Summary - 1, LAKE HOUSE, 12, ST. HELENS PARADE, SOUTHSEA PO4 0QJ
2 bed 2 bath Apartment
Private garden, garage and waterfront views within walking distance of shops and transport.
1084 sq ft of living space with high ceilings and bay windows
A spacious ground-floor apartment within the landmark Lake House, rebuilt in 2014 to echo the original Victorian villa. The 1,084 sq ft layout includes two double bedrooms, an ensuite and a family bathroom, plus a substantial 26' open-plan living room with fitted kitchen and French doors to a private south-easterly garden. Underfloor heating, double glazing and quality integrated appliances provide comfortable, modern living while retaining period proportions and bay windows.
Practical benefits include an allocated garage in a rear block, visitor parking, lift access and an entry-phone system. The flat sits directly opposite Canoe Lake and the Victorian waterfront and is a short walk from Albert Road boutiques, Palmerston Road and Gunwharf Quays — convenient for shopping, leisure and rail links to Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Notable costs and considerations are the leasehold title (999 years from 2013; 987 years remaining), an annual maintenance charge of approximately £3,611.07 and Council Tax at Band E. The local area records higher crime levels than average — buyers should factor this into viewings and insurance. Overall, the apartment suits someone seeking a low-stairs, garden-access home with generous accommodation and strong waterfront location, but who accepts service charges and an urban setting.
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