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South Downs Homes for Rent in Hampshire

The Vicarage, with 6 DOUBLE bedrooms, is a unique 200 year old Grade II Listed house in Portsmouth where Jane Austen lived with her uncle!

The Vicarage is a rustic and eclectic 200 year old Grade II Listed house that enjoys an unrivalled location and is of great historical note to the area. The interior includes door handles and finger panels were made out of gunmetal by French prisoners of war with the house requisitioned during the Napoleonic war for the Commandant of the Royal Engineers. The servants’ quarters at the top of the house remain as does the original second staircase that the maids, housekeeper, cooks and butlers used in the 19th and part of the 20th century. During the period when the nearby moats and ramparts were being built, the uncle of Jane Austen resided in the property and Jane used to visit her uncle regularly during his stay at The Vicarage. Could she have perhaps been inspired by her visits to the house to write any of the chapters of Sense and Sensibility or maybe Pride and Prejudice which appeared in 1811 and 1813... In the 2nd World War the cellars of the house were open to everyone for shelter during the many raids that this significant maritime area suffered during the 1939-45 period. The Vicarage was ensured protected status in the 1950's when the building was at risk of being demolished to make way for more modern housing. The Vicarage features beautiful splendid proportions inside with a grand entrance hall and stunning staircase, period fireplaces in all of the rooms, plaster mouldings and sash windows with original shutters. The only modern features are a fully equipped gym and gas central heating throughout. The Vicarage has original floorboards, two very large receptions rooms with the living room and dining room featuring large feature working fireplaces. The Master Bedroom and living room both have beautiful original balconies overlooking a wooded area and marina. From the many rooms you have views of the famous buildings such as the Round Tower at Portsmouth, the iconic Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth Harbour and The Warrior. The high bricked walled garden that surrounds the property offers guests both privacy and security and a great location with two marinas in walking distance from The Vicarage - Endeavour Quay Marina and Haslar Marina, and a 30 second walk to the harbourside. For More Information Visit Property's Website Special Features Scenic Views     Seaside Area     Waterfront     Seafront     Amenities Linens are provided Cable/Satellite     Fireplace (Wood)     Microwave     CD Player     Freezer     Parking     Cot/High Chair     Garden     Phone     Deck/Patio/Porch     Gym Room     TV     Dishwasher     Internet/Broadband     Washer and/or Dryer     DVD     Iron

Click picture to see larger Luxury Dining Room with open fireplace The Vicarage Living room with french doors leading out to balcony Fabulous Entrance Staircase Vicarage Bathroom one of the double bedrooms The Gym! The 200 year old Vicarage