‘Cliff House’ Drayton Lane, Drayton, Hampshire

‘Cliff House’An interesting ‘Art Deco’ style detached family home, which has been in the same ownership for over 30 years, located in a position that very few people are aware of, providing privacy and solitude. There are only three properties within this ‘Dell’ location with only one having been sold in the last 30 years. Although hidden away there are outstanding views over the City of Portsmouth, Langstone Harbour towards Hayling Island and the Solent beyond. ‘Cliff House’ provides 2614.8 sq ft of living space arranged over two floors with versatile living, comprising; sitting room, study, two bedrooms, bathroom and utility room on the ground floor and primary living area which has a balcony, kitchen, two bedrooms, the master having both balcony and en-suite bathroom as well a shower room on the first floor. Within the grounds are mature trees and shrubs, a heated swimming pool, balcony and terraced areas, across the shingle driveway is a detached one bedroom cottage, double garage and parking areas. Early internal viewing of this unique family home is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.

W A L K T H R O U G H A C C O M M O D A T I O N

ENTRANCE:

Gravel shared driveway leading to opening with fence panelling to either side, large gravel turning and parking area providing a right of access over to adjacent property (at rear), to either side of the driveway is fence panelling with concrete pillars. To the right hand side is access to the cottage with garaging to the rear, lawned area with mature apple tree, further green house, raised crazy paved area with brick borders, rotary line area, access to cess pit, gateway leading to front garden, steps leading up to side door and utility room. To the front is a patio area with steps leading up to main front door, leading to:

PORCH: Twin glazed doors leading to:

SITTING ROOM: 17’9” x 15’2”

Twin double glazed doors with matching windows to either side leading to terrace, overlooking front garden, swimming pool and views towards Langstone Harbour in the distance, wood surround fireplace with granite inlay and hearth, open fire (not tested), gas point, power points, ceiling coving, dado rail, wall cornicing, twin steps leading up to hallway & study, glazed panelled door leading to:

SUN LOUNGE: 15’0” x 9’9”

Polycarbonate glazed roof, full height double glazed windows to two aspects with twin double doors leading to decked area and garden, views over garden towards Langstone Harbour and Hayling Island in the distance, vinyl flooring, wall up-lighters.

STUDY: 9’10” x 8’10”

Window to side aspect, textured ceiling, picture rail, radiator, power points.

HALLWAY:

Understairs door leading to store room, staircase rising to first floor, radiator, wooden flooring, picture rail, doors to primary rooms.

DRAWING ROOM: 26’5” x 11’9”

Sitting Area: Double glazed twin doors with windows to either side leading to balcony with outstanding views over the garden towards Langstone Harbour, Hayling Island and the Solent in the distance, twin double radiators, door to hallway, picture rail, textured ceiling. Dining Area: Door to kitchen, double glazed patio doors leading to the veranda with outstanding views towards Langstone Harbour, Hayling Island, the Solent and Portsmouth in the distance, window to side aspect, double radiator, serving hatch to kitchen, picture rail, wall light.

KITCHEN: 14’0” x 10’0”

Serving hatch to dining area, double glazed window to side aspect, comprehensive range of cream fronted matching wall and floor unit with roll top work surface, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, washing machine point, range of drawers, space for free standing range style cooker with stainless steel extractor hood, fan and light over, open book shelving, vinyl flooring, power points, space for American style fridge/freezer, breakfast style unit to one end with glazed panelled doors and shelving, inset spotlights and drawers under, frosted glazed window to rear aspect, spotlights, panelled door to lounge.

BEDROOM 2: 11’10” to front of built-in wardrobes x 8’10”

Range of floor to ceiling mirrored built in wardrobes to one wall measuring approximately 2’ in depth with hanging space and shelving, twin double glazed doors to front aspect leading to veranda with views over the garden towards Portsmouth and the Solent in the distance, double glazed window to one side, double radiator, power points, textured ceiling, picture rail.

BEDROOM 3: 12’0” x 11’10”

Wooden flooring, double glazed patio doors leading to terrace with views over swimming pool, garden and towards Portsmouth and the Solent in the distance, double glazed window to one side with radiator under, window to side aspect, textured ceiling, wall lights.

UTILITY ROOM: 9’9” x 8’4”

Range of matching floor units with roll top work surface, inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboard space under, window to side aspect, door leading to outside, window to rear aspect, ceramic tiled surrounds, power points, washing machine point, space for tumble dryer, tiled flooring, space for free standing fridge/freezer, narrow built-in storage cupboard, ceiling spotlights, wall mounted boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested).

