Property description

PROPERTY SUMMARY This attractive family home has a welcoming air with generously proportioned rooms that flow easily together, yet take advantage of the southerly facing rear garden. The primary rooms capture the light and provide the ability to throw open the doors and live alfresco as much as possible. You are welcomed into a spacious elegant hallway with galleried landing that leads you to all primary rooms, both on the ground and first floor. There are numerous reception areas, ideal for the growing family, or those who like to entertain. The layout of the bedrooms provide for a potential first floor annexe, with three bedrooms having en-suite facilities as well as walk-in closets. The large kitchen leads to a breakfast room which overlooks the rear garden and inter-links to the morning/family room and orangery/sun lounge, the drawing room has twin doors linking to the dining room and hallway. It's not only the house and garden that come into their own in the summer months and in the winter the wood burners provide a cosy ambience. The Rick is set on Hayling Island, the South Coasts' playground and the home of wind surfing with its well established kite surfing centre, sailing club, which hosts National World class events and two MDL marinas, a Links Course golf club, lawn tennis courts, clubs, fitness centres and restaurants. St Catherines Road located to the south west of the island, retains a peaceful rural atmosphere supporting arable and live stock farming, sites of special scientific interest and wild life haven as well as being just round the corner from a blue flag beach and passenger/bike ferry which runs from Hayling to Southsea. There are a number of local schools on the island and GDST High School for girls and the Portsmouth Grammar School (co-ed) are both within reasonable reach. From Havant railway station the mainline rail link takes you to London Waterloo in approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. For specialist shopping you are close to Portsmouth with Gunwharf Quays, Chichester is just down the motorway and for travel there is the ferry port at Portsmouth and Southampton International Airport. Early internal viewing of this high specification family home and prize winning garden is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer. 

ENTRANCE Driveway with lawned borders to either side leading to pillared entrance, depicting house name and number, crescent style shingled driveway with lawn and shrubs to either side with high retaining wall and mature beech hedge, dwarf brick wall with lawn and mature magnolia tree, various shrubs and evergreens leading to front of the property. To the left hand side is an arched gateway leading to rear garden. To the right hand side is a pathway beside the garage leading to the garden. Access to front of double garage, external security lighting, mature shrubs, evergreens and bushes with secondary door (leading to utility areas), steps up to: 

COVERED PORCH With exposed beams, letter box, main front door with lead light stained glass panel with matching panels to either side leading to: 

ELEGANT HALLWAY The primary area measuring 15'3" x 14'3" with a passage way leading to primary room. Feature balustrade staircase rising to galleried landing with full height wood framed double glazed window to front aspect overlooking driveway, feature high level eye brow window to front aspect, power points, alarm panel, wall uplighters, internal vacuum system, doors to primary rooms, access to utility rooms/ areas, large storage cupboard with shelf and hanging rail, ceiling coving and power points, understairs storage cupboard, two vacuum points. 

STUDY / HOME OFFICE 13' 0" x 9' 5" (3.96m x 2.87m) Hardwood surround double glazed window to front aspect overlooking driveway, power points, telephone point, radiator, panelled door.



 

DRAWING ROOM 23' 8" x 15' 3" (7.21m x 4.65m) Measurements into square bay window. Hardwood surround double glazed square bay window to rear aspect overlooking garden, matching window to side aspect, three radiators, panelled door to hallway, wall uplighters, ceiling coving, stone surround fireplace with tiled hearth and log burner, dimmer switch.



 

DINING ROOM 19' 5" decreasing to 17'1" x 12' 10" (5.92m x 3.91m) Twin oak doors leading to drawing room, twin wood surround double glazed doors with windows to either side leading to rear garden, radiator, ceiling coving, power points, stone surround fireplace with tiled hearth, twin glazed doors leading to entrance hall. 

CLOAKROOM 9' 0" x 7' 8" (2.74m x 2.34m) Tiled flooring, hardwood double glazed etched glass window to front aspect, radiator, wall lights, low level w.c. with shelf over, wash hand basin. 

