Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY This property represents a rare opportunity to buy a unique and historic home in the centre of Southsea. Concealed behind high garden walls that give a feeling of peaceful seclusion in the heart of a conservation area, 3 Queens Place is within walking distance of the vibrant shopping district of Palmerston and Marmion Roads, the historic Tudor waterfront and highly regarded schools including Portsmouth Grammar, St Johns College and The High School. A Grade II Listed property built in approximately 1847, this is a fine example of a Thomas Ellis Owen designed villa. The essence of the original family home has been retained with spacious rooms, high ceilings, and feature fireplaces. The decor has been chosen to compliment the period atmosphere but with stylish contemporary accents particularly in the bathrooms and quality fitted kitchen. The flexible public accommodation comprising of four reception rooms has ample space to entertain, indulge in hobbies or just relax. Gated car parking for three vehicles, a feature front garden and enclosed courtyard rear garden complete the grounds. Early internal viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate both the substantial accommodation and location on offer.
ENTRANCE High brick retaining wall with pillared entrance, wooden gates providing pedestrian and vehicle access, leading to brick paved hardstanding area measuring approximately 325 x 2410 with raised brick border. Mature trees, shrubs and evergreens. Brick retaining walls to either side, arched entrance with trellis work fencing with climbing roses over, leading to feature garden with central pathway with symmetrical layout with maturing shrubs, low privet hedges and lawned areas. Steps leading down to lower ground floor on the right hand side. Feature arched entrance with original trellis over, black and white tiled flooring, leading to:
OUTER PORCH Narrow glazed windows to either side, steps and archway leading to main front door with brass furniture with arched glazed panel over. Matching tiled flooring.
HALLWAY Oak wood flooring, feature architraves and high skirting boards, balustraded staircase with ornate features and rising to upper level. Sash style double glazed window to rear aspect. Staircase leading to ground floor to the rear. Dimmer switch, chrome fronted power points.
DRAWING ROOM 17' 10" x 11' 9" (5.44m x 3.58m) Feature sash style window to front aspect with original shutters overlooking front garden with panelling under. Radiators with shelving and covers to either side, oak flooring, chrome fronted switches, feature architraves and high skirting boards, ceiling rose, ceiling coving. High level picture rail, wood surround fireplace with feature cast iron stove style fireplace with living flame coal effect gas fire (not tested) and tiled hearth. Power points, wall uplighters, panelled door with fingerplate.
DINING ROOM 17' 10" x 11' 9" (5.44m x 3.58m) Matching oak flooring, central ceiling light, panelled door with fingerplate, feature architraves and high skirting boards, sash style window to front aspect overlooking garden with wooden shutters and panelling under. Double radiators to either side of window, feature cast iron surround fireplace with canopy hood, gas point and living flame coal effect fire (not tested) with ceramic tiled inlay and slate tiled hearth. Chrome fronted power points, wall lights.
GROUND FLOOR TO REAR Staircase leading down to lower ground floor. Doors to:
CLOAKS AREA With space for cloaks hanging, ceiling spotlights, tiled flooring, radiator.
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM Concealed cistern w.c. with twin flush. Rectangular wall mounted contemporary style wash hand basin with mixer tap. Window to rear aspect, panelled door.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 11' 10" x 12' 3" (3.61m x 3.73m) Comprehensive range of wall and floor units with soft close drawers & doors, quartz work surface over. Inset twin bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and hot & cold water filter tap, integrated dishwasher with matching door, range of drawer units. Rangemaster cooker with stainless steel fronted twin ovens and grill and halogen five ring hob with chrome fender. Brushed stainless steel splashback with matching canopy hood and light over. Sash style window to side aspect overlooking garden, ceiling spotlights. Gloss porcelain tiles with underfloor heating. Space for free standing fridge/freezer, under unit spotlighting, matching quartz splashbacks. Chrome fronted power points, panelled door to hallway, door to pantry with matching flooring, window to rear aspect, power point.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR Lobby area with light switch and doors to primary rooms.
SITTING ROOM/BEDROOM 4 17' 6" x 11' 7" (5.33m x 3.53m) with an approximate ceiling height of 71. Inset wood burning stove with glass door. Feature sliding wall providing privacy for study area. Wood laminate flooring, sash style window to front aspect, ceiling spotlights, touch dimmer switch. Range of built-in shelving to Study area with spotlights. Power points.
FAMILY ROOM 17' 10" x 11' 8" (5.44m x 3.56m) Door to front aspect providing access to front garden. Window to front, double radiator, textured ceiling with fluorescent tube lighting, corner area with work surface and single drainer sink unit. Wall mounted boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating system (not tested). Radiator, built-in airing cupboard, fluorescent tube lighting, spotlights
UTILITY ROOM 13' 0" x 6' 4" (3.96m x 1.93m) Window to front aspect, plumbing for washing machine, wall mounted gas meter. Built-in storage cupboard housing electric meter. Power points.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING TO REAR Staircase rising to primary landing. High ceiling with central rose, sash style window to rear aspect.
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM Concealed cistern w.c. with shelf over, contemporary style rectangular wash hand basin with mixer tap. High level small window to rear aspect. Ceiling spotlights, tiled flooring, panelled door, radiator.
BEDROOM 3 15' 0" x 12' 5" (4.57m x 3.78m) Velux skylight window with matching blind. Recess to chimneybreast, double radiator, sash style window to side aspect overlooking garden. Corner wash hand basin with mixer tap, panelled door, power points.
TOP FLOOR PRIMARY LANDING Doors to:
MASTER BEDROOM 12' 9" x 12' 0" (3.89m x 3.66m) Sash style window to front aspect overlooking garden with views towards St Judes church. Radiator, high ceiling with picture rail, panelled door, power points. Recess to chimneybreast, panelled door leading to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Steps rising form opening to raised area with contemporary style rectangular wash hand basin with mixer tap and mirror over. Chrome heated towel rail, shaver point, ceiling spotlights, white tiled flooring, concealed cistern w.c. with glass block wall to rear providing borrowed light. 1½ sized shower cubicle with sliding panel door, extractor fan and spotlight over. Square opening leading to store area with tiled flooring. Low level door leading to:
WALK-IN WARDROBE 8' 6" x 3' 3" (2.59m x 0.99m) Slight pitch to ceiling. Window to rear aspect.
BEDROOM 2 16' 0" x 12' 0" (4.88m x 3.66m) to front of built-in wardrobes. Sash style window to front aspect overlooking garden with panel heater under. Picture rail, panelled door, chrome fronted power points, double radiator. Range of built-in wardrobes to one wall with hanging space and shelving and storage cupboards over.
FAMILY BATHROOM White suite comprising; contemporary rectangular style wash hand basin with mixer tap, tiled splashback and mirror and panelled bath with tiled panel, mixer tap and separate Mira Sports shower over, shower screen and tiled splashback. Ceramic tiled flooring, chrome heated towel rail, access to loft space, sash style window to front aspect with etched glass to lower section overlooking garden, panelled door.
OUTSIDE High retaining wall with pedestrian and vehicular gated access via pillared entrance leading to car hardstanding area. Feature archway with trellis work to either side, leading to front garden. Symmetrical layout with low privet manicured hedges, shingled pathway, shrubs and evergreens. Lawned garden with steps leading up to main front door and steps leading down to lower ground floor. Outside cold water tap, electric power point and light.
Outside to the rear, accessible from ground floor level is an enclosed City style garden measuring approximately 184 x 142 with a recessed area to one side. Outside cold water tap, electric light. Laid to wood decking with high painted retaining wall.
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