Oak Road, Woolston | 1 bedrooms | Offers in Excess of £140,000
Description
Welcome To Oak Road! A bespoke ground floor apartment set within a unique grade two listed dwelling which originally served as the old Woolston library and is believed to date back to the early stages of the 19th century. In 2018 the property was restored and converted into something quite spectacular whilst retaining many of the original features. Upon approach to the property is a feature canopy with original library doors leading into the elegant communal hall. Once inside, you are welcomed by a generous open plan living area which boast 12ft ceilings, a large sash windows, restored Herringbone parquet flooring and a modern kitchen with built in appliances. Further in is a generous 13ft bedroom with potential to create a mezzanine and spacious bathroom which has been designed with a walk in shower, separate bath, orangery window and modern tiling from floor to ceiling. Added benefits include gas central heating, long lease, storage shed, council tax band A and no forward chain.Location The general character of Oak Road and Woolston is suburban with traces of the former rural settlement that gave it its special character in the past. Developed from a small rural settlement into substantial residential suburb, Woolston now benefits from an outstanding selection of local shops, amenities and cafés including a Lidl Supermarket (0.5 miles), Greggs Outlet (0.4 miles), Superdrug and Boots (0.4 miles). Exceptional schools are nearby including the Woolston Infant School (0.4 miles), Ludlow Infant and Junior School (0.4 miles) and the St. Patricks Catholic School (0.2 miles) which has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted. Other local points include: Woolston Train Station (0.2 miles), local pubs including The Obelisk Pub (0.4 miles) and Yacht Tavern (0.6 miles), Peatree Green Nature Reserve (0.6 miles) and although you can spend most days relaxing by the river and basking in the tranquil setting, the fast-paced city of Southampton is just a stone's throw away. A short journey across the Itchen Bridge will take you to Southampton City Centre where you can enjoy a hearty meal in a traditional English pub or treat yourself to some fine dining in a Michelin star restaurant in Ocean Village, Southampton City Centre, the new Cultural Quarter and Oxford Street.
Communal Entrance
Secure entry system, stairs to all floors, door to:
Entrance Hall
Smooth finish to ceiling with hatch providing access into loft space, storage cupboard, steps leading to:
Open Plan Living Area
26' 6" (8.08m) x 8' 5" (2.57m):
Smooth finish to ceiling with sky light, internal glazed original sash window to side elevation, storage cupboard, radiator, original Parquet flooring. Kitchen: range of matching wall base and drawer units with roll top work surface over, stainless steel sink and drainer inset, integrated oven and hob with extractor fan over, integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Bedroom
13' 11" (4.24m) x 9' 3" (2.82m):
Smooth finish to ceiling, internal glazed sash window to side elevation, electric heater.
Bathroom
7' 11" (2.41m) x 8' 4" (2.54m):
Smooth finish to ceiling with inset spotlights and extractor fan, sky light, tile enclosed bath, walk in shower cubicle with mains fed shower, wash hand basin and low level WC, fully tiled walls and flooring,
Outside
An area of shingle, storage shed, bin store area.
We are advised by the vendor the lease details are as follows:
Lease Length - 117 years
Ground Rent - £250 per annum
Maintenance/Service Charge - £250 per month
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Services
Mains gas, water, electricity, and drainage are connected. For mobile and broadband connectivity, please refer to Ofcom.org.uk. Please note that none of the services or appliances have been tested by Field Palmer.
Council Tax Band
Band A
Sellers Position
No Forward Chain
Offer Check Procedure
If you are considering making an offer for this property and require a mortgage, our clients will require confirmation of your status. We have therefore adopted an Offer Check Procedure which involves our Financial Advisor verifying your position.
Floorplan
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