Craneswater Avenue, Southsea

This substantial detached house is situated in Craneswater, a popular area made up predominantly of large period homes, just moments from Canoe Lake and the seafront. With many period features retained including decorative plaster ceilings, ornate cornicing, ceiling roses, picture rails and high skirting boards, the main accommodation has a traditional feel and an extension at the rear of the property with vaulted ceilings and apex windows that add architectural flare. The overall effect is outstanding and will meet the appetite of the modern family with ease. A central reception hall gives way to two generous reception rooms, and an open-plan kitchen/dining room with bi-folding doors onto the rear garden. The upper floors are on mezzanine levels and hold up to five bedrooms including a spacious master with en-suite shower room, and a family bathroom. Gates at the front of the property lead to a block paved driveway and front garden, and at the rear, a private westerly facing garden with areas of lawn, patio, decking and mature planting beds. This impressive family home is not to be missed.

The property is situated in the ever popular Craneswater area of Southsea. A quiet residential area made up of predominantly larger period homes and conveniently located to make the most of Southsea's many offerings. A two minute walk from the property leads to Canoe Lake, a picturesque park with a boating lake. From there the Southsea Rose Gardens and Model Village are moments away. Beyond, Eastney beach and the Esplanade will take you to South Parade Pier, a traditional Victorian pleasure pier with amusements and dining facilities. Southsea Common, Southsea Castle, Southsea Rock Gardens and D-Day Museum are all within a comfortable stroll. For shopping, Albert Road is less than half a mile to the north and comprises boutiques and independent traders, an abundance of bars, restaurants, cafes and the iconic Kings Theatre. For more comprehensive shopping, Palmerston Road offers high street shopping and is less than a mile to the west.

ENTRANCE
Lowered kerb leading to wooden gates providing vehicular and pedestrian access leading to brick paviour off road parking, wrought iron side pedestrian gate leading to rear garden, lawned front garden enclosed by fencing with bushes and evergreens, wooden built shed, steps leading up to open sided veranda with wooden decking, original front door with leadlight stained glass panels with matching panels to either side and over leading to: 

ENTRANCE HALL
Ceiling rose, coving, picture rail, balustrade staircase to first floor with tiled inlays, leadlight stained-glass window, radiator, dado rail, understairs door leading to basement, side pedestrian door, tall skirting boards, wood flooring.

LIVING ROOM
Ornate ceiling rose, coving and cornicing, picture rails, bay windows to front aspect with fitted shutter to lower section, leadlight stained glass panels to upper, two radiators, open fireplace, cast iron and tile inlay and tiled hearth, built-in recess shelving, high skirting boards, wooden flooring,

FAMILY ROOM
Ornate ceiling rose, coving and cornicing, picture rail, bay to rear aspect overlooking garden with French doors leading to patio, leadlight frosted windows over, cast iron surround open fireplace, tiled inlay and hearth, built-in recessed shelving and cupboards, two radiators, high skirting boards, fitted carpet.

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM
Kitchen area: Range of wall and base mounted units with beech wood block work surface, L-shaped peninsula with inset sink unit with mixer tap, integrated dishwasher, integrated wine cooler, space and plumbing for American style fridge/freezer, recess for freestanding range style cooker with tiled splashback, hood and light over, storage cupboards to either side, tiled surrounds, wooden flooring. Dining area with vaulted ceilings with a  maximum height 12'10" (3.91m), two skylight windows, and feature apex windows to rear aspect extending out via bi-fold doors to decked veranda and rear garden, window to side, radiator, wood flooring.
 
BASEMENT UTILITY
Door from understairs leading to lower ground floor, ceiling height 6'5", free standing Stainless Pro hot water cylinder, Glow-Worm boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating,  electric consumer boxes, Saniflo pump system, tiled flooring, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, opening leading to large understairs wine store, gas meter, lighting. 

FIRST FLOOR 
Mezzanine landing to rear with steps up to primary landing. 

BATHROOM
White suite comprising: panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, corner shower cubicle with rainfall style hood, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splashback, mirror over, shaver point, built-in storage cupboard with range of shelving, double glazed obscured window to rear aspect, extractor fan, heated towel rail, part tiled walls, decking style laminate flooring.

MEZZANINE LANDING 
Staircase rising to upper level, high ceiling, large built-in mirror. 

BEDROOM 2 
Ceiling rose, coving, chimney breast with cast iron surround fireplace, bay windows to rear aspect overlooking garden with leadlight obscured panels to upper section, radiator, built-in wardrobe, fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 1
Ceiling rose, coving, picture rails, chimney breast with cast iron surround fireplace, bay windows to front aspect with leadlight stained-glass panels to upper section and wood panelling under, radiator, fitted carpet, door leading to: 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Tiled shower cubicle with rainfall style hood, extractor fan and light over, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, ceramic tiled splashback, double glazed obscured window to front aspect, radiator with chrome towel rail over, tiled flooring. 

SECOND FLOOR 
Mezzanine landing to rear, steps leading up to upper landing. 

BEDROOM 4
Double glazed window to rear aspect, built-in wardrobe, radiator, fitted carpet. 

TOP FLOOR LANDING
Steps leading up to study/bedroom 5. 

BEDROOM 3
Slight eaves to upper ceiling restricting headroom, double glazed window to rear aspect, radiator, fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 5 
Dormer double glazed windows to side aspect, radiator, range of built-in shelving, access to eaves storage. 

OUTSIDE
Enclosed garden with brick retaining walls and fencing over, side pedestrian access, cold water tap, power points, external lighting, decked area with low level lighting, patio, covered veranda, lawn, mature planting. 

COUNCIL TAX 
Portsmouth City Council TAX BAND F £3,150.22 for the year 2025/2026.