House For Sale £800,000
Property summary No.47 is an individually architect designed and built townhouse which is situated in the heart of the oldest conservation areas of Portsmouth overlooking Portsmouth Cathedral and grounds, the first impressions are deceiving and not only is the house laid out over five floors, but it also extends backwards onto a private garden with rear pedestrian gateway and a garage. The 2237 sq ft of living space (and garaging) is arranged over five floors and offers flexible living accommodation and the design suited to capture the views from both the front and rear and the privacy of living on the upper levels with the sitting room on the first floor with an extensive bay window. On the ground floor set behind a wrought iron railings forecourt is a separate dining room leading to kitchen with breakfast area, utility room and cloakroom, on the lower ground floor there is a selection of storage cupboards and a study area away from the rest of the living space. The first floor has a large sitting room with feature panelling and a bedroom which is currently arranged as a library with a sitting room area to one end which leads onto a roof terrace, on the second floor is the primary bedroom with both a family bathroom and separate shower room adjacent, on the top floor are two further bedrooms, the one to the rear has a balcony with outstanding views towards the Garrison Church and Solent beyond, the front room, doubling up as a snug, has sliding doors leading to roof balcony which not only overlooks the Cathedral and grounds but also in either direction along the High Street, towards the Napoleonic sea defences. The house is within walking distance of the maritime centre of Old Portsmouth with its Sailing Club, Camber Dock, the Arches, many restaurants and public houses as well as the fortified Napoleonic 'Hot walls', the highly regarded schools including Portsmouth Grammar School and the High School, the Square and Round Towers, as well as the Garrison Church and grounds of Governors Green and the ever-changing seascape of one of the busiest nautical harbour entrances in the UK. Living in the village like old town within a conservation area, you will be joining an inclusive community with the city's amenities within walking distance from your door with the attraction of good commutable links from Portsmouth Harbour and Southsea railway stations to London Waterloo, the international ferry port and Southampton airport are all within easy access. Early internal viewing of this notable home is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.
Entrance Black painted main front door with brass furniture leading to:
Porch Coir matting, radiator, internal glazed door leading to:
Dining room 14' 7" x 12' 11" (4.44m x 3.94m) Feature wood flooring, full height mirrors to one wall, ceiling spotlights, staircase rising to first floor with wrought iron curved balustrade, recessed arched opening, double radiator, recessed shelf, double glazed window to front aspect with reflective glass overlooking covered forecourt with wrought iron railing fencing and feature wrought iron metal work over, twin glazed doors leading to:
Kitchen inc. breakfast area 14' 2" x 11' 8" (4.32m x 3.56m) Double radiator, wooden flooring, door leading to cellar/basement, ceiling spotlights, dimmer switch. Raised 'American Diner' breakfast area with wooden table curved seats with bespoke wooden built surround, tongue and groove panelling to one wall with spotlights over, leading to:
Kitchen area Comprehensive range of matching wall and floor units with roll top work surface, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboards under, space for dishwasher, space for free standing range style cooker with stainless steel splashback, Stoves extractor hood, fan and light over, ceiling spotlights, over unit spotlights and under unit lighting, range of drawer units, double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden, matching wooden flooring, built-in AEG microwave with surface over, two integrated fridges with matching doors, power points, square opening leading to:
Outer lobby / utility area Double glazed door leading to rear garden, radiator, matching wooden flooring, space for fridge with wine rack to one side and storage cupboards over, washing machine point with cupboards over, door to:
Cloakroom Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, low level w.c with dual flush, double glazed frosted window to side aspect, matching wooden flooring, radiator, wall mounted boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested).
Cellar / basement Staircase leading down from kitchen to lobby area, radiator, louvre doored built-in storage cupboard with range of shelving, further built-in cloaks cupboard with hanging rail, gas and electric meters.
Study 11' 2" x 10' 6" (3.4m x 3.2m) Louvre doored built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder (not tested), floor to ceiling built-in mirror fronted wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, ceiling spotlights, approximate ceiling height 6'10", power points.
First floor Landing with radiator, ceiling spotlights, doors to primary rooms, power points, staircase rising to upper floor, central heating controls.
Sitting room 17' 3" x 13' 4" (5.26m x 4.06m) Wood panelling to all walls, feature bow bay double glazed full height window to front aspect overlooking Portsmouth Cathedral and grounds, ornate ceiling coving, picture frame panelling, chimney breast with raised granite plinth with coal and log effect gas fire (not tested), double radiator, power points, feature light, range of book shelving to one wall with low level storage cupboards under, glazed panelled door.
Library / bedroom 4 Arranged as two rooms with central low level peninsular divide.
