Diligence Close, Southampton, SO31 8GU

We are thrilled to offer this beautifully presented two-bedroom terraced house in a popular residential location. Bursledon Green is situated in close proximity to a range of amenities including Tesco Bursledon Superstore and Lowford Village, which offers a number of local shops, eateries, a library and community centre. Schooling in the area is particularly attractive, with Bursledon Infant and Junior Schools nearby. The Hamble School is the catchment school for 11–16-year-olds. Bursledon is also well catered for by pre-schools and nurseries.

Built of brick elevations to the exterior, under a pitched tiled roof, the dwelling benefits from double glazing and gas fired heating. The accommodation is neutrally decorated throughout and benefits from a lounge/diner and modern fitted kitchen to the ground floor. On the first floor, are two double bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom. Externally, there is an allocated parking space (demised), and gardens front and rear.

With its combination of comfort, convenience, and location, this property offers an fabulous opportunity for those seeking a well-appointed starter or family home. Call us today to arrange a viewing.

The Local Area

Bursledon is a picturesque village situated on the River Hamble in Hampshire, renowned for its outstanding natural beauty. Located within the borough of Eastleigh and close to the city of Southampton, Bursledon has a railway station, marina, dockyards and the Bursledon Windmill. Nearby villages include Swanwick, Hamble-le-Rice, Netley and Sarisbury Green.

Old Bursledon is one of the Hamble’s best-kept secrets. The River Hamble is an internationally-famed centre of yachting and motorboats, and boasts several marinas that offer extensive facilities for both residential and visiting yachtsmen. The village has close ties to the sea. The Elephant Boatyard located in Old Bursledon dates back centuries and is where some of Henry VIII's fleet was built. Submerged remnants of the fleet can be found in the River Hamble. The village, particularly the Jolly Sailor pub and the Elephant Boatyard, were used as the primary filming venue for the 1980s BBC TV soap opera Howards' Way.

Bursledon's waterside location and woodland surroundings made it a natural location for building wooden ships. Numerous vessels were built for the Royal Navy at private shipyards at Bursledon. By the 1870s, the shipbuilding trade had disappeared from Bursledon and the main industry was arable agriculture, particularly the growing of strawberries.

Locally, there are several pubs and restaurants to try, but if you’d like to stretch your legs a little more, you can take a stroll to the waterside villages that line the Hamble’s route to the sea. Visit them by water taxi, or head upriver in a tender to Botley for some truly spectacular scenery.

The local church, St Leonard’s in Old Bursledon traces its history back to the twelfth century. Local schools include Bursledon Infant and Junior Schools and The Hamble School (for children aged 11-16).

The area has excellent transport links via a train station, and the M27 motorway that links the neighbouring cities of Southampton, Portsmouth, and Winchester. Nearby Southampton Airport Parkway train station it is an approximately a 1 hour 20 minutes ride to London Waterloo.