PROPERTY SUMMARY Grand Parade is considered by many to be one of the prime locations in Old Portsmouth. It has a wide cobbled street which is set back behind the Napoleonic sea defences and the monument of Horatio Nelson, who faces out to sea. No.14 is located on the corner with the front door facing onto Grand Parade but all the primary rooms have outstanding views over the monument and sea defences towards the Solent and Isle of Wight beyond. The current owners have owned the property since 1976, so almost 50 years. We understand the property was rebuilt in 1955 on the site of a former house and historic public house which were demolished during the Second World War. The versatile accommodation has 2425 sq ft of living space including an integral garage, and could be described as being upside down with the sitting room, dining room, sun room with extensive views, and kitchen all on the top floor. Three bedrooms, (one currently arranged as a study), utility room, bathroom and en-suite shower room are on the first floor and what could be turned into a self-contained flat on the ground floor with a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room/second bedroom. The property has a courtyard garden, pedestrian doorway leading to a passageway and an integral garage, double glazing and gas fired central heating. Being located in a prominent corner position with a contrasting hung tile and brick frontage under a clay peg tiled roof, this imposing home is set in the heart of the exclusive village (within a city). It has good, proportioned rooms with grand views and versatility to accommodate the growing family or those wishing to have an elderly relative stay. The house is in the district of the City of Portsmouth which covers the original Medieval town of Portsmouth adjacent to the harbour entrance and is within easy reach of several historic pubs including the Bridge Tavern, Still & West and Spice Island Inn. The area is also home for Portsmouth's small fishing fleet, the fish market, sailing club, Camber Docks and ramparts including the Square and Round Towers. The Hot Walls (Arches) studios is an area that brings artist and design makers together in the heritage location of thirteen working studios and waterfront dining spaces. The property is within easy reach of local amenities yet within a few minutes' walk you can be at the prestigious Gunwharf Quays retail and leisure outlets. The nationally acclaimed Portsmouth Grammar School is located at the northern end of the High Street and there are commutable links from Portsmouth Harbour railway station to London Waterloo in approximately 1hr 40 minutes. This impressive home is one not to be missed with its versatile accommodation, early internal viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate the location on offer.
ENTRANCE From Grand Parade is a feature curved brick opening with entry phone system and letter box leading to main front door with frosted panels, with a further side door leading to passageway providing access to the rear courtyard, garage with roller shutter door.
HALLWAY Balustrade staircase rising to first floor with large understairs storage cupboard housing gas and electric meters, glazed panelled door leading to inner hallway, doors to primary rooms.
BEDROOM 3 12' 2" x 9' 0" (3.71m x 2.74m) Double glazed window overlooking Grand Parade, range of built-in wardrobes with storage cupboards over, dressing table with drawers under, panelled door, radiator, oval frosted glazed window to front aspect, sliding double glazed sash window overlooking Nelson's Monument.
BEDROOM / LIVING ROOM 15' 11" x 10' 9" (4.85m x 3.28m) Double glazed sash windows to side aspect overlooking Nelson's Monument and the Napoleonic sea defences, central chimney breast with surround fireplace and electric fire with granite hearth, built-in shelving and storage cupboard to one side, radiator, ceiling spotlights and coving, panelled door.
BATHROOM 1 Suite comprising: panelled bath with hand grips, telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment, ceramic tiled to half wall level, double glazed frosted window to rear aspect, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., vinyl flooring, radiator with chrome towel rail over.
KITCHEN 12' 3" x 9' 2" (3.73m x 2.79m) Range of built-in storage cupboards to one wall with hanging rail and shelving, range of wall and floor units with roll top work surface, inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard under, inset four ring electric hob with oven under, extractor hood, fan and light over, glass splashback, radiator, vinyl flooring, range of drawer units, double glazed door and window to rear aspect overlooking courtyard, corner built-in storage cupboard.
FIRST FLOOR Landing with circular frosted glazed window to front aspect with further double-glazed window overlooking Grand Parade and at an angle towards the Garrison Church grounds, glazed panelled door leading to landing with staircase rising to upper floor, radiator with shelf over, ceiling coving, doors to primary rooms.
STUDY / BEDROOM 10' 2" into bay window x 8' 11" (3.1m x 2.72m) Double glazed bay window to front aspect with desk under overlooking Grand Parade and at an angle towards the Garrison Church grounds, circular window to side aspect with views to Nelson's Monument and the Solent beyond, narrow built-in storage cupboard, panelled door, radiator.
BEDROOM 1 16' 7" to front of wardrobes x 14' 4" into bay window (5.05m x 4.37m) Double glazed bay window to side aspect with sliding sash windows and views over Nelson's Monument, the Garrison Church grounds and over the Napoleonic sea defences towards the Solent and Isle of Wight in the distance, two double radiators, panelled door, ceiling coving.
