2 stunning period homes for sale in the same street

It’s a familiar magic conundrum that starts with “think of a number… then double it”.

And it’s one which Portsmouth estate agent Colin Shairp has tucked up his sleeve for potential buyers of properties in that wealth of period homes, Craneswater Park in Southsea.

For Colin will happily introduce you to Reed House at 13 Craneswater Park, but you could also double that number and take a look at number 26, too.

Both properties are classic Victorian villas of the very highest quality in a conservation area which is just a short stroll from both the seafront and the main shopping area – things which appealed as to buyers much when both houses were built as they do today.

“It would be difficult to find homes which make a grander impression than these houses,” says Colin, of Fine and Country Southern Hampshire.

“The one thing demanded of these homes when they were built and by today’s buyers is space. With a choice of six or seven bedrooms and huge areas of living space, these are certainly properties where even a large family has room to spread out and find some privacy.

“Lower ground floor areas add to this spacious appeal – it might be a project for a future owner at either property to create an annexe here, subject to consents, maybe to generate income or to house a dependent relative.

“Period architectural features abound throughout both properties, which have both been brought right up to date with the features demanded of buyers seeking contemporary homes, a commodity in rare supply in this part of Portsea Island. The quality of the upgrades to both houses is equally impressive.

“Naturally there are variations in what each house offers – Reed House, for instance, has a balcony accessed from the master bedroom and a large decked terrace immediately adjacent to the kitchen / dining room.

“Meanwhile, number 26 has a paved terrace served by French doors in the dining room’s bay window, while its lower ground floor has already been converted to a games room.“Some potential buyers will find making a choice difficult, but each house has very distinctive features which will appeal to different personalities.”

View the full listing for 13 Craneswater Park here

View the full listing for 26 Craneswater Park here