Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY : A rare opportunity to purchase a purpose built, front (southerly) facing penthouse apartment which is located on the 5th floor of an imposing detached block opposite Southsea seafront. The accommodation covers over 1,206 sq ft of living accommodation and comprises; 24' drawing room, kitchen and master bedroom (all having views towards the Solent), two further bedrooms, bathroom and separate cloakroom as well as two balconies. Offered with gas fired central heating, double glazing, a lift service to all floors and garaging, as well as having outstanding views towards the Solent and Isle of Wight, early internal viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the location and accommodation on offer.
ENTRANCE: To the front of the property is a manicured garden with central pathway leading to covered porch area, main front door with security entry phone system, leading to communal lobby, door to inner hallway with door to outside, covered area with built-in storage cupboards with shelf. Stairs and lift service to all floors.
TOP FLOOR / LANDING: Door to rubbish shute, wood laminate flooring, door to inner hallway with staircase leading to all floors, double glazed frosted glass window to rear aspect.
FLAT 11: Main front door with frosted glazed panel, letter box and security spy hole, leading to:
'L' SHAPED HALLWAY: Ceiling coving, radiator, wood laminate flooring, doors to primary rooms, built-in storage cupboard with shelving, further built-in airing cupboard with range of shelving, third cupboard with gas and electric meters with shelf over, fourth storage cupboard with range of shelving, entry phone system.
DRAWING ROOM: 24' 2" x 13' 2" (7.37m x 4.01m) With slight angle to front, double glazed door with full height windows to one side leading to balcony with outstanding views over the grass and synthetic tennis courts, Canoe Lake, the Solent and the Isle of Wight in the distance, ceiling rose and coving, two double radiators, T.V aerial point, power points, wood surround fireplace with granite inlay and hearth, wall lights, central heating control switch, twin glazed doors to hallway.
KITCHEN: 12' 7" x 8' 4" (3.84m x 2.54m) Double glazed window to rear aspect with outstanding views over synthetic tennis courts, Canoe Lake, the Solent and the Isle of Wight in the distance, comprehensive range of gloss white fronted wall and floor units with rolltop work surface, breakfast bar area with radiator under, space for freestanding fridge/freezer, eye level 'Electrolux' oven with microwave shelf over and cupboards under, range of drawer units, ceramic tiled surrounds, power points, two wall mounted units with glazed doors and shelving, inset 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, 'Ariston' dishwasher, inset 'Neff' four ring gas hob with extractor hood, fan and light over, built-in tall larder style storage cupboard with a range of shelving, vinyl flooring, space for washing machine.
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM: Low level w.c, fully ceramic tiled to walls, extractor fan, mirror, shaver point and light, pedestal wash hand basin, wood vinyl flooring, ceiling coving, radiator.
BATHROOM: 11' 0" x 8' 1" (3.35m x 2.46m) Measurements do not include recessed area for door opening, double glazed frosted glass window to rear aspect, fully ceramic tiled to walls, ceiling coving, built-in double doored storage cupboard housing boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested), range of shelving and storage cupboards over, double radiator, white suite comprising; pedestal wash hand basin, bidet, w.c., corner shower cubicle with panelled door and 'Mira' power shower, heated light.
BEDROOM 1: 16' 2" x 12' 8" maximum (4.93m x 3.86m) Slight angle to one wall which is fully glazed with double glazed door and full height windows to one side leading to balcony, outstanding views over the tennis courts, Canoe Lake, the Solent and the Isle of Wight beyond, ceiling coving, power points, radiator.
BEDROOM 2: 16' 2" maximum x 7' 8" (4.93m x 2.34m) Double glazed door leading to second balcony with views over the rooftops towards Portsmouth, views towards Canoe Lake and the Isle of Wight in the distance, double glazed window to one side, double radiator, ceiling rose and coving, power points.
BEDROOM 3: 10' 1" x 7' 0" (3.07m x 2.13m) Double glazed window to side aspect with views towards Canoe Lake, wood laminate flooring, power points, storage cupboard with shelf and hanging rail, ceiling rose and coving, radiator.
PRIMARY BALCONY / TERRACE: 36' 6" x 3' 1" (11.13m x 0.94m) Running the width of the flat and the property with central painted and rendered wall with glazing to either side with two awnings one over the drawing room and the other the master bedroom, views to the south east along Eastern Parade towards Hayling Island and Selsey Bill in the distance, over the grass tennis courts and synthetic tennis courts towards the Solent and the Isle of Wight in the distance, stretching round to the south west with Canoe Lake and Southsea seafront.
BALCONY 2: Accessible from bedroom 2, with views over the roof tops towards Portsdown Hill.
OUTSIDE: Manicured and well maintained gardens. To the left hand side of the property is a driveway leading to a garage block.
GARAGE NO. 5: 15' 9" x 7' 9" (4.8m x 2.36m) The first garage in the block belongs to Flat 11 with an up and over door and electric lighting.
AGENTS NOTES: The apartments are long leasehold with a share of the freehold transferred with the purchase of the apartment. There is a strong residents committee who commission Dack Property Management to manage the property and grounds.
MAINTENANCE: £1,500 per annum, payable half yearly in April and October.