Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY An imposing, detached family residence, which has been greatly extended by the current owner and sits on a substantial plot with views from the rear towards the South Downs and towards Portsmouth, the Solent and the Isle of Wight from the front. The main house is offered with an impressive hallway leading onto two wings, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, drawing room, sitting room and study on the ground floor, with six bedrooms, five with en-suite facilities and a family bathroom on the first floor with access from the west wing to the top floor which is arranged as a two bedroom self-contained penthouse apartment. Offered with a gated driveway, double integral garage, a detached games room annexe, mature gardens extending approx ¾ of an acre, early internal viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the accommodation and location on offer.
ENTRANCE Via remote controlled double gates opening to brick paved driveway measuring approximately 78' in depth and leading to a large turning area with parking. High brick retaining wall with railings over. Side pedestrian access to either side of property, circular flower bed, mature tree. Access to garage, external security lighting, curved step rising to feature covered area with arched front door and bull nose brickwork. Double glazed leadlight frosted glass windows to either side.
HALLWAY Impressive hallway measuring approximately 28'0 x 15'7 maximum and a central ceiling height of over 18'0. Feature central staircase with balustrades to either side and rising to raised galleried balcony areas, giving access to bedrooms on both wings and overlooking hallway. Underfloor heating, Italian style ceramic tiled flooring, stripped and stained skirting boards, ceiling spotlights, 'Jesters' balcony to front with views from double glazed window towards Hayling Island , Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. Feature double glazed window to rear aspect with views over garden towards the South Downs. Double glazed door leading to outside. Built-in understairs storage cupboard housing meters. Further cloaks hanging cupboard. Security entry phone system, alarm system.
CLOAKROOM Concealed cistern w.c., corner wash hand basin with cupboards under, double glazed window with frosted glass to rear aspect, ceiling spotlight, ceiling coving.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 31' 8" x 13' 0" (9.65m x 3.96m) 31'8 x 13'0 Breakfast Area: Double glazed wood effect surround window to front aspect, Italian style ceramic tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Textured ceiling, ceiling spotlights.
Kitchen Area: Comprehensive range of matching wall and floor units with roll top work surface. Inset stainless steel five ring gas hob with matching extractor canopy hood, fan and light over. Ceramic tiled surrounds, power points, integrated fridge and freezer with matching doors. Built-in double oven with storage cupboards over and under. Range of drawer units, integrated dishwasher with matching door, 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under. Central island unit with range of drawers, storage cupboards. Breakfast bar area and display corners. Dresser style unit to one wall with work surface, four glazed fronted wall units. Double doors with matching windows to either side leading to rear garden. Wine rack, ceiling coving, ceiling spotlights. Door to:
UTILITY ROOM 14' 1" x 9' 5" (4.29m x 2.87m) Ceramic tiled flooring, underfloor heating, integrated washing machine with matching door, inset 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, ceramic tiled surrounds, power points. Double glazed window to rear aspect with door to one side, ceiling coving, ceiling spotlights. Larder style storage cupboards, door to garage. Door to:
CLOAKROOM Low level w.c., double glazed window to side aspect, underfloor heating, ceramic tiled flooring.
GROUND FLOOR EAST WING Access via arched doorway leading to passageway with ceramic tiled flooring, radiator, inset ceiling spotlights, ceiling coving, doors to primary rooms.
DRAWING ROOM 31' 1" x 21' 6" maximum. (9.47m x 6.55m) Five radiators, ceiling spotlights, ceiling coving, stone surround fireplace with hearth. Double glazed wood effect surround windows to front aspect, window to side, double glazed door to one side leading to right hand side of property. Glazed panelled door, power points.
SITTING ROOM 17' 10" x 13' 8" (5.44m x 4.17m) Ceiling coving, ceiling spotlights, double glazed doors with windows to either side leading onto rear garden. Double radiator, power points, built-in cupboard housing boiler 1 supplying domestic hot water and central heating system (not tested) with timer switch. Glazed panelled door.