FAMILY / MORNING ROOM 21' 0" x 11' 3" (6.4m x 3.43m) Feature exposed brick surround fireplace with wooden mantle, tiled hearth and gas fired wood burner, wall lights, oak panelled door to hallway, dimmer switch, power points, radiators, door to breakfast room, double glazed hardwood surround window to rear aspect overlooking garden, double radiator under, vacuum point, two twin double glazed wood surround doors leading to: 

SUN LOUNGE / ORANGERY 12' 7" x 9' 10" (3.84m x 3m) L-shaped increasing to maximum of 20'0" Ceramic tiled flooring, glass pitched roof, hardwood framed windows with low sills and brick retaining wall overlooking rear garden, twin double doors leading to rear garden, doors to family / morning room.



 

BREAKFAST ROOM 14' 7" x 12' 5" (4.44m x 3.78m) Tiled flooring, radiators, wall uplighters, feature hardwood surround double glazed windows to dual aspect and corner overlooking rear garden, power points, door to morning / family room, archway opening to: 

KITCHEN 20' 9" x 12' 10" (6.32m x 3.91m) Ceramic tiled flooring, double radiator, recess with space for dresser with ceiling lights over, door to hallway. Comprehensive range of wood fronted floor units with work surface over, inset 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, range of corner storage units and shelving, triple aspect double glazed hardwood windows overlooking garden and second entrance, inset Neff four ring white gas hob, extractor hood, fan and light over, ceiling spotlights, tiled surrounds and power points. 

WALK IN LARDER 7' 9" x 5' 0" (2.36m x 1.52m) Range of shelving, tiled flooring. 

UTILITY ROOM 24' 0" max x 10' 5" max (7.32m x 3.18m) Decreasing to 4'1" at narrowest point. Angular in shape to one wall, feature circular window to rear aspect overlooking garden, ceramic tiled flooring, door leading to secondary access onto St Catherines Road, built-in storage cupboard with range of shelving, radiator, power points, work surface with sink unit, cupboard space under, washing machine point and space for tumble dryer with storage cupboards, double glazed hardwood window overlooking St Catherines Road, fluorescent tube lighting, panelled door to: 

INNER LOBBY Door to primary hallway, studio, garage, boiler room & utility room leading to inner lobby area with radiator, tiled flooring, double glazed hardwood surround window to front aspect overlooking driveway, cupboard with range of shelving, secondary door leading to front access. 

BOILER ROOM Free standing boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating, cloaks hanging area.  

STUDIO / WORKSHOP 12' 3" x 9' 4" (3.73m x 2.84m) Work bench, double glazed hardwood surround window overlooking garden, power points, radiator. 

DOUBLE GARAGE 19' 5" x 17' 7" (5.92m x 5.36m) Double glazed hardwood surround window to side aspect, twin up and over doors, one with remote control access, power points, fluorescent tube lighting, cylinder for in built vaccum system, rear pedestrian door. The vacuum system is vented from points within the house to the garage. Motor and bin for vacuum system. 

FIRST FLOOR Balustrade galleried landing with radiator, ceiling coving, doors to primary rooms, built-in storage cupboard with a range of shelving and vaccum system, large walk-in airing cupboard with immersion tank (not tested) and range of shelving, radiator, power points, two vacuum points. 

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE 15' 4" x 20' 7" max (4.67m x 6.27m) Decreasing to 18'1" Primary bedroom area with two radiators, ceiling coving, power points, wall uplights, twin hardwood surround double glazed doors leading to balcony, door to:



 

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 12' 4" x 6' 10" (3.76m x 2.08m) Coloured suite comprising panelled bath with wooden panels, mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin, ceramic tiled surrounds, radiator, low level w.c. with shelf over, 1½ size shower cubicle with panelled door, ceiling coving, extractor fan, double glazed hardwood surround window to front aspect overlooking driveway. 

DRESSING ROOMS / CLOSETS His and hers walk-in closets, one measuring 8'5" x 4'10" with hanging space and shelving and storage facilities, the second measuring 6'9" x 4'5" with hanging space and shelving. 

