Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley Abbey, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31

Enjoying a beautiful parkland setting, in Royal Victoria Country Park, this unique, character 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom mews style home is one of only 5 properties in an exclusive gated development known as 'The Coppice'. Good size garden, garage and generous parking.

This property is situated in 200 acres of protected parkland overlooking Southampton Water.

As you approach there are electric security gates and a sweeping gravel driveway leading to 'The Coppice', which lies in over an acre of landscaped gardens which are surrounded by trees and wire fencing, making the properties very private.

It is set within Royal Victoria Country Park which runs adjacent to Southampton Water.

The front door leads to the Hallway where there is space for hanging coats and also a WC. The Living Room is a good size with floor to ceiling windows lending a lovely leafy aspect to the front. There are open stairs leading to the first floor and double-glazed doors to the Conservatory, which has private, attractive views to the garden. The Kitchen/Breakfast room comprises wall cupboards and base units with black granite work surfaces, sink with mixer tap, a large window overlooking the leafy garden, an inset gas hob with extractor fan over, double electric oven, built-in dishwasher and built-in washing machine, a cupboard housing the combi boiler and additional floor to ceiling storage cupboards with a concealed condensing tumble drier.

The first floor Landing has windows overlooking the gardens and there are short steps up to Bedroom 1, with large windows also overlooking the gardens, built-in wardrobes and a door to the En Suite, which comprises a built-in double shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail. and bathroom cabinet. Bedroom 2 is a double room with a window to the front and a large built-in cupboard. Further short steps from the landing lead to Bedroom 3, a small Double Bedroom or Study/Single Bedroom, currently fitted with an extensive range of built-in office furniture. The Family Bathroom comprises a panel bath with shower over, WC, wash hand basin set into a vanity unit with a cupboard below and taller cupboards to the side.

The rear Garden reaches to the tree-lined border; it is a good size with an extensive lawn and a striking mature Turkey Oak tree. The attractive private patio is protected by a tall hedge on one side and a fence on the other. The patio also has an outside tap, 2 outdoor power outlets, sensor lights and a wind-out awning.

The Garage measures 16'7 x 9'7 and is in an attractive block of five, with an up-and-over door, power and light and 2 large workbenches plus storage racking and an adjacent garden tap. There is parking to the front of the house, as well as ample visitors' parking.

The property is Leasehold, with the Residents jointly owning the Head Lease through their Management Committee. The Lease is 125 years, starting from March 2001.

The Freehold is owned by Hampshire County Council.

A fund covering Buildings Insurance, 4-yearly external painting, the grounds maintenance contract and all external maintenance and repairs is funded and disbursed equally by the 5 households who each pay a nominal Ground Rent of £375 annually plus a monthly payment of c.£400 per month into an agreed contribution fund. The property is on septic tank.

Eastleigh Borough Council, tax band E.