Southsea, Hampshire

PROPERTY SUMMARY When you invest in a Grade II Listed property you are buying more than just a family home in an enviable location, you are also preserving a little slice of history for the next generation. The current owners of Clifton House have resided there for the last 30 years and have sensitively restored a number of the character features, preserving feature fire surrounds, sash style windows, high skirting boards and architraves. The imposing Georgian facade home has 3233 sq ft of accommodation and is laid out over five floors including what could potentially be a lower ground floor self-contained annexe. It is packed with features including the staircase leading to the upper floor dating back to its original construction as well as modern stylish kitchen and sanitary fittings providing two bathrooms and an en-suite shower room all complementing the character of the building. Set in the heart of the oldest conservation area of Southsea, it has well-proportioned rooms with grand views across Southsea Common, the War Memorial towards the Solent and Isle of Wight. Tucked away behind private gates and in an extra special terrace, it is also within easy reach of local amenities and a few minutes' walk to the seafront, which has undergone a multi-million pound coastal project, cultural amenities inc. museums, restaurants, coffee houses, supermarkets and Palmerston Road shopping facilities.

Highly regarded schools, including the nationally acclaimed Portsmouth Grammar School, The High School for Girls and the University are nearby as well as commutable links from Portsmouth Harbour railway station to London Waterloo (in approximately 1 hour 30 minutes), and the Continental Ferry Port nearby. Early internal viewing of this gentleman's residence is recommended to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.
 

ENTRANCE Rendered and painted pillared entrance with double wrought iron gates leading to brick saviour patio and parking area, main front door leading to:

 

ENTRANCE FOYER 18' 8" x 7' 8" (5.69m x 2.34m) Feature arched windows to side aspect, high ceiling with coving, picture rail, high skirting boards, radiator with cover over, internal door with frosted glazed panels and arch window over leading to: 

HALLWAY High ceiling with coving, picture rails and architraves, panelled doors to primary rooms, balustrade staircase rising to all floors, steps down to study area with twin doors leading to rear garden.  

DINING ROOM 16' 9" x 14' 3" (5.11m x 4.34m) Feature sash style window with low sill to front aspect, plantation shutter blinds, high ceiling with central ceiling rose, coving, picture rail, high skirting boards, panelled door to hallway, dimmer switch, radiator, two feature archways either side of fireplace. Central marble surround fireplace with living flame coal effect gas fire and grate with tiled hearth (not tested), storage cupboard to right side of chimney breast with matching arch over, quadruple folding wooden doors leading to: 

KITCHEN 19' 3" x 11' 0" (5.87m x 3.35m) The kitchen has recently been fitted with a comprehensive range of matching wall and floor units with roll top work surface, inset hob with pan drawers under, extractor hood fan and light over, eye-level integrated microwave, under unit lighting, tiled surrounds, inset 1 ½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and pelmet lighting over, integrated dishwasher with matching door, eye-level double oven and grill with storage cupboards over and under, integrated fridge/freezer with matching doors, central island/ breakfast bar with storage cupboards under and wine stack, stripped and stained floorboards, ceiling coving and picture rail, two feature archways, door to hallway, sash window to rear aspect overlooking garden with plantation shutter blinds to lower level, large storage cupboard with shelving and Worcester boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested), wood surround fireplace with tiled hearth and exposed brick inlay with living flame coal effect gas fire, radiator, panelled door leading to: 

FIRST FLOOR Mezzanine landing with window to side aspect with secondary double glazing, picture rail, staircase rising to primary landing with return staircase leading to upper floor, doors to primary rooms. 

SITTING ROOM 17' 0" x 16' 10" (5.18m x 5.13m) Feature bay window to front aspect with secondary double glazing, roller blinds, seating under and views towards the Solent and the Isle of Wight in the distance, high ceiling with central ceiling rose, coving, picture rail, wood surround fireplace with slate inlay and living flame coal effect gas fire, radiator, panelled door, corner built-in storage cupboard. 

BEDROOM 1 19' 5" x 11' 0" (5.92m x 3.35m) Built-in storage wardrobe and shelving with glazed panelled doors to one side of chimney breast, high ceiling with coving, picture rail, panelled door, wood surround fireplace with cast iron arch inlay with living flame coal effect gas fire and tiled hearth, sash style window to rear aspect with secondary double glazing, corner built-in storage cupboard, radiator, door to: 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 1½ sized shower cubicle with drying area to one end, vanity unit with rectangular wash hand basin, radiator, close coupled w.c., sash style window to side aspect with secondary double glazing, ceramic tiled surrounds, shaver point. 

