This superbly presented top floor apartment has undergone an extensive refurbishment, expertly contrasting character features typical of the Victorian period with a contemporary decor that makes for comfortable and stylish finish that will prove popular with purchasers. The property is sold with the benefit of a 1/4 Share of the Freehold and the remainder of a 999 year lease which commenced in 2017, along with an allocated off road parking space, priceless in this popular central location. During the renovation, a new heating system was installed and the electric system upgraded. The internal accommodation comprises; a central hall with engineered oak flooring, laid in a herringbone pattern which seamlessly continues into the lounge/diner and kitchen without thresholds on the doorways which increases the feeling of space. The kitchen benefits from solid wood work surfaces and a large roof window, providing an abundance of natural light. The homely lounge/diner enjoys a picturesque vista from its elevated position over the roof tops of central Southsea and has ample space for living and dining. The two bedrooms are both comfortable doubles and the master is equipped with a traditional cast iron fire place. A particular feature of the apartment is the luxurious four-piece bathroom suite with Victorian style fittings including a claw-foot freestanding bathtub and separate shower cubicle, complimented nicely by subway-style wall ties and decorative floor tiles. Beautifully designed and expertly executed, this fantastic apartment is not to be missed.

LOCATION
Villiers Road runs between Lennox Road South and Palmerston Road and is situated within a few hundred yards of Southsea historic Victorian seafront. There is an abundance of department stores, supermarkets, bars and restaurants right on the doorstep on Palmerston Road and only a short stroll to further facilities on Albert Road. The area is well serviced by public transport with bus services passing close by linking to all other parts of the city and to train stations providing rapid transit out of the city. There is also good local schooling available in the area.

ENTRANCE
Smooth ceiling, roof light which doubles as an emergency escape route, cupboard housing electric meter and fuse board, engineered oak flooring.

LOUNGE/DINER
Smooth vaulted ceiling, double glazed window to front aspect, gas bio-fire with cast iron surround, decorative tile inlay and slate hearth, column radiator, engineered oak flooring.

KITCHEN
Smooth part vaulted ceiling with double glazed roof window, a range of wall and base mounted units with solid wood work surfaces over, inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, integrated electric oven and hob with extractor fan over, space for fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine, wall mounted gas combination boiler, subway-style wall tiles, engineered oak flooring.

BATHROOM
Smooth vaulted ceiling with double glazed roof window, corner tiled shower cubicle, freestanding claw-foot bath with period-style taps, period-style pedestal wash hand basin and W.C., subway-style part-tiled walls, decorative tiled floor.

BEDROOM 1
Smooth part vaulted ceiling, double glazed rear aspect window, cast iron fire place, column radiator, fitted carpet.

BEDROOM 2
Smooth part-vaulted ceiling with double glazed roof window, column radiator, fitted carpet.

OUTSIDE
A deep frontage at the property provides an off road parking area with one allocated space for each of the four apartments.

COUNCIL TAX
Portsmouth City Council Tax Band A £1,320.51 for the year 2023/2024.

TENURE
Share of Freehold
Lease Term: 999 years
Lease Commenced: 2017
Lease Remaining: 993 years
Maintenance/Service Charge: £125 pcm