A rare opportunity to acquire Fintragh House, a grand and imposing Victorian residence of considerable character and scale, understood to have once formed part of the historic Fintragh School. This elegant home beautifully balances period grandeur with contemporary refinement, offering flexible accommodation of up to six bedrooms arranged over generous proportions. From the moment you step inside, the property impresses with its tall ceilings, striking sense of space and abundance of natural light.
Many original features remain, including open fireplaces and exposed floorboards, which sit effortlessly alongside stylish modern fittings to create a home that feels both timeless and comfortable. A grand bay-fronted living room has ample space for a large seating area and formal dining, and an outstanding kitchen / dining has access onto the courtyard garden. Upstairs, one of the principal rooms is currently arranged as a magnificent library/home office - complete with a sliding ladder affixed to built in book shelving - an exceptional space ideal for remote working, reading or entertaining, though it could easily serve as an additional bedroom if required. The remaining bedrooms are well-proportioned and versatile, making the property ideal for families, professionals or those seeking adaptable living. Each floor has a well appointed bathroom. To the rear, a private courtyard garden provides a secluded outdoor retreat, perfect for low-maintenance entertaining or quiet relaxation. Further benefits include off-road parking for one vehicle, securely positioned behind gated access, an increasingly rare feature for a property of this type and location. Set on the desirable Hereford Road in Southsea, Fintragh House is a truly distinctive Victorian home, offering history, elegance and modern living in equal measure. Properties of this calibre and provenance are seldom available and early viewing is strongly recommended.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Tiled flooring, sash style window to front aspect with fitted shutters and leadlight stained glass panels to upper section, high level electric meter cupboard, radiator, balustrade staircase with carpet runner and stair rods rising to first floor with understairs storage cupboard, cloaks hanging area, tiled floor.
CLOAKROOM
Low level WC, obscured window to rear aspect, wash hand basin, fitted cupboard, ladder radiator, tiled flooring.
LIVING / DINING ROOM
Central sash style double glazed window to front aspect with fitted shutters and leadlight stained glass panels to upper section with matching windows to either side with column radiators under, high ceiling with ornate cornicing, central chimney breast with open fire place, painted granite surround fireplace with tiled hearth, tall contemporary column radiator to one side, storage cupboard, exposed floorboards.
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM
Dining area; 'Karndean' flooring, tall contemporary style radiator, surround fireplace with log burner and tiled hearth, bi-folding doors leading to courtyard garden, peninsular breakfast bar divide leading to kitchen area, sash style windows to rear aspect, high ceiling with picture rail, space for American style fridge/freezer, comprehensive range of bespoke wall and floor units, Quartz work surfaces, range of drawer units, central space for free standing range style cooker, extractor hood, fan and light over with high level mantle, inset sink unit with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, ceramic tiled surrounds, dresser style unit with three glazed panelled doors and drawers under and wine rack to one side, inset wine cooler.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing with balustrade, sash style wood framed double glazed windows with fitted shutters to front and side aspect, radiator, frosted glazed window to rear, access to loft space, exposed floorboards.
LANDING
Balustrade staircase rising to top floor with understairs storage cupboard with range of shelving, double glazed sash style window to front aspect.
BEDROOM 1 / LIBRARY
Double glazed sash style window to front aspect with radiator under, matching window to one side with radiator under, tongue and groove panelling to dado rail level, built in library shelving with rolling ladder to access high shelves, high ceiling with ornate cornicing with picture rail, central chimney breast with granite surround fireplace, tiled hearth and arched stainless steel insert, exposed floorboards, door leading to:
INNER HALLWAY
Access to loft space, radiator, 'Jack & Jill' doors leading to bedroom 1 & 2, door to bathroom.
BATHROOM
White suite comprising; double ended free standing bath with claw feet, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, low level WC, tiled flooring, heated towel rail, corner shower cubicle, obscured double glazed window to rear aspect.
BEDROOM 2
Tongue and groove panelling to dado rail level, to dado rail level, high ceiling with ornate cornicing, picture rail, three tall sash style double glazed windows to side aspect, radiator, fitted carpet.
TOP FLOOR
Landing, doors to primary rooms.
BEDROOM 3
Central chimney breast with built-in wardrobes to either side, radiator, access to loft space, sash style double glazed window to front aspect, fitted carpet.
BEDROOM 4
Sash style double glazed window to side aspect with radiator under, acoustic treatment wall panels, fitted carpet.
BEDROOM 5
Double glazed sash style window to rear aspect with radiator under, panelled door, built-in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rail, fitted carpet.
BEDROOM 6
Sash style double glazed windows to side aspect, panelled door, radiator, fitted carpet.
BATHROOM
White suite comprising; panelled bath with 'Mira' shower over and shower screen, wash hand basin with mixer tap, low level WC, fully ceramic tiled to walls and floor, window to side aspect, heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE
Lowered kerb leading to vehicle gates leading to bricked paved area for off road car parking, external letter box and plaque depicting house name, steps leading up front door, shingled area to the front and under the bay window, enclosed by a manicured hedge. To the right hand side of the property is a high retaining wall, courtyard style garden at rear, decking, raised planting beds.
COUNCIL TAX
Portsmouth City Council TAX BAND D £2,180.92 for the year 2025/2026.
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