Property description

PROPERTY SUMMARY There are many homes in Southsea that have described as being designed or built by the local, and highly regarded Victorian architect, Thomas Ellis Owen, however we can say with some authority that Barrington Villa, is one of these desirable homes. Retaining the original rendered frontage, this interesting and unique home sits proudly back, secluded by trees, yet with views along Portland Terrace. When you invest in buying a Grade II Listed property, you are buying more than just a family home in an enviable location, you are also preserving a little slice of history for the next generation. Recently, Barrington Villa has been majority redecorated on the interior with a full renovation including replacement wall-ties.There are a number of character features including an original fireplace, sash windows, ceiling coving and wooden floors. The 2000 sq ft of living space provided behind the rendered facade is laid out over four floors and includes four bedrooms, the master having an en-suite bathroom, there are three other bedrooms and a bathroom and separate shower room. The reception level has two impressive reception rooms, a cloakroom and a galley style kitchen with the utility area in the cellar. Set in the heart of an exclusive "village within a city", being in one of the oldest conservation areas, Barrington Villa has good proportion rooms providing natural light and an airy feeling. Located in the 'Golden Triangle' within easy access of highly regarded schools such as The Grammar, St John's, Mayville and High School as well as being only a few minute's walk of the Southsea Common, the individual shopping amenities of Marmion Road and quality stores including John Lewis, early internal viewing of this unique family home is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the location and accommodation on offer. There are commutable links via rail to London, Waterloo from Portsmouth Harbour station in approximately one hour and thirty minutes, the Continental Ferry Port, Gunwharf Quays retail area, the Victorian waterfront and harbour entrance are all nearby. 

ENTRANCE Via painted pillars with feature coping stones with rendered and painted wall to one side leading to shared driveway, laid to shingle with high retaining wall to left hand side, fencing and turning area laid to shingle with wooden built garden shed, flowering shrub borders with evergreens and bushes, outside cold water tap and electric point. The shared driveway leads to the left hand side of the property providing vehicular access for neighbouring property & pedestrian access for Barrington Villa. High retaining wall with arched top gateway leading to patio area, laid to herringbone design brick paviour, main 'black' front door with brass furniture, leading to: 

HALLWAY 8' 5" x 5' 0" (2.57m x 1.52m) Wood framed double glazed windows overlooking rear garden, wooden parquet flooring, archway leading to kitchen, square opening leading to inner hallway. 

KITCHEN 23' 8" x 6' 7" (7.21m x 2.01m) Pitched ceiling with spotlights, double glazed wood surround windows to side aspect with low brick retaining wall and sills overlooking driveway and entrance, tiled flooring, three radiators, power points, comprehensive range of cream fronted 'Country' kitchen style wall and floor units with work surface over, inset 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap, waste disposal unit and cupboard space under, space for dishwasher, space for freestanding gas cooker, tiled surrounds, eye level shelf for microwave, range of corner display shelving and plate rack, wine unit, integrated fridge with matching door, larder style storage cupboard to one end and wine rack, range of drawer units including pan drawers. 

SEPARATE CLOAKROOM Concealed cistern w.c with shelf over, narrow shelving, slim wall heater, corner wash hand basin, ceramic tiled to ¾ wall height, ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, check 'black & white' tiled flooring.



 

INNER HALLWAY Balustrade staircase rising to upper floors and staircase leading to basement / cellar, radiator, wooden parquet flooring, high ceiling, glazed panel doors to dining room and drawing room. 

DINING ROOM 13' 5" x 14' 1" (4.09m x 4.29m) Wooden parquet flooring, sash style window to side aspect with radiator under, glazed panelled door to hallway, high ceiling with central ceiling rose, ornate cornicing and coving, recessed area with built-in dresser with storage drawers and cupboards to under section with glazed panelled doors and drawers to upper section with central shelving and spice drawers, sash style windows to rear aspect with radiator under, power points, wall lights. 

