Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY An outstanding family home which provides generous proportioned rooms with plenty of living space, with a light and airy aspect. 'Hambledon House' sits in one of Southsea's most desirable and rather exclusive residential areas, which is tucked just off Eastern Parade and within easy access of Canoe Lake and the Historic Victorian waterfront. The accommodation has been sympathetically modernised and updated by the current owners and could be described as perfectly suited for family life and those who like to entertain as it has an extensive open plan kitchen leading to an impressive Orangery as well as two large reception rooms. The accommodation is arranged over four floors, three of which are in the main house and offer; five bedrooms, the master with a large en-suite bathroom and separate shower room and a recently updated 'Romanesque' style feature bathroom. On the lower ground floor is a self contained (with own separate entrance) three bedroom apartment with its own shower room, kitchen, heating and electrical system, providing potential for home and income.
The rear garden has mature trees and hedges which is accessible from both the Drawing Room and Orangery. To the front is a gated entrance with off road car parking and garage with decked terrace over. Retaining a number of original features including fire surrounds, high ceilings, ceiling covings and high skirting boards, 'Hambledon House' provides flexible accommodation for families, home workers or those who need space to entertain. Being within easy access of Eastern Parade, Canoe Lake, the boutique shops of both Marmion Road and Albert Road, and within walking distance of the bustling and entertaining area of Gunwharf Quays and the highly regarded 'Private' schools, early internal viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate what the accommodation and location have to offer.
ENTRANCE Brick retaining wall with curved coping stones, pillared entrance with vehicular and pedestrian gates, oval plaque depicting house number, leading to brick paviour turning and parking area, raised borders with maturing shrubs, evergreens and bushes. Access to garage, to the left hand side is a pathway leading to 4a, (self contained flat). Fishpond with rockery surround, pathway to right hand side of the property with cold outside water tap, curved steps with lighting, leading to sandstone steps, covered porch with external lighting, twin double storm doors with brass furniture, leading to porch. Steps and door leading to side and terrace (over garage), cloaks hanging area. Main front door with lead light stained glass panels with patching panels to either side and over, leading to Hallway.
HALLWAY High ceiling with ceiling rose and coving, ceramic tiled flooring, high skirting boards, central heating control switch, feature architraves, staircase with feature newel post rising to mezzanine level, steps down to lower ground level, sash style window to side aspect with radiator under, wall lights, ceiling spotlights, doors to primary rooms.
SITTING ROOM 18' 0" into bay window x 17' 0" (5.49m x 5.18m) Feature bay window to front aspect with blinds and inset spotlights, to the front is a projector home cinema screen which works from a remote control with projector on one wall. High ceiling with original ceiling rose and coving, high skirting boards, twins doors to hallway, wall lights, wooden flooring, feature surround fireplace with inlay and tiled hearth, power points, unit with controls for surround sound system and also remote elevating TV screen hidden within the unit, corner display shelf.
DRAWING ROOM 27' 8" x 13' 10" (8.43m x 4.22m) Dining area to one end, twin sash style windows to front aspect overlooking rooftop terrace with twin radiators under, high ceiling with rose and coving, twin double doors with glazed panels to one side and over leading to rear garden, high skirting boards, power points, double glazed window overlooking rear garden, twin doors to hallway, cast iron surround fireplace with ceramic tile inlay and hearth with brass hood, shelving to one side, wall light, radiator, archway leading to kitchen.
CLOAKROOM Tiled flooring and fully tiled walls with dado rail, granite surface with stone circular wash hand basin, mixer tap with cupboard space under, concealed cistern w.c., mirror to one wall, ceiling spotlights with piped sound system, underfloor heating, panelled door.
