Burridge, Southampton, Hampshire

164 BOTLEY ROAD

Tucked away at the end of a private lane in the leafy village of Burridge is this lovely six-bedroom detached family home that boasts a self-contained ‘barn’ annex and just over half an acre of beautiful gardens and grounds.

KEY FEATURES

Welcome to this unique and versatile family home that caters to modern living in various ways. Whether you seek multi-generational living, a dedicated space to work from home, or accommodation with a separate guest house, this property has it all. Originally constructed in the early 1930s, the main house has undergone architect designed extensive extensions and improvements while retaining its timeless symmetry from that period.

As you enter through the covered entrance porch, you’ll step into a spacious entrance hall that grants access to all the principal rooms. The hall boasts a solid oak turned staircase, accompanied by a fullheight picture window on the southern side, flooding the space with natural light. The sitting room offers a dual aspect and features a central fireplace with an elegant surround. From here, you can seamlessly transition to the light-filled conservatory, creating an inviting and airy atmosphere.

Stretching over 30 feet in width, the open plan kitchen/family room is a stunning centrepiece of the home. It showcases a modern array of wall, base, and drawer units, including provisions for a rangestyle cooker. Adjoining this space, the dining/family room boasts bifold doors that open onto one of several outdoor seating areas. Additionally, there is a rear utility/boot room accessible through another door.

At the far end of the hallway, you’ll find the formal dining room and a games room. The formal dining room impresses with its generous proportions, while the games room features twin bifold doors, creating another ideal space for entertaining. The ground floor is further completed by a home office/study and a convenient shower room.

SELLER INSIGHT

We bought the property twenty-five years ago and as well as its wealth of potential, it was also this gorgeous setting that initially made us want to buy it,” says the owner. “We loved the fact that it’s set well away from the road, completely hidden from view, and the outlook from every single aspect is wonderfully leafy and green. It’s very peaceful here and we enjoy total and utter privacy, but at the same time everything we might want or need is very close at hand.”

“The house was built in 1929 and when we bought it it was dramatically smaller than it is today. However, it sits centrally within the plot and so there was lots of scope to enlarge it, and that’s exactly what we’ve done. We essentially doubled it in size not long after we purchased it, and then we extended it again fifteen years ago, but all of the work was done very in keeping with the style of the original part of the house. It’s now a lovely big family home and it’s been designed for modern living, but we carried through features such as the high ceilings, the deep skirting boards and dado rails, all the things that give it character, and most of the rooms are duel aspect, which not only makes the whole house light and bright, but we’re also afforded gorgeous views of the garden.”

“The garden itself is just lovely. We have open lawns, beds that are full of an array of shrubs and flowers, and there are lots of really nice places to sit out, relax and entertain in. We particularly like the fact that it’s so peaceful and private. In fact, two sides of the property are edged with a thick belt of mature trees that were planted by the previous owners to enhance the wonderful sense of privacy, and they also create a really nice out look.”

“The games room is definitely one of our favourites. It’s a big light, bright room with folding doors that open straight out onto a large patio so it’s a lovely place to be, both during the summer and the winter. We have a TV in there, big comfortable sofas and a table tennis table so it’s a really nice room to relax in, and it’s also very conducive to entertaining.”

“The location is absolutely fantastic and offers something of everything. We have a great selection of shops and amenities close by in places such as Southampton, Portsmouth and Winchester; we’re a short drive from the beach and the New Forest, and closer to home there are lots of lovely walks and a green cycle way so it’s the perfect place for anyone who loves the great outdoors.”

“As well as redeveloping the house, we also built the large barn-style annex, which was my office for around eighteen years. After my retirement it became a lovely and very spacious home for our daughter and her family while they saved up to buy a place of their own, and I must say it was wonderful to have them here and to be able to spend so much quality time with our two grandchildren.”

“What will we miss? Absolutely everything about the house, the garden and the barn,” says the owner. “It will be hard to leave this place, it’s filled with so many wonderful memories, but it’s time for us to downsize and for a new family to fill the house and enjoy living here.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

KEY FEATURES

Ascending to the first floor, you’ll notice that the landing enjoys a partially galleried design, allowing an abundance of natural light to flood the space. The first floor accommodates six bedrooms, with both the principal and guest bedrooms featuring dressing rooms and full en-suite bath and shower rooms. Bedroom three boasts an additional en-suite shower room, while bedrooms four, five, and six have access to the family bathroom. The principal bedroom even conceals a staircase providing access to the loft room which is fully decorated with flooring, roof windows and electrics. A large airing cupboard houses twin hot water cylinders, ensuring convenience.

Adjacent to the main house, the Barn was purpose-built by the current owners as a home office space and has now been converted into a stand-alone two-bedroom annexe. Stepping inside, you’ll find an expansive open plan sitting/dining room with large glass frontage and a spiral staircase leading to a mezzanine landing. The inner hallway grants access to a self-contained kitchen equipped with wall and base units and appliances. From the hallway, you can reach a shower room and a patio terrace through separate doors. On the first floor, the gallery is a bright and airy space featuring full-height windows at the front and additional roof lights. Two bedrooms are provided, with the principal bedroom benefiting from an en-suite bathroom The Barn also includes twin integrated garages, with the left-hand garage housing the independent boiler.

Accessed via a private road, the property offers ample driveway parking, and additional parking options are available through the five-bar gates. Situated within a well-established plot, the properties enjoy a high level of privacy, courtesy of the laurel hedge at the front and an array of mature plantings, including fruit trees. Surrounding the property, several patio terraces provide ideal spaces for al-fresco dining, with the primary patio enjoying a southerly aspect and connecting the two properties seamlessly.

Agent: Cumberland House, 15-17 Cumberland Place, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 2BG

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 21.06.2023

Annexe

Council Tax: F Tenure: Freehold £1,750,000

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