Enthusiasts for the architecture and features of the inter-war years will be amazed by a house for sale in East Cosham.

It comes from a time of growing prosperity for many in the professional classes, hence the integral garage with double wooden doors to one side. There’s an exciting, eye-feasting mix of brick, tile hanging, and painted render to the façade and a double-height bay crowned with decorative timber set above an overhanging first floor squared suntrap window.

The stunning features don’t end there. Step through the period wood front door of the property in Lodge Avenue and ready to hit you between the eyes is a fantastic array of Lincrusta wood panelling around the hallway and leading up the turning staircase. Similar panelling features in the sitting room, with its decorative brick and timber fireplace and plate racks.

“This house has not been on the market for 55 years but it has not become a museum piece despite being so well preserved,” explains Colin Shairp, of Town and Country Southern estate agents.

“There’s a modern kitchen, although its wood-faced units reflect the décor in the rest of the ground floor, and the bathroom features a sunken bath with grab handles, a feature that’s both attractive and highly practical.

“In addition to the kitchen / breakfast room and sitting room there’s also a dining room and a conservatory opening off the kitchen and with a cloakroom to one side.

“The first floor has four bedrooms, all with built-in storage and served by the bathroom and separate cloakroom.

“It’s a highly practical as well as equally appealing house set in an area well served by schools, shops, and transport routes.”

 Guide price is £450,000 (EPC Band D). For more information, contact Town and Country Southern on 023 93 277 288 or email sales@townandcountrysouthern.co.uk

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