PROPERTY SUMMARY Set back from the road and waterfront is a stunning landmark Grade II Listed building which was converted into twenty-three apartments in 1995. The building, Teapot Row, forms was part of the former Marines Barracks and was once occupied by the General and his senior officers, so they had the best of both worlds with impressive well-proportioned rooms, large windows and a view over the Solent. This impressive second floor apartment has 1859 sq ft of living space which includes a 26' drawing room with three windows to the front aspect, a large kitchen/dining room, two bedrooms, one having an en-suite bathroom, a separate family bathroom and study. The property has six southerly facing windows with outstanding views towards the Solent and Isle of Wight. Having fitted floor coverings throughout, gas fired central heating, two allocated car parking spaces, a garage and a large walk-in storeroom, this property is one not to be missed. Investing in a Grade II Listed apartment, you are buying more than just a home in an enviable position, you are also preserving a little slice of history for the next generation.

This landmark building is considered by many to be one of the most sought-after locations along the Victorian promenade, this imposing five storey extensive terrace is approached via remote controlled gates leading to residents and guest car parking space and garaging. Having a southerly facing windows to the primary rooms, high ceilings providing a light and airy feel with extensive natural light, 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 each serve four apartments, this apartment has two car parking spaces and allocated guests car parking facilities. The main entrance to this section of the primary building is from the rear of the building where there are steps with railings leading up to a communal front door with entry phone system, leading to communal hallway with letter boxes, arched topped door leading to inner hallway with stairs and lift to all floors. 

SECOND FLOOR Landing with door to foyer and lift, door to: 

NO.5 Main front door with security spyhole leading to: 

HALLWAY 26' 4" x 4' 4" (8.03m x 1.32m) High ceiling with ceiling roses and coving, high skirting boards, feature architraves and panelling, doors to primary rooms, radiator, dado rail, staircase leading to rear level and study, central heating control switch, fire alarm. 

WALK-IN STORAGE CUPBOARD 11' 7" (to front of cupboards) x 4' 3" (3.53m x 1.3m) Large storage cupboard with range of shelving.

 

KITCHEN 17' 9" x 16' 5" (5.41m x 5m) Comprehensive range of cream fronted wall and floor units with roll top work surface, under unit lighting, inset 1½ bowl enamel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboards under, Neff dishwasher with matching door, tall larder style unit, inset five ring gas hob with cupboards under, extractor hood, fan and light over, corner display shelving, eye-level Rangemaster double oven and grill with cupboards under and shelf over, space for free standing fridge/freezer, two wall mounted units with glazed panelling and shelving, ceramic tiled surrounds, zoned dimmer switches, telephone point, space for tumble dryer, free standing boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested), integrated Bosch washing machine with matching door, ceiling spotlights and ornate ceiling coving, twin sash windows with secondary double glazing with views towards the Clocktower, the City of Portsmouth and Portsdown Hill in the distance, vinyl wood effect flooring, radiator, panelled door, entry phone. 

DRAWING ROOM 26' 0" x 15' 9" (7.92m x 4.8m) Three sash windows to front aspect with plantation shutter blinds and outstanding views over the communal grounds, towards the Solent and Isle of Wight beyond, two ceiling roses and coving, chimney breast with arched areas to either side, Adam style surround fireplace with feature gas log burner effect fire, high skirting boards, feature architraves and skirting boards, panelled door, wall up-lighters, two radiators. 

BATHROOM White suite comprising: bath with hand grips, mixer tap and shower attachment and shower screen over, ceramic tiled surrounds, low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, recessed shelf with mirror over, chrome heated towel rail, tiled flooring, ceiling coving, extractor fan, ceiling spotlights. 

BEDROOM 1 16' 6" x 15' 9" (5.03m x 4.8m) Sash windows to front aspect with plantation shutter blinds and outstanding views over the Solent and towards the Isle of Wight, comprehensive range of built-in bedroom furniture including bedside cabinets with arched shelving over, over bed storage cupboards and wardrobes to either side, further range of matching wardrobes to one wall with hanging space and shelving, ceiling coving, radiator, door to: 

EN-SUITE BATHROOM White suite comprising: panelled bath with mixer tap, low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, mirror fronted medicine cabinet over, pelmet lighting, chrome heated towel rail, sash window to front aspect with plantation shutter blinds and matching views, tiled flooring, recess with shower cubicle, drench style hood and separate shower attachment. 

BEDROOM 2 17' 3" x 12' 10" (5.26m x 3.91m) Sash windows to rear aspect with plantation shutter blinds and outstanding views over communal grounds to the Clocktower, the City of Portsmouth and Portsdown Hill in the distance, radiator, ceiling rose and coving, high skirtboards and architraves, large floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes to one wall with hanging space and shelving, alarm panel. 

MEZZANINE LEVEL TO REAR Built-in cupboard housing gas and electric meters. 

STUDY 9' 6" x 8' 8" (2.9m x 2.64m) Sash window to rear aspect with plantation shutter blinds overlooking communal grounds, Clocktower and far-reaching views towards Portsdown Hill in the distance, radiator, ceiling rose and coving, panelled door. 

OUTSIDE Contained to the rear of the building are two car parking spaces with visitors car parking facilities. 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. 

TENURE Leasehold – 999 years from new in March 1995 (970 years remaining).
A share of the Freehold is transferable with the purchase of the apartment.
 

SERVICE CHARGE £5,196.81 p.a. including buildings insurance. 

GARAGE 19' 3" x 9' 3" (5.87m x 2.82m) Up and over door 

AGENTS NOTES Council Tax Band F - Portsmouth City Council
Broadband – ASDL/FTTC Fibre Checker (openreach.com)
Flood Risk – Low (GOV.UK (check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk)