Yahoo News Inside the £1.3m eco-friendly Southampton home with a heated swimming pool
An "exceptional" eco-friendly home in the Southampton area which has a heated swimming pool is on the market for £1.3 million.
Windmill Cottage, which is located on Upper Northam Drive in Hedge End, is said to blend "lavish living with eco-friendly design".
It is laid over a space of 4,864 square feet and has around 1.5 acres of gardens as part of it.
On its Zoopla profile, it says: "Discover the charm of Windmill Cottage, an exceptional five-bedroom luxury bungalow seamlessly blending lavish living with eco-friendly design.
The reception room (Image: Mann/Zoopla)
"This contemporary masterpiece spans approximately 4,864 square feet, nestled in approx 1.5 acres of lush gardens.
"A testament to opulence and sustainability, Windmill Cottage boasts cutting-edge features and luxurious comfort."
Take a look inside the property
In terms of its eco-friendly features, Windmill Cottage has photovoltaic solar lenses which generate 10KW of electricity daily, an Air2air Ground source heat pump, triple-glazed Norwegian windows and an electric car charging point.
The kitchen/breakfast room (Image: Mann/Zoopla)
Moving around the house, you can find a contemporary sitting room which has its own HD projector and remote-controlled screen.
Meanwhile, the open-plan kitchen/breakfast/family room is equipped with "high-spec Miele appliances".
Additionally, it is bathed in natural light "emphasising ceramic tiles, LED lights, and exposed oak beams".
One of the bedrooms (Image: Mann/Zoopla)
Elsewhere, there are five "tastefully decorated" bedrooms each with three-metre high ceilings and "carefully crafted" headboards.
The master suite has an en-suite shower room alongside a walk-in wardrobe, whilst two of the other bedrooms offer walk-in wardrobes and separate en-suite shower rooms.
The profile adds: "Bedrooms four and five share a jack and jill self-contained area, presenting a four-piece family shower/bathroom adorned with a modern freestanding oval bath."
One of the en-suite shower rooms (Image: Mann/Zoopla)
Alongside that, there is a staircase which goes to the upper level of the house which has a study and a library.
Externally, there are a range of outbuildings on the grounds including secure parking for multiple vehicles in the quadruple garaging.
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Meanwhile, there are lush garden areas with lavender, rose bushes, and shingled borders surrounding a "captivating water feature".
The swimming pool (Image: Mann/Zoopla)
One of the highlights of the property is its heated swimming pool which is said to provide an "opulent retreat" which comes with a shower/changing room.
The profile adds: "Strategically positioned for convenient access to local shops in Hedge End and Botley, Windmill Cottage offers comprehensive amenities with Hedge End retail parks and Southampton city centre nearby."
