Property description
Property summary The area of Craneswater is considered by many to be one of the best locations within the City as it is located in a position that takes advantage of both city and seaside living, it is only a short walk from the Albert Road cosmopolitan dining and entertaining area, the seafront with its beach cafes and views across the Solent as well as the popular Canoe Lake. Also, within a short distance there are further benefits of the International Ferry Port, commutable road and rail links to London, highly regarded private schooling and the popular Gunwharf Quays leisure and retail facilities. The property is set back from the road with extensive off-road parking, side pedestrian access leading to a good size mature, landscaped garden. The accommodation is arranged over four primary floors which are split with mezzanine levels at the rear and provides 2496 sq ft of living space with a porch, large hallway, sitting room, cloakroom, dining room, large L shaped kitchen / family room incorporating a breakfast area and family seating area on the ground floor with a lower basement / cellar / store. On the upper two levels are four bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as a hidden 'Narnia' style playroom / storeroom in the roof space. Offered with an enclosed rear garden, gas fired central heating, some double glazing, feature arched window in the kitchen extension overlooking the rear garden and with no forward chain, early internal viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.
Entrance Lowered kerb leading to resin driveway for 3 or 4 cars measuring approximately 29'6" in width x 27'0" maximum to the front of the house, to the right hand side of the property is a gated pedestrian access to rear garden, directly to the front of the bay window is an area with foliage, shrubs and bushes, the front is enclosed by fence panelling on both sides, twin storm doors with frosted glazed panels leading to:
Porch Quarry tiled flooring, internal original twin width leadlight stained-glass panels with matching panel over leading to:
Hallway 14' 10" x 10' 0" (4.52m x 3.05m) Feature leadlight stained-glass window to side aspect with secondary glazing, balustrade staircase with newel posts rising to first floor, steps leading down to lower level, double radiator, high ceilings with ceiling rose and coving, doors to primary rooms, Hive control for central heating.
Sitting room 19' 0" into bay window x 14' 0" (5.79m x 4.27m) Feature Bay window to front aspect overlooking driveway with leadlight stained glass panels to upper section and panelling under, two double radiators, high ceiling with central ceiling rose, ornate coving and cornicing, high skirting boards and architraves, panelled door, central chimney breast with wood surround period style gas fireplace, cast iron inlay with tiles, power points.
Cloakroom Low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, frosted glazed window to side aspect.
Dining room 19' 0" x 13' 0" (5.79m x 3.96m) High ceiling with central rose, ornate coving and cornicing, high skirting boards and architraves, panelled door, double radiator, central chimney breast with surround fireplace with red tiled inlay and matching hearth, power points, bay to rear aspect with twin double doors leading to kitchen.
Kitchen / family room 23' 2" decreasing to 11'0" x 30' 9" decreasing to 12'2" L shaped(7.06m x 9.37m) Kitchen area: Comprehensive range of cream fronted wall and floor units with wooden work surface, inset 1½ bowl enamel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboards under, plumbing for washing machine, range of drawer units, peninsular style divide leading to family area with breakfast bar to one side and bookshelves under, double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden, feature double glazed window with arched double glazed upper section, range of wall units, inset five ring gas hob with extractor hood, fan and light over, integrated Bosch dishwasher with matching door, eye-level Neff double oven and grill with storage cupboards over and under, Amtico flooring. Recess space for fridge/freezer, twin glazed doors leading to dining room, power points, vaulted ceiling with spotlights and skylight window. Family area: Matching Amtico flooring, twin double glazed doors leading to rear garden, wall mounted unit housing boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested), two radiators, high level dresser style storage unit, door to basement, built-in storage cupboard with range of shelving, vaulted ceiling and spotlights.
Basement / cellar 9' 10" x 9' 9" (3m x 2.97m) With a ceiling height 8'4" Range of shelving, wall mounted electric consumer box and gas meter, door to:
Storeroom 10' 11" x 5' 1" (3.33m x 1.55m) Former coal hole (now arranged as wine cellar and storage room), approximate ceiling height 6'6".
First floor Mezzanine landing to rear, steps leading up to primary landing with balustrade, high ceiling.
Feature bathroom 11' 0" x 8' 8" (3.35m x 2.64m) Double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden, low level w.c., double radiator, ceramic tiled to half wall level, cast iron surround fireplace, vinyl tile effect flooring, panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, built in cupboard housing hot water cylinder, heated towel rail.
Primary landing Staircase rising to upper floors, doors to primary rooms, double radiator.
Bedroom 2 19' 0" x 13' 0" (5.79m x 3.96m) Feature double glazed bay window to rear aspect overlooking garden, two double radiator, ceiling coving and rose, power points.
Bedroom 1 18' 11" into bay window x 14' 0" (5.77m x 4.27m) Bay window to front aspect with leadlight stained-glass panels to upper section, wooden panelling under with double radiator, stripped and varnished floorboards, second double radiator, ceiling coving, panelled door, power points.
Bathroom 2 White suite comprising; panelled bath with separate shower above with drench style hood and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, radiator, double glazed frosted window to front aspect with deep sill, panelled door.
Separate cloakroom Low level w.c., frosted window to side aspect, dado rail, Amtico flooring.
Top floor Mezzanine landing to rear with stairs to primary landing, window to side aspect with secondary double glazing.
Bedroom 4 11' 1" x 8' 8" (3.38m x 2.64m) Double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden, cast iron surround fireplace with built-in cupboard to one side, dimmer switch, panelled door, power points.
Bedroom 3 14' 0" x 10' 8" (4.27m x 3.25m) Panelled door, power points, cast iron surround fireplace, double glazed window to rear aspect with radiator under, dimmer switch, panelled door, raised double doored 'Narnia' wardrobe with further twin internal doors leading to:
Loft room 12' 5" x 6' 0" (3.78m x 1.83m) Measurements taken from approximately 4'0" off floor level with eaves to side ceiling restricting headroom, window to one end, further low-level access leading to loft space.
Outside Directly to the rear of the property is an area split with a terrace, high brick retaining wall with fence panelling over on one side with lawn, trees, and shrubs to the other, crazy paved pathway wrapping round the central pond with further high retaining walls and fence panelling on one side with fence panelling to the other, flagstone style terraced area with central flower beds, step leading up to fully decked terrace enclosed and obscured by trees and bushes.
AmenitiesAn Imposing Edwardian Detached Family Home
2496 sq ft of Living Space
Four Bedrooms
Three Reception Rooms
30’ Kitchen / Family Room
Driveway Parking
Large Secluded Rear Garden
Close to Victorian Promenade, Sea Front & Canoe Lake