STUDY 15' 7" x 15' 6" (4.75m x 4.72m) Double glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking garden. Range of built-in storage units with work surface, computer desk, glazed fronted storage drawers. Radiator, twin glazed panelled doors, leading to hallway. Ceiling spotlights, ceiling coving.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Split level landing leading to East Wing with access via arched doorway with staircase rising top floor apartment.
FIRST FLOOR EAST WING Doors to primary rooms.
HALLWAY Radiator, ceiling coving, ceiling spotlights.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE 15' 0" x 14' 0" (4.57m x 4.27m) Matching double glazed doors with windows to either side leading onto large balcony with outstanding views towards Hayling Island, Portsmouth, the Solent and the Isle of Wight. Double glazed windows to side aspect, radiator, ceiling coving, ceiling spotlights. Archway leading through to:
DRESSING AREA 13' 8" x 4' 6" (4.17m x 1.37m) to front of wardrobes. Range of built-in floor to ceiling wardrobes with storage space over to one wall with brushed steel 'T' bar handles and providing hanging space and shelving. Ceiling coving, ceiling spotlights, power points. Double glazed window to side aspect. Archway leading to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 10' 8" x 13' 7" (3.25m x 4.14m) Circular panelled 'Jacuzzi' style bath with seating area, fully ceramic tiled walls and flooring, corner shower cubicle with steam jet shower, concealed cistern w.c. Work surface and storage cupboards with inset wash hand basin with mixer tap, mirror and light over. Double glazed frosted glass window to rear aspect. Underfloor heating, inset ceiling spotlights, ceiling coving. Wooden built twin seated Sauna with tiled flooring.
BEDROOM 2 16' 10" x 14' 0" (5.13m x 4.27m) (Currently used as a Sitting Room). Recessed area with fitted living flame coal effect gas fire (not tested), inset ceiling spotlights, ceiling coving, radiator, glazed panelled door. Double glazed wood effect doors with matching windows to either side leading onto large balcony with outstanding views towards Portsmouth Harbour, Hayling Island, the Isle of Wight and the Solent.
BEDROOM 3 16' 0" x 13' 8" (4.88m x 4.17m) to front of built-in wardrobes. Built-in triple wardrobes to one wall with sliding doors and central mirror, hanging space and shelving. Double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden with views towards the South Downs . Radiator, ceiling coving, ceiling spotlights, power points, door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled to walls and floor. Corner shower cubicle with jet system, concealed cistern w.c., wash hand basin with mixer tap and mirror and light over. Double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden, underfloor heating, extractor fan, ceiling coving, ceiling spotlights.
WEST WING FIRST FLOOR Feature balustraded landing overlooking entrance hallway. Radiator, double glazed window to front aspect with outstanding views towards Portsmouth, Hayling Island, the Isle of Wight and the Solent. Access to the top floor.
BEDROOM 4 'L' shaped. 13'8 maximum, decreasing to 6'0 x 15'8. Ceiling coving, ceiling spotlights, power points, double glazed window to front aspect with outstanding views towards Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. Door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled to walls and floor. Suite comprising; concealed cistern w.c., wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap and shower cubicle with panel door. Underfloor heating extractor fan, ceiling coving, ceiling spotlights.
FAMILY BATHROOM White suite comprising; panelled bath with hand grips, concealed cistern w.c., wash hand basin with mixer tap and corner shower cubicle with'Triton Rapid 3' shower unit. Range of storage cupboards, double glazed window to front aspect with frosted glass. Fully ceramic tiled to walls and floor, radiator, extractor fan, lighting underfloor heating.
BEDROOM 5 16' 7" x 15' 8" (5.05m x 4.78m) Radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden with views towards the South Downs. Range of built-in sliding door wardrobes with two doors being mirror fronted and providing hanging space and shelving. Ceiling coving, ceiling spotlights, power points. Door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled walls and flooring. Concealed cistern w.c., corner shower cubicle with sliding doors, wash hand basin with mixer tap, mirrored splashback with lighting. Double glazed window to side aspect, range of storage cupboards, underfloor heating, ceiling spotlights, ceiling coving, extractor fan.
