Beach from the balcony - ensuite and private parking Southsea

🌊 Clearwater Apartments — Historic South Parade Seafront Apartment with Pier & Solent Views | Southsea, Portsmouth

4 Guests · 2 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · Parking Included · Thomas Ellis Owen Building

Stunning refurbished apartment on South Parade with direct views across the beach and pier to the Isle of Wight. Situated on the first floor of a beautiful historic building designed by Thomas Ellis Owen, the 19th-century architect and developer who shaped Southsea, this apartment combines Victorian elegance with modern comfort. Bright living space, south-facing balcony, luxury bedding and secure parking — located in the heart of Southsea`s vibrant seafront.

🛋️ Stylish Open-Plan Living with Sea Views

Bright open-plan living space with fully equipped kitchen, including dishwasher and washing machine and beautiful French doors opening onto a south-facing balcony — the perfect spot to watch ferries, enjoy morning coffee or take in evening sunsets across the Solent and Isle of Wight.

🛏️ Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Main Bedroom
- Super king bed (extra-deep luxury mattress) with en-suite shower
- Private balcony with sea views
- Flexible layout — option to configure as twin beds if preferred

Second Bedroom
- Double bed (extra-deep luxury mattress)

Family Bathroom
- Located next to second bedroom, with a shower over the bath

🚗 Parking & Access

- One secure, private off-road parking space included (located behind building near entrance)
- Suitable for standard-sized cars
- For larger vehicles or additional cars, on-street parking permits can be arranged
- Additional vehicles charged at rate specified at booking
- First-floor apartment access via 30 stairs (no lift available)

📍 Prime Seafront Location & Walking Distances to Attractions

On Your Doorstep:
- South Parade Pier — with amusement arcade, family fun park, fish & chip restaurants, live music venue and panoramic Solent views — immediate access
- Southsea Beach & Promenade — steps away
- Beach cafés, ice cream vendors, and seaside bars

Short Walks (5–15 minutes):
- Canoe Lake & waterfront gardens — approx. 5–10 min walk east
- The Rose Gardens (incl. Japanese Garden & Southsea Model Village) — approx. 10–15 min walk
- Southsea Common — approx. 10 min walk; flat green space with tennis courts, beach volleyball, pitch & putt, and the iconic Southsea Skatepark
- Palmerston Road & Marmion Road — vibrant high streets with independent cafés, restaurants, boutiques and craft beer bars (approx. 5 min walk inland)

Easy Walks (15–25 minutes):
- The D-Day Story Museum — approx. 20 min walk west along Clarence Esplanade; dedicated to the Allied D-Day landings
- Southsea Castle — approx. 20–25 min walk along the seafront; a Tudor fort built in 1544 with harbour views and a year-round courtyard café
- Blue Reef Aquarium — approx. 20–25 min walk west along the promenade; features 45+ living displays with sharks, rays and an underwater viewing tunnel
- Clarence Pier & Funfair — approx. 25 min walk west; home to Hampshire`s oldest amusement park (celebrating 80 years in 2025)
- Hovercraft Terminal (Southsea Marina) — approx. 25 min walk; fast ferry to the Isle of Wight (10 minutes)

Longer Walks / Short Bus Ride (30–40 minutes):
- Old Portsmouth — approx. 40 min scenic seafront walk via cobbled streets with historic smuggler`s pubs
- Gunwharf Quays — outlet shopping and waterfront dining
- Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (HMS Victory, HMS Warrior, Mary Rose) — accessible via the scenic seafront promenade
- Iconic Spinnaker Tower — visible from your balcony; 170m observation tower with 360° views

ℹ️ The seafront promenade is flat and suitable for pushchairs. All walking times are estimates based on leisurely pace.

🌊Sea Defence work
From Speakers corner to South Parade Pier work will be underway to build the much needed sea defences from March 2026 to May 2027. This will mean some disruption to the area and the apartment will overlook the works. Very occasionally tides will dictate that work will be required outside of the standard construction hours (7am – 7pm, Monday to Friday)
For details visit southseacoastalscheme org uk/frontage/speakers-corner-to-south-parade-pier/

♻️ Eco-Friendly Touches

We aim to reduce single-use plastics and support British suppliers. During your stay, you may find:

- Refillable, British-made, cruelty-free toiletries — please don`t dispose of them
- Eco-friendly recycled toilet paper from Who Gives A Crap with plastic-free packaging
- Washable microfibre dishcloths instead of single-use cloths

🔑 Guest Access & Support

Exclusive use of the entire apartment. We`re available nearby if needed and always contactable by phone.

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Quiet hours 11pm to 8am
Please leave the house clean and tidy as you found it. No house parties, hen or stag parties. Only booked guests are permitted in the property.
Please do not wait until check out to report any issues, let us know during office hours, and report any check in issues immediately.
Refundable damage deposit of £150 is required.
We need you to complete the on-line check in before key info is provided , ID may be requested.
The following charges may be applied
Lost keys £30
Extra Cleaning £20 per hour - We allow for 2.5 hours cleaning per stay if it takes longer, we will have to charge you the additional cleaning cost.
Utilities are subject to a Fair and Acceptable Usage Policy. Should the allowance be exceeded, we reserve the right to apply a supplemental charge to cover this amount. Information surrounding the Fair Usage Allowance can be requested and found on our website.