Occupying the top floors of this iconic building which stands proudly on the corner of Grand Parade & The High Street, the property has a striking appearance and is steeped in local history. The property has outstanding panoramic views of The Solent, the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth Harbour from the majority of the windows which wrap around the building but perhaps best enjoyed from the sun room and roof terrace at the very top of the building. With a private lift which leads up to the residence on the 2nd and 3rd fl...
Occupying the top floors of this iconic building which stands proudly on the corner of Grand Parade & The High Street, the property has a striking appearance and is steeped in local history. The property has outstanding panoramic views of The Solent, the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth Harbour from the majority of the windows which wrap around the building but perhaps best enjoyed from the sun room and roof terrace at the very top of the building. With a private lift which leads up to the residence on the 2nd and 3rd floors, the accommodation is spacious, bright and airy and includes; a generous lounge/diner, a second reception room which could be suitable as study or perhaps a fourth bedroom, a kitchen with breakfast bar, a cloakroom, three double bedrooms, two of those benefitting from en-suite washrooms, a four-piece family bathroom, and a top floor sun room and roof terrace. The property has the benefit of a double length garage in a block opposite on Grand Parade and there is access to a sizeable basement, useful for storage. A major refurbishment of the building was completed in 2021 including a new roof (re-felted and new slate tiles to the mansard roof section, lift engine room re-clad), the majority of the windows were replaced with brand new timber sashes and the remaining windows were professionally refurbished. The entire building was repainted including the iron railings.
A fascinating history of the building was prepared by the Friends of Old Portsmouth Association in 1991 and can be found on historyinportsmouth.co.uk. The article contains information of the history of site before the existing buildings construction c.1786 and includes details of previous owners, private and commercial, right up to the present day.
COMMUNAL HALL:
Personal door to;
ENTRANCE HALL:
Sash window, tiled floor, private lift to main accommodation on 2nd floor.
MAIN HALL
Smooth ceiling, ornate cornicing, radiator with cover, sash window with views towards Spinnaker Tower, stairs to upper and lower landings, fitted carpet.
STUDY / BEDROOM 4:
Smooth ceiling, ornate cornicing, four sash windows to dual aspects with views accross The Solent & Portsmouth Harbour, electric fire with surround, radiator, fitted cupboard, fitted carpet.
LOUNGE / DINER:
Smooth ceiling, ornate cornicing, two ceiling roses, four sash windows to dual aspects with views across The Solent, two radiators, fireplace, fitted carpet.
KITCHEN:
Smooth ceiling, inset spotlights, bay windows, range of wall and base mounted units with roll top work surfaces over, breakfast bar, inset sink and drainer with mixer tap over, integrated high-level oven and grill, intergrated has hob with extractor hood over, integrated dishwasher, space for fridge freezer and washing machine, laminate flooring.
WC:
Smooth ceiling, ornate cornicing, low level WC and wash hand basin set in vanity unit, fitted cupboard, laminate flooring.
LOWER HALL:
Smooth ceiling, ornate cornicing, two ceilings roses, under stairs storage, fitted cupboard, door to rear stairway, fitted carpet.
BATHROOM:
Smooth and coved ceiling, obscured sash window, panelled bath, low level WC, wash hand basin, shower enclosure, fitted cupboard, part tiled wall, vinyl flooring.
BEDROOM 1:
Smooth ceiling, ornate cornicing, ceiling rose, three sash windows to dual aspects with views across The Solent and Portsmouth Harbour, two radiators, fitted wardrobes, fitted carpet.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM:
Smooth and coved ceiling, obscured sash window with secondary glazed panel, panelled bath with shower over, low level WC and wash hand basin set in vanity unit, electric heater, part tiled walls, vinyl flooring.
BEDROOM 2:
Smooth ceiling, ornate cornicing, ceiling rose, two sash windows with views over The Solent, two radiators, fitted wardrobes, fitted carpet.
BEDROOM 3:
Smooth ceiling, ornate cornicing, two ceiling roses, two sash windows to dual aspects with views over The Solent, two radiators, fitted wardrobes, fitted carpet.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM:
Smooth ceiling, ornate cornicing, extractor fan, shower enclosure, low level WC and wash hand basin set in vanity unit, heated towel rail, radiator, part tiled walls, vinyl flooring.
REAR STAIRWAY:
A grand stair case leading two a rear fire escape and down to the basement.
TOP FLOOR LANDING:
Roof window, doors to lift engine room, door to;
SUN ROOM:
Roof window, double glazed windows and double doors onto to roof terrace. Panoramic views on The Solent and Portsmouth Harbour.
ROOF TERRACE:
Seating area with railings.
BASEMENT:
A sprawling basement, subdivided into multiple sections, wall mounted gas boiler, electric and gas meters, ideal for storage.
GARAGE:
Up and over door.
