Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY Purbrook Lodge has been the site of a country home since the 1800s. The current owners acquired the land on Purbrook Heath, some 25 years ago, with a very run down property on it, from The Southwick Estate. The setting, adjacent to water meadows and surrounded by magnificent mature trees and shrubs, offered them the opportunity to create their own unique family home. Being Architects, they cleverly sited the house, which was designed in an L-shape, to take full advantage of sunlight into the main rooms and the surrounding views. For those to whom privacy is paramount, the house is almost unseen from the road and there are no other dwellings to be seen from the property itself. Family life was a key feature in the design process, and so the central hub of the house is the kitchen area where to one side of the cooking and family dining single part glazed door gives access to the family room, with its large double aspect feature windows providing impressive views south across the gardens and west across the adjoining water meadows. To the other side, just off the breakfast area, is a spacious study where any member of the family could happily enjoy further pleasant views whilst carrying out their study/work tasks. The Drawing and Dining Rooms offer good space for entertaining visitors. Upstairs, the master bedroom suite has its own bathroom and adjoining dressing room with balcony over the charming gardens.
The first floor provides four further bedrooms and a family bathroom. On the second floor there are two further bedrooms and a box room which has been plumbed for a further bathroom if desired.
Although, we use the term 'The Cottage', the annexe accommodation is by no-means insignificant. Measuring just over 1,000 sq ft, it was constructed to the same high standard as the main house, with its own independent facilities. The ground floor has a spacious kitchen/dining room, bedroom and shower room. The first floor sitting room, with views to Portsdown Hill, currently has a large open-plan layout but it could easily accommodate two or three separate rooms, and has been wired for such, if so desired. Tucked away beyond the tennis court, the cottage does not impede on the main house at all. Residents of both properties can enjoy their privacy, whilst being close enough to offer the comfort of nearby relatives if required.
At the front of the property the gated and pilloried entrance leads to a raised turning circle at the front of the house, beyond which the driveway meanders through the gardens to the garage courtyard and further to the tennis court and cottage. The grounds are well tended and are presented in a number of individual gardens adjoining various parts of the house and presenting different elements of views and planting. The keen gardener has much to relish here with 1.65 acres with a very useful garden room (located in the main house garage).
In order to present Purbrook Lodge to the market in a standard they would be happy with, the vendors chose to have it redecorated throughout, all the carpeting replaced, new kitchen appliances, sink and worktops installed and the driveway re-shingled.
Both the main house and the cottage are of brick elevations under tiled roofs, have upvc double glazed windows and external doors, ivory panelled interior doors, security alarm systems, external lighting and thermostatically controlled radiators.
Situated within access to primary road networks, the South Coast major cities are not far away. The mainline stations at Havant and Portsmouth offer direct access to London Waterloo in about 1.5 hours. The village of Purbrook provides a number of local shops, whilst Cosham (2 miles) and Portsmouth (5 miles) offer more extensive shopping and entertainment facilities. Leisure pastimes, such as walking, riding, fishing and sailing can all be enjoyed nearby.
The neighbouring Southwick Estate, is privately owned, comprises approximately 7,000 acres with 17 farms and 164 dwellings.
ENTRANCE Twin rendered and painted pillars with wrought iron remote controlled gates leading to tarmac driveway with fencing and hedging to one side, holly trees and mature shrubs to the other, leading to further pillared entrance with light over, leading to the front of the property with a central raised circular brick surround flowerbed with mature shrubs, curved retaining wall with shrubs, evergreens and bushes to either side, feature brick steps leading to terrace and main front door. To the left hand side of the property are further shrubs, evergreens and bushes with shingled driveway with hedge to the left hand side and low retaining wall to the right hand side with shrubs over leading to turning an parking areas to the rear of the house and access to the garage with a further shingled driveway leading to the tennis court and cottage. Directly to the side of the house is a raised terrace with seating area and brick retaining wall and flagstone flooring, to the left of this area is a lawned garden with circular raised terrace, pitched roof and cedar summer house, the house is circled by lawns, manicured gardens, hedges and the driveway. Main front door with glazed panel leading to:
PORCH Double glazed windows to side aspects, ceiling spotlights and coving, internal door with glazed upper panel, leading to:
RECEPTION HALLWAY Feature balustrade staircase rising to galleried landing over to first floor with built-in range of shelving to one side, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect, alarm panel, security entry phone system, ceiling coving and spotlights, door to primary rooms, arched opening leading to:
RECEPTION AREA 9' 4" x 8' 4" (2.84m x 2.54m) Twin double glazed windows to front aspect with over the water meadow towards Portsdown Hill in the distance, radiator, ceiling coving, doors to primary rooms.
DRAWING ROOM 19' 7" x 16' 3" (5.97m x 4.95m) With feature vaulted ceiling measuring approximately 12'9" in height, double glazed windows to two aspect with central double glazed doors leading to terrace with views over water meadow and gardens, wall lights, picture rail, two radiators, power points, panelled door, feature 'Adams' style surround fireplace with marble inlay and hearth with Jetmaster open fire (not tested), bespoke built-in library style shelving with lower cupboards to one side of chimney breast, power points, T.V aerial point.
