3 Bed Bungalow, Hillcrest Drive, SO53

This very attractive unfurnished bungalow offers accommodation of a high standard with a secluded garden in a quiet setting with excellent access to local services and transport connections. Built in the late 1950s, it is being totally redecorated and fitted with new carpets throughout. The property has gas central heating and energy costs are minimised with double glazing, cavity wall insulation, deep loft insulation and low-energy lighting.

Situated at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac with friendly neighbours, it is a short walk via the road, and even shorter through the back gate, to local supermarkets (Waitrose and Co-op), other shops, surgeries, restaurants and the library.

The garden backs on to a community park (directly accessible through the back gate) with sports pitches and a playground. It is a wonderful space in which to exercise, watch organised games and enjoy the wildlife in the mature trees.

There is good access via public or private transport to Southampton, Winchester and London. Chandlers Ford rail station is less than 0.5 miles away. London Waterloo can be reached from Winchester rail station in just over one hour. M3 Junction 13 is one mile away and Southampton Airport less than 3 miles distant.

If you are interested and would like a viewing, please provide information about yourself and your prospective co-tenants. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask.

The accommodation is considered well-suited to young professionals, a retired couple or a small family. It comprises:

KITCHEN (3.4m x 3.2m max). Large window to rear garden, fitted floor and wall units, gas hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, washing machine, sink with mixer tap, wall-mounted boiler, radiator, roller blind. Side door to driveway.

BEDROOM 1 (3.5m x 3.5m max) Large window on to rear garden, built-in wardrobe, double radiator.

BEDROOM 2 OR OFFICE (3.5m x 3.2m max). Large window on to rear garden, radiator.

BEDROOM 3 OR OFFICE (3.4m x 2.1m max) Window to front, built-in wardrobe/storage cupboard, radiator.

BATHROOM (2.0m x 1.4m). White suite and basin vanity unit, Mira over-bath electric shower, bathroom cabinet, towel rail, mirror, shaver point, radiator, window to side aspect.

LOFT Storage area.

ENTRANCE HALLWAY (3.4m x 2.7m L-shaped). Hardwood glazed front door, storage cupboard, radiator.

OUTSIDE  The front garden is mostly grassed. There is a good sized secluded rear garden that is mainly grass. The fenced back boundary is fronted by a thick evergreen shrubbery which affords total privacy. A rear gate provides direct access into Fryern Recreation Ground. There is space to park a car on the drive. Two small sheds are available to the rear of the garage (but the garage itself is not included in the tenancy).

Minimum 12 months with rent payable monthly in advance. Rent does not cover utility bills, Council Tax, garden waste collection or other services. Rent will be adjusted annually in line with retail prices index.

The property is in Council Tax Band D. Council Tax in 2023-24 is £1976, equivalent to £165 monthly (25% discount for single adult household).

Tenants will be expected to maintain the garden or pay for a gardener.

Non-smokers only. No animals/pets.

If the accommodation is offered to you and you wish to accept the offer, a holding deposit of one week’s rent will be required.