Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY A unique and appealing Victorian family home which is located in a popular elevated road, yet within easy access to local shopping amenities, bus routes, recreation grounds and within the catchment for both Springfield and Solent Road schools. The accommodation is arranged over two primary floors and comprises; drawing room, dining room, family room, kitchen / breakfast room and cloakroom on the entrance level with three double bedrooms and a large bathroom on the first floor. There is a further room on the lower ground floor to the rear currently used as an additional bedroom. Being located in an elevated position, this individual property has outstanding views towards Langstone Harbour and Portsmouth in the distance, with southerly facing 120' rear garden, off-road car parking and a garage. Having feature bay windows with an impressive 'Dutch' gable end, double glazing and central heating, early internal viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.
ENTRANCE Brick retaining wall with pillared entrance providing pedestrian and vehicular access, shingled driveway and pathway with lawned front garden, manicured hedges and trees. To the right hand side of the property is a pathway leading to main front door with PVCu lead light stained windows with house no depicted over leading to:
PORCH Quarry tiled flooring, double glazed frosted glass windows to the side and rear aspect, wood effect UPVC double glazed front door leading to:
HALLWAY Balustrade staircase rising to first floor, ceiling coving, dado rail, radiator, power points, built-in storage cupboard housing meters, doors to primary rooms.
SITTING ROOM/DINING ROOM 11' 5" x 11' 0" into bay window (3.48m x 3.35m) Double glazed bay window to side aspect, radiator under, power points, telephone point, panelled door to hallway, original ceiling rose and coving, twin glazed doors leading to:
DRAWING ROOM 14' 0" into bay window x 14' 0" (4.27m x 4.27m) Double glazed bay window to front aspect with low sill overlooking garden, ceiling rose and coving, picture rail, radiator, power points, wood surround fireplace with cast iron inlay and hearth with living flame coal effect gas fire.
CLOAKROOM Low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, ceramic tiled to half wall level with dado rail over, double glazed frosted glass window to side aspect, textured ceiling, vinyl flooring.
FAMILY ROOM 14' 0" x 9' 5" (4.27m x 2.87m) Twin double glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking garden, radiator, ceiling rose and picture rail, panelled door to hallway, square opening with door leading to kitchen, balustrade staircase leading to lower ground floor.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 13' 6" x 12' 0" (4.11m x 3.66m) " Tiled flooring, double glazed twin doors with windows to either side overlooking rear garden, leading to raised decked area, comprehensive range of matching oak fronted wall and floor units with roll top work surface, inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, cupboard space under, integrated appliances including dishwasher fridge and washing machine all with matching doors, wall mounted boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested), tall larder style ironing board cupboard, range of drawer units, tall larder style cupboard with space for hoover with canopy style shelf and microwave to one side and storage cupboard over, ceramic tiled surrounds, power points, ceiling spotlights, glazed panelled door to family room, double glazed window to front aspect overlooking driveway, under unit lighting, Stoves stainless steel four ring gas hob with oven under, extractor hood, fan and light over.
FIRST FLOOR Landing with balustrade, access to loft space, textured ceiling, double glazed window to side aspect, dado rail, doors to primary rooms.
BEDROOM 3 13' 10" decreasing to 8'0" x 9' 6" decreasing to 5'6" L-shaped (4.22m x 2.9m) High level shelf over bed, textured ceiling with spotlights, picture rail, panelled door to landing, radiator, double glazed window to rear aspect with views over garden towards Portsmouth, Isle of Wight and Langstone Harbour in the distance.
BEDROOM 1 13' 5" x 12' 0" (4.09m x 3.66m) Twin double glazed windows to rear aspect with low sill and views over the garden and rooftops towards Langstone Harbour, Portsmouth and Isle of Wight in the distance, range of built-in bedroom furniture including wardrobes, two with mirror fronted doors, hanging space and shelving, central dressing table with drawers under, bracket for wall mounted TV, panelled door to landing, radiator, textured ceiling, picture rail.
BEDROOM 2 14' 0" x 11' 0" (4.27m x 3.35m) Built-in double doored wardrobe to one side of chimney breast, double glazed windows to front aspect, radiator under, textured ceiling, picture rail, panelled door to landing, power points.
BATHROOM 10' 6" x 7' 9" (3.2m x 2.36m) Double glazed bay window to side aspect, white suite comprising double ended panelled bath with wooden panel and central taps, separate shower over with shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., vinyl flooring, fully ceramic tiled to walls, chrome heated towel rail, door to landing.
LOWER GROUND Lobby area with door to:
LOWER GROUND FLOOR ROOM 10' 2" x 8' 8" (3.1m x 2.64m) Ceiling spotlights, tiled flooring, built-in narrow storage cupboards with shelving, low level built-in wardrobe under stairs, double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden, radiator, power points.
WALK-IN STUDY AREA 7' 9" x 4' 9" (2.36m x 1.45m) Tiled flooring, raised decked area with shelving to either side, double glazed window to side aspect, power points, panelled door.
OUTSIDE To the front brick retaining wall with pillared entrance providing access to off-road car parking and pedestrian access, lawned front garden with mature shrubs, shingled driveway to left hand side of the property leading to garage with off-road car parking for numerous cars. To the right hand side of the property there is a pathway leading to main front door, mature manicured hedge. To the rear there is a raised decked area with balustrade and stairs leading to garden, accessible from the kitchen / breakfast room. To the rear of the garage is a large patio area with external cold water tap, concrete plinth with:
SUMMER HOUSE 16' 2" x 6' 6" (4.93m x 1.98m) Wooden cladding to all walls and floor with windows to side aspect and twin double doors overlooking rear garden.
REAR GARDEN Immediately to the rear of the property is a large patio area with under house storage measuring approximately 4'8" in height with ample storage space, electric lighting and power points. To the right hand side of the property is a further store room / bike shed with shelving and side pedestrian access. The primary garden is laid to lawn and enclosed by fence panelling, it extends approx 120' x 50'.
GARAGE 18' 10" x 9' 9" (5.74m x 2.97m) Pitched roof with high level storage, electric lighting and power with roller up and over door, remote controlled, double glazed door and window to rear aspect leading to patio.