Wykeham Place
An exclusive luxury development of new homes
Following the closure of Wykeham House School, Altavia Homes was fortunate enough to obtain approval from the Charities Commission to acquire this much coveted Grade II listed site. Years of commercial use resulted in a hotchpotch of historic and modern elements, joined together by a carbuncle of an extension to the main listed house.
Altavia fought a hard battle to achieve a viable planning permission that returns Wykeham House to the detached status it deserves whilst being complemented by 9 substantial family townhouses due for occupation in summer 2019. The historic house will be restored to provide 6 wonderfully spacious and grand apartments whilst to the rear, the caretaker’s cottage will soon offer a wonderful bijou home. Secure allocated parking will sit alongside a beautifully landscaped garden to be enjoyed by all those fortunate enough to live in this one-off development.
Each of the 4 bedroom/4 storey townhouses will offer in excess of 2000sqft of high-quality living space complemented by 3 private terraces, a private garden to the rear and an oversized garage plus 2 off road parking spaces. Solid oak doors and flooring, oak staircases, fully integrated kitchens and very special fully tiled bathrooms, including master ensuite, are just a few of the many attributes that will appeal to a discerning buyer.
The townhouses will be due for occupation in Summer 2020 and the apartments from Spring 2021.
Specification list
General
- CRL 10 year structural warranty
- All walls and ceiling flat plastered and decorated
- Glass balustrading and grey composite decking to all 3 terraces
- Black granite slabs to front pathway and rear gardens
- Solid oak stairs, newel posts, spindles, handrails, window boards, architraves and skirting boards
- Oak engineered flooring
- Oak FD30 internal doors
- Close boarded fencing with concrete posts and plinths between rear gardens
- Block paviours to two private car parking bays (to rear of garages)
- Quality carpets and underlay to bedrooms
Kitchen
- Extensive range of high quality continental handleless fitted units in Mali Wenge finish
- Substantial dining island with integrated Siemens induction hob and feature extraction canopy
- Integrated Siemens appliances: multi-function oven, steam oven, microwave, coffee machine, warming drawer, full height larder fridge, full height larder freezer, dishwasher
- Integrated glass fronted wine cabinet
- Composite white/grey marble finish work surfaces with integrated sink and Grohe tap
En-suite bathrooms
- Large format (800mm x 800mm) Italian tiles to floors and all walls
- Wall hung vanity units and WCs with concealed cistens
- High quality chrome fittings
- Wet room to ground floor and en-suite
- Feature recessed storage with integral spotlights
- Chrome towel rails
Electrical and Heating
- Fully certified electrical installation
- Video entry and intruder alarm systems
- Recessed ceiling spotlights
- Feature “mood” lighting to kitchen
- Hard wired ethernet ports to most rooms
- IT/communications cabinet in plant room feeding Wi-Fi and broadband throughout the property
- Click flat plate sockets and switches in a satin chrome finish
- Wired for AV in all principle rooms
- Feature external lighting to all 3 terraces
- High output electrical heating and hot water systems situated within a dedicated plant/utility room
- Anthracite designer radiators with thermostatic controls
- Power and lighting to the garage
Windows and Doors
- Oak entrance door
- Aluminium powder coated double glazed windows and doors throughout (bi-fold doors off family room and first floor living room)
- Grey UPVC personal door to garage from garden
- Grey remote controlled roller shutters
Carpentry
- Solid oak stairs, newel posts, spindles, handrails, window boards, architraves and skirting boards
- Oak engineered flooring
- Oak FD30 internal doors
Security
- Door entry system with audio visual colour screen
- Provision for future intruder alarm installation
- CCTV to common areas
External Areas
- Oak veneer front door with chrome ironmongery
- Softwood timber decking to private balconies
- Steel balustrade with toughened glass
- Electric gated main entrance
- Allocated parking
- Allocated storage area
- Balcony or terrace
- Paved external walkway areas
Happy Customers
Brilliant selling experience so far, House was marketed so well, got offer in just 3 weeks and the whole process from putting on market to accepting offer has been seemless and stress free.
Just signed a house with Bernards and had the absolute best experience. We’re moving from the North cross-country but our lettings manager, Amber, made the experience stress free. Her willingness to help us, answer any questions, genuine care and bubbly personality put us at ease straight away and we can’t thank her enough!
Jamie is an absolutely amazing mortgage advisor helped me through every process
Emma Harbinson has been managing the property we live in for three years now and she has consistently been very professional and helpful whenever we have had to report an issue. She listens to our concerns and does her best to help. When she visits the property for the regular checks she is always polite and respectful, giving us enough notice and responding to emails promptly. Best property manager I’ve had as a tenant.
Ayesha has been wonderful to work with from start to finish. She is knowledgable, easy to talk to and patient with all my many queries! As a first time buyer, it’s a daunting process and Ayesha was great at taking me through everything slowly and clearly.
Trying to rent a house with Bernards was a very positive experience. The agent Lucky was very helpful, friendly and patient with me and my needs when trying to find a house. Throughout the process I received the necessary support and all the updates, documents or information. I had experiences with other agencies before and I have to say that Bernards was the agency that stood out the most, which is why I am also taking the time to leave this very positive review. The team is very friendly and always ready to help, whether by phone or email. I will definitely rent with them again.
As a landlord of a luxury apartment in Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth since 2008 I have worked with the Southsea Bernards Estate Agent Letting Team to provide safe, clean and comfortable living accommodation to professional individuals. Over the years good communications between the staff, accounts, check in or out team and senior managers has allowed us to resolve any issues promptly to ensure the tenant(s) receive an excellent service throughout the tenancy period.
Craig and Joe were very helpful and kept us informed of each stage of the sale ensuring things were followed up quickly. Would definitely recommend Bernard’s Southsea