Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY This penthouse apartment is something special, being located within the prestigious Gunwharf Quays development, on one of the cities oldest historical locations, being part of the former HMS Vernon. Having a spacious layout with a large central hallway, this apartment has a light and airy feel as well as being one up from the rest. With a large open plan living incorporating kitchen with outstanding views over the Camber Dock, the America's Cup building, towards the Solent, the Portsmouth Harbour entrance as well as the Spinnaker Tower. Being located on the top floor the apartment has dual aspects on both sides as well as two balconies, air conditioning (not tested), a fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms both with en-suite facilities, a separate cloakroom and extensive storage areas, the primary rooms face southerly and lead to one of the balconies. Built approximately 14 years ago by the Berkeley Group as part of the Gunwharf Quays development, which occupies 33 acres, including designer shopping outlets, bars and restaurants, a cinema, bowling complex, the iconic Spinnaker Tower and 125 bedroom hotel. Arethusa House is situated at the entrance of Portsmouth Harbour between Old Portsmouth and historic dockyard. The land is steeped in history and this site is recorded to have been used to defend Portsmouth as far back as 1526. Access to the residential area is via a security gated entrance which is patrolled by a security company providing reassurance to local residents. Located within close proximity of the harbour entrance, commutable road and rail links from Portsmouth Harbour Station to London Waterloo. With no forward chain early internal viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.
ENTRANCE Communal front door with security entry phone system, leading to communal hallway, stairs and lifts to all floors.
TOP FLOOR Landing, built-in meter cupboard, door leading to inner landing with staricase to ground floor, door to:
FLAT 42 Door with spy-hole, security entry phone, letter box, leading to:
HALLWAY Ceiling spotlights, wood laminate flooring, video security entry phone system, wired-in alarm system, central heating control switch, doors to primary rooms, large built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and pump system (not tested) with range of shelving, double radiator.
WALK IN CUPBOARD 7' 3" x 3' 8" (2.21m x 1.12m) Electric consumer box, electric lighting.
OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM / KITCHEN 27' 2" x 18' 4" (8.28m x 5.59m) Decreasing to 16'0" Glazed panelled door to hallway. Living Area: Wood laminate flooring, two double radiators, chrome fronted power points, wall up-lighters, air conditioning unit (not tested), double glazed door with full height window to one side with outstanding views over the Camber Dock, the Old Portsmouth, the America's Cup Building and towards the Cathedral, opening to Dining Area: with double radiator, double glazed door with window to one side with outstanding views over the harbour entrance towards the Solent and the Isle of Wight in the distance, matching wood laminate flooring, air conditioning unit (not tested), radiator, 'peninsular' style divide leading to Kitchen Area: Comprehensive range of matching wall and floor units with roll top work surface, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, integrated dishwasher and washer / dryer both with matching doors, fridge and freezer, low level 'De Dietrich' chrome fronted microwave with drawer under, inset four ring gas hob with extractor hood, fan and light over with stainless steel splashback and oven under, range of drawer units, tiled flooring, ceramic tiled surrounds, central shelf with pelmet lighting over and display shelving to either side, power points, ceiling spotlights, under unit lighting, dimmer switch.
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM Ceramic tiled flooring, tiled to half wall level, close coupled w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, mixer tap, radiator, extractor fan.
BEDROOM 1 16' 9" maximum, decreasing to 14'2" x 11' 3" (5.11m x 3.43m) Measurements do not include recessed area for door opening, radiator, ceiling spotlights, built-in storage cupboard, further double mirror fronted wardrobe with hanging space and shelving and sliding door, air conditioning unit (not tested), double glazed door with full height window to one side with outstanding views towards the Cathedral, the America's Cup building, the Camber Dock, the Solent and the Isle of Wight beyond, power points, door to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 8' 8" x 5' 6" (2.64m x 1.68m) White suite comprising; panelled bath with hand grips, chrome telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment, ceramic tiled flooring to half wall level, shaver point, mirror and light, vanity unit with wash hand basin and mixer tap with cupboard space under, low level w.c., heated towel rail.
BEDROOM 2 14' 6" x 12' 10" (4.42m x 3.91m) Built-in floor to ceiling mirror fronted wardrobe to one wall measuring approximately 2'1" in depth with hanging space and shelving, two radiators, air conditioning unit (not tested), power points, built-in storage cupboard, door to en-suite, double glazed door with full height windows to one side leading to roof terrace, door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Feature corner shower cubicle with 'Jetstream' system and 'drench' style hood and separate shower attachment incorporating radio and mirror, vanity unit with oval wash hand basin, mixer tap and cupboard space under, tiled flooring, tiled to half wall level, low level w.c., heated towel rail, extractor fan, spotlights, mirror, shaver point and light.
OUTSIDE There are two balconies, accessible from bedroom two is a terrace measuring approximately 28'9" x 5'0", laid to paving with a shingle border, air conditioning unit, high balustrade with views between Arethusa and Blake House towards the harbour entrance and Gosport Marina, with views towards the Spinnaker Tower, No.1 Building and the rooftops of the City of Portsmouth, overlooking the Clocktower and the Vulcan Building.
PRIMARY BALCONY 39' 6" x 5' 1" (12.04m x 1.55m) Accessible from the living, kitchen and bedroom one, laid to paving with shingled borders, high fender railing with outstanding views over the harbour entrance, Old Portsmouth, the Solent and the Isle of Wight in the distance, Camber Dock, City of Portsmouth as far as St Jude's and the Cathedral.
LOWER GROUND FLOOR Upper level is a tandem car parking allocated number 42, bin and recycling stores, locked cycle store in similar location.
GROUND RENT £150 per annum
SERVICE CHARGE £2,009.84 per annum payable half yearly on April 1st and October 1st.
LEASE 199 years from 1999.
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