Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY Cynical buyers who have heard it all before, may expect a house called 'Solent View' to only have glimpses of the water. However this property is fully deserving of its name. 'Solent View' is situated in Penny Street in the heart of maritime Old Portsmouth, within close proximity of Grand Parade, Nelson's monument, the historic Square and Round Towers and the Napoleonic fortified walls. There are terraced balconies on the first and the third floors with the whole of the roof area forming a terrace / garden. From the front there are outstanding panoramic views towards the Solent, Isle of Wight, Garrison Church and grounds towards Southsea. On the top floor the views are from three aspects where you can watch the ever changing seascape of one of the busiest nautical harbour entrances in the UK, with naval warships, cruise ships, yachting and ferries passing on a regular basis. 'Solent View' has been designed with the primary living rooms on the upper floors capitalising on the magnificent views. The versatile accommodation provides for modern living with a large family bathroom and en-suite facilities. Arranged over four floors the accommodation comprises; hallway, garden / family room, utility, cloakroom, integral garage to the ground floor, with 26' drawing room and kitchen / dining room on the first floor, with three bedrooms, the master having an en-suite shower room on the second floor and a further two bedrooms and family bathroom on the third floor, with the roof top terrace over. Each primary floor is accessed via an internal lift and there is a 40' rear enclosed garden. Early internal viewing of this unique family home is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.
ENTRANCE Wrought iron gate leading to passageway with security lighting, letterbox, doorbell system and wrought iron gate leading to rear garden. Main front door with security glazed panels to either side leading to:
HALLWAY Brushed steel handrail and glazed panelled staircase rising to first floor with louver door understairs storage cupboard, lift service to all floors, radiator, smoke alarm, door to:
GARDEN/FAMILY ROOM 13' 6" x 8' 10" (4.11m x 2.69m) Full width and height sliding patio doors leading to rear garden, brushed steel fronted power points, radiator, wall lights, touch dimmer switch.
INNER LOBBY Accessible from hallway, radiator and doors to primary rooms
UTILITY ROOM 4' 9" x 4' 6" (1.45m x 1.37m) Fully ceramic tiled to walls and floor, extractor fan, ceiling spotlights, space for washing machine and tumble dryer, power points.
CLOAKROOM Low level w.c. fully ceramic tiled to floor and walls, extractor fan, ceiling spotlights, mirror, wall mounted wash hand basin.
INTEGRAL GARAGE 24' 1" x 11' 6" decreasing to 9'0" (7.34m x 3.51m) Remote control up and over door, wall mounted gas meter, cold water tap and stop cocks, power points, wall mounted electric consumer box, power points, fluorescent tube lighting, door to inner hallway.
FIRST FLOOR Landing with balustrade, brushed steel handrail, glazed panels balustrade rising to upper floors, frosted double glazed window to side aspect, ceiling spotlights, entry phone system, touch dimmer switch, doors to primary rooms.
DRAWING ROOM 26' 10" maximum decreasing to 23'4" x 13' 5" (8.18m x 4.09m) Understairs storage cupboard, spotlights, brushed steel fronted power points, touch dimmer switch with zoned lighting, lift, two radiators, wall uplighters, bracket for wall mounted TV, wood laminate flooring, wiring for surround sound system, full width and height double glazed windows with central sliding door leading to roof terrace, outstanding views over the Garrison Church and grounds towards Southsea and the Solent.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 14' 0" x 13' 8" (4.27m x 4.17m) Kitchen Area: Double glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking garden, comprehensive range of wood fronted wall and floor units with roll top work surface, tall larder style unit, integrated fridge and freezer with matching door, eye level 'Neff' white fronted oven with microwave oven over, inset induction 'Neff' hob with extractor hood, fan and light over, ceramic tiled surrounds, brushed steel fronted power points, pelmet lighting, ceiling spotlights, tiled flooring, dishwasher point, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, power points, one wall unit with glazed panelled door and shelving, free standing Worcester Bosch 'high flow' boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested).