DINING ROOM 12' 4" x 10' 10" (3.76m x 3.3m) Twin doors leading to reception area, ceiling rose and coving, double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking driveway with radiator under, power points, door to kitchen.
KITCHEN 20' 7" maximum x 15' 10" (6.27m x 4.83m) Increasing to a maximum of 20' 'L' shaped, comprehensive range of limed oak fronted wall and floor units with work surface over, angular 'Peninsula' style divide leading to breakfast area with drawers and cupboards under, inset five ring induction hob with cupboards under, canopy extractor hood, fan and light over with glass splash back, 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, 'Hotpoint' dishwasher with matching door, towel rail and storage cupboards, triple aspect double glazed windows overlooking garden, tall unit with lower storage cupboard, eye level 'AEG' double oven and grill with storage cupboard over, work surface and storage cupboards to one side with matching wall units, double glazed window overlooking garden and patio, central island with range of drawers, storage cupboards, breakfast area and shelving, dresser style unit with twin glazed fronted units to upper section with spice drawers under, central wine rack and shelving, double radiator, power points, door to hallway, ceiling coving and spotlights, recessed with space for free standing fridge/freezer with storage cupboards over. Archway with lobby area leading to dining room, to either side of the lobby area built-in storage cupboards, both with shelving, one with door leading to electric meter cupboard and central heating control switch, archway from kitchen to:
BREAKFAST ROOM 10' 10" x 8' 4" (3.3m x 2.54m) Twin double glazed doors leading to terrace and garden, panelled to dado rail level, radiator, matching flooring, ceiling spotlights and coving, power points, door to utility room, door to:
STUDY / MORNING ROOM 13' 6" x 11' 4" (4.11m x 3.45m) Twin double glazed windows to front aspect overlooking garden, lawns and terrace, double radiator, ceiling coving and spotlights, power points, panelled door.
CLOAKROOM White suite comprising; concealed cistern w.c with twin flush, wash hand basin and mixer tap with cupboard space under, tiled flooring, radiator, ceiling spotlights and coving, double glazed frosted glass window to front aspect.
UTILITY ROOM 9' 8" x 8' 5" (2.95m x 2.57m) Range of floor units with work surface over, inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, tumble dryer and washing machine points, tiled flooring, door to garage, double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking driveway and lawns towards the water meadows beyond, cupboard housing boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested) with pump system, alarm panel, panels to dado rail level, water softener.
FAMILY ROOM 12' 10" x 12' 10" (3.91m x 3.91m) Feature dual aspect arch topped windows overlooking front and side rear gardens, radiator, power points, T.V aerial point, ceiling spotlights and coving, glazed panelled door to kitchen with window to one side, wall lights.
FIRST FLOOR Galleried landing with balustrade, ceiling coving, feature arched window to front aspect with views over the water meadow towards Portsdown Hill in the distance with radiator under, power points, double glazed window to rear aspect with radiator under, further separate balustrade staircase rising to top floor, doors to primary rooms.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE 12' 10" x 12' 10" (3.91m x 3.91m) Raised floor level, double glazed dual aspect windows to front and rear overlooking water meadow and gardens, power points, T.V aerial point, ceiling coving and wall lights, radiator, built-in storage cupboard with low level shelving, archway leading to:
DRESSING ROOM 7' 5" x 4' 2" (2.26m x 1.27m) Measurements to front of built-in wardrobes, range of built-in wardrobes to two walls with hanging space and shelving, ceiling coving and spotlights, radiator, double glazed door leading to roof terrace.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled walls and floors with under-floor heating, shower cubicle with sliding panelled door, double glazed frosted glass window to front aspect, concealed cistern w.c., with twin flush and shelf over, wash hand basin and mixer tap with cupboard space under, brush steel 'T' bar handles, ceiling spotlights, shaver point, mirror, heated towel rail.
BEDROOM 2 10' 10" x 10' 3" (3.3m x 3.12m) Measurements to front of built-in wardrobe, built-in wardrobes to one wall with hanging space and shelving, ceiling coving, double radiator, double glazed window to front aspect overlooking water meadow and entrance with Portsdown Hill in the distance, power points.
BEDROOM 3 12' 0" x 8' 5" (3.66m x 2.57m) Measurements to front of built-in wardrobes, range of built-in wardrobes to one wall with hanging space and shelving, power points, radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect, ceiling coving.
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM Low level w.c, vanity unit with oval wash hand basin with mixer tap, tiled splash back, tiled flooring, double glazed window to side aspect, radiator.
BEDROOM 4 9' 10" x 9' 4" (3m x 2.84m) Measurements do not include recessed area for door opening, built-in wardrobe with shelving to one side, radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking driveway, summer house and water meadow, power points.
BEDROOM 5 10' 3" x 9' 5" (3.12m x 2.87m) Measurements to front of built-in wardrobes, range of built-in wardrobes to one wall with hanging space and shelving, measurements do not include recessed area for door opening, power points, double glazed window to side aspect overlooking garden with radiator under, ceiling coving.
