House For Sale £785,000
West Lodge, one of the original gatehouses to the Botleigh Grange Estate, is a large four bedroom detached chalet bungalow set on an attractive, partially wooded plot of approximately 0.6 of an acre. The property is approached through a pillared and gated entrance, with a double garage towards the rear and has been extended in recent years to provide spacious and flexible living space throughout. The accommodation features a contemporary fitted kitchen, with a handy utility room and is open-plan to the dining/family area with a lantern style roof light. There are two good size sitting rooms, one of which opens into a conservatory, three double bedrooms on the ground floor, with another large bedroom providing fitted storage on the first floor. The principal bedroom features an en-suite shower room and a walk-in wardrobe. There is a further en-suite (to be completed) to bedroom two and a family bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. Outside there is a pretty secluded garden to the front of the property, with a lawned section down one side leading to an area of hardstanding for parking and to double gates which lead through to the detached double garage. The rear garden is a fabulous size and offers great privacy, surrounded by mature trees and hedging. A large patio borders the lawn with a fenced-off and landscaped fish pond. Beyond this is a good-sized garden cabin, making an ideal gym or home office. The rear of the garden offers a private and secluded wooded area, a wonderful environment for children to play in.<br /><br />Hedge End is conveniently situated on the outskirts of Southampton and next to the villages of West End and Botley. There are a wide range of amenities and facilities in Hedge End village centre that include shops, banks, public houses and restaurants. Other benefits include sought- after schools, a leisure centre and a number of superstores within a short drive. Easy access is also available to the M27, M3 and railway network.
