Eastern Parade, Southsea
£2,950,000

We are delighted to market for sale this magnificent, detached residence occupying a prominent seafront location within the highly requested Craneswater & Eastern Parade Conservation Area enjoying outstanding panoramic views over The Solent and Isle of Wight. One of only a handful occupying a walled corner plot, this substantial Edwardian family home offering a host of original features, spans over 5,000 sq.ft over three floors, each providing versatile layouts with further scope to increase the size further in the vast roof space. Approached via a secure gated entrance, the main pathway leads to the recessed entrance porch and an impressive reception hall with low rise return staircase and stained-glass picture window. The two main reception rooms include a drawing room and adjoining sitting room both with south facing bay windows overlooking the front garden which features a sunken swimming pool with wave machine and semicircular Roman Steps. The other two reception rooms include a large dining room and home office/study to the rear. There is also a second inner staircase which would have been used by the live-in staff in days gone by leading to an impressive 33ft kitchen/breakfast room with French doors to the rear and the lower ground floor which features a superb 30ft x 20ft snooker/games room complete with full size table and accessories together with a home gymnasium with adjoining wet room and large bathroom. The utility room is also located on this floor. Once on the spacious landing you will find five double bedrooms, a dressing room plus two bathrooms. In addition, there is potential to expand further into the vast roof space if required, subject to the usual consent. Externally, there are double gates leading to a driveway offering ample parking leading to a detached garage and side access gate to an enclosed southerly facing walled front garden and swimming pool. Properties of this type and size, in what is regarded as one of Southsea’s premier addresses, is a rare find and interested parties should not delay in arranging a viewing appointment.