Flat for sale in Clocktower Drive, Southsea PO4

This impressive apartment is located on the first floor of a landmark Grade II Listed building which forms part of the former Royal Marines Barracks, Teapot Row was once occupied by Senior Officers before being converted in 1995. The property has outstanding views over the Solent from the 23’ living / dining room and the re-fitted kitchen, to the rear are views towards Portsdown Hill in the distance over the roof tops of neighbouring properties. The location is considered by many to be one of the most sort after positions along the Victorian waterfront and promenade with the imposing five storey building standing forward from the neighbouring former Barracks. The accommodation comprises; hallway, 15’ fitted kitchen inc.breakfast area, 23’ living room with outstanding views, to the rear is a study interlinking to a second bedroom, shower room, a primary bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The property is approached by remote control gates and driveway.

Property summary This impressive apartment is located on the first floor of a landmark Grade II Listed building which forms part of the former Royal Marines Barracks, Teapot Row was once occupied by Senior Officers before being converted in 1995. The property has outstanding views over the Solent from the 23' living / dining room and the re-fitted kitchen, to the rear are views towards Portsdown Hill in the distance over the roof tops of neighbouring properties. The location is considered by many to be one of the most sort after positions along the Victorian waterfront and promenade with the imposing five storey building standing forward from the neighbouring former Barracks. The accommodation comprises; hallway, 15' fitted kitchen incorporating breakfast area, 23' living room both with large sash windows and outstanding views, to the rear is a study interlinking to a second bedroom, shower room, a primary bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The property is approached by remote control gates leading to an impressive T shaped driveway which wraps round to the side and rear of the building with its allocated resident's car parking and guest parking facilities. The owners of Teapot Row also have access to the communal grounds and private Fort with its related gardens, the large windows and the southerly orientation of the building allow for the rooms to feel light and airy. Since this highly regarded conversion was completed in 1995 there have been few apartments for sale, therefore this an extremely rare opportunity for those looking for one level living.
The apartment is offered with two car parking spaces, central heating, secondary double glazing, fitted floor coverings throughout, a garage and no forward chain, early internal viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.

Entrance The building is approached by security remote-controlled gates from Southsea Esplanade leading to an impressive drive which wraps around to the side and rear of the building. There are individual entrances which serve four apartments each. No. 21 has two car parking spaces to the left hand side alongside allocated guests car parking facilities. The main entrance to this wing is via a wide original stone staircase with plaque depicting Portsmouth Society 1996 Best Restoration. Twin glazed storm doors leading to:

Vestibule Quarry tiled flooring, internal main front door, security entry phone system, door leading to:

Communal hallway High ceiling with coving, ceiling roses, lighting, allocated letter boxes, staircase and lift to all floors.

First floor Landing with balustrade overlooking stairwell, ceiling coving, main front door with brass furniture and security spyhole leading to:

No.21

lobby Cloaks hanging area, wall mounted alarm, high ceiling with coving,
picture rail, radiator, internal panelled door leading to:

Hallway High ceiling with coving, picture rail, high skirting boards, architraves, radiator with cover over, doors to primary rooms, built-in storage cupboard housing electric consumer box and gas meter.

Kitchen/dining room 17' 4" x 15' 3" (5.28m x 4.65m) Dining area: Feature vinyl flooring, panelled door leading to hallway, radiator, entry phone system, high ceiling with coving, sash window to front aspect with folding panelled shutter, seating under and outstanding views over the Solent and manicured grounds.
Kitchen: Central island with Corian work surface, range of drawer units under, comprehensive range of grey wall and floor units with Corian work surface, inset twin bowl sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, integrated Bosch dishwasher with matching door, bin cupboard, sash style window with shutters overlooking the grounds and towards the Solent, integrated washing machine with matching door, central heating control switch, vinyl flooring.
Inset Siemens induction hob with pan drawers under, extractor hood, fan and light over and two high level storage cupboards to either side, eye-level Bosch double oven and grill with Neff hotplate under, cupboards over with display shelving to one side, brushed steel fronted power points, integrated low level freezer, further eye-level integrated fridge with freezer under with matching doors, tall larder style unit with range of shelving, wine cooler with pull-out drawer to one side, two glazed fronted units over with glass shelving, high ceiling with coving, extractor fan.

Living room 24' 0" x 17' 4" maximum, decreasing to 11'10" at narrowest point (7.32m x 5.28m) Three full height sash windows to front aspect with shutters and wood panelling under, two radiators, central chimney breast with feature surround fireplace with living flame coal effect gas fire (not tested), range of limed-oak wood fitted storage cupboards with drawers, central radiator and cupboard over, high level book shelving, original ceiling coving, ceiling roses, power points, high skirting boards, panelled door.

Shower room Fully ceramic tiled to floor and walls, corner shower cubicle with handrail, low level w.c., with dual flush, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, mirror and lighting over, narrow built-in medicine cabinet, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, ceiling coving, panelled door.

Bedroom 1 17' 3" x 14' 6" (5.26m x 4.42m) Twin sash windows to rear aspect with views over grounds towards the City of Portsmouth in the distance and over the Clocktower, two radiators, panelled door, power points, range of built-in wardrobes to one wall with hanging space and shelving, two with glazed fronted doors and drawers under, door to:

En-suite bathroom White suite comprising; panelled bath with separate shower over, rail and curtain, chrome heated towel rail, low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, double radiator, medicine cabinet, sash style window to side aspect with views towards the Isle of Wight and city roof tops, panelled door.

Home office / study 12' 2" x 8' 2" (3.71m x 2.49m) Panelled door, high ceiling with coving, picture rail, power points, sash window to rear aspect with glazed shutters and views towards the Clocktower and rooftops of City of Portsmouth, radiator, high level shelving, deep panel leading to doorway and door to:

Bedroom 2 15' 1" x 8' 3" (4.6m x 2.51m) Twin sash windows to rear aspect, one with shutters and views over roof tops and the Clocktower, range of built-in bedroom furniture including mirror fronted wardrobes, high level over bed storage cupboards, headboard and bedside cabinets, panelled door, power points.

Outside Contained by a high retaining wall are two car parking spaces with visitors car parking facilities. Pillared entrance leading to brick retaining walls and curved railings with a circular turning and parking area, shrubs, evergreens and bushes. The owners have use of the communal grounds to both front and rear of the building plus exclusive use, along with residents of Crinoline Gardens, of the former Eastney Fort West, now converted to a beautiful secret garden.

Garage Up and over door

tenure Leasehold – 999 years from new in 1995 (972 years remaining).
A share of the Freehold is transferable with the purchase of the apartment.

Service charge £4,042.00 p.a. Including buildings insurance.