SKEW ROAD, FAREHAM

5 Bedroom Detached House for sale in Fareham

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DESCRIPTION
‘Hilltops’ is an imposing and substantial detached residence occupying a truly magnificent elevated setting with commanding views over Portsmouth Harbour, The Solent and beyond to the Isle of Wight. Approached through brick pillars and positioned at the end of a long drive, the house is set well-back from Skew Road, within established gardens and grounds which amount to just over one acre. The property itself has almost 3,000 sq ft of living accommodation arranged over two floors and, subject to any necessary planning consents, has enormous potential to extend further to a prospective buyer’s individual requirements. The existing living accommodation has an open plan ground floor design which includes; entrance lobby, cloakroom, 25’ x 25’ reception hall/lounge, 19’ garden room/conservatory opening onto a raised decked sun terrace with exceptional views and the perfect area for alfresco entertaining and dining. The generous 23’ x 19’ kitchen/breakfast room also opens onto the sun terrace and includes a comprehensive fitted kitchen with integrated appliances. Doors lead to a generous dining room, which completes the ground floor accommodation. On the first floor, the principal bedroom, which incorporates an en-suite bathroom, has a vaulted ceiling. There are a further four bedrooms, which are served by the family shower room. Outside, there is extensive driveway parking and generous gardens both to the front and the rear including a sizeable vegetable and fruit garden with an attractive Victorian style greenhouse. An early viewing is strongly recommended.

ENTRANCE PORCH
With curved double doors providing access. Exposed brick walls. Quarry tiled floor and door to:

CLOAKROOM
Low level WC and hand basin.

RECEPTION HALL/LOUNGE
Two large picture windows overlooking the garden and onwards towards Portsmouth Harbour. Wood flooring. Stairs to first floor. Understairs storage cupboard. Alcove with featured chimney breast and single glazed stained glass windows to each side. Three further double glazed windows and opening to:

GARDEN ROOM/CONSERVATORY
Double glazed pitched glass roof. Attractive limestone flooring. Double glazed side and rear windows and two sets of double glazed patio doors leading onto the raised and decked sun terrace.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
With a comprehensive range of fitted kitchen units including: base cupboards with drawers and matching wall units. ‘De Dietrich’ electric double oven and two further side by side ‘De Dietrich’ double ovens, induction hob and extractor hood. Granite worktops and large island unit with granite top incorporating breakfast bar. ‘Bosch’ integrated dishwasher and integrated fridge/freezer. Built-in cupboard housing the ‘Potterton’ oil fired boiler which serves the central heating and domestic hot water.

DINING ROOM
Triple aspect with two sets of French doors opening onto the garden. Ceramic floor tiles. Double glazed side windows and built-in storage cupboards. Radiator.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Curved double glazed rear window. Built-in airing cupboard with insulated hot water tank. Radiator. Access to loft.

FAMILY SHOWER ROOM
Built-in shower cubicle. Circular hand basin. Low level WC. Tiling to the floor and walls. Heated towel rail.

BEDROOM ONE
This impressive principal bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and incorporates a three piece en-suite bathroom. Double glazed window to side elevation and double glazed French doors with Juliet balcony overlooking the rear garden. Two ‘Velux’ roof windows. Fitted bedroom furniture.

EN-SUITE
Open to the bedroom including double ended panel bath. Low level WC and circular hand basin.

BEDROOM TWO
Double glazed window to front elevation with panoramic views over Portsmouth Harbour and beyond to the Isle of Wight. Radiator. Fitted wardrobes.

BEDROOM THREE
Dual aspect with double glazed window to front elevation overlooking Portsmouth Harbour and beyond to the Isle of Wight. Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe.

BEDROOM FOUR
Double glazed window to front elevation with panoramic views over Portsmouth Harbour and beyond to the Isle of Wight. Radiator. Hand basin.

BEDROOM FIVE
Double glazed window to front elevation overlooking Portsmouth Harbour and beyond to the Isle of Wight. Radiator. Hand basin.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached through brick pillars, which lead to a generous drive, which continues to the side of the property and the rear providing parking for numerous vehicles.

The gardens and grounds are a particular feature of the property extending to approximately one acre with established hedge lined boundaries, which provide a high degree of privacy.

The front garden includes a substantial lawn in front of a raised and decked sun terrace providing the perfect setting for alfresco entertaining and dining. The terrace includes a pergola and provides wonderful views over Portsmouth Harbour towards the Isle of Wight.

To the rear of the house, there is also a lawned garden, brick outhouse and a substantial enclosed vegetable and fruit garden with an attractive Victorian style greenhouse.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
Fareham Borough Council. Tax Band G. Payable 2024/2025. £3,439.01.

Important information

This is not a Shared Ownership Property

This is a Freehold property.

Property Ref: 2-58628_PFHCC_656770

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