An extremely rare opportunity to acquire this substantial family home situated in a superb position with a notable degree of significant cultural importance.  Originally designed and built for his own personal residence, R J Mitchell the world renowned aircraft designer responsible for Spitfire resided at this property from 1927.  The generous accommodation offers four bedrooms and features an impressive dual aspect 26' 4" sitting which has immediate access to the rear garden.  Complementing the sitting room is a 19' dining room, separate breakfast room and re-fitted kitchen with a downstairs cloakroom completing the accommodation.  Undoubtedly one of the property's main features are the extensive grounds which the property occupy that approach one third of an acre, enjoy a westerly aspect and also have the advantage of direct access to Portswood Residents Gardens which feature both grass and hard tennis courts and a most attractive Edwardian Pavilion which is home to various classes and social events.  An opportunity of this nature is exceptionally rare to the market and discerning purchasers looking to acquire a landmark home with significant cultural importance are advised to make the earliest of inspections.

STORM PORCH:
Pitched tiled roof with timber formed supporting brackets and columns. Outside lighting.

RECEPTION HALLWAY:
Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Two radiators. Fine spindle balustrade staircase rising to first floor galleried landing. Two feature stained glass windows and original entrance door with feature stained glass inserts. Substantial under stairs storage cupboard. Two radiators.

SITTING ROOM 26' 4" (8.03m) x 14' 6" (4.42m):
Superb dual aspect room with double glazed window to front elevation. Double glazed windows and double glazed double doors forming bay to rear elevation. Three radiators. Two glazed display cabinets with shelving. Feature fireplace with electric fire and stone backdrop hearth. The owners have advised that the fireplace could be opened again if preferred.

DINING ROOM 19' (5.79m) x 13' 5" (4.09m):
Offering a front aspect. Substantial double glazed bay window to front elevation. Three radiators. Feature fireplace with electric fire and tiled hearth. The owners have advised that the fireplace could be opened again if preferred. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling.

BREAKFAST ROOM 13' 5" (4.09m) x 10' 7" (3.23m):
Overlooking the rear garden this room benefits from double glazed window and radiator. Two wall light points. Substantial built-in pantry cupboard. Floor mounted central heating boiler. Fitted original dresser providing additional storage and display area.

KITCHEN 10' 5" (3.17m) x 10' 4" (3.15m):
A comprehensive fitted range of units to include one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap fitting. Tiled splash backs to worktop surfaces and suitable space for slot-in cooker. Two double glazed windows. Further double glazed door and window to side elevation. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Panel door leading to attached garage.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Superb galleried landing with spindle balustrade feature stained glass window to front elevation.

BEDROOM ONE 19' 2" (5.84m) x 13' 5" (4.09m):
Substantial double glazed bay window provides ample light. Radiator. A range of built-in wardrobes providing hanging and shelved storage and access to additional over garage storage.

STORAGE ROOM ONE:
Feature circular window to front elevation. Radiator. Access to further over garage eaves storage.

STORAGE ROOM TWO:
Double glazed window to rear elevation. Built-in storage cupboard and airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Access to additional over garage eaves storage.

BEDROOM TWO 16' 1" (4.90m) x 14' 6" (4.42m):
Double glazed bay window to rear elevation. Radiator. Smooth plastered and coved ceiling. Further double glazed window to side elevation.

BEDROOM THREE 13' 5" (4.09m) x 10' 6" (3.20m):
Double glazed window. Radiator. Built-in wardrobes providing hanging and shelved storage.

BEDROOM FOUR:
Dual aspect with two double glazed windows. Radiator. Fireplace with tiled finish.

BATHROOM
Refitted suite comprising of panel bath with separate shower cubicle, low level WC, vanity hand basin, two obscure glazed windows with leaded lighting and stained glass features. Tiling, heated towel rail radiator combination. Access to loft space. The loft benefits from insulation.

OUTSIDE:
The front gardens have fence enclosures with mature shrubs and timber gated access to the substantial driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles. There is a neatly tended lawn with a variety of flowers and shrubs with side pedestrian access to both elevations.

INTEGRAL GARAGE 15' 1" (4.60m) x 10' 7" (3.23m):
With electrically operated remote controlled up and over door and power and light available.

The rear garden is undoubtedly one of the property's primary features and the grounds extend to 0.31 of an acre and enjoy a westerly aspect with exclusive access to the formal residents gardens which include hard and grass tennis courts with fine Edwardian original Pavillion.  The gardens are neatly laid to lawn with a range of feature planted areas with mature shrubs.  Further variety of mature shrubs and plantings as well as trees providing a natural degree of privacy.  An extensive patio area trims the rear of the property with detached summer house.  Further crazy stone paved finished sunken with accompanying rockery is located to the rear of the property.

COUNCIL TAX
Southampton City Council
BAND:       F
CHARGE:  £2,973.19
YEAR:       2023/2024