Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY An impressive and imposing, semi-detached family home with an open plan layout providing generously proportioned rooms with over 3,950 sq ft of living space, including a self-contained lower ground floor apartment with its own separate entrance. The versatile accommodation is spread over four primary floors, three of which are in the main house with a media room and workshop on the lower ground floor which is linked by an internal staircase, also on the lower ground floor, accessible from the side pedestrian access is a two bedroom, self-contained apartment. The main accommodation comprises; hallway, with arch opening leading to dining room and opening to sun lounge, twin doors to drawing room, a kitchen/utility room and cloakroom on the reception level with three bedrooms on the first floor, the master having a feature curved wall, en-suite wet room, a second en-suite shower room and family bathroom and balcony, on the second floor are three further bedrooms, a cloakroom and storage cupboard. On the lower ground floor, accessible from an internal staircase is a hallway, workshop and media room. Accessed via a private gateway leads to a lower ground floor apartment which comprises; two bedrooms, shower room, sitting room and kitchen.
No.10 has generous proportioned rooms with plenty of living space, with a light and airy feel, it sits back from the waterfront in one of Southsea's most desirable and rather exclusive, residential locations, tucked away just off Eastern Parade and within easy reach of Canoe Lake and the historic, Victorian promenade. The outside space is ideal for entertaining with a decked area, covered seating area and lighting, to the front is a pillared entrance leading to off road car parking. Offered with a number of attractive features including fire surrounds, high ceilings and coving, high skirting boards and with flexible living space for families, home workers or those looking to entertain, this charming family home is one not to be missed. Located within easy access of Eastern Parade, Canoe Lake and the boutique shops of both Marmion Road and Albert Road and within easy reach of highly regarded 'private schools', early internal viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.
ENTRANCE Brick pillars with curved bricks over and coping stones leading to driveway and front garden, raised flowering borders with central tree with remote control spotlighting, large stone borders with further trees, total area measuring approximately 24' in depth to the front of the door by approximately 30' in width, side pedestrian access leading to self-contained flat, outside cold water tap, steps leading to main front door with lighting to either side, black painted main front door with brass furniture, leading to:
LOBBY Black and white chess style tiled flooring, radiator, high ceiling with rose and coving, mirrors to one wall, hanging space, window with shutters over doorway, glazed internal panelled door with matching windows to either side and over, leading to:
'L' SHAPED HALLWAY Balustrade staircase rising to first floor with feature newel post, steps leading down to mezzanine level, two radiators, wall lights, central ceiling light with ceiling rose and automated control, twin doors leading to drawing room, archway leading to open plan dining room, dado rail, high skirting boards.
DRAWING ROOM 17' 6" x 16' 10" (5.33m x 5.13m) Double glazed bay window to front aspect with shutters and seating under, high skirting boards, two feature curved walls, plaster dado rail, central ceiling rose, picture rail, radiator, wooden flooring, power points, central chimney breast, fireplace with living flame effect gas fire with granite hearth (not tested), twin doors to hallway.
DINING ROOM 15' 10" x 13' 0" (4.83m x 3.96m) Square opening with glazed panels to either side and over leading to sun lounge, high skirting boards, plaster dado rail, central ceiling rose and coving, picture rail, two radiator, cast iron painted surround fireplace with arched inlay and slate hearth with living flame coal effect gas fire (not tested), dimmer switch, power points.
SUN LOUNGE 13' 0" x 10' 3" (3.96m x 3.12m) White gloss tiled flooring, bi-folding doors leading to rear garden, 'K' glass roof, window to side aspect, power points, arched opening leading to kitchen.
MEZZANINE LEVEL Cloaks hanging area, door to cloakroom, staircase leading to lower ground floor, high level lighting, door to utility room and kitchen.
KITCHEN 14' 2" x 11' 0" (4.32m x 3.35m) Steps rising to sun lounge, double glazed window to rear aspect, comprehensive range of matching wall and floor units with work surface over, inset 'Franke' 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, integrated dishwasher with matching door, ceramic tiled surrounds, under unit lighting, chrome fronted power points, bracket for wall mounted T.V, ceiling coving, wall lights. Central island with 'Neff' five ring gas hob with range of drawers under with 'Neff' extractor hood, fan and lights over, high level double oven and grill with microwave over, integrated fridge and freezer with matching doors, flagstone tiled flooring, underfloor heating and controls, doorway with arch to one side leading to:
UTILITY ROOM 10' 10" x 7' 5" (3.3m x 2.26m) Measurements to front of built-in storage cupboards, comprehensive range of floor to ceiling built-in storage cupboards incorporating fridge and freezer, tall larder style storage unit, one wall mounted cupboard housing 'Worcester' boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (for lower ground floor and reception levels), wine rack, integrated 'Neff' washing machine with matching door, twin bowl sink unit with mixer tap and cupboards space under, double galzed frosted glass window to side aspect, power points, ceiling coving, double glazed door leading to outside, matching flagstone tiled flooring, underfloor heating and controls, doorway leading to mezzanine level.
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM Fully ceramic gloss white tiles to walls incorporating mirrors, heated towel rail, vanity unit with rectangular wash hand basin with mixer tap, close coupled w.c with concealed cistern, double glazed frosted glass window to side aspect, automated lights, panelled door.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR - FRONT
HALLWAY 9' 6" x 7' 4" (2.9m x 2.24m) Dado rail, approximate ceiling height 9'1", ceiling coving, radiator, door to:
INNER LOBBY Laminate effect flooring, door to workshop, door to T.V/cinema room.
WORKSHOP 10' 2" x 6' 1" (3.1m x 1.85m) Approximate ceiling height of 9'0", range of shelving, electric lighting panel.
MEDIA ROOM 18' 0" x 15' 9" (5.49m x 4.8m) Approximate ceiling height of 9'0, double glazed bay window to front aspect with shutters with desk under with wood block surface, ceiling spotlights, exposed brick surround fireplace with central tiled hearth with electric log effect burner, bracket and wiring over for wall mounted T.V, radiator, original wood parquet flooring , panelled door, power points, ceiling coving, 'Expelair' extractor fan, range of built-in units to one side of chimney breast, built-in shelving, dimmer switch.
FIRST FLOOR Mezzanine landing with balustrade, staircase rising to primary landing, dado rail, high skirting boards, door to:
FAMILY BATHROOM 8' 4" x 7' 0" (2.54m x 2.13m) Built-in double doored airing cupboard with hot water cylinder, pump system and boiler (providing heating to the upper floors). White suite comprising; 'P' shaped panelled bath with curved shower screen and separate shower over, mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, close coupled w.c., with twin flush, double glazed frosted glass window to side aspect, mirror with light over, ceiling spotlights, gloss tiled flooring, chrome heated towel rail, panelled door.
BEDROOM 3 11' 0" x 9' 4" (3.35m x 2.84m) Double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking balcony, radiator, picture rail, high skirting boards, wiring and bracket for wall mounted T.V, power points, panelled door leading to landing, door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Recessed shower cubicle, fully ceramic tiled with light over, contemporary style wash hand basin with mixer tap, ceramic tiled to half wall level, two mirrors, high level double glazed frosted window to side aspect, close coupled w.c, gloss tiled flooring.
FIRST FLOOR Primary landing with staircase rising to upper floor, ceiling rose and coving, dado rail, high skirting boards.
BEDROOM 2 16' 0" x 13' 0" (4.88m x 3.96m) High ceiling with coving, picture rail, original double doored built-in wardrobe to one side of chimney breast, cast iron surround fireplace with tiled inlay and hearth, bracket and wiring over for wall mounted T.V, range of built-in wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, twin radiators, power points, double glazed doors leading to roof top balcony, power points.
BALCONY Enclosed by railings overlooking garden with tiled flooring with shingle surrounds, cold outside water tap.
MASTER BEDROOM 18' 0" x 16' 9" (5.49m x 5.11m) Double glazed bay window to front aspect with shutters and radiator under, matching window to one side, feature curved wall, radiator, high skirting boards, ceiling coving, picture rail, power points. Comprehensive range of built-in wardrobes to one wall, two with mirror fronted doors and drawers under, hanging space and shelving, feature curved wall with matching ceiling coving, leading to:
EN-SUITE 13' 7" x 4' 6" (4.14m x 1.37m) Approximate measurements with feature curved wall, gloss white tiled flooring, shower area, drench style hood and separate shower attachment with central floor drain, ceiling spotlight, contemporary style wash hand basin with mixer tap and drawers under with mirror and pelmet lighting over, close coupled w.c., with twin flush, ceramic tiled to walls and floor, chrome heated towel rail, underfloor heating, low level lighting.
