Property description

PROPERTY SUMMARY There are many times when we hear properties being over described with words like 'outstanding, panoramic and impressive'. However, this Penthouse apartment, overlooking Portsmouth Harbour entrance, HMS Warrior the rooftops of adjacent properties towards Gunwharf Quays and towards the Isle of Wight and Solent, this apartment is worthy of all these descriptive words. It really is something special, packed with hard to find features, such as elevator access, a double garage, an 'L' shaped roof top terrace and with a light and airy feel, it is an apartment that is one up from the rest. There is a large terrace leading of the main living areas with views across the Harbour entrance and the historic shipyard. The internal accommodation, which extends over 1036 sq ft, provides two bedrooms, the master having an en-suite shower room, the second bedroom having built-in wardrobes, there is also a large family bathroom and an impressive 34' living room with triple aspect and sliding doors leading directly onto the extensive roof top terrace. The kitchen is fitted with contemporary selection of appliances with a large central island, on the ground floor is a double garage and there is a lift service to all floors, nearby is the railway station providing access to London Waterloo, the international ferry port and ferries to the Isle of Wight are all within a short walking distance. All that stands between the property and the watersedge is the road, pavement and beach, but is not only about the view you are also very well located for shopping and other entertainment with Southsea, Old Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth's primary shopping and commercial areas nearby, the mainline On entering the apartment you immediately are drawn to the window and to the outstanding views, its Penthouse status means that not only is it quiet but also private and the horizon is your décor, with the ever changing seascape and shipping, early internal viewing of this individual and unique apartment is strongly recommended.

 

ENTRANCE Steps up to main communal front door with security entry phone system, leading to communal hallway, staircase and lift service to all floors, top floor landing, sky-light window, door to:



 

THE PENTHOUSE Door with feature port hole window leading to: 

LOBBY Wood laminate flooring, ceiling spotlights, low level blue spotlights, internal door with matching port hole window leading to:



 

HALLWAY 'L' shaped, LED ceiling spotlights, security entry phone system, wood laminate flooring, low level blue spotlights, power points, smoke alarm, doors to primary rooms, built-in double doored storage cupboard housing large 'Ariston' hot water cylinder and pump system (not tested), electric consumer box, power points. Twin glazed doors leading to: 

LIVING ROOM INC. KITCHEN AREA 34'4" maximum x 16'10" Recess with Study area: full height double glazed windows to front aspect overlooking balcony with outstanding views towards HMS Warrior, the Harbour entrance, Gosport and the Isle of Wight in the distance, wood laminate flooring, power points, ceiling LED spotlights, wiring for telephone, blinds. Primary living area: Full height double glazed windows to three aspects with outstanding views over the historic dockyard entrance and buildings, towards Portsdown Hill in the distance, over the Harbour entrance, HMS Warrior, Gosport and the Isle of Wight and the Solent beyond, wood laminate flooring, power points, wall lights, heat reversable recovery system with warm heating and cold air system controls & vents, low level spotlighting, twin glazed doors leading to hallway, zoned ceiling LED spotlights, two trap door areas leading to hidden controls for air and heating systems, leading to Dining Area: Matching flooring, double glazed windows and sliding double glazed doors leading to large balcony with outstanding views towards the Spinnaker Tower, Harbour entrance, Gosport and the Isle of Wight in the distance. Kitchen Area: Recessed into wall are large black gloss fronted full height units incorporating fridge and freezer with matching doors and 'T' bar handles, central 'Smeg' stainless steel oven, microwave with twin double oven under and drawer below, Corian work surface with induction 'Zanussi' four ring hob with pan drawers and 'T' bar handles under, tiled splash back with feature glass and stainless steel extractor fan, matching ceiling spotlights, smoke alarm, wall light, tiled flooring. Central island with tiled surface, integrated dishwasher with matching door, twin stainless steel circular sink units with feature mixer tap with breakfast bar area to one end, drawers and storage cupboards under incorporating wine cooler. 

BEDROOM 1 17' 4" x 9' 9" (5.28m x 2.97m) Double glazed window to rear aspect, wooden flooring, ceiling spotlights, heat reversable recovery system with warm heating and cold air heating system controls & vents, floor trap door housing controls, wall lights, wall mounted controls, door to:



 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Large 1½ size shower cubicle with panelled door and drench style hood, wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap, mirror, shaver point and light over, ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, fully ceramic tiled to walls and floor, concealed cistern w.c with shelf over, chrome heated towel rail. 

BEDROOM 2 10' 6" x 10' 2" (3.2m x 3.1m) Measurements to front of built-in wardrobes and do not include recessed area for door opening. Range of mirror fronted built-in wardrobes to one wall, measuring approximately 2'5" in depth with hanging space and shelving, electric lighting and chest of drawers, wooden flooring, power points, trap hatch to floor housing controls, heat reversable recovery system with warm heating and cold air heating system controls & vents, double glazed window to rear aspect.



 

BATHROOM 9' 1" x 6' 1" (2.77m x 1.85m) White suite comprising; double ended panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, tiled surround and shower screen over, vanity surface with wash hand basin, mixer tap and cupboard space under with 'T' bar handles, mirror over with twin lights, low level coloured spotlighting, extractor fan, ceiling spotlights, chrome heated towel rail, concealed cistern w.c with twin flush and shelf over, fully ceramic tiled to walls and floor. 

OUTSIDE 'L' shaped roof terrace accessible from the drawing room, 36'9" x 18'8" maximum in depth, decreasing to 9'5" for the majority of the area, laid to paving with pebbled border, low level spotlighting, external electric points, cold water supply, brush steel fenders with glazed panels. Outstanding views stretching over the roof tops of the adjacent property towards Portsdown Hill, the Harbour entrance, historical dockyard, HMS Warrior, Gosport, the Isle of Wight, Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quay and towards the No.1 Building.



 

STORE On the ground floor accessible via an internal doorway is a lobby area with laminate flooring, electric consumer box, internal door leading to:



 

DOUBLE GARAGE 21' 2" x 16' 6" (6.45m x 5.03m) Decreasing to 16'4" Remote control roller up and over door, high ceiling, fluorescent tube lighting, electric consumer box, power points, washing machine point.



 

GROUND RENT £150.00 per annum 

MAINTENANCE £1,806.00 per annum 

INSURANCE £324.39 per annum 

TENURE Leasehold – New 125 year lease from 2006 (115 years remaining)