Property description

An exclusive two double bedroom apartment with direct lift access just moments from Old Portsmouth with panoramic views of Portsmouth harbour, with Gunwharf Quays right on your doorstep this unique property provides access to vibrant shopping and dining and offers a lifestyle like no other.

Quay House was originally built in 1938 in the Art Deco style with many original features still remaining. It has played a significant part in the life of 'Spice Island' as this small area of the Camber is known, during the massive World War II troop embarkation for D-Day offensive in June 1944. Quay House was the Embarkation Area HQ for the Portsmouth sector - its role being to co-ordinate the loading of troops onto the ships at the four embarkation site including the nearby Camber Quay. Until the recent conversion to luxury apartments the building was known as Wightlink House from which the Wightlink Ferries HQ was located.

It is just 10 minutes or less easy walking distance from all the facilities Portsmouth and Southsea have to offer; Southsea's friendly, village style shopping centre with John Lewis and Waitrose, Gunwharf Quays shops, restaurants and cinemas, the historic Dockyard including the new Mary Rose museum and No 6 independent cinema, the two nearby Portsmouth railway stations as well as the town's main shopping centre and theatres.

Southsea Common and the seafront is just a 5 minute walk away. Portsmouth itself, a University town offers transport to Isle of Wight, South Downs and ferries to France and Spain, easy access to Southampton and Gatwick airports.

Two spacious double bedrooms, one with en suite. The master has dual aspect views, built in double wardrobe and additional built in floor to ceiling cupboards. Both bedrooms have stunning panoramic views that take in parts of Gosport marinas, the Royal Naval dockyard, Portsmouth harbour, Gunwharf Quays and the coming and going of the Camber based fishing fleet.

The kitchen is fully equipped with Siemens appliances, granite surfaces and stylish gloss white cabinets. The living space is open plan with a balcony overlooking Portsmouth harbour, the historic naval dockyard and the iconic Spinnaker Tower.
The family bathroom and en-suite are both fitted to a high standard with Villeroy and Bosch sanitary ware. In addition the apartment benefits from an up to the minute, 'green' heating system for hot water and under floor heating; maintaining a constant ambient heat level throughout the apartment. The apartment benefits from a spacious lift access from the main foyer, gated private allocated parking, basement storage and cycle store area.

Quay House is an exclusive development of just 13 apartments. The building was tastefully renovated in 2009 to a very high standard. This property has unique and panoramic views over Portsmouth Harbour, the Camber and the acclaimed new HQ for the UK America's Cup bid by the UK Ben Ainslie Racing team. A share of the freehold of the building is included and the apartment benefits from a 996 year lease.

The property offers secure parking via electronically controlled gates. If you require further parking the council permits are available for additional cars.

The remainder of a 10 year Zurich Building Guarantee of 4 years still applies along with a annual management charge of £1393.75 for the year 2015. The property is banded D for council tax charges totalling £1390.24 for the period 2015/2016.

Second floor
Lounge/kitchen: 26'6 x 13'6
Master bedroom: 18'3 x 12'0
Bedroom 2: 12'6 x 8'9