Sussex Road, Southsea, PO5

OF INTEREST TO KEEN OWNER-OCCUPIERS IN PARTICULAR, this UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY HAVING IMMENSE POTENTIAL: enjoying a prestigious and very desirable location in the heart of Southsea Town Centre, this highly individual package comprises a period THREE DOUBLE BEDROOM FORMER COACH HOUSE together with a virtually detached TWO-STOREY GARAGE MEWS. Part of an historic Conservation Area (Owen's Southsea), Sussex Road winds between Kent Road and Queen's Crescent - a much sought-after, exceptionally convenient, yet surprisingly quiet residential address a level walk of just a few minutes from The Seafront and Palmerston Road Shopping Precinct, and placing a wide range of public amenities within a radius of some three-quarters of a mile only, including: leisure and recreation facilities, various good schools, Portsmouth University campus, main-line stations, and the many attractions of maritime Old Portsmouth. Possibly having historic links to Thomas Owen's nearby St Vincent Lodge (1843), 24 Sussex Road is a former coach house comprehensively remodelled and renovated in the mid-1980s, including the creation of a 30ft x 15ft reception room the prominent feature of which is a striking cantilevered staircase. Now requiring a fresh programme of refurbishment, it presents a blank canvas opportunity for an incoming owner to implement their own tastes and ideas. Separated from The Coach House by a delightful inner courtyard, and fronting Sussex Road itself, is the virtually detached Mews (built for carriages and staff perhaps) which now affords two adjacent double-length garages, one with rooms above. This building is an outstandingly rare asset and, in our opinion, holds considerable scope for a variety of future uses, subject to the necessary consents. Full particulars are given as follows:

THE COACH HOUSE, 24 SUSSEX ROAD, SOUTHSEA

UPVC and double-glazed entrance door to:

LIVING/DINING ROOM - 9.14m x 4.83m (30'0" x 15'10")

Ceiling Height:  12'1 (3.68m) Artex ceiling. Pair of UPVC replacement double-glazed French doors to courtyard. Steps down to dining "well". Steps to raised platform leading to the striking wrought-iron open-tread cantilevered staircase to the upper levels. Fitted book/display shelves. 3 double panel radiators. Door to:

SHOWER/CLOAKROOM & W.C.

Inset oval handbasin with mixer tap plus cupboard under, low flush w.c.  with concealed cistern, shower cubicle. Fitted cupboard having plumbing for washing machine. UPVC replacement obscure double-glazed window to front elevation. Extractor. Tiled walls. Pinewood-panelled ceiling. Door to:

LOBBY

UPVC and obscure double-glazed door to courtyard. Built-in airing/linen cupboard housing lagged hot water tank. 'Vaillant' gas fired central heating and hot water boiler.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 4.83m x 4.65m (15'10" x 15'3")

Fitted and equipped with: base and wall cupboards, tiled work surfaces and breakfast bar, inset ceramic sink with mixer tap, electric oven, and 4-ring gas hob. Plumbing for dishwasher. Double panel radiator. Two UPVC replacement double-glazed windows to rear elevation, one similar to the side. Multi-pane glazed door from Living/Dining Room. Artex ceiling.

UPPER REAR HALF LANDING

Artex ceiling.

BATHROOM & W.C. - 2.39m x 2.18m (7'10" x 7'2")

Coloured suite comprising: pedestal handbasin with mixer tap, low flush w.c.  with concealed cistern, bidet, and panelled bath with mixer tap plus shower attachment. Single panel radiator. Part-tiled walls. Deep-set skylight.

BEDROOM ONE - 4.44m x 4.88m (14'7" x 16'0")

An 'L'-shaped room. Artex ceiling. Pair of UPVC replacement double-glazed windows to rear elevation. Double panel radiator. Fitted wardrobes and drawers. Access to Loft Space. Deep-set skylight.

MAIN FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

Artex ceiling. UPVC replacement double-glazed window to side elevation.

BEDROOM TWO - 3.81m x 2.59m (12'6" x 8'6")

Artex ceiling with access to Loft Space. Pair of UPVC replacement double-glazed windows to front elevation. Built-in wardrobe. Single panel radiator.

BEDROOM THREE - 3.89m x 3.78m (12'9" x 12'5")

Pitched, pinewood-panelled ceiling with roof window. Tall glazed panels overlooking landing and stairwell. Feature brick wall with corner fireplace. Double panel radiator. Steps up to:

COVERED TERRACE - 5.03m x 2.11m (16'6" x 6'11")

Pitched, polycarbonate roof. Paved floor. Well-suited to a variety of uses including home gym.

22/22A SUSSEX ROAD, SOUTHSEA

GARAGE ONE (left) - 8.99m x 4.32m (29'6" x 14'2")

Ceiling Height:  8'11 (2.72m) Pair of timber vehicular doors. Two windows to side elevation. Door to courtyard. Inspection pit. Ladder up to:

FIRST FLOOR

FRONT ROOM - 5.23m x 4.34m (17'2" x 14'3")

Access door to front elevation.

REAR ROOM - 4.5m x 3.76m (14'9" x 12'4")

Window to rear elevation.

GARAGE TWO (right) - 8.99m x 3.07m (29'6" x 10'0")

Pitched ceiling affording overhead storage. Pair of timber vehicular doors. High-level access hatch to rear elevation.

OUTSIDE

A pair of wrought-iron vehicular gates lead from the main road to a brick-paved PRIVATE DRIVEWAY having OPEN PARKING and leading to the 

INNER COURTYARD - 8.38m x 8.53m (27'6" x 28'0")

A delightful and secluded brick-paved space with walled surround and planted beds. Water tap. Useful store shed.

COUNCIL TAX

Band 'F' - £2861.10 p.a. (2023-24)

EPC 'E'

VIEWING

By appointment with SOLE AGENTS
D. M. NESBIT & CO.
(17534/040255)