MapOffers in excess of
£1,000,0005 bedroom character property for sale
Castle Street, Fareham PO16
Chain-free
Added today
Character property
5 beds
3 baths
Key information
Features and description
- Five Double Bedrooms (master bedroom with en suite bath/shower room & dressing area)
- 32' First Floor Dual Aspect Guest Suite With Views Of Portchester Castle
- Entrance Porch & Generous Hallway
- Modern Fitted Kitchen & Separate Utility Room
- Formal Dining Room, Sitting Room & Further Family Room
- Gas Central Heating
- Ground Floor Shower Room & First Floor Family Bathroom
- Integral Garage/Workshop
- Enclosed Walled Garden With Summer House
- No chain ahead
'Crown House' is a stunning Grade II Listed period residence enjoying a strategic position at the head of prestigious Castle Street with views towards the historic Roman Castle from many of the principle rooms and within walking distance of the sailing club. Portchester village centre is also close by with a selection of local shops, amenities and transport links and the M27 motorway is easily accessible for commuting purposes if required.
The property was built approximately 200 years and boasts a host of character features throughout which have been sympathetically restored by the current custodians helping to recreate the history behind this fantastic family home. The property offers generous size and flexible accommodation throughout with the potential for an annex if required or multi generational living. The property also benefits from an integral garage/workshop and an attractive enclosed walled garden with a summer house and Folly.
We highly recommend an accompanied viewing to fully appreciate the work that has gone into creating a truly wonderful family home that is steeped in history in this sought after location.
The Accommodation Comprises:-
Front door into:
Entrance Lobby:-
Picture rail, radiator, solid wooden flooring and decorative coving to flat ceiling. Glazed doors to:
Entrance Hallway:-
Continuation of solid wooden flooring, radiator, wooden panelling to dado rail, stairs with original spindles leading to first floor, double doors overlooking and accessing the rear garden and decorative coving to flat ceiling. Door to:
Shower Room:- - 7' 11'' x 5' 6'' (2.41m x 1.68m)
Internal arched window to hallway, suite comprising: spa/massage shower cubicle with rainwater shower and handheld shower attachment, WC with concealed cistern, bespoke circular wash hand basin atop marble surface with mixer tap and wooden vanity unit below, heated towel rail, marble flooring, extractor and decorative coving to flat ceiling.
Family Room:- - 19' 8'' x 14' 11'' (5.99m x 4.54m) Maximum Measurements
Secondary glazed sash windows to side elevation, feature marble fireplace with multi-fuel burner inset, TV aerial point, radiator, decorative leaded light internal window and decorative coving to flat ceiling with central ceiling rose.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room:- - 17' 8'' x 13' 9'' (5.38m x 4.19m) Maximum Measurements
Window to rear elevation overlooking the garden, extensive range of refitted soft close base, eye level and larder style storage units with underlighting to wall units, granite worktops with matching up stands, double sink with integrated drainer, mixer tap and tiled splashback, dual fuel Aga range cooker (to remain), integrated dishwasher, built-in fridge/freezer, matching island unit with additional storage below, solid wooden flooring, walk-in larder cupboard and decorative coving to flat ceiling with central ceiling rose. Door to:
Formal Dining Room:- - 16' 5'' Into Bay x 15' 4'' (5.00m x 4.67m) Maximum Measurements
Sash bay window to front elevation, radiator, space for table and chairs, solid wooden flooring and decorative coving to flat ceiling with central ceiling rose. Door to:
Sitting Room:- - 16' 11'' x 16' 0'' Into Bay (5.15m x 4.87m) Maximum Measurements
A dual aspect room with secondary glazed sash windows to front and side elevations, two radiators, TV aerial point, brick fireplace with multi-fuel burner inset, decorative coving to flat ceiling with two ceiling roses, door leading to inner lobby with original front door and built-in storage housing meters.
Utility Room:- - 9' 0'' x 6' 3'' (2.74m x 1.90m)
Window to side elevation, fitted base and eye level storage units, marble worktops with matching upstands, space for under counter appliances, radiator, tiled flooring, decorative coving to flat ceiling, part glazed door to garden and door to garage/workshop.
First Floor Landing:-
Panelling to dado rail, two radiators, built-in airing cupboard and decorative coving to flat ceiling with central ceiling rose. Doors to:
Bedroom One:- - 15' 6'' x 15' 3'' (4.72m x 4.64m)
A light and airy dual aspect room with secondary glazed sash window to side elevation looking Castle Street, radiator, decorative coving to flat ceiling with central ceiling rose, archway to dressing area and double doors to rear elevation leading to wrought iron balcony with spiral staircase overlooking and accessing the garden. Further door to:
En Suite Bath & Shower Room:- - 9' 9'' x 6' 6'' (2.97m x 1.98m)
Opaque eye level window to side elevation, suite comprising: panelled bath with mixer tap and handheld shower attachment, tiled surround, wash hand basin inset vanity unit with mixer tap and tiled splashback, spa/massage shower cubicle with rainwater shower and handheld shower attachment, close coupled WC, heated towel rail, wooden panelling to dado rail height, tiled flooring, access to loft and decorative coving to flat ceiling.
Dressing Area:- - 10' 3'' x 8' 0'' (3.12m x 2.44m) Maximum Measurements
Window to side elevation, fitted wardrobes, central dresser with marble top, radiator and decorative coving to flat ceiling with central ceiling rose.
Bedroom Two:- - 13' 2'' Into Bay x 11' 4'' (4.01m x 3.45m)
Bay window to rear elevation overlooking the garden, radiator, mirror fronted sliding doors to built-in wardrobe and decorative coving to flat ceiling with central ceiling rose.
Bedroom Three:- - 12' 5'' x 11' 8'' (3.78m x 3.55m)
Secondary glazed sash window to side elevation, radiator, mirror fronted sliding doors to built-in wardrobe and decorative coving to flat ceiling with central ceiling rose.
Bedroom Four:- - 12' 2'' x 11' 1'' (3.71m x 3.38m)
Sash window to side elevation, radiator, built-in storage cupboard, access to loft via fitted ladder and decorative coving to flat ceiling.
Guest Suite:- - 32' 10'' x 16' 0'' Into Bays (10.00m x 4.87m) Maximum Measurements
A spacious and versatile dual aspect room with secondary glazed sash windows to front and side elevations with views towards Portchester Castle, feature brick fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden mantle, two contemporary vertical radiators, TV aerial point, seating and sleeping areas, additional radiator and decorative coving to flat ceiling with two ceiling roses.
Bathroom:- - 8' 6'' x 6' 1'' (2.59m x 1.85m)
White suite comprising: freestanding claw foot bath with mixer tap and handheld shower attachment, WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin inset vanity unit with mixer tap, tiled flooring, built-in storage cupboard housing gas central heating boiler and high pressure water tank, heated towel rail, access to boarded loft via fitted ladder and decorative coving to flat and vaulted ceiling with double glazed Velux window inset.
Garage/Workshop:- - 15' 4'' x 15' 4'' (4.67m x 4.67m) Maximum Measurements
Double width access to front with up and over door, power and light connected, selection of fitted storage cupboards and work tops, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, recess for fridge/freezer and internal door to utility room.
Rear Garden:-
A wooden gate leads to the enclosed walled garden, an extensive paved patio area with space for table and chairs for entertaining purposes, water tap, outside power sockets, additional covered seating area, central lawn section and feature folly.
Summerhouse:- - 17' 7'' x 9' 10'' (5.36m x 2.99m) Maximum Measurements
Brick built, windows and double opening doors overlooking the garden, original flagstone floor and power connected.
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
The property was built approximately 200 years and boasts a host of character features throughout which have been sympathetically restored by the current custodians helping to recreate the history behind this fantastic family home. The property offers generous size and flexible accommodation throughout with the potential for an annex if required or multi generational living. The property also benefits from an integral garage/workshop and an attractive enclosed walled garden with a summer house and Folly.
We highly recommend an accompanied viewing to fully appreciate the work that has gone into creating a truly wonderful family home that is steeped in history in this sought after location.
The Accommodation Comprises:-
Front door into:
Entrance Lobby:-
Picture rail, radiator, solid wooden flooring and decorative coving to flat ceiling. Glazed doors to:
Entrance Hallway:-
Continuation of solid wooden flooring, radiator, wooden panelling to dado rail, stairs with original spindles leading to first floor, double doors overlooking and accessing the rear garden and decorative coving to flat ceiling. Door to:
Shower Room:- - 7' 11'' x 5' 6'' (2.41m x 1.68m)
Internal arched window to hallway, suite comprising: spa/massage shower cubicle with rainwater shower and handheld shower attachment, WC with concealed cistern, bespoke circular wash hand basin atop marble surface with mixer tap and wooden vanity unit below, heated towel rail, marble flooring, extractor and decorative coving to flat ceiling.
Family Room:- - 19' 8'' x 14' 11'' (5.99m x 4.54m) Maximum Measurements
Secondary glazed sash windows to side elevation, feature marble fireplace with multi-fuel burner inset, TV aerial point, radiator, decorative leaded light internal window and decorative coving to flat ceiling with central ceiling rose.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room:- - 17' 8'' x 13' 9'' (5.38m x 4.19m) Maximum Measurements
Window to rear elevation overlooking the garden, extensive range of refitted soft close base, eye level and larder style storage units with underlighting to wall units, granite worktops with matching up stands, double sink with integrated drainer, mixer tap and tiled splashback, dual fuel Aga range cooker (to remain), integrated dishwasher, built-in fridge/freezer, matching island unit with additional storage below, solid wooden flooring, walk-in larder cupboard and decorative coving to flat ceiling with central ceiling rose. Door to:
Formal Dining Room:- - 16' 5'' Into Bay x 15' 4'' (5.00m x 4.67m) Maximum Measurements
Sash bay window to front elevation, radiator, space for table and chairs, solid wooden flooring and decorative coving to flat ceiling with central ceiling rose. Door to:
Sitting Room:- - 16' 11'' x 16' 0'' Into Bay (5.15m x 4.87m) Maximum Measurements
A dual aspect room with secondary glazed sash windows to front and side elevations, two radiators, TV aerial point, brick fireplace with multi-fuel burner inset, decorative coving to flat ceiling with two ceiling roses, door leading to inner lobby with original front door and built-in storage housing meters.
Utility Room:- - 9' 0'' x 6' 3'' (2.74m x 1.90m)
Window to side elevation, fitted base and eye level storage units, marble worktops with matching upstands, space for under counter appliances, radiator, tiled flooring, decorative coving to flat ceiling, part glazed door to garden and door to garage/workshop.
First Floor Landing:-
Panelling to dado rail, two radiators, built-in airing cupboard and decorative coving to flat ceiling with central ceiling rose. Doors to:
Bedroom One:- - 15' 6'' x 15' 3'' (4.72m x 4.64m)
A light and airy dual aspect room with secondary glazed sash window to side elevation looking Castle Street, radiator, decorative coving to flat ceiling with central ceiling rose, archway to dressing area and double doors to rear elevation leading to wrought iron balcony with spiral staircase overlooking and accessing the garden. Further door to:
En Suite Bath & Shower Room:- - 9' 9'' x 6' 6'' (2.97m x 1.98m)
Opaque eye level window to side elevation, suite comprising: panelled bath with mixer tap and handheld shower attachment, tiled surround, wash hand basin inset vanity unit with mixer tap and tiled splashback, spa/massage shower cubicle with rainwater shower and handheld shower attachment, close coupled WC, heated towel rail, wooden panelling to dado rail height, tiled flooring, access to loft and decorative coving to flat ceiling.
Dressing Area:- - 10' 3'' x 8' 0'' (3.12m x 2.44m) Maximum Measurements
Window to side elevation, fitted wardrobes, central dresser with marble top, radiator and decorative coving to flat ceiling with central ceiling rose.
Bedroom Two:- - 13' 2'' Into Bay x 11' 4'' (4.01m x 3.45m)
Bay window to rear elevation overlooking the garden, radiator, mirror fronted sliding doors to built-in wardrobe and decorative coving to flat ceiling with central ceiling rose.
Bedroom Three:- - 12' 5'' x 11' 8'' (3.78m x 3.55m)
Secondary glazed sash window to side elevation, radiator, mirror fronted sliding doors to built-in wardrobe and decorative coving to flat ceiling with central ceiling rose.
Bedroom Four:- - 12' 2'' x 11' 1'' (3.71m x 3.38m)
Sash window to side elevation, radiator, built-in storage cupboard, access to loft via fitted ladder and decorative coving to flat ceiling.
Guest Suite:- - 32' 10'' x 16' 0'' Into Bays (10.00m x 4.87m) Maximum Measurements
A spacious and versatile dual aspect room with secondary glazed sash windows to front and side elevations with views towards Portchester Castle, feature brick fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden mantle, two contemporary vertical radiators, TV aerial point, seating and sleeping areas, additional radiator and decorative coving to flat ceiling with two ceiling roses.
Bathroom:- - 8' 6'' x 6' 1'' (2.59m x 1.85m)
White suite comprising: freestanding claw foot bath with mixer tap and handheld shower attachment, WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin inset vanity unit with mixer tap, tiled flooring, built-in storage cupboard housing gas central heating boiler and high pressure water tank, heated towel rail, access to boarded loft via fitted ladder and decorative coving to flat and vaulted ceiling with double glazed Velux window inset.
Garage/Workshop:- - 15' 4'' x 15' 4'' (4.67m x 4.67m) Maximum Measurements
Double width access to front with up and over door, power and light connected, selection of fitted storage cupboards and work tops, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, recess for fridge/freezer and internal door to utility room.
Rear Garden:-
A wooden gate leads to the enclosed walled garden, an extensive paved patio area with space for table and chairs for entertaining purposes, water tap, outside power sockets, additional covered seating area, central lawn section and feature folly.
Summerhouse:- - 17' 7'' x 9' 10'' (5.36m x 2.99m) Maximum Measurements
Brick built, windows and double opening doors overlooking the garden, original flagstone floor and power connected.
Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold
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