High Street, Old Portsmouth

Felton House was built c.1740 with a later addition to the side and rear which has been separated off to create a 3 bedroomed cottage with an entrance to the side of the main building. The main house is being sold with 995 years remaining of a new 999 year lease. The building is located in the heart of historic Old Portsmouth where a resident's parking scheme is in operation. Felton House is named after John Felton who famously assassinated the Duke of Buckingham in the house next door in 1628. The house has a floor area of 308 square metres with spacious rooms throughout. Felton House was once used as offices for a firm of solicitors who used the first floor front room as a board room and this was meeting place for the foundation of Portsmouth Football Club in 1898. A blue plaque on the front of the building commemorates this. In recent years, the fabric of the building has had significant work done including a new roof with all new lead flashings and gullies, new dormer windows to the top floor and all new replacement cast iron gutters and downpipes. The current owner has just completed an extensive sympathetic restoration of the building with many period features retained and complimented by a mix of contemporary and traditional finishes to now provide a stylish home to be envious of.  A completely new gas fired hot water and central heating system has also been installed with new plumbing to all areas along with new fitted carpets throughout. The internal accommodation comprises; on the ground floor, living room, and an outstanding kitchen/dining room with a part-glass roof flooding the space with light and a separate utility room. On the first floor, a grand bay-fronted drawing room (which could be used as a sixth bedroom if required), and a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom. On the second floor, two further double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom, and a shower room. On the second floor, two more double bedrooms, another of those with an en-suite bathroom. The cellar is accessed via a hatch in the entrance hallway and is an expansive space with flagstone floors. There is a courtyard garden at the rear, laid to patio for ease of maintenance with ample space for alfresco dining for 10/12 people. The property enjoys views over the roof tops of Old Portsmouth and the Spinnaker Tower from the front bedrooms on the second and third floors. Sold with no forward chain.

ENTRANCE HALL:
Smooth ceiling, inset spotlights, two radiators, stairs rising to first floor landing, hatch with stairs down to cellar and fitted carpet.

LIVING ROOM:
Smooth ceiling, two sash windows with original shutters, two radiators, open fireplace and feature recess.

KITCHEN/DINER:
Smooth ceiling, inset spotlights, part glazed roof, double glazed double doors, side windows onto courtyard and radiator. A range of new wall and base mounted units with work surfaces over, inset extra large bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap over, integrated fridge freezer, high level electric double oven, five ring AEG electric induction hob with extractor fan over, SMEG dishwasher and microwave. All appliances are brand new and unused. Part tiled walls and luxury vinyl tiled flooring.

UTILITY ROOM:
Smooth ceiling, inset spotlights, casement window, wall mounted Worcester gas boiler, counter with sink and mixer tap, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Fitted storage., part tiled walls and tiled flooring.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Smooth ceiling, inset spotlights, fitted cupboard and fitted carpet.

WC:
Smooth ceiling, inset spotlights, part obscured window, radiator, low level WC, feature pedestal silver travertine wash hand basin, tiled walls and floor.

DRAWING ROOM:
Smooth ceiling, ornate cornicing, sash bay windows, two radiators, cast iron fireplace with marble surround and fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 1:
Smooth ceiling, ornate cornicing, exposed brick open hearth with surround, two radiators, two casement windows, part wood panelled walls and fitted carpet.

EN-SUITE:
Smooth ceiling, inset spotlights, extractor fan, panelled bath with mixer shower attachment, wash hand basin, low level WC, ladder radiator, silver travertine tiled walls and floor.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING:
Smooth ceiling, inset spotlights, casement window and fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 2:
Smooth and coved ceiling, tiled fireplace with surround, two radiators, two sash windows, wood panelled walls and fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 3:
Smooth and coved ceiling, two casement windows, recessed shelving, two radiators, exposed brick hearth with mantle over. Fitted wardrobe and fitted carpet.

EN-SUITE:
Smooth ceiling, inset spotlights casement window, panel bath with mixer shower attachment and glass screen, wash hand basin with cupboards beneath, low level WC, radiator, tiled walls and tiled floor.

SHOWER ROOM:
Smooth ceiling, inset spotlights, extractor fan, corner shower cubicle with rainfall shower attachment, low level WC, wash hand basin, ladder radiator, tiled walls and tiled floor.

THIRD FLOOR LANDING:
Smooth ceiling, inset spotlights, side window, walk in store cupboard and fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 4:
Smooth ceiling, two dormer double glazed casement windows with views of the Spinnaker Tower, radiator, fitted wardrobe, wood panelled walls and fitted carpet.

EN-SUITE:
Smooth ceiling, inset spotlights, Velux window, extractor fan, panelled bath with electric shower over and glass screen. Low level WC, wash hand basin with cupboard beneath, recessed shelving, ladder radiator, tiled walls and tiled floor.

BEDROOM 5:
Vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers, double glazed casement window, two radiators and fitted carpet.

CELLAR:
Access via a hatch from the entrance hall, Lightwell windows to front, electric meter and fuse board. Pressurised water tank, radiator and flagstone floor.

OUTSIDE:
Enclosed courtyard garden laid to patio for ease of maintenance.

LEASE DETAILS:
TBC

COUNCIL TAX:
Portsmouth City Council TAX BAND H £4,150.90 for the year 2024/2025