House For Sale £1,570,000
16 West Street offers a contemporary home, enviably located for those who dream of living beside the sea, with the added bonus of a birds eye view of all the nautical activity across Portsmouth Harbour and The Solent.
On the ground floor, the accommodation comprises a fourth bedroom, currently in use as an additional reception room, along with a utility room, adjacent boot room and wet room, which are ideally located beside the rear door to throw off sailing attire and dive into the shower. From the hallway cast iron stairs step down to the cellar with wine storage in a circle around the staircase. Two of the four bedrooms are located on the first floor, which is accessed via the first flight of the centrally located and beautifully crafted spiral staircase. The principal bedroom has a stylish en suite shower room, and an equally well-appointed family bathroom is adjacent to the third bedroom. The first opportunities for sea views are revealed at this level, before moving up to the second floor, which comprises the second en suite bedroom, cloakroom and a sitting room, which features beams to the ceiling and a wall of windows overlooking the Harbour entrance.
A further ascent of the stairs arrives in the impressive open-plan reception area, which is flooded with natural light courtesy of bi-fold doors which open onto the balcony, seamlessly blending the inside with the outside. An area for comfortable seating takes its perfect spot beside the glazed doors, with a dining space to one side and an adjoining kitchen to the rear.
Fitted with ultra-modern gloss units, topped with granite work-surfaces and integrated appliances, the kitchen also offers an island unit, with circular breakfast bar. A roof terrace is reached by a final flight of stairs and offers a spectacular vantage point for taking in the stunning sea, harbour and city views, with ample space for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.
Open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting area | Sitting room | 4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms (2 en suite, Family Bathroom and Wet Room) | Cloakroom Roof Terrace | Balcony | Cellar | Utility room | Boot room | Garage | Gated Courtyard
Local Authority: Portsmouth City Council
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage
Council Tax: Band F<br /><br />Situated within the heart of the historical conservation area of Old Portsmouth, West Street is a cobbled lane adjacent to the sea wall.
A short walk away is The Still & West public house, steeped in history and a popular haunt with outdoor seating overlooking the harbour, this is just one of the many bars and restaurants in close proximity to the property. The iconic headquarters of Ben Ainslie’s ineos Team UK is nearby on Camber Dock, along with the local fish market.
Beyond the dock is Gunwharf Quays, with a selection of designer outlet shops and restaurants beside the landmark Spinnaker Tower.
For sailing enthusiasts, there are all the facilities needed for both dinghy and yacht sailors with almost immediate access into the harbour and out to the Eastern Solent. The current owners take their dinghy 50 metres from the rear courtyard to launch from the Camber Dock public slipway and cross the harbour to their sailing yacht moored opposite. Many sailors young and old learn to sail dinghies and take part in race events from the same slipway. Portsmouth Sailing Club has a 60m pontoon next to the slipway available to members and used by the current owners to load stores, for maintenance and to lay-up for longer periods. The club has two boatyards nearby and moorings available within the harbour as well as an active racing, cruising and social calendar from their club house nearby.
For RIBs and small boats kb Boats operate a Dry Stack within the Camber Dock and for larger boats there is a wide choice of marinas and moorings within Portsmouth Harbour.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the mainline railway station at Portsmouth Harbour are easily accessible, with travel links to London Waterloo (1hr 39 mins) and London Victoria (1 hr 57 mins).
Schooling in the area includes the well-regarded Portsmouth Grammar School a short walk away for outstanding education from early years to sixth form.<br /><br />Portsmouth Harbour railway station 1 mile (on foot), Portsmouth International Port 3 miles, M27/A27 4 miles, Chichester 19 miles, Southampton 21 miles, Guildford 46 miles, Brighton 52 miles
The rear of the property is accessed via a gate into a paved walled courtyard, which provides secure off-road parking for vehicles and a small boat, with additional parking/water sports equipment storage in the garage. A third floor balcony offers outdoor seating with a westerly outlook, whilst the roof terrace on the fourth floor allows panoramic views, taking in the Isle of Wight, the activity of Portsmouth Harbour including the Navy’s new aircraft carriers, cross channel ferries, sailing yachts and dinghies, as well as the Spinnaker Tower and the roof-tops of Old Portsmouth.