BATHROOM 2 White suite comprising: panelled bath with hand grips, separate Mira shower over with shower screen, twin frosted double glazed windows to rear aspect, vanity unit with oval wash hand basin and cupboards under, concealed cistern with dual flush and surface over, wood laminate flooring, radiator with chrome towel rail over, built-in medicine cabinet, extractor fan.
UTILITY ROOM 9' 1" x 8' 1" maximum (2.77m x 2.46m) Range of built-in storage cupboards to one wall with shelving, separate cupboard housing Vaillant boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested), double glazed door leading to steps down to courtyard, stainless steel sink unit with cupboard under, tiled splashback, washing machine point, high level built-in storage cupboard, measurements do not include recessed area with door opening.
BEDROOM 2 13' 3" x 12' 1" (4.04m x 3.68m) Double glazed window overlooking Grand Parade with work surface and radiator under, built-in storage cupboards to either side, panelled door, built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving, door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Ceramic tiled to half wall level, concealed cistern w.c., and shelf over, chrome heated towel rail, vanity unit with wash hand basin, cupboards under and shelving to either side, double glazed frosted window to rear aspect, shaver point, corner shower cubicle with sliding panelled door, vinyl flooring.
TOP FLOOR Landing with circular frosted glazed window to side aspect with further double-glazed window to side overlooking Grand Parade and Garrison Church grounds, raised work surface with cupboards under, access to loft space, ceiling coving, door to:
SITTING ROOM 20' 9" x 14' 4" (6.32m x 4.37m) Large high level built-in storage cupboard, arched opening leading to dining room, radiator with cover over, central chimney breast with surround fireplace, granite inlay and hearth with coal effect gas fire, doorway leading to kitchen, sliding glazed doors leading to sun room.
SUN ROOM 15' 7" x 5' 8" (4.75m x 1.73m) Polycarbonate glazed roof with openers and blinds, double glazed windows to side aspect with outstanding views over Nelson's Monument, Grand Parade, Napoleonic sea defences, the Solent and Isle of Wight beyond, radiator, vinyl flooring, sliding glazed panel leading to:
DINING ROOM 13' 0" x 9' 6" (3.96m x 2.9m) Double glazed sash windows to front aspect with outstanding views over Nelson's Monument, Grand Parade, Napoleonic sea defences, the Solent and Isle of Wight beyond with radiator under, recessed wall to one end with concealed lighting (hidden window).
KITCHEN 15' 3" x 13' 2" (4.65m x 4.01m) Double glazed window to front aspect overlooking Grand Parade and the Garrison Church grounds to the front with radiator under, double glazed window to rear aspect, double drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, space for dishwasher, work surface with drawers and cupboards, space for fridge/freezer, central island with integrated breakfast table and range of cupboards, corner larder cupboard with range of shelving.
OUTSIDE To the right-hand side of the front door is a further doorway leading to:
PASSAGE WAY 10' 8" x 4' 7" (3.25m x 1.4m) Rear pedestrian door leading to courtyard.
GARAGE 16' 7" x 8' 6" (5.05m x 2.59m) Remote control shutter door, car service pit, fluorescent tube lighting, rear pedestrian door leading to courtyard.
COURTYARD Steps leading up to terrace and kitchenette, outside cold-water tap, built-in understairs storage cupboard.
ENTRANCE From Grand Parade is a feature curved brick opening with entry phone system and letter box leading to main front door with frosted panels, with a further side door leading to passageway providing access to the rear courtyard, garage with roller shutter door.
HALLWAY Balustrade staircase rising to first floor with large understairs storage cupboard housing gas and electric meters, glazed panelled door leading to inner hallway, doors to primary rooms.
BEDROOM 3 12' 2" x 9' 0" (3.71m x 2.74m) Double glazed window overlooking Grand Parade, range of built-in wardrobes with storage cupboards over, dressing table with drawers under, panelled door, radiator, oval frosted glazed window to front aspect, sliding double glazed sash window overlooking Nelson's Monument.
BEDROOM / LIVING ROOM 15' 11" x 10' 9" (4.85m x 3.28m) Double glazed sash windows to side aspect overlooking Nelson's Monument and the Napoleonic sea defences, central chimney breast with surround fireplace and electric fire with granite hearth, built-in shelving and storage cupboard to one side, radiator, ceiling spotlights and coving, panelled door.
BATHROOM 1 Suite comprising: panelled bath with hand grips, telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment, ceramic tiled to half wall level, double glazed frosted window to rear aspect, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., vinyl flooring, radiator with chrome towel rail over.
KITCHEN 12' 3" x 9' 2" (3.73m x 2.79m) Range of built-in storage cupboards to one wall with hanging rail and shelving, range of wall and floor units with roll top work surface, inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard under, inset four ring electric hob with oven under, extractor hood, fan and light over, glass splashback, radiator, vinyl flooring, range of drawer units, double glazed door and window to rear aspect overlooking courtyard, corner built-in storage cupboard.
FIRST FLOOR Landing with circular frosted glazed window to front aspect with further double-glazed window overlooking Grand Parade and at an angle towards the Garrison Church grounds, glazed panelled door leading to landing with staircase rising to upper floor, radiator with shelf over, ceiling coving, doors to primary rooms.
STUDY / BEDROOM 10' 2" into bay window x 8' 11" (3.1m x 2.72m) Double glazed bay window to front aspect with desk under overlooking Grand Parade and at an angle towards the Garrison Church grounds, circular window to side aspect with views to Nelson's Monument and the Solent beyond, narrow built-in storage cupboard, panelled door, radiator.
BEDROOM 1 16' 7" to front of wardrobes x 14' 4" into bay window (5.05m x 4.37m) Double glazed bay window to side aspect with sliding sash windows and views over Nelson's Monument, the Garrison Church grounds and over the Napoleonic sea defences towards the Solent and Isle of Wight in the distance, two double radiators, panelled door, ceiling coving.
BATHROOM 2 White suite comprising: panelled bath with hand grips, separate Mira shower over with shower screen, twin frosted double glazed windows to rear aspect, vanity unit with oval wash hand basin and cupboards under, concealed cistern with dual flush and surface over, wood laminate flooring, radiator with chrome towel rail over, built-in medicine cabinet, extractor fan.
UTILITY ROOM 9' 1" x 8' 1" maximum (2.77m x 2.46m) Range of built-in storage cupboards to one wall with shelving, separate cupboard housing Vaillant boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested), double glazed door leading to steps down to courtyard, stainless steel sink unit with cupboard under, tiled splashback, washing machine point, high level built-in storage cupboard, measurements do not include recessed area with door opening.
BEDROOM 2 13' 3" x 12' 1" (4.04m x 3.68m) Double glazed window overlooking Grand Parade with work surface and radiator under, built-in storage cupboards to either side, panelled door, built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving, door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Ceramic tiled to half wall level, concealed cistern w.c., and shelf over, chrome heated towel rail, vanity unit with wash hand basin, cupboards under and shelving to either side, double glazed frosted window to rear aspect, shaver point, corner shower cubicle with sliding panelled door, vinyl flooring.
TOP FLOOR Landing with circular frosted glazed window to side aspect with further double-glazed window to side overlooking Grand Parade and Garrison Church grounds, raised work surface with cupboards under, access to loft space, ceiling coving, door to:
SITTING ROOM 20' 9" x 14' 4" (6.32m x 4.37m) Large high level built-in storage cupboard, arched opening leading to dining room, radiator with cover over, central chimney breast with surround fireplace, granite inlay and hearth with coal effect gas fire, doorway leading to kitchen, sliding glazed doors leading to sun room.
SUN ROOM 15' 7" x 5' 8" (4.75m x 1.73m) Polycarbonate glazed roof with openers and blinds, double glazed windows to side aspect with outstanding views over Nelson's Monument, Grand Parade, Napoleonic sea defences, the Solent and Isle of Wight beyond, radiator, vinyl flooring, sliding glazed panel leading to:
DINING ROOM 13' 0" x 9' 6" (3.96m x 2.9m) Double glazed sash windows to front aspect with outstanding views over Nelson's Monument, Grand Parade, Napoleonic sea defences, the Solent and Isle of Wight beyond with radiator under, recessed wall to one end with concealed lighting (hidden window).
KITCHEN 15' 3" x 13' 2" (4.65m x 4.01m) Double glazed window to front aspect overlooking Grand Parade and the Garrison Church grounds to the front with radiator under, double glazed window to rear aspect, double drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, space for dishwasher, work surface with drawers and cupboards, space for fridge/freezer, central island with integrated breakfast table and range of cupboards, corner larder cupboard with range of shelving.
OUTSIDE To the right-hand side of the front door is a further doorway leading to:
PASSAGE WAY 10' 8" x 4' 7" (3.25m x 1.4m) Rear pedestrian door leading to courtyard.
GARAGE 16' 7" x 8' 6" (5.05m x 2.59m) Remote control shutter door, car service pit, fluorescent tube lighting, rear pedestrian door leading to courtyard.
COURTYARD Steps leading up to terrace and kitchenette, outside cold-water tap, built-in understairs storage cupboard.