Allens Road, Southsea

Located along a highly desirable tree-lined street, this grand and beautifully presented period home effortlessly blends timeless character with high-quality modern living. The property immediately impresses with its striking double bay façade and an abundance of original features throughout, including ornate cornicing, ceiling roses, picture rails, period fireplaces, and original stripped pine doors. These elegant details are complemented by contemporary upgrades, such as engineered wood flooring spanning the entire ground floor, as well as stylish modern kitchen and bathroom fittings. The spacious accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall, leading to a stunning living room and separate family room, connected by a set of folding doors to create a versatile open or divided living space. To the rear, a bright and airy open-plan kitchen/dining room features a side bay window and direct access onto the garden, making it ideal for entertaining. A useful lean-to utility room adds further practicality. The first floor is arranged over split levels and offers four of the five bedrooms, including three comfortable doubles and a smaller bedroom, currently utilised as a study, along with a well-appointed family bathroom. The top floor hosts an impressive loft conversion, completed to building regulations, providing a generous master bedroom with a private en-suite. Externally, the south-facing rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to create an attractive outdoor space. It features a composite decking area, a manicured lawn, and mature shrub and tree borders, along with a storage shed and rear pedestrian access. This exceptional home offers a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial period property in one of Southsea's most sought-after residential locations, combining classic charm with modern convenience.

ENTRANCE HALL:
Ornate cornicing, ornate cornels, radiator, carpeted stairs to first floor, understairs storage cupboard, engineered wood flooring.

LIVING ROOM:
Ornate cornicing, ceiling rose, picture rail, period fire place, recessed shelving, double glazed bay windows, radiator, engineered wood flooring, folding doors through to:

FAMILY ROOM:
Ornate cornicing, ceiling rose, picture rail, period fire place, radiator, engineered wood flooring, original stained glass doors through to:

LEAN TO UTILITY:
Door to rear garden, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, quarry tile flooring.

WC:
Double glazed obscured window, WC, wash hand basin with tiled splash back, engineered wood flooring.

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM:
Inset spotlights, double glazed square bay to side aspect, double glazed double doors onto rear garden, radiator, range of wall and base mounted units with work surfaces over, inset sink unit with routed drainer and mixer tap over, integrated appliances including: high level double electric oven and proving oven, gas hob with extractor over, fridge freezer, and dishwasher, cupboard housing gas combination boiler, engineered wood flooring.

LANDING:
Split level landing, loft hatch with built in ladder leading to boarded loft area, fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 4:
Double glazed window, radiator, fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 5 / STUDY:
Double glazed window, radiator, fitted carpet.

BATHROOM:
Inset spotlights, two double glazed windows, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shower bath with screen, radiator, part tiled walls, tiled floor.

BEDROOM 2:
Ornate cornicing, picture rail, double glazed bay windows, period fire place, two recessed built in wardrobes, radiator, fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 3:
Double glazed window, period fire place, radiator, fitted cupboard, fitted carpet.

TOP LANDING:
Pocket door to:

BEDROOM 1:
Inset spotlights, double glazed window to rear aspect, double glazed Velux window to front aspect, radiator, range of fitted wardrobes and cupboards, eaves storage access, fitted carpet.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
Inset spotlights, extractor fan, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back, WC, ladder radiator, recessed shelving, vinyl flooring.

OUTSIDE:
Front - Deep forecourt with low retainer wall and gate, period style tiling to front door, paving, sleeper planting bed.
Rear - Wall enclosed south facing rear garden, rear pedestrian access, raised composite deck from back door, steps down to lawned garden with mature shrub and tree borders, rear patio, storage shed.

COUNCIL TAX
Portsmouth City Council TAX BAND D £2,291.71 for the year 2026/2027.