Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY 'Yarborough Lodge' is a rather grand, substantial family home which is tucked away behind a rendered and painted retaining wall, in the oldest conservation area of Southsea, providing both privacy and the feeling of being in the rural setting. Within the walls of this surprisingly large town garden are two feature areas for alfresco dining as well as gated car parking facilities (twin internal gates providing gated car parking for up to four cars). It's a flexible home with plenty of space for a large family or those who need plenty of space for entertaining and putting up guests. With over 2900 sq ft of living accommodation arranged over four floors it makes it easy to work from home, to indulge in hobbies that need space or just to find your own peace. Located right in the heart of Southsea, in walking distance from the shops, highly regarded schools including Portsmouth Grammar, Portsmouth High School and St. Johns College, as well as the historic waterfront it's a perfect home for all generations. The accommodation comprises entrance level with fitted study, cloakroom and drawing room, with the master bedroom with en-suite and second bedroom on the upper floor and a further two bedrooms and bathroom on the top floor. On the lower ground floor there is a large open plan kitchen/breakfast room with family area, utility room and formal dining room. The wrap around garden includes lawned areas, patio areas, gated car parking and a former garage which is currently used as a gym. The well proportioned rooms with large windows provide a light, bright and airy atmosphere, tucked away being high retaining walls, yet within the heart of the town, viewing is strongly recommended.
ENTRANCE Painted and rendered pillared gateway with twin wooden gates leading to an enclosed front garden with mature trees, evergreen and well stocked borders. Driveway with parking for approx two cars. High wooden gates leading to side courtyard style garden. Slate paving leading to original granite steps rising to main front door with glazed panel leading to:
PORCH Feature arched window to side aspect, black and white tiled flooring, internal main front door with black furniture and window over leading to:
HALLWAY L-shaped with feature arched window to side aspect with shutters, high skirting boards. High ceiling with coving and ceiling rose, dado rail, radiator with cover over. Balustrade staircase rising to all floors, steps leading to the ground floor to the rear via glazed panel door.
DRAWING ROOM 18' 0" x 14' 0" (5.49m x 4.27m) High ceiling with central ceiling rose and coving, picture rail, high skirting boards and architraves. Panelled door, dimmer switch, radiator with cover over, power point. Stone surround fireplace with tiled hearth and living flame coal effect gas fire (not tested) and grate. Second radiator with cover over. Full height sash style window to front aspect overlooking garden with original shutters. Power points.
STUDY/HOME OFFICE 17' 9" x 14' 0" (5.41m x 4.27m) Feature full height window to side aspect with wooden shutters. High ceiling with central ceiling rose and coving. Panelled door and architraves, high skirting, power points. Radiator with cover over. Window to rear aspect. Range of built-in book and storage shelving, storage cupboards. Dimmer switches and power point.
FIRST FLOOR Mezzanine landing with feature arched lead light stained glass window to rear aspect, dado rail, staircase to main landing. Walk-in storage cupboard with window to rear aspect and range of shelving.
MAIN LANDING Main landing with staircase rising to upper floor. Radiator, dado rail, high skirting boards.
MASTER BEDROOM 15' 10" x 14' 0" (4.83m x 4.27m) measurements to front of range of built-in wardrobes, floor to ceiling with hanging space and shelving. Central chest of drawers and storage cupboards over. Ceiling rose and coving, sash style window to side aspect with radiator under. Further range of built-in wardrobes, door to hallway, power point, dimmer switch. Twin doors leading to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 10' 7" x 6' 8" (3.23m x 2.03m) Corner shower cubicle with curved screen and central shower with drying area. Fully ceramic tiled to floor and walls. Wash hand basin with chrome legs, shelving and towel rail. Low level w.c., wall lights, chrome heated towel rail and radiator with roll top. Sash style window to side aspect with shutters, ceiling coving.