FAMILY BATHROOM 9' 3" x 9' 1" (2.82m x 2.77m) Fully ceramic tiled walls and floor with underfloor heating, white suite comprising; panelled bath with mixer tap, stainless heated towel rail, twin vanity sink units with cupboard space under, 'T' bar handles, mirror, shaving point, ceiling spotlights, double glazed frosted glass window, panelled door, recess with shower cubicle and panelled door, extractor fan.
TOP FLOOR Landing with balustrade, access into storage eaves, skylight window.
BEDROOM 8 15' 9" x 12' 5" (4.8m x 3.78m) Velux skylight window, double radiator, access to storage eaves, power points, measurements taken from approximately 4'8' off floor level with slight eaves to ceiling restricting headroom, maximum ceiling height 7'6".
BEDROOM 6 / POTENTIAL BATHROOM 17' 1" x 6' 0" (5.21m x 1.83m) Measurements taken from approximately 3'8" off floor level with eaves to ceiling restricting headroom, ceiling spotlights, radiator, double glazed dormer window to side aspect overlooking garden, panelled door, power points.
BEDROOM 7 10' 1" x 8' 0" (3.07m x 2.44m) Increasing to a maximum of 12'6" under skilling, measurements taken from approximately 4'6" off floor level with slight eaves to ceiling restricting headroom, maximum ceiling height of 7'6", built-in cupboard housing water tank, double radiator, power points, access to storage eaves, double glazed dormer window to side aspect overlooking garden.
INTEGRAL GARAGE 18' 0" x 18' 0" (5.49m x 5.49m) Remote controlled roller up and over door, high ceiling with fluorescent tube lighting and access to loft storage space, door to utility room, double glazed door leading to garden, doors to:
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM Tiled flooring, tiled to half wall level, radiator, low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, double glazed frosted glass window, ceiling spotlight.
GARDEN ROOM 12' 4" x 8' 0" (3.76m x 2.44m) Double glazed window overlooking garden, tiled flooring, radiator, high ceiling with fluorescent tube lighting, stable style door.
OUTSIDE 'Purbrook Lodge' sits on grounds extending to approximately 1.65 acres, accessible via a gated entrance with a shingled driveway, off road parking for numerous cars and access to integral garage. The garden wraps around the primary house on all sides with mature shrubs, evergreens and bushes, to the front is a raised terrace and access to the main front door.
To the left hand side is a further raised terrace accessible from the drawing room and to the right hand side overlooked by the kitchen, study / morning room and family room accessible via the breakfast room area is a large terrace with raised brick retaining walls, flower beds leading onto primary lawn. The lawn is surrounded by mature trees with flower beds with a raised terrace and pergola with BBQ area.
Within the grounds and turning area is a Well and shingled driveway continuing past the all weather tennis court to a detached cottage.
ALL WEATHER TENNIS COURT All weather tennis court enclosed by fencing and mature hedges, gateway to:
DETACHED COTTAGE Shingled turning area, patio area, high fencing to one side, leading to enclosed store area. To the front of the Cottage is a large parking and turning area providing access to the garaging, patio and lawned garden which sweeps to the left hand side with mature hedges. Double glazed main from door leading to:
HALLWAY Balustrade staircase rising to first floor, radiator, power points, understairs storage cupboard housing alarm panel and electric meter.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / DINING ROOM 18' 4" decreasing to 9'6" x 17' 10" maximum, decreasing to 11'3". (5.59m x 5.44m) Kitchen Area: Comprehensive range of matching wall and floor units with roll top work surface, inset 1½ sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, inset four ring electric hob with oven under, extractor hood, fan and light over, tiled surrounds, power points, vinyl flooring, ceiling spotlights and coving, double glazed window to side aspect overlooking garden, 'Peninsula' style divide with breakfast bar to one side and storage to other, leading to Dining Room: Twin double glazed windows to front aspect overlooking garden with matching window to side, double radiator, power points, ceiling spotlights and coving.
SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled shower cubicle with extractor fan and light with panelled door, vanity unit with oval wash hand basin, radiator, tiled to walls, close coupled w.c with shelf over.
BEDROOM 2 11' 2" x 10' 5" (3.4m x 3.18m) Double glazed window overlooking garden with radiator under, ceiling coving, panelled door, power points.
FIRST FLOOR Open plan layout incorporating bedroom and living area.
LIVING AREA Total area: 29' 1" x 17' 10" (8.86m x 5.44m) Balustrade, skylight window, double glazed window to front aspect overlooking garden and tennis court with far reaching views towards Portsdown Hill, radiator, power points, built-in double doored wardrobe with storage cupboard, divide leading to:
BEDROOM AREA Double glazed windows to rear aspect, double radiator, power points.
GARAGING Accessed via roller shutter doors and one remote controlled door leading to:
GARAGES 1 & 2 55' 8" x 18' 0" (16.97m x 5.49m) Increasing to 22'2" 'A' frame roof with opportunity for extra storage, access to one side via double glazed door into driveway with high windows, power points.
GARAGE 3 18' 0" x 17' 0" (5.49m x 5.18m) 'A' frame roof, remote control roller up and over door, power points.
OUTSIDE To the left hand side of the Cottage is a lawned garden wrapping round two sides with an oil tank.