On the ground floor, the accommodation comprises a fourth bedroom, currently in use as an additional reception room, along with a utility room, adjacent boot room and wet room, which are ideally located beside the rear door to throw off sailing attire and dive into the shower. From the hallway cast iron stairs step down to the cellar with wine storage in a circle around the staircase. Two of the four bedrooms are located on the first floor, which is accessed via the first flight of the centrally located and beautifully crafted spiral staircase. The principal bedroom has a stylish en suite shower room, and an equally well-appointed family bathroom is adjacent to the third bedroom. The first opportunities for sea views are revealed at this level, before moving up to the second floor, which comprises the second en suite bedroom, cloakroom and a sitting room, which features beams to the ceiling and a wall of windows overlooking the Harbour entrance.
A further ascent of the stairs arrives in the impressive open-plan reception area, which is flooded with natural light courtesy of bi-fold doors which open onto the balcony, seamlessly blending the inside with the outside. An area for comfortable seating takes its perfect spot beside the glazed doors, with a dining space to one side and an adjoining kitchen to the rear.
Fitted with ultra-modern gloss units, topped with granite work-surfaces and integrated appliances, the kitchen also offers an island unit, with circular breakfast bar. A roof terrace is reached by a final flight of stairs and offers a spectacular vantage point for taking in the stunning sea, harbour and city views, with ample space for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.
Open-plan kitchen/dining/sitting area | Sitting room | 4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms (2 en suite, Family Bathroom and Wet Room) | Cloakroom Roof Terrace | Balcony | Cellar | Utility room | Boot room | Garage | Gated Courtyard
Local Authority: Portsmouth City Council
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage
Council Tax: Band F<br /><br />Situated within the heart of the historical conservation area of Old Portsmouth, West Street is a cobbled lane adjacent to the sea wall.
A short walk away is The Still & West public house, steeped in history and a popular haunt with outdoor seating overlooking the harbour, this is just one of the many bars and restaurants in close proximity to the property. The iconic headquarters of Ben Ainslie’s ineos Team UK is nearby on Camber Dock, along with the local fish market.
Beyond the dock is Gunwharf Quays, with a selection of designer outlet shops and restaurants beside the landmark Spinnaker Tower.
For sailing enthusiasts, there are all the facilities needed for both dinghy and yacht sailors with almost immediate access into the harbour and out to the Eastern Solent. The current owners take their dinghy 50 metres from the rear courtyard to launch from the Camber Dock public slipway and cross the harbour to their sailing yacht moored opposite. Many sailors young and old learn to sail dinghies and take part in race events from the same slipway. Portsmouth Sailing Club has a 60m pontoon next to the slipway available to members and used by the current owners to load stores, for maintenance and to lay-up for longer periods. The club has two boatyards nearby and moorings available within the harbour as well as an active racing, cruising and social calendar from their club house nearby.
For RIBs and small boats kb Boats operate a Dry Stack within the Camber Dock and for larger boats there is a wide choice of marinas and moorings within Portsmouth Harbour.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the mainline railway station at Portsmouth Harbour are easily accessible, with travel links to London Waterloo (1hr 39 mins) and London Victoria (1 hr 57 mins).
Schooling in the area includes the well-regarded Portsmouth Grammar School a short walk away for outstanding education from early years to sixth form.<br /><br />Portsmouth Harbour railway station 1 mile (on foot), Portsmouth International Port 3 miles, M27/A27 4 miles, Chichester 19 miles, Southampton 21 miles, Guildford 46 miles, Brighton 52 miles
The rear of the property is accessed via a gate into a paved walled courtyard, which provides secure off-road parking for vehicles and a small boat, with additional parking/water sports equipment storage in the garage. A third floor balcony offers outdoor seating with a westerly outlook, whilst the roof terrace on the fourth floor allows panoramic views, taking in the Isle of Wight, the activity of Portsmouth Harbour including the Navy’s new aircraft carriers, cross channel ferries, sailing yachts and dinghies, as well as the Spinnaker Tower and the roof-tops of Old Portsmouth.
