PROPERTY SUMMARY Teapot Row is a landmark Grade II Listed building which forms part of the former Royal Marines Barracks and was once occupied by the General and his senior officers before being converted into twenty three apartments in 1995. We understand that No.9 was chosen as the show apartment because of its location and impressive water fronting views. The apartment which is located on the reception level was fully renovated throughout in 2022 including refurbishment of the windows and shutters, the accommodation provides 1695 sq ft of living space with the sitting room, bedroom one and en-suite bathroom all having large arched windows with original shutters to the front aspect and outstanding views towards the Solent and Isle of Wight. The apartment has a further bedroom, study / bedroom 3, shower room and 17' quality refitted kitchen. Investing in such an apartment, you are buying more than just a home in an enviable position and impressive building, you are also preserving a little slice of history for the next generation. Considered by many to one of the most sought after locations along the Victorian Promenade, the imposing five storey, extensive terrace is approached by via remote control gates leading to an impressive T shaped driveway which wraps around to the back of the building where there are allocated residents and guests parking bays and garaging. The primary rooms have a southerly facing aspect with refurbished tall arched windows & shutters, high ceilings providing an airy feel and natural light. The apartment is offered with no forward chain, two allocated car parking spaces and a garage, early internal viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer. 

ENTRANCE The building is approached by secure remote controlled gates from Southsea Esplanade leading to an impressive drive which wraps around to the rear of the building. There are individually entrances which serve four apartments each. No. 9 has two allocated car parking spaces at the rear and there are also guest car parking facilities. From the rear of the building are stone steps leading up to a communal front door with security entry phone system leading to: 

COMMUNAL HALLWAY Letter boxes, door to inner hall, lift to all floors. main front door to No. 9 

HALLWAY High ceiling with coving, panelling to dado rail level, ceiling roses, feature architraves and high skirting boards, doors to primary rooms, large built-in storage cupboard housing electric consumer box with range of shelving. 

SITTING ROOM 26' 1" x 15' 10" (7.95m x 4.83m) Two ceiling roses and feature coving, high level picture rail, panelling to dado rail level, three roll top radiators, door to hallway, central chimney breast with surround fireplace and remote control log effect glass fronted fire, three feature arched windows to front aspect with original shutters and panelling under with outstanding views over the Solent towards the Napoleonic Forts and the Isle of Wight in the distance, twin glazed doors with full height glazed panels to either side leading to kitchen. 

KITCHEN 17' 11" x 16' 6" (5.46m x 5.03m) Recently refitted with a comprehensive range of matching full height units, worksurface with matching splashback, soft close mechanisms, two dresser style units with glazed fronted doors with drawers under, glazed panelling and inset spotlights, T bar handles, high ceiling with spotlights and coving, twin glazed doors with full height panels to either side leading to sitting room, twin feature arched topped sash windows to rear aspect with original shutters and seating under, central island with range of pan drawers to both sides and breakfast bar to the other, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cupboards under, integrated Samsung dishwasher with matching door and shelving over, inset Samsung induction hob with twin Neff ovens under, integrated fridge and freezer with matching doors, tall larder style unit with range of shelving, integrated washing machine and tumble dryer with matching doors, chrome fronted power points with USB ports, entry phone system.

 

SHOWER ROOM 8' 7" x 7' 3" (2.62m x 2.21m) Large shower area with shelving to one end and floor drain away, drench style hood with separate shower attachment, large shower screen with folding panel to one end, roll top radiator with chrome towel rail over, panelling to half wall level, granite surface with wash hand basin and mixer tap, concealed cistern w.c., with range of storage cupboards, large automated touch lighting mirror, quality vinyl flooring, ceiling spotlights and coving, extractor fan, panelled door. 

BEDROOM 2 14' 0" x 8' 11" (4.27m x 2.72m) Feature arched topped sash window to rear aspect with original shutters and views towards The Clocktower with roll top radiator and wood panelling under, recess with double doored wardrobe, panelled door.

 

BEDROOM 1 16' 9" x 15' 11" (5.11m x 4.85m) Twin arched topped sash windows with original shutter to front aspect with panelling under with outstanding views over the Solent towards the Napoleonic Forts and the Isle of Wight in the distance, high ceiling with coving, central ceiling rose and lighting, wall light, panelling to picture rail level on one wall, dado rails to others, rolltop radiator, chrome fronted power points, door to:

 

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled to picture rail level on all walls, built-in storage cupboard with range of shelving, vanity unit with wash hand basin, mixer tap and range of cupboards and drawers under, concealed cistern w.c., with surface over, high ceiling with extractor fan, ceiling coving and spotlights, shower cubicle with panelled door, drench style hood and separate shower attachment, arched topped sash window to front aspect with original shutters and outstanding views towards the Solent and Isle of Wight beyond, chrome heated towel rail. 

LOBBY Entrance area leading to study area with panelling to dado rail level, alarm panel, roll top radiator, steps leading to: 

BEDROOM 3 / STUDY 9' 2" increasing to 17'10" overall depth x 7' 7" decreasing to 4'1" at narrowest point (2.79m x 2.31 High ceiling with coving and spotlights, picture rail, feature arched topped sash window to rear aspect with original shutters and views towards The Clocktower with roll top radiator and wood panelling under. 

OUTSIDE To the front are communal gardens with remote controlled double gated entrance leading to the front of the property, to either end of the building are driveways leading to resident's car parking space and guest parking facilities.

 

No.9 has two allocated car parking spaces and owns an equal share of the Eastney Fort West a beautiful outdoor space located within the grounds – a private garden area to be enjoyed by residents and used for gatherings, with a store available for garden furniture. 

GARAGE 18' 1" x 9' 3" (5.51m x 2.82m) In adjacent block for garages, up an over door, alarm. 

TENURE Leasehold – 999 years from new in 1995 (970 years remaining). A share of the Freehold is transferable with the purchase of the apartment. 

SERVICE CHARGE £5,404.67 p.a. inc. buildings insurance. 

GROUND RENT Peppercorn rent if demanded payable yearly. 

AGENTS NOTES Council Tax Band F - Portsmouth City Council
Broadband – ASDL/FTTC Fibre Checker (openreach.com)
Flood Risk – Refer to - (GOV.UK (check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk)
Photographs taken pre-tenancy