Queens Crescent, Southsea, PO5

Rare to the market, one of Southsea's statement homes offered in excellent condition. Wilton Lodge is a substantial detached Victorian Villa, which commands a large corner plot on Queens Crescent in Central Southsea. Situated within a short walking distance of both Marmion and Palmerston Road, local shops, independent restaurants, the seafront and very well regarded private schools.

The vast array of period features have been meticulously maintained and are offered in superb condition with the addition of a substantial course of renovations, which mean that Wilton Lodge combines both timeless elegance with modern luxury, making it a true forever home.

The living accommodation is spacious and welcoming with an approximate total floor area of 4500 sq ft, which includes a large basement flat/annexe and a link detached coach house in addition to the main house. Both additional areas are currently self contained with private access, but can effortlessly be re-incorporated into the main house.

Upon entry to the main building, you are greeted by a generous vestibule, which is ideal for storing coats and shoes, with French doors that open onto the entrance hall. The ground floor sees two large period reception rooms currently arranged as a lounge and dining room. The newly installed kitchen is a sight to behold, with exposed beams, brick feature wall, sky lights, modern units and a range oven, it is the central hub of the home.

Moving through the property to the upper levels, you can appreciate the character features of the bedrooms and the large sash windows which allow the light to come flooding in. The master bedroom as well as bedroom two, offer refurbished en-suite shower rooms.

The enclosed walled garden is perfect for entertaining and the mature shrub and tree borders offer privacy.

Complete with a secure gated driveway this substantial home is a true one-off and hence must be seen to appreciate the extensive and versatile accommodation on offer.

Vestibule

Dual aspect with window either side. Dado rails, stripped wood flooring, wall mounted radiator, ornate coving and glazed double doors on to:

Main Entrance Hall

Access to lower ground floor apartment (with removal of artificial stud wall), staircase to upper levels, wall mounted radiators, ornate coving, dado rails.

Lounge

A bright and spacious room which enjoys a sunny aspect overlooking the garden via a large square bay window. Feature fireplace with tiled hearth, ceiling rose with ornate coving, picture rail, wall mounted radiator, carpeted flooring.

Cloakroom

Window to side aspect, high cistern flush WC, wash hand basin, tiled effect laminate flooring.

Dining Room

Marble surround fireplace with cast iron inlay and tiled hearth , ornate coving, ceiling rose, picture rail, wooden herringbone flooring, window to front elevation.

Kitchen

Newly fitted kitchen, comprising of contemporary units with panelled doors, matching wall and base units, porcelain Belfast sink and mixer tap and granite work surfaces. Rangemaster Oven, integrated dishwasher and fridge, vaulted and beamed ceiling with inset spotlights and 4x velux style windows, column radiator, exposed brick feature wall, walkway to annexe, currently used a pantry storage. French doors and feature glazed arch to dining room. Wooden herringbone flooring.

Inner lobby

Smooth wall and ceilings, utility cupboard housing washing machine and boiler, space for American style fridge freezer, door to garden.

First floor landing

Bright and airy with large windows overlooking the rear elevation, ornate balustrade and coving, access to bedrooms on first floor.

Master bedroom

Access via wood panelled door with brass fittings, sash windows to side elevation overlooking garden, wall mounted radiator, carpeted flooring, walk-in wardrobe, en-suite shower room.

En-suite shower room

Tiled walls and floor, double shower cubicle with tiled surround, inbuilt vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, low level wc, inset spotlights, heated towel rail.

Bedroom Two

Access via wood panelled door with brass fittings, sash windows to front elevation, ornate coving to ceiling, original wooden cupboard, inbuilt wardrobe, en-suite shower room.

En-suite Shower room

Smooth plastered walls and ceilings, with inset spot lights, part tiled walls , single shower cubicle with tiled surround, low level WC, wall mounted radiator, inset extractor fan, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer taps over, tiled flooring.

Family bathroom

Access via wood panelled door with brass fittings, white tiled walls with large two sided shower cubicle with glass surround, window to front elevation, low level wc, porcelain bidet, roll top claw foot stand alone bath with traditional style mixer tap and shower attachment, inset extractor fan, tile effect laminate flooring.

Second Floor galleried landing

Bright and spacious galleried landing with window to rear elevation, ornate coving to ceiling, loft access, wall mounted radiator and carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Three

Smooth walls and ceilings, window to side elevation, carpeted flooring, wall mounted radiator.

Bedroom Four

Smooth walls and ceilings, window to rear elevation, overlooking St Jude's church, carpeted flooring, wall mounted radiator.

Parking

Access via secure electric gate, block paved driveway, with space for multiple vehicles.

Garden

Multi aspect garden, mostly laid to lawn with mature shrub borders, facing a sunny aspect, enclosed by brick wall surround, large patio area for entertaining.

Link-Detached Coachhouse

Currently arranged as a one bedroom annexe with private entrance but easily re-incorporated to main house via walkway to main kitchen. There are two reception areas on the upper floor and a double bedroom, shower room and modern kitchen on the ground floor.

Lower Ground Floor Apartment

A well presented, one double bedroom lower ground floor apartment, perfect for family to live in or an investment property for additional income with access from the main house plus own front door. The apartment comprises of a double bedroom with en-suite shower room, family size bathroom, inner hallway, lounge, two storage rooms and large kitchen with pantry and utility area. Gas central heating throughout.

Council Tax Band G

Solicitor

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