‘Queens View’ 34 Portchester Road | Fareham

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‘Queens View’An impressive detached family home believed to have been built in the late 1950’s / early 1960’s but in the style of the 1930’s home with the feature tile hung double bow bay to the front aspect. Sitting proudly 130’ back from Portchester Road with a shingle driveway and established garden. There is a feeling of light and space. The accommodation is arranged over three primary floors and comprises; hallway, cloakroom, dining room, 33’ drawing room, ‘L’ shaped conservatory / sun lounge, kitchen / breakfast room, boiler room and utility room on the ground floor with four bedrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor with two further bedrooms and shower room on the top floor. There are a number of outstanding features for the period with stripped and stained skirting boards, an oak staircase, some oak flooring, with reception level having arched topped doors leading to the primary rooms with modern living in mind, there is a large first floor bathroom and ‘Jack & Jill’ style shower room on the top floor. Offered with gas fired central heating, double glazing, a large front garden and sweeping driveway, garaging and a walled rear garden, early internal viewing of this character home is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.

WALK THROUGH ACCOMMODATIONENTRANCE: Lowered kerb leading over pathway to pillared entrance, twin brick pillars with retaining wall to either side with house plaque depicting name and number, curved brick retaining wall leading to two further pillars with two wooden gates providing vehicular and pedestrian access, curved shingled driveway (approx 130’) leading to turning area at the front of the property. To the right hand side of the driveway is wooden fencing with mature trees, evergreens, bushes and rockery areas, to the left hand side is a lawned garden enclosed by fence panels with mature trees and shrubs. To the right hand side of the property is a shingled driveway with further gateway leading to garage and to the left hand side is a fence with trellis over and gate leading to rear garden. To the front of the house there are steps leading to covered porch / veranda with wooden pillars, raised terrace with crazy paved split level terrace, two fish ponds, external cold water tap and area for shrubs, external lighting, main front door with frosted panels and leadlight stained glass panels to either side, leading to:

HALLWAY: 17’7” x 9’6” High ceiling with coving, radiator, feature arched architraves with glazed panelled solid oak doors with arched tops leading to primary rooms, oak skirting boards, balustrade oak staircase with understairs cupboard housing alarm, rising to first floor galleried landing, power points.

CLOAKROOM: Close coupled w.c., with twin flush, pedestal wash hand basin, ceramic tiled to half wall level, mirror, double glazed frosted glass window to front aspect, tiled flooring, radiator.

DINING ROOM: 17’1” x 10’10” Double glazed full height leadlight windows to front aspect overlooking driveway, oak floorboards with matching skirting boards, radiator, double glazed window to side aspect with low sill, power points, ceiling coving, feature arched door leading to hallway.

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DRAWING ROOM: 33’3” x 14’1” Feature bow bay double glazed window to front aspect with leadlight panels and low sill overlooking front garden, ceiling coving, twin matching windows to side aspect with central fireplace with wood surround, marble inlay and hearth with open fire (not tested), oak skirting boards, two radiators, feature arched doorway leading to hallway, dimmer switch, feature corner wine cabinet with curved fronted doors and matching cupboard space under, archway leading to further area with radiator, double glazed door with lowered threshold leading to sun lounge, full height double doors with leadlight glass panels with matching panels to either side, leading to sun lounge/conservatory, power points.

‘L’ SHAPED SUN LOUNGE: Primary Area: 18’7” x 14’4” increasing to approximately 28’ returning to the side of the property which measure approximately 7’10” in width. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating, double glazed door with windows to either side leading to garden, wall lights, glass roof with remote control ‘Sanderson Blinds’ & vertical venetian blinds to most windows, four hot air fan style heaters, power points, door to drawing room, dimmer switch with zoned lighting, twin double glazed doors with inset blinds, oak plastic veneered skirting boards and window sills, underfloor heating controls, ‘Victorian’ style roof area with rod supports.

KITCHEN: 21’4” x 12’0” Comprehensive range of cream fronted wall and floor units with oiled oak work surface, inset 1½ bowl enamel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, range of drawer units, integrated dishwasher with matching door, inset ‘Neff ’ five ring gas hob with extractor hood, fan and light over, ceramic tiled surrounds, power points, double glazed leadlight window to rear aspect overlooking garden, under unit lighting, feature arched door with frosted panels leading to hallway, ceiling coving and spotlights, Amtico tiled flooring, radiator, serving hatch to dining room, power points, space for fridge/freezer, double glazed window to side aspect, eye-level ‘Neff ’ stainless steel fronted double oven and grill with storage cupboards over and under, door to larder and door to outer lobby

LARDER: Range of shelving (inc. two marble shelves) and window to side aspect, fully ceramic tiled to walls, tiled floor, glass panelled door.

OUTER LOBBY: Door leading to outside, coir matted area and door to:

BOILER ROOM: 6’0” x 5’10” maximum, wall mounted ‘Vaillant’ boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested), wall units, radiator, power points.

UTILITY ROOM: 9’5” x 8’1” maximum, door to outside, double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden, butler style sink with wooden drainer to either side and cupboard space under, wall mounted units, full unit with twin doors housing the gas and electric smart meters, washing machine point, power points.

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FIRST FLOOR LANDING: 17’2” x 9’5” With archway leading to inner landing with staircase rising to top floor, ceiling coving, built-in storage cupboard with range of shelving, radiator, double glazed window to front aspect with leadlight panel, feature stained glass leadlight panel depicting sailing galleon to front aspect with secondary double glazing, oak skirting boards, doors to primary rooms.

BEDROOM 1: 17’3” into bay window x 14’1” Double glazed bow bay window to front aspect overlooking garden with far reaching views towards the Isle of Wight in the distance, oak skirting boards, two radiators, double glazed leadlight window to side aspect, range of built-in wardrobes to one wall with hanging space and shelving, architrave.

BEDROOM 2: 14’6” x 11’0” Double glazed leadlight window to front aspect overlooking garden and driveway with radiator under, matching double glazed window to side aspect, built-in double sliding door wardrobe to one wall with hanging space and shelving and cupboard space over, oak skirting boards and architraves, power points.

BEDROOM 3: 12’2” x 11’0” Built-in double sliding door wardrobe to one wall with hanging space and shelving, oak skirting boards and architraves, double glazed frosted glass window to rear aspect overlooking garden with radiator under, pedestal wash hand basin with mirror over, power points.

n An Impressive Detached Family Home

n Six Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms

n Three Reception Areas

n Walled Rear Garden

n Attractive Mature Front Garden

n 21’ Kitchen/Breakfast Room

n 130’ Shingled Driveway and Garage

n EPC Rating: D

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FAMILY BATHROOM: 8’10” x 8’8” Coloured suite comprising; panelled bath with telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment, low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle with ‘Mira’ shower and glazed panelled door, ceiling incorporating lighting, double glazed frosted leadlight window to rear aspect, radiator, vinyl flooring, fully ceramic tiled to walls with two inset smoked mirrors with feature stepped tops, one depicting a ‘Dutch’ lady with matching leadlight stained glass panel to rear aspect with a similar image, radiator with towel rail over, two built in medicine cabinets one with shaver socket.

BEDROOM 4: 12’9” x 11’8” Understairs storage cupboard, vanity unit with oval wash hand basin, surface to either sides and drawers under, double glazed leadlight window to rear aspect overlooking garden with radiator under, range of built-in wardrobes to one wall with hanging space, shelving and storage cupboards over. Oak skirting boards.

TOP FLOOR: Landing with oak balustrade, skylight window to side aspect, access into electrically lit boarded storage eaves, oak skirting boards, radiator, doors to primary rooms.

BEDROOM 5: 24’1” x 12’3” Measurements into front and rear dormer windows, access into electrically lit boarded storage eaves, oak skirting, vanity unit with wash hand basin and cupboard under, tiled surrounds, mirror and light over, two radiators, double glazed dormer window to rear aspect, door leading to shower room. Double glazed dormer window to front aspect with leadlight panel and views over rooftops towards Fareham Creek and the Isle of Wight in the distance, power points. Access to roof void above the bedrooms.

‘JACK & JILL’ SHOWER ROOM: Concealed cistern w.c with surface over, oval wash hand basin with cupboard space under, ceramic tiled to half wall level, radiator, double glazed frosted glass window to rear aspect, shaver point, ceiling spotlights, shower cubicle with ‘Mira’ shower and glazed panelled screen, door to landing.

HOME OFFICE /BEDROOM 6: 12’4” x 11’0” Oak skirting boards and architraves, access into electrically lit boarded storage eaves, double glazed leadlight window to front aspect with views over the garden towards Fareham Creek and the Isle of Wight in the distance with radiator under, power points.

FRONT GARDEN: Measures approximately 51’ in width increasing to 90’ maximum x 130’ from the front wall to the front of the house, to the right hand side of the property is a further shingle driveway measuring approximately 10’5” in width with a stable style gateway leading to the rear of the property, door leading to utility area.

REAR GARDEN: Directly to the rear is a large Indian sandstone paved area with cold water supply, outside toilet and paved pathway which leads to the rear of the property wrapping around to the conservatory to the left hand side, wooden built pitched roof garage with log store to one side, the garden is enclosed by a brick retaining walls on all aspects with trellis fencing over in places, shingle turning area, wooden built pergola with matching Indian sandstone flooring, raised flower bed, flower beds with a range of maturing shrubs, fruit trees, evergreens and bushes, to the left hand side of the property is fence panelling with trellis over and gateway leading to lawned garden with a wooden built garden shed, mature trees, bushes, a further patio area with space for potted plants, small vegetable garden, brick retaining wall with trellis over, water feature with external wiring and power. Ponds with goldfish.

(We understand from the current owners that planning has been granted to build a double garage in this area providing access from the adjacent road).

GARAGE: 14’9” x 8’9” Wooden built with pitched roof, side pedestrian door and window to side aspect, twin doors to front, electric lighting and power with separate consumer box.

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LOCATION:Queens View is located within easy pedestrian access to Wicor playing fields, Fareham Creek, Cams Golf Course, Cams school and the primary bus route links to Portchester precinct, the station as well as the shopping centres in Portsmouth & Fareham.

TO FIND THE PROPERTY: Travelling along the M27 in a westerly direction bear left at Junction 11, signposted Fareham, take the first exit onto A27, bear left onto the Delme roundabout, taking the first exit on the left into Cams Hill (A27) passing Fareham Creek, Cams Golf Course and school on the right hand side, continuing into Portchester Road, take the second exit at the roundabout where No.34 ‘Queens View’ can be almost immediately on the left hand side.

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with Fine & Country – Telephone 023 93 277 277

These particulars are set out as a general outline in accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act (1991) only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to correctness of each of them.

We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. Gardens, roof terraces, balconies and communal gardens as well as tenure and lease details cannot have their accuracy guaranteed for intending purchasers. Lease details, service ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

No person in the employment of Fine & Country has any authority to make representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT. Intending purchasers and lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction relating to this property.

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Additional Information

Services: Local Authority: Band: Postcode: Viewing:

Mains gas, electricity and waterFareham Borough CouncilFPO16 0PTBy prior appointment through Fine & Country Drayton’s office on 023 93 277 277

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Agents Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure.

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Fine & Country South East Hampshire 141 Havant Road, Drayton, Hampshire PO6 2AA

Tel 023 93 277277

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