Old Portsmouth, Hampshire

PROPERTY SUMMARY An excellent example of a professionally restored early 1600´s built timber framed house. A great deal of consideration for the era and building construction has been taken into account during the restoration with some lime plastering, wattle and daub and maintenance to the original beams having taken place. Despite retaining the character of the sloping ceilings, exposed beams, undulating floor levels, improvements have involved replacement windows with wood framed double glazed units, the installation of gas fired central heating, re-wiring, re-plastering as well as adding new contemporary style sanitary fittings and a fitted kitchen. The accommodation is arranged over three floors and comprises; dining room/reception 1, cloakroom, kitchen/breakfast room leading to courtyard garden and study/home office on the ground floor, with an elegant drawing room and large master bedroom and en-suite bathroom on the first floor and a character bedroom and feature bathroom with claw footed bath on the top floor. There is also cellar/basement accessible via a hatchway entrance and staircase from the internal hall. Having feature timber beams, classic forged iron window/curtain poles, a courtyard style garden, exposed brick fireplaces and some flagstone flooring and having no forward chain, early internal viewing if this unique period cottage is strongly recommended to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.  

ENTRANCE Original stained varnished front door with security ´spy hole´ and black furniture, leading to: 

DINING ROOM/RECEPTION 1 14' 7" x 14' 0" (4.44m x 4.27m) Double glazed wood surround sash windows to front aspect with wooden sill under. Radiator, stripped, stained and polished floorboards, exposed original beams to walls with lime plaster wattle and daub inlays. Power points, t.v. aerial point, ceiling spotlights, exposed chimneybreast with inlaid brickwork and flagstone hearth. Walk-in storage cupboard with electric light and power points to one side and door to other side leading to: 

INTERNAL HALL Original stripped and stained floorboards, access via hatchway leading to basement, radiator, power points, ceiling light. Balustraded staircase rising to first floor. 

UNDERSTAIRS CLOAKROOM Concealed cistern w.c., wall mounted wash hand basin with stainless steel fender and mixer tap, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator, extractor fan, ceiling spotlight. Cold water supply and waster for washing machine.  

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 15' 4" x 10' 4" (4.67m x 3.15m) Kitchen:
Comprehensive range of floor units in a country style with oak wood block surface over. Inset twin bowl butler sink with mixer tap and cupboard space under. Integrated dishwasher with matching door, corner storage units, range of drawer units. Inset four ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood and fan over and stainless steel fronted oven under. Space for free standing fridge/freezer, power points, tiled flagstone effect flooring. Double glazed wood surround sash window to rear aspect with twin doors leading to courtyard garden.
Breakfast Area:
Radiator, power points, ceiling spotlights.  

FIRST FLOOR LANDING With skylight window, staircase rising to top floor, radiator, feature exposed brick to one wall, wall light. 

DRAWING ROOM 15' 3" x 13' 6" (4.65m x 4.11m) Double glazed wood surround window to front aspect, exposed beams to ceiling and wall and with wattle and daub plasterwork between. Radiator, chimneybreast with exposed brickwork and matching hearth and with wooden mantle over. Ceiling spotlights, built-in storage cupboard to one side. Wooden floor, power points, t.v. aerial point. 

MASTER BEDROOM 15' 4" x 10' 7" (4.67m x 3.23m) Measurements do not include walk-in dressing area of 7´0" x 4´3" Wood effect double glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking courtyard. Radiator, t.v. aerial point, power points. Exposed beams to ceiling, spotlights. Door to En-Suite Bathroom. Dressing Area with hanging rail and rail for curtain. 

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 9' 0" x 6' 6" (2.74m x 1.98m) Marble tiled flooring & part walls, concealed cistern w.c. with twin flush and wooden shelf over, contemporary style wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap. Panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, rail and shower screen. Ceiling spotlights, heated towel rail, wood surround double glazed window to side aspect. Built-in airing cupboard with ´Potterton´ cylinder and ´Vaillant´ boiler over supplying domestic hot water and central heating system (not tested). Timer switch. 

