Francis Avenue, Southsea

A beautifully presented three-bedroom period home offering generous accommodation, character features and a thoughtfully arranged south-facing rear garden. The property opens into a welcoming entrance hall with attractive stripped wooden flooring and period detailing. To the front is a comfortable lounge, featuring a bay window, decorative ceiling rose, fireplace and an opening into the modern kitchen with a range of fitted units and integrated appliances. The rear reception room provides an excellent dining area with attractive stained-glass detailing leading through to a conservatory/garden room. This space is currently used as a cosy reading and relaxation area, with opening directly onto the garden. A useful ground floor WC is accessed via the garden. Upstairs, the first floor offers three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master bedroom is a generous front-facing double with a bay window and clever dressing area. Externally, the rear garden has been designed for both relaxation and practicality, with a paved seating area, raised planted areas, lawn and timber outbuildings, making it a particularly appealing space for families and entertaining. An early inspection is recommended to avoid disappointment.

ENTRANCE HALL:
Smooth ceiling, ornate cornicing, inset spotlights, radiator, stairs to first floor landing, under stairs storage cupboard, exposed floorboards.

LOUNGE:
Smooth ceiling, ornate cornicing, ceiling rose, double-glazed bay window, working fireplace, recessed shelving, radiator, exposed floorboards, open to;

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM:
Smooth ceiling, inset spotlights, double-glazed obscured door to rear, radiator, modern range of wall and base mounted units with work surfaces over, inset ceramic sink and drainer with mixer tap over, integrated appliances including fridge freezer, two electric ovens, electric induction hob, extractor hood, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave, serving hatch to dining room, wood-effect flooring.

DINING / FAMILY ROOM:
Smooth ceiling, ornate cornicing, sash window to side aspect, radiator, original stained-glass panels and glazed door to conservatory, exposed floorboards.

CONSERVATORY:
Double glazed windows and door to rear garden, original tiled floor.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Smooth ceiling, access to bedrooms, bathroom and loft, storage cupboard, exposed floorboards.

BEDROOM 1:
Smooth ceiling, ornate cornicing, double-glazed bay window, radiator, removable dressing area, exposed floorboards.

BEDROOM 2:
Smooth and coved ceiling, double-glazed window, radiator, fitted wardrobe, exposed floorboards.

BEDROOM 3:
Smooth ceiling, double-glazed window, radiator, fitted wardrobe, exposed floorboards.

BATHROOM:
Smooth ceiling, double-glazed obscured window, panelled shower-bath with glazed screen, WC, pedestal wash hand basin, ladder-style radiator, part tiled walls, tiled flooring.

OUTSIDE:
Front: Paved forecourt with low retaining wall, wrought iron railings and gate.
Rear: South-facing enclosed rear garden, landscaped with a paved seating area, raised planted areas, lawn, timber outbuildings and outside W.C. and store cupboard.

COUNCIL TAX
Portsmouth City Council TAX BAND C £2,037.07 for the year 2026/2027.