SECOND FLOOR Mezzanine landing, wooden balustrade, double glazed window to side aspect, staircase rising to primary landing.
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM Low level w.c, wall mounted wash hand basin, tiled splash back.
BEDROOM 4 15' 10" x 11' 0" (4.83m x 3.35m) Double glazed window to rear aspect, contemporary style wash hand basin with mixer tap and range of drawers under with mirror over, tiled floor surround, tiled splashback, built-in mirror fronted wardrobe to one wall with hanging space and shelving, textured ceiling, radiator, panelled door, power points, double glazed window to rear aspect.
TOP FLOOR Primary landing, access to loft space, doors to primary rooms, two low louvre doors leading to:
LOFT STORE 9' 0" x 4' 5" (2.74m x 1.35m) Measurements taken from approximately 3' off floor level with eaves to ceiling restricting headroom, Velux skylight window to side aspect.
BEDROOM 5 13' 10" x 13' 0" (4.22m x 3.96m) Measurements take from approximately 4'5" off floor level with slight eaves to ceiling restricting headroom, double glazed window to front aspect with shutters and radiator under, range of built-in wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, recessed area with tiled flooring and splashback, slanted mirror and spotlights with wash hand basin with feature matching legs, ceiling spotlights.
BEDROOM 6 12' 0" x 12' 0" (3.66m x 3.66m) Measurements taken from approximately 4'8" off floor level with slight eaves to ceiling restricting headroom, double glazed dormer window to rear aspect with radiator under, built-in double doored wardrobe to one side of chimney breast, power points, panelled door, high level access leading to:
LOFT SPACE High level hatch leading to loft room, boarded, electric lighting.
OUTSIDE To the right hand side of the property is a pathway with external lighting leading to gateway with security spotlight over, leading to 'L' shaped patio area, cold outside water tap, electric lighting, built-in bin store with glazed panel, steps leading down to:
LOWER GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT Double glazed main front door with frosted glazed panel and matching panel to one side leading to:
KITCHEN 12' 5" x 9' 10" (3.78m x 3m) Wood laminate flooring, comprehensive range of matching wall and floor units with roll top work surface, inset 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, space for washing machine, inset four ring gas hob with oven under, extractor hood, fan and light over, textured ceiling, power points, ceramic tiled surrounds, space for fridge. Small dining area, double glazed window to rear aspect with light well over, balustrade with central staircase, three steps leading down to:
SITTING ROOM 15' 9" x 13' 0" (4.8m x 3.96m) Approximately ceiling height of 9'. Wood laminate flooring, dado rail, power points, twin radiator, chimney breast with wooden mantle and exposed brick inlay with tiled hearth, central heating control switch.
INNER LOBBY Range of shelving, door to:
BEDROOM 2 14' 5" x 7' 8" (4.39m x 2.34m) Wood laminate flooring, double glazed window to side aspect, radiator, built-in storage cupboard with hanging rail and shelf, dado rail, power points, panelled door.
BEDROOM 1 14' 8" maximum x 10' 10" (4.47m x 3.3m) Double glazed window to side aspect, double glazed window to rear, bracket and wiring for wall mounted T.V, wooden flooring, built-in wardrobe with hanging space and shelving, power points.
SHOWER ROOM Shower cubicle with 'Mira' shower, panelled door, 'Sani-flo' style w.c, heated towel rail, contemporary style wash hand basin, mixer tap and cupboard space under, double glazed frosted glass window to side aspect, extractor fan, ceiling spotlights, tiled flooring, mirror.
OUTSIDE To the front is a lowered kerb leading to car hard standing and turning area with raised flowering borders, mature trees, large stone border, steps leading to main front door. To the right hand side of the property is a side pedestrian access leading to ground floor flat, accessible from the sun lounge is a decked rear garden with three levels, inset spotlighting, glass topped light well providing light to lower ground floor kitchen, external lighting and power points, brick retaining wall with fencing to all sides, covered area with glazed panelled roof and windows to rear aspect with heater and seating area, steps leading down with gateway leading to lower ground floor, extensive lighting over bi-fold doors.