KITCHEN INCORPORATING ORANGERY 36' 7" x 19' 4" maximum, decreasing to 110. (11.15m x 5.89m) Kitchen Area: Comprehensive range of cream fronted and painted wall and floor units with granite work surface, twin butler sinks with wooden surface and drainer to either side, mixer tap and cupboard space under, salad tap, sash style window to side aspect. Wall mounted plate rack and corner display shelf, under unit lighting, granite style splash back, terracotta tiled flooring, recessed area into chimney breast with Falcon cream fronted range with three ring gas hob and hot plate, double ovens and storage under, granite surface to either side with range of
drawers and storage cupboard, space for microwave, display shelf, central heating control switch, integrated Bosch dishwasher, mantle over chimney breast with ornate Romanesque figure, extractor hood, fan and spotlights with tiled inlay, ceiling spotlights, steps leading to archway and drawing room, tall unit with basket shelving and drawers under, central island with granite work surface, storage shelving and drawers under, circular inset basin with mixer tap and separate instant hot water beverage tap and filtered cold water tap, tiled flooring, opening to Orangery, stable style door to front aspect with leadlight panel, walk-in utility room/cupboard with washing machine point, work surface, space for tumble dryer, range of shelving:
Orangery: Feature vaulted roof with support rods and arch glazed panel to one end, gothic pillars, remote control shutter blinds and ceiling lights, twin doors leading to rear garden, low retaining wall with hidden radiators and mesh frontage, ceiling pelmet lights, high level double glazed windows to side aspect with leadlight stained glass panels, radiator with matching cover and mesh frontage, matching tiled flooring.
FIRST FLOOR Mezzanine Landing: Balustrade, frosted glazed window to side aspect, staircase leading to primary landing, high skirting boards, radiator, chrome fronted power points.
BEDROOM 5 14' 0" x 11' 1" (4.27m x 3.38m) maximum. Sash style window to rear aspect, radiator, ceiling coving, power points, panelled door to airing cupboard with range of shelving, immersion tank with storage cupboard over.
MAIN LANDING Balustrade with staircase rising to upper floor, ceiling rose and coving, doors to primary rooms, central heating control switch, high level borrowed light windows to shower room.
MASTER BEDROOM 18' 1" x 14' 10" (5.51m x 4.52m) to front of built-in wardrobes Bay window to front aspect with radiator under, ceiling coving and spotlights, door to hallway, door to en-suite, bracket for wall mounted T.V, range of mirror fronted wardrobes to one wall measuring approximately 22 in depth with pelmet over, hanging space and shelving.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 8' 2" x 7' 4" (2.49m x 2.24m) Frosted glazed window to front aspect, tiled flooring, low level w.c. with twin flush, vanity unit with Heritage sink, cupboard space under and granite surface and splash back, mirror with pelmet lighting over, Jacuzzi Spa style bath with central chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, granite surround and splash back, mirrors on three walls, spotlights with ornate pelmet over, ceiling spotlights, underfloor heating, coving and piped surround sound system.
SHOWER ROOM Tiled to ¾ level and tiled flooring, closed coupled w.c with twin flush, raised area with legs and storage space under, circular wash hand basin with mixer tap, mirror and lighting, ceiling spotlights, piped surround sound system, window to side aspect, corner shower cubicle with curved sliding door.
BEDROOM 2 19' 0" x 14' 0" (5.79m x 4.27m) 190 x 140 Sash style window to front aspect with radiator under, ceiling spotlights and coving, panelled door to landing, chrome dimmer switch, double glazed window to rear aspect over looking garden with views between houses towards the Tennis Courts, high skirting boards, radiator, power points.
SECOND FLOOR MEZZANINE Staircase rising to upper floor, twin louvre doors to kitchenette area.
FEATURE ROMANESQUE BATHROOM 13' 8" x 10' 6" (4.17m x 3.2m) Ceiling spotlights, piped surround sound system, stone tiling to walls with feature shelf, 'Parisian Copper' double ended bath with wall mounted fountain style filler, separate shower attachment and plinth mounted taps, low level w.c with twin flush, sash frosted glazed window to rear aspect. Pillared surface with ornate moulded sleeping cherubs over a globe support holding up a stone surface with bespoke designed sink units with mixer taps, low level floor lighting, large curved wall with access to shower cubicle, drench style hood and separate tap with central drain away, ceiling spotlights, panelled door, underfloor heating.
