ONE of Chilworth's finest houses, inspired by the classic styling of a French chateau, is up for sale for £1.895 million.

This stunning double fronted property was built to the current owners exacting specification in 2004 and offers exceptional accommodation arranged over three storeys with a glorious outlook to the rear.

The meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout this impressive property that will appeal to the discerning purchaser seeking a quality residence in Southampton's most aspired to neighbourhood.

Six bedroomed Morningside boasts four generous reception rooms and a stylish kitchen breakfast room.

The superb master suite features a balcony, dressing room and a sizeable en-suite bathroom. The guest bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom with two further double bedrooms served by the family bathroom.

The second floor provides two double bedrooms and a shower room that are ideal for guests or growing teenagers.

Ample parking is provided and the double garage has a convertible loft space.

Morningside is situated on a plot approaching one acre in size and the leafy lane location provides an attractive setting. Illuminated double gates with an intercom entry phone open to the level gravel driveway.

The rear garden is an outstanding feature and boasts a traditional York flag stone patio that extends across the rear of the house, approached via three sets of French doors. There is ornamental low box hedging, mature hydrangeas and a circular fishpond. Floodlighting, courtesy lighting and an outside tap are installed and wide steps with inset lighting lead down to the garden. Designed for minimal maintenance, the rear garden is predominantly laid to lawn with laurel hedging planted on both boundaries. A log fence has a five bar gate that leads to a natural area with ferns and trees.

Chilworth is Southampton's premier residential area, with excellent travel links via the M3 and M27 to London and regional towns/cities, Parkway Station for fast regular train travel to the capital in around an hour and Southampton Airport with its host of domestic and European destinations nearby.

It is close to the Sports Centre and The Common and just four miles north of the city centre with its Premier League football, extensive shopping facilities, pleasant parks, top restaurants and waterfront setting.

Call Charles Powell on 01794 322 999.