TOP FLOOR LANDING Doors to primary rooms. Slight eaves to ceiling with exposed beams.  

BEDROOM 15' 4" x 13' 8" (4.67m x 4.17m) Measurements taken from approximately 1´9" off floor level with slight eaves to ceiling restricting headroom. Average headroom of 5´10". Ceiling spotlights, exposed beams with wattle and daub plasterwork, chimneybreast with exposed brick and matching hearth with wooden mantle over. Exposed beams to one wall. Dormer with double glazed wood surround window to front aspect. Radiator, power points. 

FEATURE BATHROOM 10' 5" x 9' 8" (3.18m x 2.95m) Measurements taken from approximately 1´9" off floor level with central pitch to roof restricting headroom. Marble tiled floor, skirting and part walls, radiator, two exposed beams to ceiling, central ceiling pitch of approximately 7´8". Wood surround double glazed window to rear aspect. Feature double ended claw footed bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, contemporary style wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap, concealed cistern w.c. with twin flush and wooden surface over. Spotlights. 

BASEMENT/CELLAR Accessible via hatch in internal hallway. Staircase leading down to large cellar room. Exposed brickwork to walls, window providing ventilation to front with security grating. Wall mounted gas and electric meters. 

OUTSIDE To the rear of the property there is a courtyard style garden with flagstone flooring, enclosed by brick retaining walls, external lighting, cold water supply. Leading to: 

HOME OFFICE/STUDY 9' 2" x 6' 1" (2.79m x 1.85m) Stone style flooring, radiator, sash style wood surround windows to side aspect overlooking courtyard. Ceiling spotlights, power points, glazed panelled door, cold water supply and waste.

 

COSTS If an application for a tenancy is successful, below is an example of the amounts required are shown below:

Holding Fee (1 weeks rent): £437.31 (will be returned on completion of acceptable referencing)

One Month's rent in advance: £1,895.00

Deposit (equivalent to 5 weeks rent): £2,186.54

(Please note the above move in figures are for guidance purposes only).

TENANCY TERMS AND CONDITIONS - TENANTS Revised 7th December 2024

Approved Tenant Charges

The only payments you can expect in connection with a tenancy are:

a) the rent

b) a refundable tenancy deposit capped at no more than five weeks' rent. This will be held in a Deposit Scheme as security for the performance of all obligations in connection with the tenancy for example in the case of any damage at the end of the tenancy or a charge to an independent company providing a deposit alternative service, if offered.

c) A refundable holding deposit (to reserve a property) capped at no more than one week's rent. Example - equivalent to One Weeks Rent - i.e. £1,000.00 pcm rent equates to £230.76 holding deposit).

We can retain in this holding deposit if you:

- Provide false or misleading information which reasonably affects our decision to let the property to you (i.e. calls into question your suitability as a tenant, this can include your behaviour in providing the false or misleading information).
- Fail a right to rent check
- Withdraw from the proposed agreement (decide not to let) or
- Fail to take reasonable steps to enter an agreement (i.e. responding to reasonable requests for information required to progress the agreement) when the landlord and / or agent has done so.

Where we wish to retain the holding deposit, we will set out in writing the reason for this within 7 days of deciding not to enter the agreement or the 'deadline for agreement'. The 'deadline for agreement' for both parties is usually 15 days after a holding deposit has been received by a landlord or agent (unless otherwise agreed in writing).

d) Payments to change the tenancy when requested by the tenant (e.g. a change of sharer or permission to keep pets at the property) capped at £60.00 inc. VAT.
e) Payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant and agreed by the landlord. This would not exceed the financial loss that a landlord will suffer in permitting , or reasonable cost that have been incurred by the agent in arranging for, the tenant t leave early.
f) Payments in respects of utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax
g) A default fee for late payment of rent and replacement of lost key/security device.