Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY The former Royal Marines Barracks which was built in the 1860's became the HQ of the Royal Marines in 1947 and headquarters for training and Special Forces until its closure in 1991. The former barracks converted by Redrow Homes in the early 1990's with each section of the building being named after Royal Marine Special Forces heroes. 'Wilkinson House' is located towards the eastern end of the barracks and overlooks both the entrance to the museum and the lawned gardens, yet from primary rooms has views towards the Solent and Victorian waterfront. The accommodation comprises; L-shaped hallway, utility room, 18' kitchen / breakfast room, 23' drawing room opening to dining room, internal hallway leading to, three double bedrooms, the master having a large recently re-fitted en-suite bathroom and separate family bathroom. Within the well maintained grounds are guest car parking facilities, residents parking, a garage and use of communal tennis court. Having views towards the Solent from primary rooms and no forward chain, early internal viewing of this historic Victorian building is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.
ENTRANCE Resident car parking facility and access to garage blocks, communal gardens with shrub borders and shrub areas, steps with wrought iron soldier railings leading up to twin doors with security entry phone system leading to:
COMMUNAL HALLWAY Coir matting with depicting house name, staircase rising to all floors, lift service to all floors, twin doors to front leading to communal gardens and Victorian waterfront.
FIRST FLOOR Landing with internal door leading to communal landing with access to Flats 3 and 4, lift service/access.
FLAT 4 Main front door with security spyhole leading to:
L-SHAPED HALLWAY Ceiling coving, smoke alarm, entry phone system, double radiator, telephone point, power points, double doored built-in cloak cupboard with hanging space and shelf, doors to primary room.
UTILITY ROOM 7' 6" x 6' 1" (2.29m x 1.85m) Measurements do not include recessed area for door opening. High ceiling with extractor fan, coving, frosted sash style window to rear aspect, high level built-in storage cupboard housing boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested), pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., double radiator, work surface with washing machine point, space for tumble dryer under, ceramic tiled surrounds, power points.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 18' 7" x 10' 9" (5.66m x 3.28m) Breakfast Area: sash style window to side aspect, outstanding views over Royal Marine Barracks lawned area towards the Solent in the distance, high ceiling with coving, panelled door to hallway, double radiator, power points, square opening leading to Kitchen Area: comprehensive range of gloss white fronted wall and floor units with roll top work surface, inset 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, integrated Bosch dishwasher with matching door, ceramic tiled surrounds, power points, corner display shelving, pelmet lighting over sink, sash style window to front aspect overlooking Royal Marine Barracks lawned area with views towards the Solent in the distance, under unit lighting, power points, range of drawer units, integrated fridge and freezer with matching doors, inset 'AEG' four ring gas hob with oven under, extractor canopy, hood and light over, wall mounted unit with glazed panelled door and inset light, spice drawer under, high ceiling with fluorescent tube lighting and coving, vinyl flooring.
DRAWING ROOM 23' 0" x 14' 2" (7.01m x 4.32m) 1½ sized door leading to hallway, twin sash style windows to front aspect overlooking Royal Marine Barracks ground towards the Solent in the distance, central fireplace with onyx surround, granite inlay and hearth with electric fire, power points, two double radiators, high ceiling with ornate coving, two ceiling roses, power points, entry phone system, dado rail, TV aerial point, door to inner hallway, arched opening leading to:
DINING ROOM 14' 4" x 8' 7" (4.37m x 2.62m) Sash style window to rear aspect, double radiator, high ceiling with ornate coving, central ceiling rose, dado rail, power point.
INNER HALLWAY Access to loft space, doors to primary rooms, built-in cupboard housing immersion tank (not tested).
BEDROOM 3 12' 1" x 8' 7" (3.68m x 2.62m) Sash style window to rear aspect, high ceiling with coving, double radiator, power points, panelled door, built-in double doored wardrobe with hanging space and shelving.
BEDROOM 2 14' 0" x 10' 2" (4.27m x 3.1m) High ceiling with coving, panelled door, power points, sash style window to rear aspect, built-in double doored wardrobe with hanging space and shelving, power points.
FAMILY BATHROOM 9' 1" x 7' 8" (2.77m x 2.34m) Ceiling coving, ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, corner shower cubicle with panelled door, close coupled w.c. with twin flush, contemporary style wash hand basin with mixer tap, wooden shelf, wood laminate flooring, chrome heated towel rail, mirror with lighting, ceramic tiled to half wall level, panelled bath with mixer tap and separate shower attachment.
BEDROOM 1 23' 4" x 12' 6" (7.11m x 3.81m) Twin sash style windows to front aspect with views over the Royal Marine Barracks grounds toward the Solent in the distance, folding shutters, double radiator, panelled door, high ceiling with coving, comprehensive range of built-in wardrobes to one wall with hanging space and shelving, central unit with inset curtains and drawers under, power points, panelled door to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 10' 2" x 8' 9" (3.1m x 2.67m) White suite comprising contemporary double ended bath with separate chrome filler and shower attachment, concealed cistern w.c., moulded vanity unit with oval wash hand basin and shelving to either side, mixer tap, range of cupboards under, mirror with lighting and storage cupboard over, wall mounted double doored medicine cabinet, further unit with drawers and cupboards on one side and under, ceramic tiled flooring, tiled to half wall level on two walls, chrome heated towel rail, ceiling spotlights, coving, extractor fan, corner shower cubicle with drench style hood and separate shower attachment, frosted sash style window to rear aspect.
OUTSIDE To the rear are communal grounds including residents and guests car parking facilities, garage blocks. To the front there are communal grounds leading to tennis court (residents use) and access to Southsea waterfront. To the front of the property are the Royal Marines gardens and museum.
GARAGE Located within the first block (heading away from Wilkinson House), the garage has an up and over door, it is the 5th garage on the right hand side.
N.B. From the primary rooms there are views towards the Solent, although there is some obstruction because of mature trees.
SERVICE CHARGES £2,714.28 per annum
TENURE Leasehold - 999 Years from 29/09/94