Property description
Stanford Lodge stands at the end of its own long gravelled driveway in a large private plot. This substantial Victorian villa retains a number of its original character features, such as an impressive moulded ornate ceiling in the dining room, fireplaces, picture rails and curved corner walls and a beautiful 43' long glass veranda along its western elevation. It is also hard to believe that the conservatory/sun room is a later addition. The current owners have created this in a true Victorian style so that it looks as though it has been there since the house was built. Stanford Lodge offers rooms of generous proportions, totalling over 3,200 sq ft, allowing ample space for a growing, or grown, family to enjoy their own freedom and privacy when desired. The accommodation could be used in any number of ways to suit specific lifestyle requirements. The ground floor provides five reception rooms, conservatory, two kitchens, bathroom and utility room. Currently some of these rooms are used as annexe accommodation, however have not been materially changed in any way which would stop them from being re-incorporated into the main living accommodation of the house. Upstairs, there are five bedrooms, the master being a generous 23'x15' in addition to a bathroom and separate w.c.
Denvilles is located in Havant near the charming harbour town of Emsworth. The property is close to a number of recreation grounds, tennis courts and Langstone Harbour water's edge is within a short walk. From the harbour it is possible to cycle or walk along the coastline on the 'Billy Trail' to Hayling Island. For sailing enthusiast, of which there are many on the south coast, there are two established sailing clubs in Emsworth and a good number of others to be found around Chichester Harbour. Whilst Emsworth offers a more relaxed retail experience with mostly privately owned shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, Havant provides a broader selection of retailers and recreational facilities. Gunwharf Quays shopping complex at Portsmouth and the historic Cathedral city of Chichester are easily reached along the A27. Commuters are well served by the mainline station at Havant to London Waterloo in about 1¼ hours and Southampton International Airport is only 23 miles west along the M27.
The current vendors have lived in the property for 25 years and say
"This is a real family home. Our grandchildren are now enjoying the spaces and gardens that their parents grew up in. We have hosted numerous large events here, not only for our family but for the girl guides and church too. It's been a home to many over the years and we have been very happy living here."
The property is approached over its long graveled driveway to the parking area at the front of the conservatory/garden room on its southern side. A footpath leads around to the front door which is sheltered beneath a 43' long glass canopy supported by cast iron pillars with original diamond pattern tiled flooring. The double part glazed entrance doors lead to;
ENTRANCE HALL Double part glazed entrance door, brick effect linoleum flooring, part glazed door with glazed side panels to;
HALLWAY Wooden staircase with mahogany handrail and newel posts rising to first floor, curved corner wall, doors to sitting room, dining room and kitchen and archway leading to annexe rooms, two obscured glass windows, door to utility/boot room, under-stairs cupboard, coat hanging area.
SITTING ROOM 17' 3" x 14' 0" (5.26m x 4.27m) French doors with windows to both sides set in square bay leading to front garden, curved corner to one wall, original wooden flooring, plate rail, central ceiling rose, carved wooden fire surround with tiled inset and hearth and gas coal effect fire, moulded coving, two radiators, door to annexe bedroom.
DINING ROOM 18' 10" x 14' (5.74m x 4.27m) Moulded ornate ceiling, central ceiling rose, ceiling coving, wooden fire surround with tiled inlay and hearth and gas coal effect fire, picture rail, dado rail, square bay with doors to garden, double part glazed doors to conservatory, central ceiling light rose, two wall light points, door to;
BREAKFAST ROOM / SNUG 14' x 11' 11" (4.27m x 3.63m) Doors to conservatory with stained glass pane over, ornate central ceiling rose and coving, picture rail, wooden fireplace with inset mirror, tiled hearth and woodburner, wood flooring, part glazed pine door to;
KITCHEN 17' 2" x 9' 10" (5.23m x 3m) Large window over rear garden, two small obscured glass windows, range of oak fronted wall and base units incorporating glass display cabinets and with laminate roll top and tiled worktops, underfloor heating, brick chimneybreast with inset gas fired boiler and brass canopy over, small louvred window to side, hot water and heating control panel, space for fridge freezer, ceiling coving, single bowl stainless steel sink unit with drainer, second stainless steel circular sink, part tiled walls, part glazed door to hall with coloured and patterned panes, plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, space for cooker, inset ceiling lights.
