Edwardian splendour
Sea View House, Sea View Road, Drayton
Guide price: £850,000
It would take a very high tide before passing ships got anywhere near Sea View House in Drayton.Even the close proximity of Solent Road wouldn’t get passing vessels any nearer the property on a corner plot in Sea View Road.But that doesn’t mean there aren’t spectacular views of the sea from the property which is probably a couple of miles from the sea shore and a good distance from the northernmost shores of Portsmouth Harbour.Sea View House is a prime example of everything people love about Edwardian villas – and then some, says Colin Shairp, of Fine and Country Southern Hampshire.
‘Distant from the sea it may be, but the architects knew exactly how to make the most of what the house offered in terms of outlook.‘There’s a south-facing covered veranda outside the sitting room, which also has a west-facing bay that enhances the natural light already boosted by the French windows into the veranda, which is also accessed via a door from the entrance hall. The other half of the south-facing ground floor is taken up by the drawing room, also with a bay, that has been incorporated into the dining room behind.
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Hide Ad‘There are two ground floor studies, perfect for a couple who both want to work from home, and a huge kitchen/breakfast room across the rear of the house, opening out onto the terrace behind which is a raised garden leading to a self-contained annexe with a bedroom, en-suite shower, sitting room, and a further room that could become a kitchen.‘Back in the main house, above the veranda is a balcony enclosed by floor to eaves glazing that offers spectacular views across a broad sweep of the shoreline from Hayling to the Isle of Wight, including the grand Portsmouth roofscape. It is accessible from the second bedroom and main landing while alongside it is the master bedroom with the same grand vista.
‘There are three further bedrooms, and all five are served by a family bathroom and separate family shower room.‘Pleasingly matured gardens enhance the setting of the house, which has off-road parking and separate access to the annexe area from Portsdown Avenue. The area is well-served with schools and essential local facilities while the Portsdown Hill slopes are a short walk to the north.’