Property description

PROPERTY SUMMARY This substantial detached family home sits in a popular residential area and offers flexible, modern accommodation to suit any growing family. It's been extended and decorated throughout by the current owners, resulting in a light, bright family home that's great for young or older children and also has great proximity to parks, Portsdown Hill, the South Coast and motorways for commuting. Keen gardeners will be happy to take on this 92' tiered garden, with plenty of space for all the family to have their own areas, and those who just want to enjoy the secluded outdoor space will be equally happy to sit back and simply enjoy the different patios, following the sun around all day. "It's been a wonderful family home and our children have been so happy here," says the current owner. "It's a lovely quiet close, that's made for a safe, secure family home and as the garden is so large, the children have been able to have their trampoline here and a swimming pool put up in the summer, without encroaching on our eating and entertaining areas at all." The garden is a great additional room, with its tiers and three separate patios, one for each meal as you track the sun throughout the day. "In summer, we're out in the garden at 8am for morning coffee, and still there finishing a glass of wine at 10pm. My favourite space is under the pergola, which is draped by a vine.



It's a very peaceful garden, and feels so secluded from the neighbouring properties, so it's an outdoor space we have really used." In addition to the grape vine, the garden also has fruit trees and blackberries, providing some fun instant produce gardening for adults and children alike. At the front of the property there is a young cherry tree, and also a gravelled drive, with space to park up to 4 cars off the street and a garage. "I love my front door – it's reclaimed and is an unusual arched shape like a church door, and has stained glass panelling, which throws beautiful colours onto the hallway when then sun shines." Inside the front door is a fairly large hallway, and three separate living spaces. The main sitting room has a coal burning fire and provides a welcoming and cosy alternative to the garden for the winter. It leads onto the dining room, which the current owners use as a private sitting area and music room, which has double glazed doors onto the garden. It would also be an ideal playroom, keeping the sitting room clear of clutter for the adults, or could house a piano or make a good space for hobbies such as sewing as it gets the light from the garden and a side window. There's also a separate study, located at the front of the house, tucked away from the family areas for maximum peace and quiet. "My favourite room is the kitchen / breakfast room," says the current owner, and it's easy to see why. It's a wonderfully light and spacious room, with plenty of space for a table – hence why the current owners didn't feel the need to use the separate dining room. "Our table extends to seat 10 and that's still comfortable for family parties. It's great to be able to chat to your guests while you cook, and we have a television in here too, so we spend a lot of time here in the evenings and when the children come in from school it's where they do homework as I prepare the meal."

The kitchen has been thoughtfully decorated, in a fresh Shaker-style, that's modern but with leanings towards the traditional. There's a large range-style cooker, an original Butler-style sink and old mixer tap and a solid oak worktop. Yet the modern conveniences we all want are here too – there's space for an American-style fridge freezer for example. What will draw you to this room though is its atmosphere. You can see the garden from here, which is great for watching the children at play or just calming your mind throughout the day. Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms, three of them doubles, and the master has an en-suite dressing room and shower room and family feature bathroom. There's also planning permission in place for a large conservatory to the rear of the property, if you want another project.

The house is a great place for any family, but its location is what makes this property so wonderful for all ages. There's a golf course a short stroll away, which you can actually see from the front bedroom. You can walk out to several parks for children to play or to walk dogs and also to Portsdown Hill, which offers wonderful views of the Solent. You can also walk to local shops and pubs. The local school, Purbrook Park, received good and outstanding in all categories in its latest Ofsted report. For commuters, the M3 and M27 motorways can be reached in 5 minutes, giving you access to Portsmouth for work and the cross-channel ferries, or Chichester for interesting shopping and the theatre. Teens will love to shop at Gunwharf Quays and Port Solent provides entertainment for all the family. In the summer, you're very close to some of the South's best beaches at Wittering, Southsea and Hayling Island. All round, it's a fantastic family home in a great location.

 

ENTRANCE Via lowered kerb leading to driveway and turning area with flowering shrub borders, fence panelling to either side and mature hedge. Steps up to covered porch area with feature briquette arch over. Arched front door with leadlight stained glass panels with circular window to one side. 