DRAWING ROOM 22' 7" x 19' 7" (6.88m x 5.97m) Into bay, decreasing to 16'0" with a ceiling height of 10', feature bay sash style window to front aspect with further sash window to one side, high skirting boards, high ceiling with two ceiling roses, ornate coving and cornicing incorporating wall pillars, recess plate and library rack to one side of the chimney breast, feature surround fireplace with granite inlay and hearth, two radiators, power points, twin glazed panelled doors leading to hallway, dimmer switch. 

FIRST FLOOR Mezzanine landing with staircase up to primary landing. 

PRIMARY LANDING Sash style window to rear aspect, staircase rising to top floor, doors to primary rooms. 

MASTER BEDROOM 19' 10" into bay window x 14' 0" (6.05m x 4.27m) Feature sash style bay window to front aspect, high skirting boards, high ceiling with coving, comprehensive range of built-in wardrobes with hanging space and shelving to 1½ walls with central mirrored units, dimmer switch, power points, door to: 

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 8' 0" x 6' 4" (2.44m x 1.93m) Panelled bath with telephone style chrome mixer tap and shower attachment with shower screen over, high ceiling with feature archway and coving, ceramic tiled to ¾ wall level, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., check 'black and white' tiled flooring, sash style window to front aspect with radiator under, panelled door.



 

BATHROOM 7' 6" x 7' 8" (2.29m x 2.34m) White suite comprising; panelled bath with telephone style chrome mixer tap and shower attachment with folding shower screen over and a shelf to one end, ceramic tiled to walls, check 'black and white' tiled flooring, low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, ceiling spotlights, extractor fan, radiator, panelled door. 

BEDROOM 2 11' 6" x 10' 3" (3.51m x 3.12m) Range of built-in wardrobes to one wall with storage cupboards over, high ceiling and coving, dual aspect sash style windows to side and rear overlooking garden and driveway and radiator under, power points, (currently arranged as a study). 

SECOND FLOOR Mezzanine landing with staircase to primary landing. 

PRIMARY LANDING Access to the loft space, radiator, sash style window to side aspect, doors to primary rooms.



 

BEDROOM 4 11' 5" x 10' 3" (3.48m x 3.12m) Dual aspect sash style windows to side and rear aspects, double radiator, ceiling coving, range of built-in wardrobes to one wall with hanging space and shelving and storage cupboards over, power points, panelled door. 

BEDROOM 3 14' 0" x 11' 0" (4.27m x 3.35m) Sash style window to front aspect, high level window to side, power points, range of built-in wardrobes, three with mirror fronted doors and four with glazed front doors and internal curtains, hanging space and shelving, ceiling coving, power points.



 

SHOWER ROOM Ceramic tiled to ¾ wall height, black and white checked tiled flooring, corner shower cubicle with curved panelled doors, low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, ceiling coving, extractor fan, radiator, panelled door, shaver point.



 

CELLAR Arranged as three separate areas, the primary area is 14'1" x 5'0" with a ceiling height of 6'9" measurements do not include raised stepped area with range of built-in kitchen units, four with glazed panelled doors, radiator, check 'black and white' tiled flooring, range of shelving, ceiling spotlights, recessed area with work surface and space for washing machine and fridge / freezer with range of shelving and spotlights, cloaks hanging area, further large understairs storage area with slate shelving and electric lighting. 

OUTSIDE To the front is a rendered and painted entrance with twin pillars leading to the left hand side of the property via a shared driveway, to the front is a shingled turning and parking area with wooden built shed, parking for approximately three cars, pedestrian access to left hand side leading to high retaining wall with arched top gateway, leading to city style garden with high retaining wall, laid to brick paving which returns to the rear of the property overlooked from the dining room with matching brick paved area with high retaining walls and lighting.



 

AGENTS NOTES Barrington Villa is Grade II Listed and therefore does not require an EPC

We understand that the wall-ties on all three aspects have been replaced within the last 12 months and a 20 year guarantee will be supplied.