Summary - 26 SHIRLEY AVENUE SOUTHAMPTON SO15 5NG
4 bed 1 bath Detached
Spacious Edwardian detached house with large garden, parking and scope to create a six‑bed family home..
Four well proportioned double bedrooms
This substantial Edwardian detached house offers four generous double bedrooms plus two large loft rooms, excellent for a growing family or multi-room household. Many original period features — bay windows, high ceilings, decorative coving and fireplaces — give the house strong character and a sense of space throughout its 2,280 sq ft layout.
The ground floor already provides three reception rooms and a modern kitchen with an adjoining dining room that could be opened up to create a large open-plan family area. Outside there is off-street parking to the front and additional parking and a detached workshop/garage to the rear, together with a large, flat garden suitable for children and pets.
Practical considerations are straightforward but important. The property was built before 1900 and has cavity walls assumed without insulation; energy and heating upgrades may be needed. A damp issue in the front sitting room was treated with a chemical damp course in November 2024. Council tax is described as expensive and the wider neighbourhood records high crime and significant area deprivation, factors buyers should weigh alongside the home’s size and location.
Location is a genuine asset: a tree‑lined road in central Shirley places shops, schools, parks, the city centre and the central railway station within easy walking distance. For families seeking space, period charm and excellent transport links — and willing to manage some retrofit and neighbourhood considerations — this home offers clear potential and flexibility.
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