A rare opportunity to acquire a truly historic and beautifully presented home in the heart of Old Portsmouth, 'Black Horse Cottage', perfectly blends period character with exceptional coastal views and modern comfort. Believed to date back to at least the 17th century, the property stands on the site of the former 'Black Horse Tavern', one of Old Portsmouth’s early inns recorded as trading by around 1657. In its heyday, the tavern would have served sailors and dockworkers from the nearby harbour, and local tradition even associates it with visits by William IV during his naval career.
Today, the cottage forms part of the historic streetscape of Tower Street, moments from the Camber and harbour entrance. Arranged over three storeys, the accommodation is both characterful and immaculately presented throughout, with exposed beams and historic detailing sitting comfortably alongside tasteful contemporary finishes. The ground floor features a superb kitchen/dining room with exposed ceiling beams and supporting post, and delightful views between Tower House and Boom Tower towards the mouth of Portsmouth Harbour - a constantly changing maritime backdrop. A convenient ground floor WC completes this level. On the first floor, the comfortable lounge enjoys the same captivating harbour views, making it a wonderful place to relax and watch the passing boats. Also on this floor is a well-proportioned bedroom suite with its own en-suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe. The second floor hosts a further impressive bedroom with vaulted ceilings, enhancing the sense of space and character, together with an en-suite bathroom. Externally, wooden gates open into a covered car port area beneath the first floor bedroom - ideal for secure parking or even storage for a small boat. There is also an attractive courtyard garden providing private outside space. Offered to the market in immaculate condition and with no forward chain, Black Horse Cottage represents a unique chance to own a piece of Old Portsmouth’s maritime history.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM:
Inset spotlights, exposed beams and post, gas fire with surround, radiator, two sash windows with wooden shutters, under stairs storage cupboard, window and porthole window through to the carport, fitted kitchen comprising wall and base mounted units with quartz work surfaces over including breakfast bar, integrated fridge, integrated slimline dishwasher, integrated electric oven and gas hob with extractor fan over, laminate flooring.
REAR HALL:
Two roof windows, door to courtyard and car port.
WC:
Roof window, WC, wash hand basin, radiator, par tiled walls, tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Inset spotlights, double glazed sash window with wooden shutters and harbour views, stairs to second floor.
SITTING ROOM:
Inset spotlights, two double glazed sash window with wooden shutters and harbour views, fireplace, two radiators, wood flooring.
BEDROOM 1:
Inset spotlights, double glazed sash window with wooden shutters, radiator, walk in wardrobe with wall mounted gas boiler, wood flooring.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
Inset spotlights, double glazed obscured sash window, shower cubicle, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, part tiled walls, carpet.
SECOND FLOOR BEDROOM 2:
Inset spotlights, two double glazed sash windows with harbour views, two Velux windows with built-in blinds, radiator, various eaves storage cupboards, wood flooring.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM:
Inset spotlights, double glazed obscured window, Velux window, panelled bath with side taps and separate handheld shower, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, two wardrobes, wood flooring.
OUTSIDE:
Wooden gates lead to car port and courtyard garden.
COUNCIL TAX
Portsmouth City Council TAX BAND F £3,150.22 for the year 2025/2026.
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