Festing Grove, Southsea, PO4

UNSOLD AT AUCTION. CASH (ONLY) OFFERS NOW INVITED.
GUIDE PRICE:  £500,000+
Of interest to keen owner-occupiers, also builders and investors: the very well-situated and substantial CORNER CHARACTER PROPERTY with detached garage; currently ARRANGED AS TWO SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENTS; formerly a 5 bedroom family house, and with scope to revert (subject to consent); NOW REQUIRING GENERAL MODERNISATION.  Festing Grove runs from Festing Road to St George's Road, No. 5 being on the north side a short distance from the former, at the junction with Exeter Road.  This sought-after and convenient residential address is a little over a quarter of a mile from The Seafront and less than a mile from Southsea Town Centre with its wide range of public amenities.  One of a group of just three houses, No. 5 itself has brick elevations and features double bay windows on two sides, all under a modern tiled roof.  It stands behind a walled forecourt, whilst to the rear is an enclosed patio garden with access to the detached garage - a rare and desirable asset. The property has NO  recorded planning history.  It is clear that conversion into two units took place some considerable time in the past and is a use that some may wish to maintain.  Alternatively, it is felt there is potential here for reversion to a single dwelling and for the creation of a desirable family home.  Interested parties are advised to make enquiries of Portsmouth City Council by way of satisfying themselves of the planning position in respect of their own ideas and needs. Full particulars of this rare and appealing opportunity are given as follows:

GROUND FLOOR FLAT

Private front door to:

'L'-SHAPED ENTRANCE HALL

Built-in storage cupboards, one housing gas and electricity meters. Double panel radiator.

LIVING ROOM - 5.49m x 5.13m (18'0" x 16'10")

Coved ceiling with period rose. Splay bay window to front elevation. Period-style fire surround. Double panel radiator. Obscure-glass side entrance door from forecourt.

BEDROOM ONE - 5.03m x 3.2m (16'6" x 10'6")

Coved ceiling. Window to front elevation. Period fire surround. Fitted and built-in wardrobe and storage cupboards. Double panel radiator.

BATHROOM & W.C. - 2.9m x 1.37m (9'6" x 4'6")

White suite comprising:  panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, low flush w.c.  and inset handbasin with cupboard under. Double panel radiator. Obscure-glass window. Coved ceiling.

BEDROOM TWO - 4.52m x 3.63m (14'10" x 11'11")

Coved ceiling. Splay bay window to side elevation. Double panel radiator. Fitted wardrobe and dressing table.

KITCHEN - 3.18m x 2.97m (10'5" x 9'9")

Fitted and equipped with: base and wall cupboards, work surfaces with tiled surround, inset sink unit with mixer tap, double oven, and 4-ring gas hob with extractor canopy. Double panel radiator. 'Main' gas fired central heating boiler. Louvre window to rear elevation. Part-glazed door to:

UTILITY/LAUNDRY ROOM - 4.22m x 2.29m (13'10" x 7'6")

Plumbing for washing machine. Part-glazed door to patio garden.  Door to:

STORE ROOM - 2.62m x 1.73m (8'7" x 5'8")

To the rear of the adjoining garage.

UPPER MAISONETTE

Private front door to:

GROUND FLOOR LOBBY

Built-in cupboard housing gas and electricity meters. Night storage radiator. Stairs to:

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

Coved ceiling. Feature stained-glass, lead-light sash window to side elevation. Double panel radiator. Night storage radiator.

LIVING ROOM - 5.61m x 5.13m (18'5" x 16'10")

Coved ceiling. Splay bay to front elevation having sash windows. Double panel radiator. Night storage radiator.

BEDROOM ONE - 4.24m x 3.23m (13'11" x 10'7")

Coved ceiling. Window to front elevation. Double panel radiator. Cast-iron period fireplace with inset decorative tiles.

BATHROOM - 2.87m x 1.47m (9'5" x 4'10")

Panelled bath, inset handbasin. Louvre window. Single panel radiator.

BEDROOM TWO - 3.73m x 3.58m (12'3" x 11'9")

Coved ceiling. Splay bay to side elevation having sash windows. Double panel radiator.

SEPARATE W.C.

Low flush suite. Single panel radiator. Obscure-glass window.

KITCHEN - 3.2m x 2.84m (10'6" x 9'4")

Fitted base and wall cupboards, work surfaces with tiled surround, single drainer sink unit. Double panel radiator. 'Baxi' gas fired central heating boiler. Built-in storage cupboard. Louvre window.

TOP (2nd) FLOOR

BEDROOM THREE - 5.26m x 4.22m (17'3" x 13'10")

Square dormer to front elevation having louvre windows. Small cast-iron period fireplace. Double panel radiator. Access to eaves.

OUTSIDE

FRONT & SIDE:  Shallow forecourt with walled and railed surround.
REAR:  Enclosed patio garden, 22'10 x 12'4 (6.96m x 3.76m) laid to crazy-paving with walled surround. Water tap. Covered storage area. Side pedestrian gate to Exeter Road. Door to:

LARGE SINGLE GARAGE - 7.39m x 2.92m (24'3" x 9'7")

Pitched and tiled roof. Up-and-over door. Vehicular access via Exeter Road.

COUNCIL TAX

Ground Floor Flat: Band 'B' - £1,540.59 p.a. (2023-24)
First Floor Flat:  Band 'C' - £1,760.67 p.a. (2023-24)

EPC 'D'

VIEWING

By appointment with AUCTIONEERS,
D. M. NESBIT & CO.
(17473/033212)