Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY An excellent prospect to purchase a property of historical interest and the opportunity to preserve a little slice of history for the next generation. No.17 sits proudly and almost in the centre of a terrace of Grade II* listed Regency townhouses in an iconic Crescent, in one of Hampshire's foremost historical addresses. This impressive, family home has far reaching views towards the Solent and Osborne House (former residence of Queen Victoria), on the Isle of Wight. The house, including the car port at the rear provides a total of 4,215 sq ft of living/storage accommodation, arranged over five main floors. The property has a front garden and good size rear garden with a open backed garage, accessible from Anglesey Arms Road (with potential to redevelop and form a coach house or equivalent, subject to planning consent). From the upper floors are outstanding views towards Stokes Bay and the Isle of Wight beyond, over the English Heritage Gardens opposite. To the rear are views towards Portsdown Hill in the distance. The extensive accommodation comprises; hallway, dining room, study and kitchen on the ground floor with sitting room, drawing room and bathroom on the first floor with a further two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second floor and three bedrooms and a bathroom on the top floor. On the lower ground floor/basement there is a games room, a workshop, a utility room and store. Early internal viewing of this historical home and enviable position is strongly recommended.
ENTRANCE Brick retaining wall with soldier railings over and matching gateway leading to front garden, laid to lawn with flowering shrub borders, evergreens and bushes, covered portico entrance with soldier railings and steps leading down to lower ground floor, steps leading up to main front door, large main front door with brass furniture and house number, leading to:
OUTER HALLWAY Ceiling coving, picture rail, vinyl flooring, high skirting boards, curved wall, glazed door leading to:
HALLWAY Feature archway, ceiling coving, curved wall with door to dining room, balustrade staircase rising to first floor, door to study, vinyl flooring, radiator with cover over, high level original bell system, steps down to mezzanine level at rear and access to understairs stairway leading to basement.
DINING ROOM 18' 10" x 15' 7" maximum (5.74m x 4.75m) Central chimney breast with marble surround, inset feature arch fireplace with gas coal effect fire (not tested), arches to either side, twin radiators with covers over, full height sash window to front aspect with shutters, feature curve to one wall, ceiling coving, central ceiling rose, high skirting boards, panelled door, power points.
STUDY 14' 6" x 10' 2" (4.42m x 3.1m) Panelled door, coving, wood surround fireplace with cast iron arched inlay, built-in shelving to either side, sash style window to rear aspect overlooking garden with radiator under, power points.
REAR MEZZANINE Lobby area, part glazed door leading to rear garden, space for American style fridge/freezer, square opening leading to:
KITCHEN 14' 4" x 6' 9" (4.37m x 2.06m) Range of matching wall and floor units with roll top work surface, inset twin bowl sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, integrated dishwasher with matching door, eye-level integrated fridge with storage cupboards over and under, ceramic tiled surrounds, power points, window to side aspect, ceiling spotlights, inset four ring hob with drawers under, eye-level oven and grill with storage cupboards over and under, small breakfast area with twin doors leading to rear garden, two radiators, corner display shelves.
FIRST FLOOR Mezzanine level to rear with balustrade staircase rising to main landing, square opening with architraves, ceiling coving, steps leading to doorway and bathroom.
BATHROOM White suite comprising; panelled bath with hand grips, vanity unit with oval wash hand basin and cupboard space under, tiled splashback, mirror, shaver point and light over, twin windows to side and rear aspect, low level w.c, heated towel rail, panelled door.
FIRST FLOOR Primary landing with staircase rising to upper level, ceiling coving, door to:
BEDROOM 6 / SITTING ROOM 14' 6" x 13' 3" (4.42m x 4.04m) Sash style window to rear aspect overlooking garden with radiator under, built-in book shelving to either side of chimney breast, central chimney breast with wood surround fireplace with cast iron arched inlay, high ceiling with central ceiling rose, panelled door, picture rail, power points, range of dark wood built-in sideboard furniture with range of storage cupboards and shelving, low level 'Neff' cooker.
DRAWING ROOM 21' 8" x 15' 8" (6.6m x 4.78m) Central chimney breast with marble surround with cast iron inlay and marble hearth, solid Australian Oak Parquet flooring, central ceiling rose, picture rail, ceiling coving, panelled door, power points, radiator with cover over, twin full height sash style windows to front aspect with folding shutters leading to balcony with painted railings overlooking the English Heritage gardens.
SECOND FLOOR Mezzanine landing to rear, staircase rising to primary landing, steps to rear landing, built-in airing cupboard with range of shelving, sash style window to side aspect, access to rear loft space, door to:
BATHROOM 2 Coloured suite comprising; panelled bath with hand grips, low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle with folding panelled door, sash style window to rear aspect overlooking garden with far reaching views towards Portsdown Hill in the distance, radiator, mirror with shaver point and light.
SECOND FLOOR Main landing, doors to primary rooms, built-in understairs storage cupboard, staircase rising to top floor.
BEDROOM 2 13' 8" x 12' 3" (4.17m x 3.73m) Measurements to front of built-in wardrobe, range of louvre doored built-in wardrobes to one wall with central arched opening to chimney breast, measuring a maximum of 2' in depth with hanging rails and shelving, central chimney breast with fire surround and arched inlay, sash style window to rear aspect overlooking garden with far reaching views towards Portsdown Hill in the distance with radiator under, vanity unit with oval wash hand basin and cupboard space under, mirror and light over, picture rail, panelled door, power points.
BEDROOM 1 15' 9" x 13' 5" (4.8m x 4.09m) Sash style window to front aspect overlooking the English Heritage gardens and far reaching views over the tree tops towards the Isle of Wight and Solent in the distance, picture rail, radiator, power points, panelled door, dimmer switch.
BATHROOM 12' 5" x 8' 1" (3.78m x 2.46m) Sash style window to front aspect overlooking English Heritage gardens with far reaching views towards the Solent and the Isle of Wight in the distance with radiator under, corner shower cubicle with curved panelled door, panelled bath with hand grips, close coupled w.c with twin flush, vanity unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, mirror with shelving and pelmet lighting over, vinyl tile effect flooring, panelled door, ceiling spotlights, heated towel rail.
TOP FLOOR Landing, doors to primary rooms.
BEDROOM 5 12' 2" x 8' 1" (3.71m x 2.46m) Measurements taken from approximately 3' off floor level with slight eaves to front ceiling restricting headroom, dormer sash style window to front aspect with outstanding views over the gardens, Stokes Bay, the Solent and towards the Isle of Wight beyond, built-in bedroom furniture including high level storage cupboards, range of shelving, power points.
BEDROOM 4 15' 9" x 11' 10" to front of chimney breast (4.8m x 3.61m) Measurements taken from approximately 3' off floor level with slight eaves to front ceiling restricting headroom, dormer sash style window to front aspect with views over tree tops towards Stokes Bay, the Isle of Wight and the Solent in the distance, built-in wardrobes to either side of chimney breast, radiator, ceiling spotlights, panelled door, power points.
BEDROOM 3 13' 10" x 12' 7" (4.22m x 3.84m) Built-in louvre doored wardrobes to either side of chimney breast, sash style window to rear aspect with far reaching views over roof tops towards Portsdown Hill in the distance with radiator under, access to loft space, power points, vanity unit with oval wash hand basin and drawers under.
BATHROOM 15' 9" x 8' 1" (4.8m x 2.46m) Primrose yellow coloured suite comprising; panelled bath with separate shower over and folding shower screen, ceramic tiled surrounds, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c, sash style window to rear aspect overlooking garden with far reaching views over roof tops towards Portsdown Hill in the distance, radiator with shelf over, access to loft space, recessed storage shelf over stairwell with range of shelving.
CELLAR / BASEMENT Arranged as separate rooms.
HALLWAY Flagstone flooring, doors to primary rooms.
CLOAKROOM Low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin.
UTILITY ROOM 14' 8" x 10' 1" (4.47m x 3.07m) Flagstone flooring, sink unit, space for washing machine, power points, twin doors leading to rear garden, approximate ceiling height 8'0", twin doors leading to rear garden.
STORE / GAMES ROOM 18' 11" x 12' 1" (5.77m x 3.68m) Measurements to front of chimney breast increasing to a maximum of 14'5", approximate ceiling height 8'0" with inset lighting, flagstone flooring, door to hallway, built-in boiler cupboard housing 'Valliant' hot water tank, pump system, separate boiler (not tested), radiator, Electronic Timer Controller, recess to chimney breast with louvre door, sash style window to front aspect with shutters, door leading to front courtyard, door to:
WALK-IN LARDER / STORAGE CUPBOARD 10' 1" x 6' 8" (3.07m x 2.03m) Access to wine cellar under steps, gas meter, high level shelving, flagstone flooring.
WORKSHOP 6' 11" x 6' 9" (2.11m x 2.06m) Approximate ceiling height of 8'0", borrowed light window to entertainment room, work surface, range of shelving, power points.
OUTSIDE To the front is brick wall with soldier railings over, matching gateway with pathway leading to covered porch entrance, lawned garden with flowering shrub borders, steps leading down to lower basement. To the rear, accessible from the rear lobby is a paved area with brick built shed, railings and steps leading to lower ground floor, crazy paved patio area, curved steps leading to twin doors and breakfast area / kitchen, walled garden laid to lawn with flagstone stepping stones, flowering shrub borders, plaque depicting year of building (1829), mature fruit trees and shrubs, to the end of the garden is a brick paved area with mature shrubs.
OPEN BACKED GARAGE 26' 4" x 21' 10" (8.03m x 6.65m) Ceiling height 9'10" fluorescent tube lighting, remote controlled roller up and over door, open ended with wooden 'Y' shaped support, side pedestrian door (potential to convert as per the neighbouring properties to form a separate dwelling, subject to necessary planning consent), security lighting, power points, separate electric consumer box.