Life can be pretty hectic when the kids are still to fly the nest.

As well as needing plenty of space, many families want to be based somewhere close to major facilities – good shops, transport links, social and sporting facilities, and, of course, good schools.

So what better place to be than a four bedroom property in Magpie Close, Fareham, part of a development built in the grounds of Cams Hill School, one of the area’s most highly regarded secondary schools.

Internally, living space at the property has been increased by creating a study and utility room out of part of the integral garage, although the front of the garage retains its up-and-over door and a personal interior door so it retains its usefulness as a storage area, the purpose applied to the majority of garages.

“The house is built to an intelligent and practical design but the owners have adapted this to make it even more useful as a family home,” says Colin Shairp, of Town and Country Southern estate agents.

“The main living space is provided by a sitting / dining room that’s almost 34 ft from front to back, enhanced by a bay with that at the rear having French windows onto the paved patio in the south-facing garden. As well as external lighting, the patio also has a wall-mounted awning and electric heaters to make the most of longer evenings.

“There’s also a very stylish kitchen / breakfast room with superb white-fronted units, an induction hob, and plenty of appliance space. There’s also a peninsula breakfast bar, helping focus the family in one place at the start of a busy day.

“In addition to a superbly modern bathroom, the first floor has four bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes, and the master with an en-suite with corner shower cubicle.

“With its generous front off-road parking and lawned rear garden with plenty of play space, many families will consider it fits their ideal.”

Guide price is £460,000 (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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