Set in the very heart of Old Portsmouth, this exceptional duplex apartment occupies a truly unique position overlooking the historic cobbled Grand Parade, Nelson’s Monument, and the Napoleonic Sea Defences, with uninterrupted, protected views across the Solent and towards the Isle of Wight. As the oldest part of the city, Old Portsmouth offers a distinctive blend of maritime heritage, character architecture and a welcoming community. This apartment stands apart within the area.
Arranged over the top two floors of a purpose-built development, the property benefits from its own private lift service, an unusually large integral garage, and additional store rooms - features rarely found locally. Upon entering the main reception level, a spacious hallway leads to a 21' sitting room with curved bay window framing exceptional waterside views, and an adjacent double bedroom enjoying the same outlook. To the rear, a bright fitted kitchen offers far-reaching views towards the city skyline, while a modern shower room completes this floor. Upstairs, the upper level features a second shower room and a versatile bedroom/viewing room, opening through twin doors onto a magnificent 29' private roof terrace. From here, panoramic views sweep across Battery Row, the harbour entrance, the Solent and the Isle of Wight - arguably among the finest sea views on the South Coast, with an ever-changing backdrop of merchant and naval vessels. The property benefits from granted planning permission to extend the top floor. Additional benefits include gas-fired central heating, double glazing, no forward chain, and a long lease with the rare advantage of the freehold being owned by the seller.
ENTRANCE
Covered porch over main communal front door and entry phone system leading to:
COMMUNAL HALLWAY
Internal glazed door leading to passageway and lift rising to this property only, stairs leading to all floors, storage cupboard.
FOURTH FLOOR
Landing, staircase rising to upper roof level, staircase leading to lower level with door to communal hallway. On the mezzanine level is a storage cupboard with shelving and rubbish chute, double glazed window to rear aspect.
HALLWAY
Built-in storage cupboard with shelving and electric meter.
SHOWER ROOM
Tiled shower cubicle with sliding door, ceiling spotlights, double glazed obscured window to rear aspect, WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboards beneath, illuminated mirror over, heated towel rail, part tiled walls, vinyl flooring.
KITCHEN
Range wall and base mounted units with work surfaces over, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, space and plumbing for slim-line dishwasher, inset four ring gas hob with oven under and extractor hood, fan and light over, space for free standing fridge/freezer, two wall mounted units with glazed panelled doors, plumbing for washing machine, double glazed window to rear aspect with city views, radiator, part tiled walls, laminate flooring.
SITTING / DINING ROOM
Curved double bay window to front aspect with outstanding views over Nelsons monument, towards the Solent and Isle of Wight in the distance, two radiators, coving, fitted carpet.
BEDROOM 2
Double glazed bow bay window to front aspect with outstanding views over Nelsons monument, towards the Solent and Isle of Wight in the distance, radiator, range of built-in wardrobes, fitted carpet.
UPPER FLOOR
Door to large built-in storage cupboard with range of shelving, staircase rising to roof level.
ROOF LEVEL
Landing, staircase leading to landing with balustrade and access to lift machinery room.
SHOWER ROOM
Tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin with mirror splashback, WC, radiator, cupboard housing Vaillant gas combination boiler.
BEDROOM 1
Double glazed window to rear aspect with far reaching views over roof tops towards the City of Portsmouth, radiator, range of built-in storage cupboards with shelving to one wall, twin double-glazed doors with windows to either side leading to:
ROOF TERRACE
Outstanding views over the Napoleonic Sea Defences and roof tops opposite towards the Harbour entrance, the Isle of Wight and the Solent beyond. cold water tap.
INTEGRAL GARAGE
Remote controlled roller up and over door, door to:
STORE ROOM
Window to rear aspect, door leading to:
STORE ROOM / UTILITY ROOM
Lighting, electric consumer boxes for all of the apartments, cold water supply.
TENURE
Lease Term: 125 years
Lease Commenced: 2015
Lease Term Remaining: 115 years
Service/Maintenance Charge: £2,238.60 per annum
Ground Rent: None payable.
COUNCIL TAX
Portsmouth City Council TAX BAND D £2,180.92 for the year 2025/2026.
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