If a modern family home on the market in Cosham were much closer to one of the area’s most popular schools then the some of the children who live there could almost be waking up in the classroom!

The property in The Close is literally beside the path leading to Court Lane School while Springfield School is only a little further away.

“The proximity of schools should never mean that parents take it as read that their children will be able to attend them,” says Colin Shairp, of Town and Country Southern estate agents.

“But when things like distance from the school are taken into account when assessing a child’s eligibility then there are few homes that could be closer.

“Mind you, the house itself has more going for it than just being close to good schools. It’s only a short distance from the shopping centres in Cosham High Street and Havant Road, Drayton, while commuting by road or rail should be equally straightforward.

“The position, not far from Portsdown Hill slopes, means escape to the country can be more than just the title of a daytime TV property show!

“The house itself is very appealing with a kitchen / breakfast room with a clean, contemporary feel plus a living room with twin French doors into the garden.

“The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room and the two other bedrooms are of a good size, both served by a family bathroom that complements the downstairs cloakroom.

“The property has two allocated car parking spaces, a pedestrian ramp leading to its front forecourt, and a rear garden extending approximately 36’ in depth by 22’ in width that’s enclosed by fence panelling on all sides. The large patio area has external lighting and a pathway leads to twin wooden built stores / bicycle sheds.”

Guide price is £270,000 (EPC Band C). For more information, contact Town and Country Southern on 023 93 277 288 or email sales@townandcountrysouthern.co.uk

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