BEDROOM 3 14' 0" x 13' 0" (4.27m x 3.96m) Built-in shelving to one side of chimney breast, ceiling coving, panelled door to landing, wall uplighters, TV aerial point, power points, hardwood surround double glazed windows overlooking garden, radiator under, door to: 

LARGE WALK IN CLOSET 5' 2" x 5' 2" (1.57m x 1.57m) Hanging rail and shelving, access to loft space, panelled door. 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled shower cubicle with panelled door, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., ceramic tiled splashback and shelf, mirror, shaver point, wall light, radiator, double glazed frosted glass window to rear aspect, panelled door. 

BEDROOM 2 21' 1"max x 13' 7" max (6.43m x 4.14m) Double glazed hardwood surround window to rear aspect overlooking garden, radiator under, ceiling coving, wall uplighters, power points, TV aerial point. 

WALK IN CLOSET 5' 9" x 5' 4" (1.75m x 1.63m) Range of shelving and hanging space, panelled door. 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 9' 4" x 7' 3" (2.84m x 2.21m) Low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, slight eaves to ceiling restricting head room, radiator, velux skylight window, shower cubicle with panelled door, extractor fan, panelled door. 

FAMILY BATHROOM 9' 0" x 7' 9" (2.74m x 2.36m) Double glazed hardwood surround window to front aspect overlooking driveway, low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, shaver point, radiator, ceiling coving, wall light, corner panelled bath with tiled surrounds, panelled door. 

BEDROOM 4 19' 4" max x 13' 1" (5.89m x 3.99m) Dual aspect hardwood surround double glazed windows to side and rear overlooking garden and St Catherines Road, radiator, ceiling coving, wall lights, power points, door to: 

WALK IN CLOSET 7' 9" x 4' 9" (2.36m x 1.45m) Hanging space and shelving, panelled door. 

TEENAGE / RELATIVE ANNEXE SUITE  

ROOM 1 15' 1" x 8' 9" (4.6m x 2.67m) Recess to dormer window with hardwood framed double glazed window overlooking St Catherines Road, radiator under, power points, slight eaves to ceiling restricting headroom, access to storage eaves, angled to one wall. 

WALK THROUGH STORAGE AREA 8' 9" x 6' 2" (2.67m x 1.88m) Slight eaves to ceiling restricting head room with door leading to: 

BEDROOM 5 15' 4" x 8' 9" (4.67m x 2.67m) Measurements taken from 4'1" off floor level with slight eaves to ceiling restricting head room. Dormer hardwood surround double glazed window overlooking driveway entrance, radiator, power points, tongue and grooved panelling to floor and ceiling with ceiling spotlights, vacuum point, ceiling height 7'8". 

OUTSIDE To the front there is a wide shingled entrance leading to pillared gateway depicting house number and name, crescent style shingle driveway leading to garage with side pedestrian access to either side of the property, high retaining wall, raised flowering borders with mature shrubs.



To the left hand side of the property there is a gateway with brick retaining wall leading to planting area with mature shrubs, evergreens and bushes, enclosed by fence panelling with raised flower borders, steps leading to primary lawn.



To the rear of the property is an award winning designed garden with large raised terrace accessible from the orangery / sun lounge and dining room, overlooked from the first floor balcony and master bedroom, curved stone pathway with manicured box hedging, shrubs, evergreens and bushes, raised brick terrace with circular area, mature shrubs and bushes, enclosed by fence panelling. The lawned garden is enclosed by mature shrubs, evergreens and bushes including Indian Bean Tree, Mimosa, Crab Apple and Olive on all aspects with fence panelling and pathway running around the property leading to the kitchen and secondary entrance from St Catherines Road. Secret garden area with manicured mature hedges and pergola leading to secret garden area with range of shrubs, evergreens and bushes. Arbour potting shed and mature trees enclosed by hedges, kitchen / vegetable garden with vegetable area and brick surround compost, archway leading to further garden outside the kitchen with a patio, small pond and mature trees. Arched hedge leading to secondary entrance at St Catherines Road with pedestrian gate, covered arch entrance with second letter box, external meter cupboard, bin storage area, wraps round behind the garage and leads back to the main front garden which is laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs. The whole plot measures approximately 0.40 of an acre with security lighting all around the house.