Property description
71 PRIORY ROAD Seacrest is a Victorian fisherman's cottage built in 1887 in the conservation area and within the sailing community of Hardway.
The property has been completely renovated to a very high standard, keeping the original features, but having a contemporary and nautical twist. The property is very light and airy with generously sized rooms throughout the three floors. The property is surrounded by local history and Hardway was the launch area for the D day landings in 1944. The neighbouring two properties where built by Camper and Nicolson's boat builders of Gosport for the J Class Captains.
Seacrest has extensively professionally landscaped south facing garden's which runs down to its own beach and a seawall giving storage for a sailing dingy or small fishing boat. Within the grounds there is a bespoke designed and built log cabin, with two ground rooms (the lounge with stunning views all over the harbour, the other is currently used as a office) and a 1st floor guest bedroom. The cabin has its own electric supply, Sky television, broadband, telephone and fax lines. Heating being provided by a wood burning stove. There is a 10 person hot tub outside and also a purpose built brick workshop, potting shed and storage shed.
Located within Portsmouth Harbour, Hardway gives a perfectly located gateway to The Solent and some of the best sailing on the south coast, The channel Islands and Northern France are all within a 12hours passage. Located with a few minutes' walk are charming places to eat and Hardway Sailing Club. Hardway and Portsmouth Harbour have generous amounts of swinging moorings for rent, for those who have a keen interest in sailing, fishing and other water sports.
Portsmouth Harbour railway station has transport to London ( 1hr 30mins ) Brighton ( 1hr ) and Bournemouth ( 1hr ) and too Gunwauf Quay's for designer outlet shopping, bars and restaurants.
GENERAL INFORMATION The property benefits from gas central heating with thermostat radiators, double glazing throughout including the special heat energy sash bay windows in the lounge, acoustic and thermal insulation in walls and ceilings, low energy spot lights and dimmer switches. Window blinds are included and a fully installed Bose 3D home cinema system is available by separate negotiation (Guide £6,000). The house is wired for TV in the main bedroom, orangery, kitchen, studio bedroom and living room. The current owner has lived at the property for 12 years and carried out a very imaginative and sympathetic refurbishment to a very good standard.
DRIVEWAY/PARKING for single car as well as roadside parking. Security lights.
ENTRANCE HALL Victorian glazed panel door opens to porch area with tiled floor and cloak hanging.
LIVING ROOM 22' 6" x 13' 9" (6.88m x 4.20m) An inner door opens to the open plan living room with feature wood burner fireplace, tiled hearth and mantle, wooden floor, "contemporary" sash bay window with hardwood frame and blinds, shelving and cupboards creating a large light and airy room. Internal glazed window to kitchen and step up to stairs and:
CLOAKROOM WC and wash basin.
KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM 24' 8" x 13' 5" (7.52m x 4.10m) Two distinct areas open plan, each with side alcoves and interlinking glazed panels incorporating work surfaces and storage areas set under 4 velux windows. The kitchen area is fitted with a modern, yet totally in keeping, range of floor and wall mounted cupboards with integrated appliances including Neff 5 burner gas hob, extractor, double oven/grill, 2 fridges, freezer, Bosch washing machine and Candy dishwasher. Solid Beech work surfaces with inset Villeroy Bosch sink and drainer, wooden floors and tiled splashbacks There is a separate traditional larder. A breakfast bar divides the room from a more formal dining room area.
ORANGERY 12' 4" x 9' 0" (3.76m x 2.76m) A gorgeous garden room open plan to the rest of the house with solid wooden floor and fully double glazed including french doors to the garden. Great for "chillin".
1ST FLOOR LANDING Stairs to the first floor landing give access to the:
MASTER BEDROOM 13' 1" x 9' 7" (4m x 2.93m) A vaulted pine ceiling with french doors to the orangery roof and fabulous views of Portsmouth Harbour. A 3 panel side window makes for a light and airy room. Access to a full width loft storage area.
SHOWER ROOM A modern suite with WC, washbasin, shower cubicle with tiled surround and floor, chrome ladder radiator and side window.
BEDROOM 2 13' 9" x 10' 10" (4.2m x 3.32m) Blanked Victorian fireplace and mantle, stripped pine floor and window to front elevation.
BEDROOM 3 10' 11" x 7' 4" (3.34m x 2.26m) Bunk room or small double with window affording garden views.
FAMILY BATHROOM Two person spa style bath, washbasin, WC, tiled walls and floor, side window.
2ND FLOOR STUDIO/BEDROOM 4 Stairs from the first floor landing to a top floor studio bedroom with 2 velux and a 3 panel window affording fabulous marine views over the garden and beyond..... Laminate floor, oil radiator and insulated walls.
THE GARDEN is a sheer delight meandering over 100 metres to the shoreline through 5 distinct garden areas, Mediterranean kitchen garden, jungle deck with "wildlife", contemporary fruit garden, Scandinavian garden with log cabin and hot tub, and the Italian coastal garden. - wonderful!
A side gate "somewhere in the jungle" gives access and right of way behind adjacent cottages to the far end of the terrace and their are a series of outbuilding including a lawn mower store, not to mention the:
WORKSHOP AND BIKE STORE Brick built with pitched roof and complete with potting shed, workshop with full power and water supply and double glazed windows and...the
SCANDINAVIAN LODGE Purpose made of Scandinavian pine, painted blue to match the sea and the sky for those hazy, lazy days on the waterfront. Full power for cooking, fridge, broadband, TV. A home from home at the bottom of the garden with ladder access to a loft sleeping area. Hot tub and decking area with wonderful views. Storage under the deck for sea toys such as kayaks and windsurfers.
QUAY WALL The Italian coastal garden consisting of palm and patio abutts a solid sea wall with "secret access" to the quay wall beneath, big enough to store a RIB or other vessel.
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