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£1,250,000

Skew Road, Portchester

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • NO FORWARD CHAIN
  • APPROACHING 3,000 SQ FT
  • FIVE GENEROUS BEDROOMS
  • STUNNING PRINCIPAL SUITE
  • PANORAMIC HARBOUR VIEWS
  • APPROXIMATELY 1 ACRE PLOT
  • EXCELLENT EXTENSION AND RENOVATION POTENTIAL
  • RAISED SUN TERRACE
  • OPEN PLAN LIVING

Description

Occupying one of the area's most commanding elevated positions, Hilltops is an exceptional detached residence enjoying breathtaking panoramic views across Portsmouth Harbour, The Solent and onwards to the Isle of Wight. Set within beautifully established grounds extending to just over an acre, this substantial family home offers approaching 3,000 sq ft of accommodation, complete privacy and outstanding potential to further enhance or extend (subject to the necessary planning consents). Accessed via impressive brick pillars and a sweeping driveway, the property is set well back from the road, creating an enviable sense of seclusion while remaining conveniently positioned for local amenities and transport links.

The accommodation has been thoughtfully designed to make the very most of its spectacular setting, with generous open-plan living spaces that flow effortlessly throughout the ground floor. A striking reception hall opens into a spacious lounge, where large picture windows perfectly frame the uninterrupted harbour views. The impressive garden room enjoys an abundance of natural light and opens directly onto the raised sun terrace, creating an outstanding space for entertaining or simply relaxing while taking in the ever-changing coastal backdrop. At the heart of the home is the beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with an extensive range of quality cabinetry, granite worktops, integrated appliances and a substantial central island. The kitchen also enjoys direct access onto the terrace, while a generous triple-aspect dining room with French doors to the garden provides the perfect setting for both formal occasions and family gatherings. A cloakroom completes the ground floor accommodation.

The first floor continues to impress with five well-proportioned bedrooms. The magnificent principal suite features a vaulted ceiling, fitted furniture, a luxurious en-suite bathroom and French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the gardens. Four further bedrooms, many enjoying the same outstanding panoramic sea views, are served by a contemporary family shower room, creating versatile accommodation ideal for growing families or visiting guests.

Outside, the grounds are a defining feature of this remarkable home. A long private driveway provides extensive parking for numerous vehicles, while the beautifully maintained gardens combine expansive lawns with mature planting and established boundaries that offer an exceptional level of privacy. The elevated decked sun terrace, complete with pergola, enjoys arguably the finest views from the property and provides an idyllic setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. Beyond, the rear gardens include a brick-built outbuilding together with a substantial enclosed vegetable and fruit garden, complemented by an attractive Victorian-style greenhouse. Rarely do homes of this scale, setting and potential become available, making Hilltops a truly unique opportunity. Early viewing is highly recommended.

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Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
G
Date Posted
2026-07-22

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,757 Homes with Land listings in South East England (1+ acres).

This Property£1,250,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £297,972 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
51 E
70 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
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Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

30 Mbps

Superfast · available to 20% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good GoodO2 Good LimitedThree Good NoneVodafone Good Limited

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Northern Junior School838 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    7 to 11
    Pupils
    211
    Type
    Community school
  • Northern Infant School838 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 7
    Pupils
    130
    Type
    Community school
  • Red Barn Community Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    206
    Type
    Community school
  • The Victory Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    365
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Castle Primary School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    384
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Castle View Academy0.7 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    757
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Portchester Community School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    688
    Type
    Community school
  • Cams Hill School1.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,265
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Trafalgar School3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,031
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • UTC Portsmouth3 milesOfsted report card · Nov 2025
    Ages
    14 to 19
    Pupils
    491
    Type
    University technical college

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Portchester Express, Cosham0.8 miles
Iceland Portchester, Cosham0.8 miles
Lidl Portchester Cosham, Cosham0.8 miles

GP surgery

Portchester Practice0.8 miles

Pharmacy

Rowlands Pharmacy0.8 miles

Hospital

Queen Alexandra Hospital2.4 miles

Green space

Allotments Or Community Growing Spaces537 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Portchester Rail Station984 metres

Nearest bus stop

DSTL Portsdown West231 metres

Typical drive times

Havant13 min · 6.2 miles
Fareham6 min · 3.7 miles
Wickham10 min · 6.6 miles
Portsmouth (city)14 min · 7 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Very low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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