“Strawberry Fields forever” sang The Beatles in their song – and the next occupiers of a house for sale at Bedhampton will be happy singing the refrain to themselves for a long time to come.

The property, in Auriol Drive, overlooks the area known locally as Strawberry Fields towards Langstone Harbour and its nature reserve, a truly impressive view.

Set back behind the Havant Road and facing virtually due south, the house is a living tribute to the style of architecture that brought double height round bay windows under an overhanging gable to the height of a popularity that has never diminished.

Set back above a gently sloping drive alongside a level raised lawn, the house has an integral garage and side entrance. The round bay window throws plenty of light into the living room which really exploits the view. Behind is the separate dining room where double French windows in glazed side panels open into a sun lounge featuring similar windows in a glazed wall overlooking the garden.

The sun lounge is a recent addition, alongside an extension that delivered an enlarged kitchen / breakfast room with a good range of storage units, space for a range cooker, and an island work space / breakfast bar.

On the first floor there are three generously sized bedrooms and a family bathroom updated to feature both a shower cubicle and double-ended bath. The master and third bedrooms each have wardrobes fitted along the length of one wall.

The rear garden is enclosed on all sides, making it an ideal family space. There is a decked area leading onto the lawn via a stepping stone pathway.

Guide price is £385,000 (EPC Band tbc). For more information, contact Town and Country Southern on 023 93 277 288 or email sales@townandcountrysouthern.co.uk<