HALLWAY Ceiling coving, two radiators, solid wood flooring, balustraded staircase rising to first floor, understairs storage cupboard, further walk-in storage cupboard housing gas and electric meters and with planning to convert to into ground floor cloakroom. Doors to primary rooms.  

LIVING ROOM 16' 0" x 15' 2" (4.88m x 4.62m) Double glazed window to front aspect, ceiling coving, radiator, exposed brick surround fireplace with open fire and tiled hearth. Wall uplighters, power points, dimmer switch, panelled door to hallway. Twin doors opening to: 

DINING ROOM 13' 0" x 11' 0" (3.96m x 3.35m) Double glazed windows to side aspect with radiator under, power points, door to hallway. Twin double glazed doors leading onto rear garden. 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 20' 5" x 15' 6" (6.22m x 4.72m) 'L' shaped. 20'5" x 15'6" maximum, decreasing to 9'4" at narrowest point.

Breakfast Area: Door to hallway, tiled flooring, twin glazed double doors leading to rear garden. Radiator, ceiling coving, peninsular style divide with oak woodblock work surface, range of drawers and storage cupboards.



Kitchen Area: Comprehensive range of country style cream fronted wall and floor units with oak woodblock work surface, four wall mounted units with open shelving and drawers under. Cold water supply for free standing American style fridge/freezer. Wall mounted 'Vaillant' boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating system (not tested). Ceramic tiled surrounds, power points, ceiling spotlights, tiled flooring, integrated washing machine and dishwasher, both with matching doors. Wine rack, canopy style extractor hood, fan and light with space for free standing range cooker under, gas and electric cooker points. Double glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking garden. 'Butler' sink with mixer tap and cupboard space under.



 

STUDY/OFFICE 12' 7" x 8' 0" (3.84m x 2.44m) Double glazed window to front aspect, wood laminate flooring, panelled door, power points.  

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Split level landing with balustrade. Doors to primary rooms. 

BEDROOM 1 13' 0" x 12' 0" (3.96m x 3.66m) Twin double glazed windows to side aspect, feature high level bay window to front aspect with views over rooftops towards Butser Hill. Double radiator, ceiling coving, panelled door, power points. Opening leading to; 

DRESSING AREA 6' 6" x 5' 5" (1.98m x 1.65m) Ceiling spotlights, door to en-suite; 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Double size shower area / cubicle with glass panel and screen, drench style shower hood, ceiling spotlights, double glazed window to front aspect, heated towel rail, concealed cistern w.c., ceramic tiled flooring, wash hand basin with mixer tap.  

BEDROOM 2 13' 0" x 10' 2" (3.96m x 3.1m) Double glazed window to rear aspect, double glazed window to side aspect. Power points, panelled door, laminate flooring, radiator.  

BEDROOM 3 12' 4" x 9' 5" (3.76m x 2.87m) Double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden, radiator, access to loft space via extendable ladder. Panelled door, power points. 

BEDROOM 4 11' 3" maximum x 8' 0" (3.43m x 2.44m) Panelled door, power points, double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden, radiator. 

FAMILY BATHROOM 12' 6" x 8' 1" (3.81m x 2.46m) White suite comprising; central panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment and tiled splashback, low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Extractor fan, ceramic tiled flooring and skirtings, raised tiled storage area. Ceiling spotlights, chrome heated towel rail, double glazed frosted glass window to front aspect, 1 ½ size shower cubicle with sliding glazed door, drench style shower hood, panelled door. 

OUTSIDE To the front of the property there is a lowered kerb leading to private driveway with ample off road car parking, enclosed by hedge and fence panelling. To the left hand side of the property there is an arched gateway with lawned area leading to side and rear garden.

To the rear of the property there is a large patio area with planning consent to erect and double glazed conservatory.

Wooden built garden shed, mature fruit trees, lawned area with raised patio area and Pergola. Access to underground air raid shelter currently used as store. Central rockery area with raised wall and steps with arched area over and leading to further lawned garden, raised patio area, mature shrubs, evergreens and bushes. Steps leading to further raised area with second wooden built garden shed, mature trees, evergreens and bushes. Garden extends approximately 92'0"in length x 45'0" in width.

 

GARAGE 14' 11" x 8' 2" (4.55m x 2.49m) 14'11" x 8'2" decreasing to 6'8" Twin double wooden doors tom both ends, electric lighting.