BATHROOM: Coloured suite comprising; bath with tiled surrounds, corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c, ceramic tiled to two walls, heated towel rail, mirror, frosted double glazed window to rear aspect, tiled flooring.

FIRST FLOOR: Landing with textured ceiling, feature window to rear aspect with lead light stained glass panel, radiator, doors to primary rooms.

SHOWER ROOM:

Fully ceramic tiled to walls, white suite comprising; close coupled w.c, wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap, storage drawers, window to rear aspect, heated towel rail, corner shower cubicle with ‘Triton T80si’ shower.

BEDROOM 4: 9’10” x 8’10”

Window to side aspect, double radiator, power points, built-in storage cupboard.

MASTER BEDROOM: 15’6” x 12’0” measurements do not include recessed area for door opening and access to en-suite.

Textured ceiling and coving, double glazed patio doors with windows to either side leading to veranda with outstanding views over the garden towards Langstone Harbour and Hayling Island in the distance, range of floor to ceiling mirror fronted built-in wardrobes to one wall with hanging space and shelving, power points, radiator, built-in storage cupboard with range of shelving.En-Suite Bathroom: White suite comprising; ‘P’ shaped panelled bath with curved shower screen, mixer tap and shower attachment over, ceramic tiled surrounds, pedestal wash hand basin, mixer tap and mirror with lighting over, ceiling spotlights, textured ceiling and coving, close coupled w.c with twin flush, bidet, chrome heated towel rail, ceramic tiled flooring, frosted glazed window to side aspect.Accessible from the master bedroom is:

BALCONY 1: Covered with high retaining wall and wrought iron railings over, measuring approximately 19’5” x 3’2” in width with outstanding views towards Langstone Harbour and Hayling Island in the distance.

BALCONY 2: Accessible from the drawing room/dining room is a further covered balcony measuring approximately 26’9” in width x 3’6”, high retaining wall with wrought iron railings over with outstanding views over the garden towards the City of Portsmouth, Langstone Harbour and Hayling Island in the distance.

Additional InformationServices: Mains Water, electricity and Gas. Cess pit.Local Authority: Portsmouth City CouncilBand: GPostcode: PO6 1BSViewing: Strictly by appointment with Fine & Country Telephone: 023 93 277277

TO FIND THE PROPERTY: From our office proceed along the Havant Road in an easterly direction taking the first road on the left hand side into Drayton Lane, continue past the turning area at the top of the Lane into a narrow road, continuing towards the top of Portsdown Hill, bear right into the driveway of ‘Cliff House’ and the adjacent properties. Car parking can be found in front of the Cottage.

OUTSIDE:

To the front of the property accessible from the gateway with fencing to either side is a large patio area with steps leading to main front door, centrally to the property is a swimming pool, this leads onto a lawned garden with raised crazy paved terrace and outstanding views towards the City of Portsmouth, Langstone Harbour and Hayling Island in the distance, the wild gardens sweeps around at an angle into the chalk dell with mature shrubs, evergreens and bushes and a central walnut tree, a large fish pond with water feature steps (not tested) which wraps round to the left hand side of the property, accessible from the downstairs drawing room and sun lounge is a raised decked area with balustrade and wrought iron railings with patio, stepping stones pathway leads to the rear of the property to a wedge shaped plot of land which then leads behind the property and in front of the adjacent property. To the rear of the property is the plant shed which houses the heater and filtration system for the swimming pool and to the right hand side of the driveway is a detached cottage.

SWIMMING POOL: 24’ in length x 12’ wide with a Roman end with steps leading down to the shallow end, the shallow end is approximately 3’ leading to a maximum depth of 6’6”.

DOUBLE GARAGE: 19’5” x 19’5”Windows to side aspect with side pedestrian door, twin up and over doors, central RSJ and wood beamed supporting roof.

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.

THE COTTAGEENTRANCE:

Half glazed panelled door leading to narrow kitchen area, opening to dining area.

PRIMARY AREA: 10’0” x 10’0” maximum

Work surface and single drainer sink unit, window to rear aspect, louvre door built-in storage, two further built-in storage cupboards, door to:

SHOWER ROOM:

Shower tray, rail, tiles, sink unit and low level w.c (in need of updating).

LIVING ROOM: 12’10” x 10’3”

Surround fireplace with built-in wardrobe to one side, windows to front and side aspect, door to:

BEDROOM: 14’0” x 10’5”

Window to front and side aspects, from this area there is a trap door leading down to a basement/wine cellar.

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