3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Branksome Avenue, Upper Shirley, Southampton, Hampshire SO15

Back on the market due to a first-time buyer further up the chain withdrawing. The onward chain is complete and ready to proceed, allowing for a potentially swift transaction.

Charters are delighted to present this well-proportioned, three double bedroom family home, enviably positioned on a quiet side street in the ever-popular Upper Shirley district of Southampton.

This fantastic location offers convenient access to excellent educational facilities, Southampton General Hospital, the University, the city centre, the central railway station, and over 300 acres of open green space at The Common—making it ideal for family life.

The spacious and thoughtfully arranged ground floor accommodation includes a welcoming entrance hallway with stairs rising to the first floor. To the front of the home, the bright and airy lounge features a charming bay window, stripped wooden floorboards, and an ornate fireplace. At the rear, a generous sitting room also benefits from a bay window and a log burner—perfect for cosy evenings. The open-plan kitchen/dining room provides an ideal space for family meals and entertaining. Completing the ground floor are a practical utility room and a convenient WC.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom boasts an en-suite shower room, while two further double bedrooms are served by a well-appointed family bathroom. One of these bedrooms also features a dedicated dressing room, and there is an additional study/nursery—ideal for home working or young families. There is also ladder access to the partly boarded loft, offering further storage potential.

Externally, the home is approached via an electronically controlled front gate, providing access to driveway parking and a front garden. The detached garage includes an automatic up-and-over door, lighting, power, and a pull-down ladder offering valuable loft storage. The rear garden is flat and enclosed—ideal for children and pets—and features a patio area, lawn, borders, and two outbuildings. One is a powered garden shed, and the other is a detached, insulated outbuilding (approximately 15'3" x 8'5"), equipped with light and power—making it ideal for use as a home office, gym, or studio.

Additional modern upgrades include solar panels and solar water heating, helping to reduce running costs and environmental impact.
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Materials used in construction: Brick

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Upper Shirley is a popular residential area with the Common found close by which offers hundreds of acres of green open space. The mainline railway station is found just off Commercial Road and allows access to London Waterloo while The General Hospital and University campus in Highfield are easily reached. A variety of local shops are found within the vicinity and the city centre includes the West Quay shopping mall with numerous restaurants and the Cinema de Lux. Access points to the M3 and M27 motorways are found at the end of Bassett Avenue and Stoneham Way while the Parkway railway station is found at junction five of the M27 (opposite the international airport) and provides a fast and convenient route to London Waterloo. A variety of schools for all ages are found nearby, including the well regarded independent King Edward VI School.