Dining Area: matching flooring.
SECOND FLOOR Landing with brushed steel handrail and glazed panels, matching staircase rising to upper floor, radiator, lift, doors to primary rooms.
MASTER BEDROOM 17' 6" x 13' 0" (5.33m x 3.96m) Feature full width double glazed window to front aspect with outstanding views over the Garrison Church and grounds towards Southsea and over the Victorian sea defences towards the Solent and the Isle of Wight in the distance, radiator, power points, soft touch dimmer switch, range of built-in wardrobes with pelmet lighting over, bracket for wall mounted TV, brushed steel fronted power points, door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled to floor and walls, shower cubicle with sliding panelled door, close coupled w.c., mirror, extractor fan, glazed shelving, two further mirrors, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator.
BEDROOM 3 19' 9" x 6' 0" (6.02m x 1.83m) Double glazed window to rear aspect with radiator under, ceiling spotlight, power points, built-in wardrobes with central chest of drawers and shelving, eye level storage over.
BEDROOM 4 14' 0" x 7' 4" (4.27m x 2.24m) Double glazed windows to rear aspect, radiator, ceiling spotlights, soft touch dimmer switch, power points.
THIRD FLOOR Landing with glazed and brushed steel handrail, glazed panels, lift, doors to primary rooms.
BEDROOM 5 13' 6" x 13' 1" decreasing to 10'6" (4.11m x 3.99m) Ceiling spotlight, radiator, power points, wall lights, full width and height double glazed windows with central sliding door leading to balcony / terrace with outstanding views over the Garrison Church and grounds towards Southsea, the Solent Napoleonic Forts and far reaching views to the Isle of Wight, radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM 7' 2" x 6' 9" (2.18m x 2.06m) White suite comprising large double ended bath with mixer tap, fully ceramic tiled and mirrored to all walls, raised pelmet shelf, concealed cistern w.c., wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap, double glazed windows to side aspect, wall light, radiator, steel effect tile flooring.
BEDROOM 2 15' 8" x 13' 8" decreasing to 10'3" (4.78m x 4.17m) Ceiling spotlights, radiator, twin double glazed window to rear aspect with views over roof tops towards Spinnaker Tower, No 1 Building and the Spire of the Cathedral, power points, staircase rising to:
TOP FLOOR Landing, built-in storage cupboard, shelf and double glazed windows with double glazed door leading to:
ROOF TOP TERRACE 37' 8" x 13' 6" (11.48m x 4.11m) Retaining wall on all aspects measuring approximately 3' in height with coping stones over. To the front are outstanding views over the Garrison Church and grounds, historic graveyard towards Southsea common, the Solent Napoleonic Forts, Victorian waterfront and far reaching views to the Isle of Wight. The panoramic views continue over the City of Portsmouth, the gardens of adjacent properties, towards No 1 Building, Portsmouth Cathedral, the Spinnaker Tower and mast of HMS Warrior.
BALCONIES/TERRACES On the third floor accessible from bedroom 5 is a patio measuring approximately 13'5 x 4'0" laid to paving with pebble borders, brushed steel fenders measuring approximately 3'6" in height with outstanding views over the Garrison Church towards the Solent and Southsea.
From the drawing room on the first floor there is a large roof top terrace measuring approximately 16'3" x 8'5" with brushed steel fender to front measuring approximately 3'6" in height, retaining walls to either side leading to patio with pebble borders and outside power point.
OUTSIDE To the rear is a garden measuring approximately 40'6" x 14'4" High original retaining walls to either side with large patio area and external security lighting, false grass with stepping stone shingle pathway, mature tree and climbing roses. To the far end of this area is a brick built garden shed and shingle storage area. (There is a right of emergency passage over the garden and via the under unit passageway from the property in High Street leading to Penny Street). This access is via an internal gate which is locked and only accessible from the inside via a key operated padlock.