirley Junior School catchment, regular bus services, and excellent road links towards Southampton City Centre, the M27, M271 and beyond. The property is also within easy reach of St James’ Park and Southampton Common, offering wonderful green space, recreation and walking opportunities.

Disclaimer - Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, they are intended only as a guide and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. All measurements, descriptions, services, appliances and tenure details are provided in good faith and should be independently verified by any prospective purchaser and/or their solicitor. Buyers are advised to carry out their own due diligence in respect of schools, transport links, broadband, mobile signal, parking arrangements and any planning or building regulation matters prior to exchange of contracts.