STUDY 19' 7" x 7' 3" (5.97m x 2.21m) Comprehensive range of white fronted wall and floor units with work surface, range of drawer units, sash style window with secondary glazing to front aspect with views at an angle towards the Solent and Isle of Wight. Panelling to ceiling and ceiling spotlights, two high level glazed fronted units with storage cupboards under, corner display unit, further range of built-in storage cupboards to one wall providing extra storage space with small window to side aspect, radiator, half glazed panelled door, dimmer switch. 

SECOND FLOOR LANDING Balustrade staircase rising to second floor. 

BEDROOM 2 16' 4" x 16' 2" (4.98m x 4.93m) Twin sash style windows to front aspect with views over Southsea Common and War Memorial towards the harbour entrance and the Isle of Wight in the distance. Range of built-in bedroom furniture including bedside cabinets, display shelving and over bed storage cupboards, end-of-beddresser and chest of drawers, built-in double doored mirrored wardrobes, central vanity unit with mirror and lighting, ceiling coving. 

FEATURE BATHROOM 11' 7" x 6' 8" (3.53m x 2.03m) Claw footed central bath, low level w.c., vanity unit with oval wash hand basin and cupboard under, mirror and tiled splashback, shaver point and light, steps leading to wet room shower area with part glazed shower screen, drench style hood, extractor fan and light, radiator, storage to one side of chimney breast with glazed shelving. 

BEDROOM 3 17' 2" x 7' 8" (10'1" max.) (5.23m x 2.34m) Dual aspect sash style windows to side and rear overlooking roof tops of adjacent property, radiator, vanity unit with drawers under and mirror, range of mirror fronted wardrobes to one wall with hanging space and shelving, recessed door opening, panelled door with glazing. 

TOP FLOOR Landing with balustrade. 

BEDROOM 4 17' 6" x 9' 3" (5.33m x 2.82m) Measurements taken from approximately 3'0" off floor level with French doors to front aspect with slight eaves to ceiling restricting headroom. Low level sash style window to side aspect, range of built-in wardrobes, ceiling spotlights, radiator, panelled door with glazing, range of built-in shelving. steps to front aspect with French doors leading to roof top with outstanding views over Southsea Common, War Memorial towards the Isle of Wight and Solent in the distance.  

BEDROOM 5 10' 9" x 8' 8" (10'1" max.) (3.28m x 2.64m) Measurements taken from approximately 3'0" off floor level with slight eaves to ceiling. Dormer window to rear aspect, range of built-in wardrobes. 

BATHROOM 2 12' 0" x 5' 8" (3.66m x 1.73m) Sash style window to side aspect, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., feature central claw footed bath with telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment, radiator, slight eaves to ceiling restricting headroom, panelled door. 

GROUND FLOOR TO REAR Double doors leading to outside, access to rear loft space, staircase leading to lower ground floor. 

SEPARATE CLOAKROOM Low level w.c., wash hand basin with cupboard under, tiled splashback, window to side aspect, radiator, ceiling spotlight. 

LOWER GROUND FLOOR Comprising three rooms, pantry, cellar (former 'coal hole') and storage room. 

STUDY / HOBBIES ROOM 14' 10" x 10' 0" (4.52m x 3.05m) Tiled flooring, ceiling height in excess of 6'0". (Currently arranged as office space). Range of built-in shelving and storage cupboards, radiator, arch window providing borrowed light to room 2., doors to further utility areas, built in mirror fronted storage cupboards, understairs storage area with restricted ceiling height, walk in pantry with fluorescent strip light. 

UTILITY ROOM 10' 11" x 9' 0" (3.33m x 2.74m) Gloss white fronted wall and floor units with roll top work surface, inset single sink unit with mixer tap, space for fridge and freezer, tiled surrounds, breakfast bar area with radiator under, tiled flooring, double-glazed door with ornate metal bar door grille to rear aspect overlooking garden, ceiling height approximately 6'5". 

SNUG 14' 10" x 14' 1" (4.52m x 4.29m) Approximate ceiling height of 6'6". Tiled flooring, window to front aspect, range of built-in work units including drawers and storage cupboards with work surface over, ceiling spotlights, surround fireplace with built-in louvre door storage cupboard to one side and further storage cupboard to the other. 

OUTSIDE To the front there is a high retaining wall, rendered and painted with twin wrought iron gates leading to an angled paved area measuring approximately 37'0" x 30'0" maximum with high retaining walls on all sides with mature trees, external security light, off-road car parking for approximately two cars. To the rear of the property the garden extends 77'0" maximum x 11'7" decreasing to 5'3" at narrowest point, enclosed by brick retaining wall on one side, rear pedestrian access, part retaining wall and fencing on the other with mature shrubs, evergreens and bushes, external power points and garden lighting, staircase leading down to lower ground. 

AGENTS NOTES Council Tax Band F - Portsmouth City Council
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