CONSERVATORY / GARDEN ROOM 28' 7" x 10' 6" (8.71m x 3.2m) Sloping ceiling from south facing wall, glasshouse style opening windows providing views over gardens and driveway, glazed single door at one end leading to front garden and glazed double doors at opposite end leading to rear garden, period style patterned tiled flooring, three iron support pillars, part exposed brick wall, three wall light points.
UTILITY / BOOT ROOM Sloping wooden ceiling, original tiled flooring, space for tumble dryer, brick painted walls, shelving, door to rear garden with glass panes to the side and over.
ANNEXE ROOMS SITTING ROOM 9' 10" x 7' 10" (3m x 2.39m) Square bay window overlooking rear garden, two wall light points, radiator.
The sitting room and L-shaped kitchen/dining room have been partitioned off but could easily be opened up to re-create a large reception room if desired.
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM 15' 2" max x 13' 9" (4.62m x 4.19m) L-shaped.
Kitchen area: Range of wall and base units with roll top worktops, laminate flooring, stainless steel single bowl sink unit, four ring electric hob, door to sitting room.
Dining area: Pine fireplace with black slate inlay and gas coal effect fire, door to;
BEDROOM 15' 2" x 8' 8" max into bay (4.62m x 2.64m) Large square bay with window overlooking front garden, moulded coving, central ceiling light, concealed door to main sitting room, radiator.
BATHROOM Part tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor, panelled bath with shower over, shower curtain rail, wash hand basin, obscured glass window, heated towel rail, radiator, air vent, central ceiling light.
SEPARATE W.C. W.C., radiator
FIRST FLOOR: HALLWAY Two steps up to bathroom, separate w.c and bedroom five. Five steps up leading to bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 and to archway leading to master bedroom. Two windows overlooking rear garden, door to linen room, ceiling lights, radiator, smoke alarm.
MASTER BEDROOM 23' 4" x 15' 2" (7.11m x 4.62m) Double aspect. Large square bay window overlooking front garden and window overlooking side garden, sealed fireplace with stripped mahogany surround with inset mirror, moulded ceiling coving, picture rail, concealed door to bedroom 3, two ceiling lights, two wall light points, radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 16' 2" x 14' (4.93m x 4.27m) Double aspect. Views over driveway and front garden, sealed fireplace with wooden surround, built in shelving to recess, picture rail, fully tiled corner shower cubicle with curved sliding doors, small wash basin in vanity unit, radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 14' 1" x 14' 1" into recess (4.29m x 4.29m) Front aspect, ceiling and wall light points, picture rail, concealed door to master bedroom, concealed study/desk with light and power connections, doors concealing staircase to loft area
BEDROOM FOUR 14' x 12' (4.27m x 3.66m) Westerly aspect views over driveway, stripped pine fire surround with tiled inset and slate hearth with cast iron grate, picture rail, pedestal wash basin, central ceiling light.
BEDROOM FIVE / STUDY 9' 10" max x 9' 9" (3m x 2.97m) Window over rear garden, built in wardrobe and shelving to recess, dado rail, picture rail, access to loft space, pedestal wash basin with electric wall mirror over, radiator.
LINEN ROOM Window to front elevation, power points, radiator, central ceiling light.
BATHROOM Wooden flooring, part tiled walls, white sanitary ware with panelled bath with shower unit over, wash basin with electric wall mirror over, inset ceiling lights, moulded ceiling coving, towel radiator, electric ceiling fan obscured glass window.
SEPARATE W.C. High level obscured glass window, pink coloured w.c., dado rail, radiator, central ceiling light
THE GROUNDS The gardens at Stanford Lodge are believed to be about 0.86 acre and are fully enclosed, with a large lawn to the front, ample parking for a number of vehicles and even a boat or caravan if required. The rear garden is walled and has a two feature ponds in the lawn, a number of garden sheds and a greenhouse. There are a variety of fruit trees; Fig, Cherry, Pear, Apple and an impressive Victorian Cardoon.
WORKSHOP Adjoining the rear of the house with Victorian leaded windows over the gardens and ample power points.
GARDENERS PRIVY Located near the back entrance to the house and to the workshop.
GARAGE ONE Situated on the driveway on the southern approach, this drive-through garage can accommodate two small vehicles end-to-end and has a very useful inspection pit.
GARAGE TWO This larger garage, which can house three cars, is located behind Garage 1 and beside a useful gardener's store area.
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