First-time buyer home in Hedge End boasts three parking spaces
A two-bedroom terraced house is on the market in Hedge End, Southampton, offering a 'good-sized' secluded garden and three allocated parking spaces.
The property, situated in Birchwood Gardens, is listed for £270,000 with Stanford Estate Agents Ltd.
The house, described as a "perfect first-time buy", features a lounge with a rear aspect outlook, a modern kitchen, and a bathroom.
The kitchen is equipped with a range of modern wall and base level units, a built-in electric hob and oven, and space for a washer, dryer and fridge/freezer.
Upstairs, the property boasts two double bedrooms, both with double-glazed windows and wood laminate flooring.
The first bedroom also includes built-in wardrobes.
The bathroom is fitted with a modern suite, including a panel enclosed bath with a shower over it, a low-level WC, and a wall-mounted vanity hand wash basin.
The house also benefits from a boarded loft and a new boiler.
The estate agent noted that it is "beautifully presented throughout".
The property has a 'good-sized' secluded garden, mainly laid to paving for easy maintenance.
It includes a decked seating and entertaining space, a shed with power and light, and a panel fence surround.
There is also a rear access gate.
The property is conveniently located within easy reach of Hedge End train station, making it an ideal home for commuters.
The station is just 0.7 miles away, while Botley, Bursledon, and Sholing stations are also within a few miles.
Local schools are also easily accessible.
Shamblehurst Primary School, Wildern School, and Berrywood Primary School are all within 0.3 miles, while Wellstead Primary School is just 0.5 miles away.
Shamblehurst and Berrywood Primary Schools have been rated 'Good' by Ofsted, while Wellstead Primary School also holds a 'Good' rating.
Wildern School, however, requires improvement according to the latest Ofsted report.
Stanford Estate Agents emphasised the property's location in a 'highly sought after area', close to local schools, shops, and amenities.
The estate agent also highlighted the property's potential as a first-time buy, recommending internal viewings to avoid disappointment.
The current owner is looking to purchase a property locally.
The house falls under the jurisdiction of Eastleigh Borough Council and is in Council Tax Band C.
For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Stanford Estate Agents on 02382 545655.
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