Property description
Situated in Southampton’s premier residential area enjoying a most secluded position backing onto attractive woodland, is this imposing period residence enjoying private gardens in excess of 2.3 acres.
Owners Comments
“The garden has been great for entertaining from hog roasts to kids birthday parties with swimming, cricket, tennis when they were young to marquees and discos for eighteenth’s and twenty first’s.”
“A wonderful family home that has enabled us to bring up five children in spacious and relaxed surroundings. A true family home with many happy memories, all year round from summer garden parties to winter nights with the log fires burning.”
Introduction
Requiring updating, this impressive home retains much of the original splendour associated with its era in addition to substantial family accommodation with further potential for extension if required. Constructed in 1925 by Chilworth Estates, Marylands offers a wonderful opportunity to create a magnificent residence supplemented by an indoor pool complex or annex enhancing the existing seven bedrooms and three reception rooms.
The gardens are a delight, providing a high degree of privacy and seclusion with large patio areas and expansive lawns surrounded by light woodland which can be accessed to the rear.
Chilworth offers exceptional commuter links by both road, rail and air and is within close proximity to excellent schooling in both the state and private sectors.
Description
The impressive reception hall features oak herringbone parquet flooring flowing into the inner hallway accessing a useful cloaks cupboard, downstairs cloakroom and is from where the principal rooms radiate. The sitting room is a bright and spacious dual aspect room retaining much character, centred upon a Minister stone fireplace with open hearth and leaded light windows with double glazed doors to the side patio. The dining room is a traditional formal entertaining room also featuring herringbone parquet flooring and an original corner brick fireplace with open hearth. The kitchen breakfast room is a spacious social room designed in an open plan styling flowing into the family room. It is equipped with a dated original range of base units with inset Butler sink and wooden drawers and the focal point of a four oven Aga. Traditional charm is evident with glazed display cabinets, servant’s bell indicator board and an original walk in larder. The family room is an ideal informal social and entertainment venue. The kitchen is supplemented by a sizeable utility room hosting a deep built in cupboard, gas fired boiler serving the pool and double glazed doors to the rear patio.
The feature turn staircase leads to the first floor landing which hosts five large bedrooms, each with built in wardrobes and the impressive dual aspect master suite benefits from a contemporary ensuite comprising corner Jacuzzi bath, close coupled WC, circular stone wash hand basin set within a feature vanity unit. The remaining bedrooms are served by the family bathroom which is more traditional in style comprising a claw foot bath with Victorian style central shower mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and separate corner shower cubicle.
A second staircase accesses two further substantial bedrooms with generous storage and a bathroom comprising a dated white suite and a door to roof space. Within one of the bedrooms there is a wash hand basin and another door to roof space that could facilitate an ensuite bathroom or dressing room.
Outside
The property is approached via automatic wrought iron gates a long paviour driveway which sweeps to the side of the house accommodating a large turning area with parking for several vehicles. The property is totally screened from the road by mature firs and shrubs extending to in excess of 2.3 acres offering a high degree of privacy and seclusion to the front and rear. There is a garage of good dimensions and a further host of connected outbuildings including a workshop, lobby, WC, walk in store cupboard, log and coal store which offer much conversion potential to the ground and first floors, subject to planning permission. The front garden hosts a large area of lawn, currently used as a grass tennis court and there is also a large fish pond and substantial paved terrace with a lower tiered level. The paved terrace extends to the rear and spans the breadth of the property overlooking the lawns, shrubs and trees. Central to the rear gardens is an outdoor swimming pool in need of repair with a covered canopy and removable panels for summer time usage. A brick built store houses the swimming pool filtration equipment and there is a large wooden summerhouse.
Location
Chilworth is Southampton’s premier address, located just four miles north of Southampton city centre and enjoying attractive leafy avenues and lanes. Its convenience for commuting via the M3 and M27 network, Southampton railway station and airport make it an ideal location and is also within close proximity to Stoneham Golf Club, Southampton Sports Centre and hundreds of acres of mature woodland within Southampton Common.
Agents Notes
The property is in need of modernisation but offers gas central heating and mains drainage.
Directions
From the Avenue, A33, proceed northerly bearing left at the Chilworth roundabout into Chilworth Road. Follow Chilworth Road over the motorway bridge and Maryland can be found on the right hand side.
Property Features :
- Period family home in need of modernisation
- Seven bedrooms with three reception rooms
- Stunning secluded gardens in excess of 2.3 acres
- Highly regarded residential location with excellent commuter accessibility
- Potential to convert or extend to create a magnificent residence