Set back from Broad Street through an archway which leads to the front of the property where there is parking for approximately two cars. The property is in excellent order throughout with a great deal of attention given to the handcrafted fitted oak units, door, architraves & skirting boards. The accommodation comprises: porch, hallway, cloakroom, integral garage, open plan 17’ kitchen with dining area and range of built-in appliances with patio doors leading to a terrace which overlooks the Camber Dock. On the first floor is living room with access onto a raised balcony overlooking the Camber Dock, dining/ 3rd bedroom and shower room, on the top floor is a large main bedroom with en-suite bathroom and second bedroom.
PROPERTY SUMMARY An extremely well-presented water fronting townhouse which is situated in the heart of the oldest conservation area of the City and within easy access of the Artches, local restaurants, public houses and the Camber Dock. Described by many as a village within a city, this is in a superb location set back from Broad Street through an archway which leads to the front of the property where there is parking for approximately two cars. The property is in excellent order throughout with a great deal of attention given to the handcrafted fitted oak units, door, architraves & skirting boards. The accommodation comprises: porch, hallway, cloakroom, integral garage, open plan 17' kitchen with dining area and range of built-in appliances with patio doors leading to a terrace which overlooks the Camber Dock. On the first floor is living room with access onto a raised balcony overlooking the Camber Dock, dining/ 3rd bedroom and shower room, on the top floor is a large main bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a second bedroom. Offered with gas fired central heating, double glazing and fitted floor coverings throughout, viewing of this unfurnished property is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.
ENTRANCE Access is opposite the Artches on Broad Street via an arched opening leading to No.1 to 9 Spice Quay with vehicular and pedestrian access leading to an internal courtyard with off road parking to the front of properties, arched pedestrian opening leading to the Camber Dock.
NO.8 SPICE QUAY Directly to the front of the property is a lowered kerb leading to brick paviour hardstanding to the front of garage, red main PVCu door with frosted glazed panel and matching panel to one side leading to:
PORCH Wood flooring, panelling to walls and ceiling, wall light, built-in storage cupboards, one housing electric meter, internal wooden front door with double glazed panels leading to:
HALLWAY High quality flooring, radiator with cover over, controls for alarm, ornate ceiling coving, oak balustrade staircase rising to first floor, internal door to kitchen/breakfast room, dresser style unit with large mirror, oak pillars to either side and cupboards under, oak skirting boards and architraves.
CLOAKROOM Matching flooring, high level built-in cupboard housing electric consumer box, close coupled w.c., radiator with cover over, mirror, corner wash hand basin with mixer tap and curved fronted unit under, curved skirting boards, oak panelled door, ceiling spotlights.
INTEGRAL GARAGE 17' 7" x 8' 2" (5.36m x 2.49m) Up and over door, high level shelf, power points, fluorescent tube lighting, tiled flooring.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 17' 4" decreasing to 12'0" x 16' 0" maximum (5.28m x 4.88m) Comprehensive range of oak fronted bespoke units including dresser style unit with central twin doors and hidden doors, cupboards and drawers under, additional dresser units, radiator with cover over, double glazed doors with full height windows to either side with blinds leading to terrace overlooking the Camber Dock, central peninsular divide with low level dining table, raised surface with Gaggenau deep fat fryer and grill with cupboards under, matching vinyl flooring, work surface with moulded sink unit and drainer to one side with mixer tap, wall mounted Worcester boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested), double glazed window with blind overlooking Camber Dock, ceiling coving, display shelving.
Corner carousel unit, inset Cooke & Lewis hob with range of drawers under, extractor hood, fan and light over, eye-level double oven and grill with storage cupboards over and under, tall larder unit with range of shelving, integrated utility cupboard with Miele washing machine and tumble dryer, free standing American style fridge/freezer with shelving to one side.
FIRST FLOOR Landing with oak balustrade, skirting boards and architraves, ornate ceiling coving, matching staircase rising to second floor, built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder (not tested) and range of shelving.
LIVING ROOM 16' 0" x 12' 9" (4.88m x 3.89m) Wooden flooring and skirting boards, twin double glazed doors with full height panels to either side with blinds leading to roof terrace with outstanding views over Camber Docks, low level surface with radiator under, range of storage cupboards, oak surround fireplace with granite inlay and hearth with mirror over, peninsular style unit to one wall with storage cupboards and drawers under, glazed panelled doors and shelving to upper section with inset lighting, wall lights.
