FISHBOURNE QUAY HOUSE

An exceptional contemporary creekside house, designed by The Manser Practice and extending to just over 7,000 sq.ft.

Fishbourne Quay House, which won the Sunday Times British Homes Award in 2014, incorporates impressive and sociable open plan living spaces and generous bedroom accommodation, split over 2 floors. The house is orientated to capitalise on the outstanding panoramic vistas.

The house is entered through a voluminous reception hall with direct view over the garden to the creek. A magnificent double-height reception room, with floor-to-ceiling fenestration that opens onto the terrace, garden and pool area, is open plan to a contemporary kitchen. The kitchen area comprises; breakfast bar, corian worksurfaces, a Poggenpohl kitchen, Gaggenau appliances, and American-style fridge-freezer with ice-maker. Adjacent is a pantry/prep kitchen with independent access from outside, ideal for use when entertaining.

There are 3 guest suites on the ground floor plus a 4th bedroom/bunk room. There is also a substantial utility room and wet room with twin showers, changing area storage cupboards and clothes hanging space. This room has direct access to the pool area.

At first floor level, a galleried landing leads to the principal suite at the easterly end of the house. The suite has sliding glass doors to a private balcony with views of the creek. There is also a dressing room fitted with bespoke joinery and a bathroom with bath, walk-in shower and twin basins.

The library, which is located along the galleried landing, has built-in shelving and idyllic views. Adjacent is a tv room and a study, which has a triple aspect and access to a balcony with views out towards the Solent. There are two further bedroom suites on the first floor.

In the basement of the property there is versatile space, for indoor games, water sports equipment storage and underground garaging.

Gardens and grounds

The property extends to approximately 5.8 acres, including ownership of the Creek to mean low water. The principal gardens lie on the western side of the house, offering panoramic views over the Creek and The Solent beyond. An extensive natural slate-paved terrace stretches the full width of the house and also surrounds the outdoor heated swimming pool, which features lighting and an electrically controlled security cover. Lawns gently slope down to the water’s edge, enhancing the sense of space and connection to the coastal setting.

To the north of the house, a grove of Silver Birch trees leads to a gravelled area—ideal for helicopter landing. Beyond this lies a natural spit, which is within the property’s ownership and extends down to the mean low water mark.

Berthing
It is proposed that the purchaser of Fishbourne Quay House will be granted a lease on the outer pontoon berth of the adjacent Fishbourne Quay. This berth is approximately 20 metres in length, with additional potential for a Versa Dock.