KITCHENETTE Work surface, wash hand basin with mixer tap, radiator, range of shelving, further storage unit with archway to storage cupboards, skylight window.
TOP FLOOR Landing with balustrade and radiator.
BEDROOM 3 18' 10" x 14' 0" (5.74m x 4.27m) Double glazed window to side aspect, panelled door, double radiator, chrome fronted power points, shaver point, low level surface with chest of drawers under, circular wash hand basin with mixer tap, built-in wardrobe to one side of chimney breast with storage cupboard to the other side.
BEDROOM 4 15' 2" x 13' 8" (4.62m x 4.17m) Built-in wardrobes, double glazed window to front aspect with radiator under, stripped and painted floor boards, power points, dressing table with glass surface and drawers under with low level shelves and further drawers. Built-in double door wardrobe with storage cupboard over, granite work surface with drawers and storage cupboard under, circular wash hand basin with mixer tap, mirror and spotlights, panelled door.
OUTSIDE To the front is a retaining wall with pillars and curved coping stones, twin pillared entrance with house name plaque, vehicular and pedestrian gates leading to large turning area, led to brick paviour and access to garage, steps up to main front door, side pedestrian access to right hand side of the property leading to Orangery. To the left hand side of the property is a pathway leading to lower ground floor flat.
On the entrance level via the porch are steps leading to a raised roof terrace over the garage with low level lighting and railings to all aspects.
To the rear is a raised area accessible from the drawing room and orangery leading to the primary garden which is laid to synthetic grass with brick retaining walls, pergola, evergreens, mature shrubs and bushes, wooden built Summerhouse/Wendy House, external lighting.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR FLAT NUMBER 4A Accessible via it's own separate entrance, from the side of the property. Main front door leading to Split-level Hallway.
SPLIT-LEVEL HALLWAY 23' 6" x 4' 7" (7.16m x 1.4m) With doorway and steps leading down to primary area, central heating control switch, ceiling coving. Locked cupboard housing boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested) to the main house. Opening leading to inner hall, with original balustrade staircase rising to main house with large understairs storage area radiator and doors to primary rooms.
BEDROOM 3 9' 2" x 7' 8" (2.79m x 2.34m) Sash style window to rear aspect, radiator, panelled door and power points, ceiling coving.
BEDROOM 1 9' 3" x 9' 0" (2.82m x 2.74m) Ceiling coving, built-in cupboard housing boiler supplying domestic water and central heating (not tested) to the flat only with timer switch, sash style window to rear aspect, radiator, panelled door.
BEDROOM 2 9' 3" x 8' 1" (2.82m x 2.46m) Sash style window to rear aspect, ceiling coving, radiator, panelled door.
KITCHEN 15' 7" x 7' 10" maximum (4.75m x 2.39m) Angled to one wall, tiled flooring, comprehensive range of matching wall and floor units with roll top work surface, inset 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, washing machine point, chrome fronted power points, inset four ring electric hob with stainless steel fronted oven under, extractor hood, fan and light over with tiled splash back. Two wall mounted units with frosted glazed doors, brushed steel handles, wine racks, range of drawer units, integrated fridge/freezer, tall larder style unit, radiator, high level cupboard housing electric meter, part glazed panelled door.
LIVING ROOM 16' 5" x 17' 0" (5m x 5.18m) into bay window, with a ceiling height of 83 Sash style window to front aspect, ceiling spotlights and coving, wall up-lighters, two radiators, chrome fronted power points, original cast iron surround fireplace with tile inlay and hearth, wooden flooring, dimmer switches.
SHOWER ROOM Concealed cistern w.c with shelf over, wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard space under, pelmet lighting and storage cupboards incorporating mirror, radiator, fully ceramic tiled to floor and walls, raised plinth with glazed panel, extractor fan, drench style hood and shower attachment with a wet room style.
GARAGE Up and over door and external security lighting.