Bedroom area 11' 8" x 11' 8" (3.56m x 3.56m) Comprehensive range of bookshelves with low level storage cupboards under, integrated desk with shelving over, power points, panelled door, square opening leading to:
Library area 12' 3" x 7' 4" (3.73m x 2.24m) Central low-level divide with wooden surface, double radiator to one side with spotlights over, pitched roof to rear aspect with skylight window, twin double glazed doors leading to:
Roof top terrace 1 12' 6" x 7' 8" (3.81m x 2.34m) Overlooking the rear garden laid to paving with balustrades on all sides.
Second floor Landing, staircase rising to top floor, ceiling spotlights, doors to primary rooms, radiator.
Bedroom 1 17' 4" x 13' 3" (5.28m x 4.04m) Slight angle to front aspect, double glazed full width window to front aspect overlooking the Cathedral and grounds with radiator under, wooden flooring, full height mirroring to one wall, range of built-in wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, bedside cabinets, power points.
Family bathroom White suite comprising; panelled bath with mixer tap, vanity unit with oval wash hand basin, mixer tap and shelving to either side, cupboards and drawers under, mirror and lighting over, heated towel rail, close coupled w.c., with dual flush, double glazed frosted window to rear aspect with views towards the Garrison Church, fully ceramic tiled to floor and walls, ceiling spotlights.
Shower room Fully ceramic tiled to walls, vinyl flooring, radiator, concealed cistern w.c with shelf over, double glazed window to rear aspect with views towards the Garrison Church, raised plinth leading to shower area, Aqualisa shower with panelled door and lighting over, vanity unit with wash hand basin, mixer tap and cupboards under, large mirror, narrow built-in storage cupboard with range of shelving, shaver point.
Top floor Opening directly into:
Snug / bedroom 3 12' 9" x 12' 5" (3.89m x 3.78m) Ceiling spotlights and coving, dimmer switches, chrome balustrade with glazed panel, double radiator, power points, cupboard with integrated fridge with storage cupboard over and work surface, full height double glazed sliding door with matching window to one side leading to terrace, ceiling coving and spotlights, door to:
Top floor terrace 2 Measuring approximately 13'10" in width x 8'3" in depth with feature railings to front aspect with outstanding views along the High Street towards the The Solent and Square Tower in one direction and towards the Grammar School in the other direction, overlooking Portsmouth Cathedral and grounds, false grass, cupboard housing cold water tank.
Bedroom 2 14' 4" x 12' 8" (4.37m x 3.86m) Floor to ceiling mirroring to one wall with built-in double doored wardrobe to one side, double radiator, panelled door, tongue and groove panelling to ceiling, full height sliding double glazed door with window to one side leading to balcony, double radiator, panelled door, power points.
Balcony With wrought iron railings with outstanding views towards the Solent and the Garrison Church and grounds.
Garage 18' 7" x 9' 10" (5.66m x 3m) Electric roller shutter door to front, side pedestrian door.
Outside To the front is a covered area with wrought iron railings and feature ornate arched railings over.
To the rear is a covered area with brick stone flooring leading to enclosed garden with brick flooring, retaining wall with range of shrubs and bushes, pedestrian passageway leading to pedestrian gate to rear pedestrian gate and vehicular access to garage.
Entrance Black painted main front door with brass furniture leading to:
Porch Coir matting, radiator, internal glazed door leading to:
Dining room 14' 7" x 12' 11" (4.44m x 3.94m) Feature wood flooring, full height mirrors to one wall, ceiling spotlights, staircase rising to first floor with wrought iron curved balustrade, recessed arched opening, double radiator, recessed shelf, double glazed window to front aspect with reflective glass overlooking covered forecourt with wrought iron railing fencing and feature wrought iron metal work over, twin glazed doors leading to:
Kitchen inc. breakfast area 14' 2" x 11' 8" (4.32m x 3.56m) Double radiator, wooden flooring, door leading to cellar/basement, ceiling spotlights, dimmer switch. Raised 'American Diner' breakfast area with wooden table curved seats with bespoke wooden built surround, tongue and groove panelling to one wall with spotlights over, leading to:
Kitchen area Comprehensive range of matching wall and floor units with roll top work surface, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboards under, space for dishwasher, space for free standing range style cooker with stainless steel splashback, Stoves extractor hood, fan and light over, ceiling spotlights, over unit spotlights and under unit lighting, range of drawer units, double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden, matching wooden flooring, built-in AEG microwave with surface over, two integrated fridges with matching doors, power points, square opening leading to:
Outer lobby / utility area Double glazed door leading to rear garden, radiator, matching wooden flooring, space for fridge with wine rack to one side and storage cupboards over, washing machine point with cupboards over, door to:
Cloakroom Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, low level w.c with dual flush, double glazed frosted window to side aspect, matching wooden flooring, radiator, wall mounted boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested).
