Property description

PROPERTY SUMMARY When you invest in this property you are buying more than a family home in an enviable location, you are also preserving a little slice of history for the next generation. This notable home is laid out over four floors and offers versatile accommodation as well as being set in the heart of an exclusive "village within the city". It has some high ceilings, stripped and stained or painted floor boards and grand views of the Cathedral and grounds as well as an enclosed courtyard garden. Being just a few feet from Portsmouth Cathedral, this townhouse has the opportunity for the more discerning purchaser to capture a home with potential to extend further (subject to necessary planning consents). The accommodation would suit those looking to be based in the centre of historic maritime Old Portsmouth with the highly regarded Grammar School around the corner, the harbour entrance and sailing club nearby. Living in the village like old town within a conservation area you will be joining an inclusive community with the city amenities within walking distance from your door but with the attraction of local restaurants and pubs and the water front round the corner. Having no forward chain and versatile living accommodation, early internal viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer. 

ENTRANCE Main front door with etched panel with matching panel above depicting the house name, leading to:



 

HALLWAY 23' 10" x 3' 10" (7.26m x 1.17m) Wooden parquet flooring, high ceiling with picture rail, wall uplighters, dado rail, radiator, doorway to: 

INNER HALLWAY With door leading to outside, dog leg balustrade staircase rising to upper floors and door leading to basement / lower ground floor.



 

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM 25' 1" x 9' 1" (7.65m x 2.77m) With slight angle to front wall, sash style window to front aspect, etched glass in lower section, radiator under, Dalsouple rubber flooring, door to hallway, chimney breast with cast iron surround fireplace with ceramic tile inlay and tiled hearth, stainless steel fronted drawers and storage cupboards incorporating Neff dishwasher and fridge / freezer with matching doors, free standing 'Range' style Smeg stainless steel cooker with oven under, five ring hob over, stainless steel splashback, circular sink unit, mixer tap and cupboard space under, oak block work surface, power points, spotlights, arched sash style window to rear aspect overlooking courtyard, wall mounted Baxi boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested). 

FIRST FLOOR Mezzanine landing to the rear with arched sash style window to rear aspect overlooking courtyard, stairs to main landing, doors to primary rooms, balustrade staircase rising to upper floor, dado rail. 

BATHROOM 7' 3" x 7' 0" (2.21m x 2.13m) Sash style window to rear aspect with frosted glazed panels, radiator, ceramic tiled to half wall level, tiled flooring, pedestal wash hand basin, bath with tiled surrounds, mixer tap and shower attachment with shower screen over, low level w.c., panelled door, shaver point, electric heated towel rail. 

DRAWING ROOM 19' 8" x 13' 4" (5.99m x 4.06m) Feature splayed hanging bay window to front aspect with views over Cathedral grounds towards the Spinnaker Tower, Clock Tower and High Street, high skirting boards, stripped and stained floor boards, radiator, high ceiling with coving, feature arch to one side of the chimney breast with picture light, power points, Portland stone surround fireplace with brick inlay and gas coal effect living flame fire (not tested), matching hearth, panelled door, power points.  

SECOND FLOOR Mezzanine landing to rear with frosted arched sash style window to rear aspect, steps to main landing with balustrade, access to loft space, radiator, dado rail.



 

BEDROOM 1 13' 4" x 14' 0" (4.06m x 4.27m) Slight angle to front wall, arched sash style window to front aspect overlooking grounds of the Cathedral & grounds, stripped and painted floor boards, radiator, picture rail, power point, panelled door 

BEDROOM 2 11' 0" x 9' 0" (3.35m x 2.74m) Arched sash style window to rear aspect, stripped and painted floor boards, radiator, power point, picture rail, panelled door, central heating control switch. 

LOFT SPACE Accessed via a retractable hatch ladder. Currently used as storage and containing water tanks. 

LOWER GROUND FLOOR / BASEMENT Doorway with staircase leading down to:



 

LOBBY AREA Windows to side and rear aspect, washing machine point, understairs storage area. 

SEPARATE CLOAKROOM W.C, wall mounted wash hand basin, sash style window to side.



 

FAMILY ROOM / BEDROOM 3 18' 0" maximum decreasing to 7'10" x 13' 2" decreasing to 8'4" (5.49m x 4.01m) Slate tile flooring, arched sash style window to rear aspect, chimney breast with wooden surround and mantle, approximate ceiling height 6'1", power point, recess to chimney breast with range of shelving, doorway to:

 

WALK IN WINE CELLAR 8' 10" x 6' 5" (2.69m x 1.96m) Ceiling height approximately 6'2", wall mounted electric consumer box and gas meter, electric lighting. 

STORE 10' 9" x 3' 7" (3.28m x 1.09m) Ceiling height approximately 6'0" restricted by metal beams making it 5'6", electric light. 

OUTSIDE Immediately to the rear of the ground floor is a grated area providing natural light to the lower ground floor. Immediately to the rear of the property is an enclosed courtyard measuring approximately 18'8" x 6'9" widening to 13'8", flagstone flooring, outside water tap, high walls on all aspects with mature vines, bushes and external lighting.