BEDROOM 6 16' 7" x 15' 8" (5.05m x 4.78m) Measurements to front of built-in wardrobes to one wall with quadruple doors, hanging space and shelving. Double glazed window to front aspect with views towards Portsmouth , Isle of Wight and the Solent. Radiator, power points, ceiling coving, ceiling spotlights. Door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled to walls and floor. Fully tiled corner shower cubicle, concealed cistern w.c., wash hand basin with mixer tap, mirror and light over, double glazed window to side aspect, tiled flooring, underfloor heating, extractor fan, ceiling coving, ceiling spotlights.
TOP FLOOR LANDING Accessible via arched doorway from first floor West Wing to staircase. Balustraded landing, archway leading to inner hallway:
OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN 27' 0" x 22' 2" (8.23m x 6.76m) Total Area. Living Room Area:
Double glazed dormer window to front aspect with seating area under with outstanding views towards Langstone Harbour, Hayling Island, the Solent and the Isle of Wight in the distance. Radiator, power points, curved carpeted area providing living space, ceiling spotlights, slight eaves to ceiling.
Kitchen Area:
Newly fitted kitchen incorporating range units and breakfast bar, single drainer sink unit with cupboard space under. electric hob and oven. Power points, Velux skylight window to rear aspect with views towards Butser Hill and the South Downs. Wooden flooring. Access to:
INNER HALLWAY Access to loft space, doors to primary rooms.
BEDROOM 1 (BEDROOM 7) 14' 9" x 12' 9" (4.5m x 3.89m) Slight eaves to ceiling, ceiling spotlights, wiring for wall mounted t.v. and t.v. aerial point. Velux skylight window, power points, radiator, arched opening leading to:
DRESSING AREA 14' 8" x 3' 10" (4.47m x 1.17m) Work surface with two mirrors, range of built-in shelving and hanging space to one end. Ceiling spotlights.
BEDROOM 2 (BEDROOM 8) 12' 2" x 9' 0" (3.71m x 2.74m) Double glazed dormer window to front aspect with outstanding views towards Langstone Harbour, Hayling Island, the Solent and the Isle of Wight in the distance. Panelled door, radiator, power points.
BATHROOM 8' 11" x 8' 4" (2.72m x 2.54m) White suite comprising; panelled bath with hand grips, separate shower over with drench style hood and shower screen, range of tiled surfaces and shelving to one end, wall mounted wash hand basin and concealed cistern w.c. with twin flush. Velux skylight window to rear aspect, chrome heated towel rail, tiled flooring.
UTILITY ROOM Work surface, washing machine point, tiled flooring.
OUTSIDE To the front of the property there are double remote controlled gates leading to brick paved driveway approximately 78'0 in depth, with mature trees and enclosed by fence panelling to one side. Large turning area with ample off road car parking in excess of 5/6 cars, high brick retaining wall with railings over. Pedestrian access to either side of the property.
To the rear of the property there is a garden with brick retaining wall and balustraded fencing over and enclosed by mature hedge to one side. Central steps leading to large pond with plumbing for fountain, lawned areas, brick pergola, steps leading down to rear garden with large patio area, wooden built greenhouse, lawned gardens extending in a northerly direction with mature trees, evergreens and shrubs.
DETACHED GAMES ROOM With potential for development to form an annexe (subject to the necessary consents).
31'7 decreasing to 22'0 x 18'9. High ceiling measuring approximately 10'9 with ceiling spotlights, dimmer switches. Three electric panel heaters (not tested). Separate electrics, range of power points, double glazed door leading onto rear garden, double glazed door leading to side. Windows to three aspects.
DOUBLE GARAGE Remote controlled electric up and over door. Wall mounted boiler 2 supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested).