4 bedroom detached house

The elevated position of Springhill is a particular feature of the property with views over Portsmouth, the Solent and towards the Isle of Wight. Springhill, arranged over two floors, has been substantially refurbished and extended and has a host of modern conveniences including CCTV. The property is light and spacious with a amazing views, making it ideal either for entertaining or comfortable family living. The current owners have installed a Sonos system to the main rooms, have rewired and replumbed throughout with underfloor heating to the ground floor and the bathrooms. There are Italian porcelain tiles on the ground floor.

Accessed via a large double front door, the generous ground floor accommodation flows from the reception hall with a bespoke Clive Christian fitted office and the amazing kitchen is at the heart of this home and incorporates a full range of Miele appliances. It is open plan with a large eating area and sitting area. The separate dining room is also accessible, as is the cinema room.

On the first floor, there is a spacious landing, leading to the principal bedroom with a spacious en suite bathroom and extensive double dressing area. There are three further spacious bedroom suites on this floor. In addition there is a one bedroom self-contained annexe for staff or guest use.

The gardens are laid mainly to lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and trees, giving privacy to the setting. The house is accessed via electric gates onto a paved driveway leading to the house. There is a substantial terrace perfect for entertaining during the summer months, with a heated swimming pool and a fitted pool house.

The City of Portsmouth with its well renowned shopping area of Gunwharf Quays is easily accessible. Transport links are excellent, with access onto the M27 coastal motorway just to the south, which connects to all parts of the country including London via the M3 motorway and train services into central London from Havant or Petersfield in about an hour. For further travel, there are the ferries at Portsmouth and Southampton, and there is Southampton airport. The nearby Meon Valley is in the South Downs National Park and has picturesque villages surrounded by rolling Hampshire countryside.

The area has a number of state primary and secondary schools locally, as well as a good selection of independent schools including Portsmouth Grammar School. King Edwards, Bedales, Churchers, Boundary Oak, Twyford, St Swithuns, Winchester College and Peter Symonds Sixth Form College in Winchester.