Wilberforce Road, Southsea PO5 3DR

A truly 1st CLASS FAMILY HOME: enjoying a prime location in the heart of SOUTHSEA TOWN CENTRE, this substantial, well-appointed and attractively presented FIVE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED CHARACTER RESIDENCE has much to offer the discerning buyer, including: a LARGE MODERN GARAGE plus open parking, delightful garden, principal bedroom suite, 22ft kitchen/dining room, central heating, replacement double-glazing, and useful basement.  Wilberforce Road is a select residential cul-de-sac immediately off St Edwards Road. This exceptionally convenient, yet quiet, Conservation Area address (No. 12, Castle Road) is a level walk of just a few minutes from both The Seafront and Southsea Town Centre (Palmerston Road Shopping Precinct), also placing a wide range of public amenities within a radius of some one mile only, including: main-line stations, Portsmouth Grammar and other good schools, University campus, leisure and recreation facilities, and the many attractions offered by historic Old Portsmouth. No 4 itself is a classic and impressive late-Victorian family house built to an exacting standard and retaining many of its original features, notably a number of fine marble fireplaces. Under a tiled roof its facade incorporates bold double bay windows having sash double-glazing, whilst to the rear is a delightful landscaped garden extending to a length of some 50ft overall and affording off-street parking. The separate modern garage, immediately behind the property, is of unusually generous size and is a rare and desirable asset. All in all, an opportunity of superior quality and immense appeal. Full particulars are given as follows and early enquiry is urged:

Quarry-tiled path to panelled and etched-glass front door to:

PORCH

Part-glazed inner door to:

SPLIT-LEVEL HALL

Coved ceiling with period rose. Exposed floorboards. Facing staircase to upper floors, having turned-wood balustrade and newel posts together with door under giving access to Basement. Double panel radiator.

LIVING ROOM - 6.2m x 3.99m (20'4" x 13'1")

Coved ceiling with period rose. Splay bay window to front elevation having UPVC replacement sash double-glazing. Exposed floorboards. Fine veined-marble period fireplace with cast-iron grate and inset pictorial tiles. 2 double panel radiators. Pair of part-glazed dividing doors to:

DINING/SITTING ROOM - 4.52m x 3.56m (14'10" x 11'8")

Coved ceiling with period rose. UPVC replacement double-glazed picture window to rear elevation. Exposed floorboards. Similar fireplace to Living Room, incorporating living-gas coal-effect fire. Double panel radiator. Stripped pinewood door from Hall.

LOWER REAR HALL

Exposed floorboards. Pinewood and stained-glass lead-light door to Basement.

CLOAKROOM & W.C.

White suite comprising:  handbasin with tiled splashback, and low flush w.c.  with concealed cistern. 'Vaillant' gas fired central heating and hot water boiler. Coved ceiling. Stripped pinewood door.

DUAL-ASPECT KITCHEN/DINING ROOM - 6.73m x 3.33m (22'1" x 10'11")

Generous range of fitted base and wall cupboards, granite work surfaces and upstand, 1½  bowl ceramic inset sink with mixer tap. Space for American-style 'fridge/freezer, recess for range-style oven. Double panel radiator. One large and one small UPVC replacement double-glazed window to side elevation; pair of similar French doors to rear garden. Wood-laminate flooring. Coved ceiling. Stripped pinewood door from Lower Rear Hall.

REAR FIRST HALF LANDING

BATH/SHOWER ROOM & W.C. - 2.97m x 2.31m (9'9" x 7'7")

White suite comprising: low flush w.c., handbasin with mixer tap plus cupboard under, tiled corner shower cubicle, and wood-panelled bath having side-mounted mixer tap plus shower attachment. Double panel radiator. Tiled and wood-panelled walls. One large and one small UPVC  replacement obscure double-glazed window. Coved ceilling. Stripped pinewood door.

BEDROOM ONE - 4.67m x 3.33m (15'4" x 10'11")

Exposed floorboards. UPVC replacement double-glazed picture window to rear elevation. Double panel radiator. Period cast-iron fireplace. Stripped pinewood and stained-glass lead-light door.

MAIN FIRST FLOOR

LANDING - 2.95m x 2.57m (9'8" x 8'5")

Access to Loft Space. Radiator with ornamental grille.

BEDROOM TWO - 3.35m x 2.59m (11'0" x 8'6")

An ideal Study. UPVC replacement double-glazed window to rear elevation. Wood-laminate flooring. Single panel radiator. Fitted bookshelves. Full-height cupboard housing lagged hot water tank together with 'Worcester' gas fired central heating and hot water boiler. Stripped pinewood door.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE - 6.25m x 5.11m (20'6" x 16'9")

Coved ceiling with period rose. Splay bay window to front elevation having UPVC replacement sash double-glazing. Pair of period built-in wardrobes. Fine veined-marble period fireplace with cast-iron grate having living-gas coal-effect fire. Double panel radiator. Stripped pinewood door from landing and similar to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM & W.C. - 2.34m x 1.83m (7'8" x 6'0")

White suite comprising: low flush w.c., handbasin with mixer tap plus cupboards and drawers above and below, also shaver point; tiled corner shower cubicle. Contemporary vertical towel rail. Double panel radiator. Extractor. UPVC replacement obscure double-glazed window to side elevation.

REAR UPPER HALF LANDING

BEDROOM FOUR - 3.53m x 2.36m (11'7" x 7'9")

UPVC replacement double-glazed window to side elevation. Wood-laminate flooring. Period fitted wardrobe. Double panel radiator. Stripped pinewood door.

BEDROOM FIVE - 4.22m x 3.33m (13'10" x 10'11")

UPVC replacement double-glazed window to rear elevation. Wood-laminate flooring. Radiator with ornamental grille. Stripped pinewood door.

BASEMENT

Hall

Built-in storage cupboards housing electricity meter and circuit breakers. Recess with space for tumble dryer and plumbing for washing machine.

Main Room - 4.57m x 3.53m (15'0" x 11'7")

Ceiling Height: 6'7 (2.01m) An ideal home gym, work or storage space. 8 recessed ceiling spotlights. UPVC replacement obscure double-glazed window to rear elevation. Gas meter.

OUTSIDE

FRONT:  Walled forecourt.
REAR:  Depth:  50'0 (15.24m) overall.  Width:  23'10 (7.26m)  reducing to 9'10 (3.00m)  A generous and delightful landscaped garden with westerly aspect; laid to paving with walled and fenced surround and planted beds. Shed. Side pedestrian access. A pair of timber vehicular gates grant access, from the rear garage compound, to the garden, and would allow for additional off-street parking if desired.

GARAGE - 6.91m x 3.23m (22'8" x 10'7")

A large, modern semi-detached single garage of brick and block construction under a pitched and tiled roof. Automatic roller-shutter door. Useful overhead storage. Light and power. Fronted by OPEN HARDSTAND and having vehicular access via St Edwards Road.

COUNCIL TAX

Band 'D' - £1,882.35 per annum (2022-23)

EPC 'D'

VIEWING

By appointment with SOLE AGENTS,
D. M. NESBIT & CO.
(17632/040253)