BEDROOM 2 16' 0" x 13' 10" (4.88m x 4.22m) Sash style window to front aspect overlooking garden. Radiator, panelled door, high ceiling with central ceiling rose and coving. Surround fireplace with cast iron arch inlay and tiled hearth, power points. Built-in wardrobe with hanging space and shelf.
SECOND FLOOR Mezzanine landing to rear, built-in double doored storage cupboard. Staircase rising to top floor. Skylight window.
FAMILY BATHROOM White suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, separate shower over with shower screen. Contemporary style wash hand basin with mixer tap, close coupled w.c. Double glazed window to rear aspect. Fully ceramic tiled to floors and walls. Heated towel rail, panelled door.
TOP FLOOR MAIN LANDING Built-in storage cupboard with a range of shelving.
BEDROOM 3 23' 4" maximum x 10' 9" to front of chimney breast (7.11m x 3.28m) Dormer window to front aspect. Wood surround fireplace with cast iron arch inlay. Ceiling spotlights, double radiator, power points. Feature arched dormer window to side aspect with arch window. TV aerial point, power points.
BEDROOM 4 14' 0" x 12' 0" (4.27m x 3.66m) Feature arch window to side aspect with views towards Spinnaker Tower and No.1 Building. Range of built-in wardrobes, panelled door, dimmer switch, power points.
GROUND FLOOR Mezzanine to rear with double glazed door leading to rear garden. Staicase leading to lower ground floor.
SEPARATE W.C. Low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, extractor fan, tiled floor.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN 20' 10" decreasing to 13'6" x 23' 0" (6.35m x 7.01m) Including Breakfast area and Family area. 20'10" decreasing to 13'6" x 23'0" Kitchen area: Comprehensive range of wood fronted wall and floor units with granite work surface and splashback. Power points, under unit light. Gas/electric 'Nobel' dark navy range cooker with twin hot plates and ovens under, glass tiled splashback. Gas 'Domino hob' with twin rings, storage cupboard incorporating vegetable drawers, double depth pan drawers, separate basket drawers and tall unit over. Ceramic tiled flooring, space for free standing American style fridge/freezer with cold water supply. Dimmer switch, power points, ceiling spotlights and coving. Inset twin butler sink with mixer tap, waste disposal, granite surround and cupboard space under. Integrated dishwasher with matching door, integrated bin drawer and corner unit. Window to side aspect. Large arched understairs storage cupboard/wine store. Radiator with cover over. Door to dining room, door to:
UTILITY ROOM 10' 8" x 5' 8" decreasing to 4'9" at narrowest point (3.25m x 1.73m) Window to side aspect, tiled floor. Work surface with washing machine point, space for tumble dryer, fluorescent tube lighting, panelled door with glazed panels. Inset single sink.
DINING ROOM 17' 8" x 14' 0" (5.38m x 4.27m) Karndean flooring, twin glazed doors leading to family area in kitchen, dimmer switch, radiator with cover over. Central chimney breast with architrave surround and coal effect gas fire with tiled hearth. Door to front aspect with window to one side leading to front garden, power points.
OUTSIDE To the front there is a pillared gateway with rendered and painted pillar and arch top double gates with letter box leading to a driveway with car parking for approximately three cars. Further gates leading to garage/gym, flower and shrub borders. Pathway with curved brick retaining walls, raised flower beds, shrubs, evergreens and bushes. External meter cupboard and steps leading down to lower ground floor. Steps leading to main front door. To the left hand side of the property are quadruple folding wooden gates, separate panel to one side leading to private courtyard. Courtyard garden laid to paving with flower and shrub borders and mature trees. To the rear of the property there is a walnut tree and further patio area with external storage sheds and cupboards.
HOME OFFICE/GYM Formerly used as garage with bi-fold doors and glazed arched roof over. Twin doors to side, ceiling spotlights, double door storage cupboard to one end, range of shelving. Feature vaulted ceiling with arched windows to front aspect.