Banister Park, Southampton

Occupying a superb position in the heart of Banister Park, this detached period home has been the subject of a comprehensive program of extension and renovation and now offers flexible and adaptable accommodation arranged over three floors.  Undoubtedly one of the property's stand out features is the 26' 6" x 23' 3" kitchen/lifestyle room which features a fitted kitchen with central island feature and has the advantage of extensive bi-fold doors offering direct access to the rear garden.  In addition there is a 17' 11" sitting room and an impressive reception hallway with ground floor cloakroom.  The first floor continues to impress with generous bedroom accommodation with the largest of the rooms measuring 18' 2" x 12' 8" and benefitting from en-suite facilities.  In addition there is a separate dressing room as well as a utility room and a particularly spacious 17' 7" bathroom with fitted five piece suite.  On the top floor can be found another bedroom measuring 18' 1" x 12' with its own separate en-suite facilities. Externally the property benefits from outside parking with block paviour driveway for multiple vehicles which provides access to the integral garage.  The rear garden has been thoughtfully presented with an extensive decked area.  The remainder of the garden being primarily laid to lawn housing two out buildings which could have multiple uses either as a gymnasium or home office depending on personal requirements. Due to the combination of features and enduringly popular location the earliest of viewings are recommended.

STORM PORCH:
Outside lighting. Tiled base. Entrance door leading to:-

ENTRANCE HALL:
Leaded obscure glazed window to front elevation. Built-in storage cupboard. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Picture railing. Leaded glazed window to side elevation. Impressive feature tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Superb feature stair case with ornate balustrading leading to the first floor landing.

DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM:
Leaded obscure glazed window.  Low level w.c. and vanity hand basin.  Smooth plastered ceiling.  Recessed lighting.

SITTING ROOM:
The room centres on a feature fireplace serving as a focal point.  Large leaded bay window to the front elevation providing a high degree of natural light.  Smooth plastered ceiling and picture railing.  Two wall light points.  Feature tiled flooring with underfloor heating.  

KITCHEN/DINING/LIFESTYLE ROOM:
The current owners have completed this substantial extension to the home and the space now offers a natural hub. A comprehensive range of eye and base level units to include built-in oven. Double drainer sink unit with draining cupboard above. Integrated dishwasher. The central island feature offers breakfast bar/dining facility as well as integrated hob and flush fitting ceiling mounted extractor fan. Ample space for dining room table and chairs as well as further space suitable for sofa which also centres around a feature fireplace which benefits from a log burner. Feature tiled flooring benefitting from underfloor heating. Extensive range of bi-fold doors giving a feeling of bringing the outside into the property which stretch across the rear elevation. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed lighting. Picture railing. Door leading to garage.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Stairs rising to second floor. Access to principal accommodation.

BEDROOM:
Leaded glazed bay window to front elevation. Radiator. Picture railing. Smooth plastered ceiling.

EN-SUITE:
A contemporary suite comprising; feature shower with tile enclosure and rainfall style shower head with body washing attachment and pedestal wash hand basin. Extractor fan. Tiled flooring. Smooth plastered ceiling with recessed lighting. Ladder style towel rail/radiator combination.

BEDROOM:
Leaded glazed bay window to rear elevation. Radiator. Picture railing. Smooth plastered ceiling. Feature fireplace.

BEDROOM:
Leaded glazed bow window to front elevation. Picture railing. Smooth plastered ceiling. Radiator.

INNER LOBBY:
Leading to:-

DRESSING ROOM:
Display niche and lighting. Smooth plastered ceiling. Further recessed lighting.

UTILITY ROOM:
Suitable space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Tiled flooring. Under floor heating.

BATHROOM:
A particularly generously proportioned room with a five piece suite to include large walk-in shower, tiled finish panelled bath with central tap filler and hair washing attachment, low level w.c., bidet and wall hung hand basin. Partially tiled wall surfaces. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Two chrome finish ladder style towel rail/radiator combination. Feature circular window with stained glass insert. Smooth plastered ceiling. Recessed lighting. Ceiling mounted extractor fan.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING:
Door leading to:-

BEDROOM:
A generously proportioned room benefitting from feature velux double glazed windows providing extensive natural light.. Radiator. Built-in wardrobe cupboard. Access to eaves storage.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
Three piece suite comprising; quadrant style shower, vanity hand basin and low level w.c. Smooth plastered ceiling. Extractor fan. Recessed lighting. Tiled flooring. Tiled shower enclosure.

OUTSIDE:
The front garden has a block paved driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles as well as access to the INTEGRAL GARAGE with remote control electric up and over door. The rear garden has a substantial decked area ideal for outside entertaining and dining immediately adjacent to the rear of the property. The remainder of the gardens are primarily laid to lawn with a variety of mature flowers, shrubs and trees providing a high degree of natural privacy. There are two detached outbuildings which could offer multiple uses depending on personal requirement such as home office, gymnasium or simply for storage of leisure equipment.

COUNCIL TAX:
Southampton City Council
BAND:       E 
CHARGE:  £2,770.09
YEAR:       2025/2026