Portsmouth harbour is proving a draw for property hunters. With second homes growing in popularity in England, up by 30 per cent in the past decade according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, many affluent homeowners are scouting out fresh locations.
Mary and Ron Allen, originally from Petersfield, looked for a second home as a break from their hard-working daily life.
Married for 30 years, the ecological consultants have now selected their dream location.
Instead of opting for a rural idyl
l, they have chosen a spot in the heart of Britain's most densely-packed city – Crest Nicholson's Admiralty Quarter development in Portsmouth.
Mary said: 'We started looking for a second home because we wanted a break from the business from time to time. We couldn't buy abroad because of work and we wanted the flexibility of being able to visit when we want. We needed somewhere close, and we also wanted it to be reasonably near our son and daughter.'
Helen Boniface, sales and marketing manager for Crest Nicholson Regeneration Ltd, said: 'The location at Admiralty Quarter is unique, offering the best of city life with beautiful sea views. The apartments serve well for weekend retreats as well as stunning homes, and are even enticing people who live nearby like Mary and Ron, to make a purchase.'
Admiralty Quarter is adjacent to Gunwharf Quays and just a short walk into the city centre and the A3 is minutes away by car.
For more information telephone 0870 759 0325 or visit the website www.admiralty-quarter.co.uk
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