When you live on the top of a hill, perhaps one of the things you most expect is a good view, although that’s not always the case.

But a house new on the market in Woodfield Avenue at Farlington makes up for those hilltop homes with no view by having a brilliant outlook at both the front and rear. In fact the interior has been adapted to make the very best of the spectacularly long vista at the front that comes with its position on Portsdown Hill. And if you want to see what a difference that makes, there’s an open house event on Saturday, February 10^th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – an appointment via the agent is required.

“I’ve become something of a connoisseur of hilltop views, especially those in Woodfield Avenue,” says Colin Shairp, of Town and Country Southern estate agents in Drayton.

“After selling several properties in the avenue last year, this is the second on which my agency has been instructed this year but these new homes are at opposite ends of the road and in different price brackets so there’s no conflict of interest.

“This newly-arrived house is on a bend in the road that helps enhance its outlook, particularly as it looks across the rooftops of the bungalows opposite and directly across Langstone Harbour nature reserve, down the harbour itself and then out to sea. The nearest town to the next landfall is Bayeux!

“On the property’s ground floor, the sitting room and entrance hall have been merged to create a south-facing room of approximately 330 sq ft with the former porch now incorporated into the living space with three large windows and the main entrance now to the side.

“Across the rear of the house is a kitchen / dining room while the galleried landing at the top of the central staircase gives access to three bedrooms, all enjoying either the brilliant views to the front or looking across the rear garden and up the hill slopes, and the family bathroom.

“The front garden has a raised patio area beside the driveway while at the rear is a lowered terrace before steps give access to the lawn. At the top of the garden is a summerhouse with power laid on, the perfect place for a home office!

“For those who need to commute, major routes are close by and the locale is also served by highly-regarded schools.”

Guide price is £345,000 (EPC Band E). For more information, contact Town and Country Southern on 023 93 277 288 or email sales@townandcountrysouthern.co.uk

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