3 Bedroom Detached House

Welcome to Garfield Road!

Garfield Road in Bitterne is a location that continues to be a firm favourite amongst families and it’s easy to see why. Positioned perfectly for convenience, community, and lifestyle, this is a setting that genuinely delivers on all fronts. For families, schooling is a standout feature. Bitterne Manor Primary School is just a short walk away and widely respected for its community-led ethos and smaller class sizes, creating an exceptional teacher-to-pupil ratio. It’s a school that’s always in demand and living here places you right on the doorstep. Equally impressive is Bitterne Park School, known locally for its strong academic results, sporting success, and performing arts reputation. Lifestyle is just as impressive. Within walking distance you’ll find Riverside Park a beautiful open space perfect for year-round enjoyment, whether it’s riverside walks, paddleboarding, football, or simply relaxing with family. The nearby Bitterne Triangle offers a collection of independent shops, takeaways, and everyday essentials, while Bitterne Precinct provides further convenience including supermarkets, coffee spots, and a 247 JD gym. Commuters are exceptionally well catered for. A local train station sits just across the road, offering direct links into Southampton Central and onwards to London Waterloo in under two hours. The city centre itself is reachable within a 20-minute walk or a short 5-minute bus journey.

 
The Property
This beautiful three-bedroom detached family home has been thoughtfully refurbished between 2021–2022, taken back to brick and completely reimagined to blend character charm with modern-day living. From the outset, the home makes a striking impression. Block-paved parking for two vehicles sits alongside mature hedging, offering both privacy and kerb appeal. The frontage is full of character, with stained glass bay windows and wisteria framing the entrance porch a home that immediately stands out from the crowd. Inside, the entrance hall is both welcoming and practical, providing space for coats and shoes. To the front, the cosy lounge enjoys the bay window and features a working log burner the perfect setting for evenings in. A convenient downstairs cloakroom sits beneath the stairs, ideal for guests. To the rear, the property truly comes into its own with a stunning open-plan kitchen and dining space. The kitchen has been beautifully refitted with shaker-style navy units, quartz worktops, and elegant gold accents, creating a stylish yet functional environment. There is space for an American-style fridge freezer, a range cooker, and a cleverly designed stacked appliance cupboard. The dining area is equally impressive, centred around an exposed brick chimney breast with a second working log burner adding warmth and character. Tiled flooring runs throughout, and double doors open seamlessly onto the garden, creating that all-important indoor-outdoor flow. Upstairs, the home continues to impress. A Victorian-style bathroom has been finished with real attention to detail, featuring traditional sanitaryware, green brick slips, a rainfall shower over the bath, and a classic radiator with hanging towel rail. All three bedrooms are well-proportioned, with the main and second bedrooms benefitting from bespoke fitted wardrobes. The third bedroom is a genuine usable space, ideal for a growing family, home office, or nursery. A naturally bright landing completes the first floor. Additional benefits include a fully boarded loft, plantation shutters in the living room and main bedroom, and a combi boiler installed during the refurbishment.

 
Plot, Garden & External
The outside space complements the home perfectly. The rear garden has been landscaped to create a balance of usability and potential, featuring a generous lawn, Indian sandstone patio, and a pathway running the full length of the garden and side access. While the garden is not directly south-facing, its size and layout ensure sunlight is captured throughout the day, with different seating areas benefiting from morning through to evening sun. The rear section in particular acts as a true suntrap. Importantly, the plot offers further opportunity. The flat layout provides a blank canvas for those looking to extend or enhance the space further (subject to planning). There is also a brick-built storage cupboard, formerly an outdoor WC, now housing the boiler. Additional external features include an outdoor tap, electric point to the front (ideal for car washing or future EV charging installation), and two established olive trees that have matured beautifully over the past four years.

Useful Property Information

• Tenure: Freehold
• Council: Southampton Council
• Council Tax Band: D
• Construction: Standard traditional
• Services: Mains gas, electric & water
• Drainage: Mains
• Boiler: Installed 2021/2
• Broadband: Virgin Media 
• Electric & Gas Supplier: Octopus Energy
• TV Provider: Virgin Media
• Vendors Position: Looking to upsize locally

 
Disclaimers
Marco Harris and its clients give notice that:
These particulars are intended to give a fair overview of the property but do not form part of any offer or contract. All descriptions, measurements, and details are provided in good faith but should be independently verified. Fixtures, fittings, and appliances have not been tested and are not guaranteed to be in working order. In line with UK Anti-Money Laundering regulations, all buyers will be required to complete identity verification checks. A charge of £60 inc VAT per person will apply. Please note that the vendors of this property are employees of Marco Harris. Some images may include digital enhancements or staging for marketing purposes. These are intended to provide an indication of potential and may not represent the exact current condition of the property.