Porchester Road, Woolston, Southampton

Stanford Estate Agents are delighted to offer to rent this lovely three bedroom, detached family home, ideally located in this highly sought after location. This property offers spacious and versatile accommodation including a 16ft bay fronted living room, a 20ft fitted kitchen/breakfast room, play room, modern upstairs family bathroom and a downstairs cloakroom. Benefits include a secluded and well maintained rear garden, garage and ample off road parking. This really is a great family home and Internal viewings are strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Description
Entrance Hall:
Double glazed window to front aspect, double radiator, doors to living room, kitchen/breakfast room and cloakroom, stairs to first floor landing, under stairs cupboard/

Cloakroom:
Low level WC, hand wash basin.

Living Room: (16’10” x 10’7″)
Bright and airy, double glazed bay fronted window, double radiator, feature fireplace.

Family/Play Room: (9’10” x 9’7″)-
Ceiling down lighters, double radiator, wood laminate flooring.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: (20’7″ x 16’11”)
A modern fitted kitchen offering style and entertaining space, range of modern wall and base level units with squared edge worksurfaces, ceramic hob and electric oven with extractor hood over, space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher, part tiled walls, double glazed window to rear aspect, patio sliding doors to rear, ceiling down lighters.

First Floor Landing:
Doors to bedrooms and family bathroom, access to loft space.

Master Bedroom: (13’8″ x 10’7″)
Double glazed bay fronted window, double radiator, space for wardrobes.

Bedroom Two: (12’11” x 9’5″)
Double glazed windows to rear aspect, double radiator, space for wardrobes.

Bedroom Three: (7’1″ x 6’11”)
Double glazed window to rear aspect, double radiator.

Family Bathroom:
Fabulous Victorian style white suite comprising a freestanding claw foot bath with rainfall shower over, high level cistern WC, traditional chrome wash stand with basin, double radiator and heated towel rail, part tiled walls, obscure double glazed window to front aspect.

Front:
Driveway providing ample off road parking, side access to garage.

Rear Garden:
Decked seating area, laid to paving with loose stone borders, panel fence surround, side access, access to garage.

Garage:
Metal up and over door, double doors to garden, power and light.

Other Information
Local Council: Southampton City Council
Council Tax Band: Band D
Local Primary School: Ludlow Infant School/Ludlow Junior School
Secondary School: Oasis Academy Sholing
Date Available: 7th June 2025
Furnishing: Unfurnished
Heating: Gas central heating
Glazing: Double glazing
EPC: D
Pets: Pets Considered
Smokers: No smokers

Location
Woolston, Southampton is a charming and increasingly popular place to live, offering a well-balanced blend of historic character, modern convenience, and community spirit. Nestled on the eastern bank of the River Itchen, Woolston boasts scenic waterside views and easy access to the city center via the iconic Itchen Bridge or regular ferry services.

The area is known for its maritime heritage, reflected in its architecture and local history, while also benefiting from ongoing regeneration efforts that have introduced stylish new housing developments, shops, and eateries—particularly around the Centenary Quay area.

Families appreciate the good selection of schools and green spaces such as Weston Shore and Mayfield Park, perfect for weekend strolls and outdoor activities. Professionals value the proximity to Southampton’s business districts, excellent transport links, and quick connections to the M27 and M3 motorways.

Woolston has a genuine community feel, with local markets, independent cafes, and a growing creative scene. It’s an ideal spot for those looking for a peaceful neighborhood with character, while still being close to the vibrant energy of central Southampton.

Tenancy Information
Holding Fee Tenancy Application –
The tenancy holding deposit is the equivalent of 1 weeks rent which indicates your intentions to proceed with renting the property. Once you have paid your holding fee, we will hold the property for satisfactory references to be sought for an initial period of 15 days from the date of receipt. We are able to extend the period of 15 days agreement deadline by mutual consent in writing should this be required, ie difficulties in obtaining references within the specified time by third parties. Should either you or your guarantors (if applicable) application be unsuccessful because you or any proposed joint tenant(s) change your or their mind(s) and withdraw, fail the rights to rent checks, take the tenancy within a reasonable timescale or fail the referencing process due to the omitting of critical information i.e. adverse credit or misleading information then no monies will be refunded to you.
Security Deposit –
Before your tenancy commences you will be required to make a security deposit equivalent to one month’s rent (This may vary dependent on landlords specific instructions or tenants personal circumstances but will be no more than 5 weeks rent). If the property is managed by Stanford Estate Agents then the deposit will be lodged with the (DPS) If the landlord manages the property they will be responsible for the lodging of any deposit with an appropriate and government accredited custodial scheme.
Late Rent Payment Charges –
A default fee is payable for late payment of rent. This rate is 3% above the Bank Of England’s base rate and may only be applied once the rent has been outstanding for a period of 14 days from the rent due date.
Lost Keys/ Entry Devices-
There will be a reasonable charge for the replacement of lost keys or other security devices. In the event of an out of hours call out for the replacement or re-entry of the property, again reasonable charges and costs will be made for this.
Early Termination Of Tenancy –
Should the tenant wish to leave their contract early, they shall be liable to the landlord’s costs in re-letting the property as well as all rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will be no more than the maximum amount of rent outstanding on the tenancy.
Tenancy Agreement Changes –
Changes to the tenancy agreement at the tenants request will be charged at no more than £50 inclusive of VAT.
Change Of Sharer/Tenant –
At the tenants request a charge of £50 inclusive of VAT per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred if higher. To cover the costs associated with taking landlord’s instructions, new tenant referencing and Right-to-Rent checks, deposit registration as well as the preparation and execution.
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