Cellar / basement Staircase leading down from kitchen to lobby area, radiator, louvre doored built-in storage cupboard with range of shelving, further built-in cloaks cupboard with hanging rail, gas and electric meters.
Study 11' 2" x 10' 6" (3.4m x 3.2m) Louvre doored built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder (not tested), floor to ceiling built-in mirror fronted wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, ceiling spotlights, approximate ceiling height 6'10", power points.
First floor Landing with radiator, ceiling spotlights, doors to primary rooms, power points, staircase rising to upper floor, central heating controls.
Sitting room 17' 3" x 13' 4" (5.26m x 4.06m) Wood panelling to all walls, feature bow bay double glazed full height window to front aspect overlooking Portsmouth Cathedral and grounds, ornate ceiling coving, picture frame panelling, chimney breast with raised granite plinth with coal and log effect gas fire (not tested), double radiator, power points, feature light, range of book shelving to one wall with low level storage cupboards under, glazed panelled door.
Library / bedroom 4 Arranged as two rooms with central low level peninsular divide.
Bedroom area 11' 8" x 11' 8" (3.56m x 3.56m) Comprehensive range of bookshelves with low level storage cupboards under, integrated desk with shelving over, power points, panelled door, square opening leading to:
Library area 12' 3" x 7' 4" (3.73m x 2.24m) Central low-level divide with wooden surface, double radiator to one side with spotlights over, pitched roof to rear aspect with skylight window, twin double glazed doors leading to:
Roof top terrace 1 12' 6" x 7' 8" (3.81m x 2.34m) Overlooking the rear garden laid to paving with balustrades on all sides.
Second floor Landing, staircase rising to top floor, ceiling spotlights, doors to primary rooms, radiator.
Bedroom 1 17' 4" x 13' 3" (5.28m x 4.04m) Slight angle to front aspect, double glazed full width window to front aspect overlooking the Cathedral and grounds with radiator under, wooden flooring, full height mirroring to one wall, range of built-in wardrobes with hanging space and shelving, bedside cabinets, power points.
Family bathroom White suite comprising; panelled bath with mixer tap, vanity unit with oval wash hand basin, mixer tap and shelving to either side, cupboards and drawers under, mirror and lighting over, heated towel rail, close coupled w.c., with dual flush, double glazed frosted window to rear aspect with views towards the Garrison Church, fully ceramic tiled to floor and walls, ceiling spotlights.
Shower room Fully ceramic tiled to walls, vinyl flooring, radiator, concealed cistern w.c with shelf over, double glazed window to rear aspect with views towards the Garrison Church, raised plinth leading to shower area, Aqualisa shower with panelled door and lighting over, vanity unit with wash hand basin, mixer tap and cupboards under, large mirror, narrow built-in storage cupboard with range of shelving, shaver point.
Top floor Opening directly into:
Snug / bedroom 3 12' 9" x 12' 5" (3.89m x 3.78m) Ceiling spotlights and coving, dimmer switches, chrome balustrade with glazed panel, double radiator, power points, cupboard with integrated fridge with storage cupboard over and work surface, full height double glazed sliding door with matching window to one side leading to terrace, ceiling coving and spotlights, door to:
Top floor terrace 2 Measuring approximately 13'10" in width x 8'3" in depth with feature railings to front aspect with outstanding views along the High Street towards the The Solent and Square Tower in one direction and towards the Grammar School in the other direction, overlooking Portsmouth Cathedral and grounds, false grass, cupboard housing cold water tank.
Bedroom 2 14' 4" x 12' 8" (4.37m x 3.86m) Floor to ceiling mirroring to one wall with built-in double doored wardrobe to one side, double radiator, panelled door, tongue and groove panelling to ceiling, full height sliding double glazed door with window to one side leading to balcony, double radiator, panelled door, power points.
Balcony With wrought iron railings with outstanding views towards the Solent and the Garrison Church and grounds.
Garage 18' 7" x 9' 10" (5.66m x 3m) Electric roller shutter door to front, side pedestrian door.
Outside To the front is a covered area with wrought iron railings and feature ornate arched railings over.
To the rear is a covered area with brick stone flooring leading to enclosed garden with brick flooring, retaining wall with range of shrubs and bushes, pedestrian passageway leading to pedestrian gate to rear pedestrian gate and vehicular access to garage.
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