SHOWER ROOM Corian style panelling to walls with corner shower cubicle and panelled door, vanity unit with oval wash hand basin, mixer tap and cupboards under, large mirror with pelmet light, concealed cistern w.c., brass heated towel rail, vinyl flooring.
BEDROOM 3 16' 0" x 12' 1" maximum, decreasing to 8'0" (4.88m x 3.68m) Built-in oak dresser to one wall with glazed panelled doors and shelving to upper section with cupboards and drawers under, twin double glazed windows with blinds to front aspect, radiator with cover over, oak skirting boards and architraves, wall mounted mirror, low level storage cupboards with built-in hot plate, wall lights, ceiling coving, panelled door, (currently arranged as a dining room).
TOP FLOOR Landing with oak skirting boards and architraves, ceiling coving.
BEDROOM 2 14' 0" x 8' 0" (4.27m x 2.44m) Slight eaves to front ceiling restricting headroom, double glazed dormer window to front with blinds, high level skylight window with blind, range of fitted bedroom furniture including single bed headboard and bedside cabinet, dresser unit with mirror and drawers under, radiator with cover over, bespoke fitted wardrobes to one wall with oak doors, shelving and drawers.
BEDROOM 1 14' 0" maximum x 14' 0" to front of built-in wardrobes (4.27m x 4.27m) Double glazed dormer window to rear aspect with outstanding views over the Camber Dock, range of built-in bedroom furniture including dressing table with mirrors over and drawers under, bed with matching oak headboard and bedside cabinets with large mirror over, radiator with cover over, to one wall is a comprehensive range of bespoke handmade oak units, wardrobes with hanging space, shelving and drawers, access to loft space.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 9' 10" x 9' 1" (3m x 2.77m) Steps up to vanity unit and sunken bath, low level w.c., built-in storage cupboard with range of shelving, vinyl tile effect flooring, brass heated towel rail, radiator with cover over, medicine cabinet with mirror fronted doors, sunken Jacuzzi style bath with mixer tap, borrowed light window to bedroom 2, moulded vanity unit with wash hand basin and mixer tap, mirror over, extractor fan, ceiling spotlights.
OUTSIDE To the rear accessible from the kitchen is terraced with railings and steps down onto the Camber Dock walkway and viewing platform. On the first floor from the living room is a balcony with the same views.
COSTS If an application for a tenancy is successful, below is an example of the amounts required are shown below:
Holding Fee (1 weeks rent): £530.77 (will be returned on completion of acceptable referencing)
One Month's rent in advance: £2,300.00
Deposit (equivalent to 5 weeks rent): £2,653.85
(Please note the above move in figures are for guidance purposes only).
TENANCY TERMS AND CONDITIONS – TENANTS Revised 5th February 2025
Approved Tenant Charges
The only payments you can expect in connection with a tenancy are:
a) the rent
b) a refundable tenancy deposit capped at no more than five weeks' rent. This will be held in a Deposit Scheme as security for the performance of all obligations in connection with the tenancy for example in the case of any damage at the end of the tenancy or a charge to an independent company providing a deposit alternative service, if offered.
c) A refundable holding deposit (to reserve a property) capped at no more than one week's rent. Example - equivalent to One Weeks Rent – i.e. £1,000.00 pcm rent equates to £230.76 holding deposit).
We can retain in this holding deposit if you:
• Provide false or misleading information which reasonably affects our decision to let the property to you (i.e. calls into question your suitability as a tenant, this can include your behaviour in providing the false or misleading information).
• Fail a right to rent check
• Withdraw from the proposed agreement (decide not to let) or
• Fail to take reasonable steps to enter an agreement (i.e. responding to reasonable requests for information required to progress the agreement) when the landlord and / or agent has done so.
Where we wish to retain the holding deposit, we will set out in writing the reason for this within 7 days of deciding not to enter the agreement or the 'deadline for agreement'. The 'deadline for agreement' for both parties is usually 15 days after a holding deposit has been received by a landlord or agent (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
d) Payments to change the tenancy when requested by the tenant (e.g. a change of sharer or permission to keep pets at the property) capped at £60.00 inc. VAT.
e) Payments associated with early termination of the tenancy, when requested by the tenant and agreed by the landlord. This would not exceed the financial loss that a landlord will suffer in permitting , or reasonable cost that have been incurred by the agent in arranging for, the tenant t leave early.
f) Payments in respects of utilities, communication services, TV licence and council tax
g) A default fee for late payment of rent and replacement of lost key/security device.
AGENTS NOTES Council Tax Band F - Portsmouth City Council
Broadband – ASDL/FTTC Fibre Checker (openreach.com)
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