History
Portland Square was planned by the City elders and built for the” great and good” of Carlisle in the 1870’s. Set outside the historic and confining walls of old Carlisle on meadow land originally owned by the Aglionby estate, Portland Square was a statement of place and prosperity which was in part brought by the new railway station and the expansion of mills, factories and enterprises around the City. Of particular interest is 5 Portland Square built by Joseph Huthart, Mayor of Carlisle and Hamilton House, 15 Portland Square which was built in 1881 as a private girls school.
Overview & Setting
Portland Square South represents the second and final phase of Halston Homes’ five year renovation and redevelopment of this landmark historic square. A truly unique set of properties with direct traffic free access to Portland Park, secure off street EV parking and all the amenities enjoyed by convenient city living.
These amazing Grade 2 buildings have been painstakingly renovated by the best local craftsmen using high quality materials and now provide unparalleled efficient and modern living within their historic walls, giving buyers security, peace of mind and comfort for years to come.
Tenure & Service Charge
The properties are being sold on a 1,000 year long Leasehold basis. Each purchaser will become a stakeholder and shareholder in Portland Square South Residential Management Company (PSSRMC) which will, upon completion of the final unit, become the freehold owner of the development to own, manage and control the development without premium or outside control.
To support this there is an annual service charge to cover common and shared costs
Parking
Each Apartment has one secure allocated EV parking space.
Warranty
These Architect designed properties come with a 6-year Structural Engineer CML
(Council of Mortgage Lenders) backed Warranty.
Car Parking & Landscape
• Secure access via remote security bollards
• Private parking spaces with integrated 7KW EV charging
• CCTV Security – 24/7 recording cameras covering entrances, road, car park and footways
• Landscaped grounds including heritage paved footpaths, box wood hedging & feature trees
• New heritage railings
• Recycling and bin area
External Structure
• Fully renovated Grade 2 listed structure, including comprehensive stone and brick renovation
• All new heritage roofs, chimneys, lead work, gutters, and rainwater goods
• Existing timber treated, certified and warrantied against rot
• New incoming utility services including Electric, Gas, Water and BT Fibre duct to all properties
Internal Structure (To all apartments and townhouses)
• Fully renovated and repaired structure to latest UK building control standards
• Thermal insulation to all outer walls set in Metal Frame (MF) cavity system to Architect design
• New traditional wooden energy efficient double-glazed windows throughout
• Acoustic, thermal and fire separation to all dwellings
• Interlinked fire alarm systems to all dwellings
All new, designed, and certified: -
• Energy efficient hot water and Wi-fi heating systems throughout
• New plumbing and pipework throughout
• New smart electric meters, distribution, fuse boards and wiring
• Variable LED lighting to design by Collingwood lighting
• High electrical specification with chrome outlets
• BT fibre network ready and ducted
Interior design and features (To all apartments and townhouses)
• Panelled and heritage painted front door
• New plasterwork throughout
• Traditional plaster cove and cornice to heritage design
• Heavy oak internal panelled doors throughout with chrome hardware
• Period skirting architraves and mouldings throughout
• New paintwork throughout
• White Satin woodwork and Satin varnish to Oak internal doors.
Designer Kitchens (To all apartments and townhouses)
• High quality German kitchens
• Fitted quartz marble worktops and upstands
• Premium fitted appliances by AEG/Bora & Elicia, including extraction, ceramic induction hobs, integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher & washer-dryer
Premium Bathroom(s) (To all apartments and townhouses)
• Fitted large format ceramic tiles
• Bathroom(s) and sanitary ware by Villeroy & Boch, Calypso Grohe and Keuco
• Illuminated features lighting and demisting wall mirror
• Chrome ladder towel rails
Please note the photos are for illustrative purposes only.
EPC E
Council tax TBC