Property description
Standing within landscaped terraced mature gardens which have a Mediterranean feel, this period dwelling really makes the most of the views and the light that this side of the Island enjoys.
Two of the three reception rooms open on to the large deck and enjoy views across the Channel and most of the bedrooms enjoy ensuite facilities as well as the sea views.
A good size cellar provides a workshop and useful storage area as well as being home to the water softener system, centralised vacuum system, intelligent lighting system and integral speakers that are found within the home.
This property simply has something for everyone, period character, spacious accommodation, techy gadgets, stunning sea views, beautiful gardens.
If you want to explore the local areas the beaches at Bonchurch and Ventnor are a short walk away, as are the various cafes and restaurants in the town and on the front. The town offers supermarkets, doctors, churches, schools and many other amenities.
GROUND FLOORA covered porch shelters a half glazed door which opens into:
PORCH Window to side. Tiled floor with space for hanging coats and boots. Doors to:
CLOAKROOM Window to rear. Wc & Basin. Radiator.
HALLWAY Half glazed door leads into the hallway with wooden floor. Radiator. Doors off to:
DINING ROOM A large light room with wooden floors and glazed doors with working box shutters, which open onto a large decked area with verandah over. Divided from the lounge with folding wooden doors. Fireplace with marble surround. Integral speakers. Radiator. Opening to:
SITTING ROOM Again a light room with matching glazed doors with working box shutters, which open onto the decking. Fireplace with marble surround. Integral speakers. Radiator. Door to Hallway.
LOUNGE A cosy third reception room. Window to side. Radiator.
KITCHEN Window to side. Fitted with a range of wooden style units. Space for a range cooker, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, space for a fridge/freezer.
Open to:
REAR PORCH Flagstone floors. Window to rear. Door to courtyard. Radiator. Door to:
SHOWER ROOM Window to side. Shower (not currently working), basin, wc. Radiator.
UTILITY AREA Window to side. Sink with tap. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble drier. Additional storage. Radiator. Stairs from the Hallway lead to the 1st floor. There is a door under the stairs that leads down to the cellar.
FIRST FLOORStairs lead to the first floor with doors on the half landing to AIRING CUPBOARD with window to side, shelving and hanging. Door to:
FAMILY BATHROOM With obscured window to side. Travertine marble tiled flooring and partially tiled walls. Bath with shower over. WC and basin with mirror over. Cupboard housing Vaillant Gas combination boiler and high pressurized system. Heated towel rail. Radiator.
Steps lead up to main landing with stripped wooden floors, stained glass light well. Doors to:
MASTER BEDROOM A double room with window to front enjoying sea views. Fireplace. Radiator. Door to:
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM Window to side. Large shower, WC & Basin with mirror over. Storage cupboard. Tiled Travertine marble floor and partially tiled walls. Heated towel rail.
BEDROOM 2 A double room with window to front enjoying sea views. Fireplace. Radiator. Door to:
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM Large shower, Wc
& Basin. Tiled Travertine Marble floor and partially tiled walls. Heated towel rail.
BEDROOM 3 A double room with window to side overlooking terraced rose garden. Fitted wardrobes. Door and steps down into:
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM Window to side. Large shower. Wc & Basin with vanity unit. Tiled Travertine marble floor and partially tiled walls. Heated towel rail.
BEDROOM 4 A double room with window to side. Radiator.
CELLARThere is a spacious 4 roomed cellar under the property, accessed from under the stairs. These rooms contain a workshop room, Wine cellar with the two other rooms currently used for storage. The cellar houses the water softener system, the centralised vacuuming system and also provides good access for the wiring and pipe work.
OUTSIDEA 5 bar electric gate opens onto a large brick pavia driveway with ample room for turning and parking. There is access all around the property.
The front garden has a large decked area adjoining the house from which the sea views can be enjoyed. An attractive well planted border surrounds the lawns and a pretty gravel path leads you through the well planted borders.
A stepped path leads you up through a rose garden to the rear garden which enjoys elevated views to THE CHANNEL. Wooden shed. There is an established vegetable plot and fruit cages as well as numerous fruit trees such as; apple, damson, greengages, pear trees and gooseberry bushes.
A winding path enjoying far reaching sea views leads you back round to the driveway. A rear gravelled courtyard to the rear of the property, access from the rear lobby. A good space for drying clothes and giving access to 2 storage areas.
HEATINGA Gas boiler and high pressured system are located in the upstairs bathroom this provide the home with hot water and central heating via a radiator system.
SERVICES Mains electric, gas, water and two part septic tank drainage.
TENURE Freehold
COUNCIL TAX Band F
AGENTS NOTESThis period home has numerous features, which include:
Home fob activated security system.
A water softener system located in the cellar ensures all water within the home is filtered.
A centralised vacuuming system also located in the cellar, has a number of ports around the property.
An intelligent lighting system controls the lighting in the home; there are a number of panels in the principle rooms from which the lighting can be turned on or off.
Integral speakers for music system in principle rooms and bathrooms.
Character features include stripped original floorboards, sash windows, dado rails and picture rails.
Planning permission was granted in 2005 to extend the property (this has now expired) to extend the property to rear. These are available to view at the property.
Our description of any appliances and/or services (including any central heating system) should not be taken as any guarantee that these are in working order. None of these statements contained in these particulars as
to the property are to be relied on as statements of fact. These particulars do not form part of any contract. Especially if travelling long distances, if there is any point of particular importance, please contact Hose Rhodes
Dickson who will be pleased to clarify the information. Floor plans are schematic and are for guidance only. Measurements are approximate. Please note that our photographs depict the property in a furnished condition. On completion all furnishings will be removed unless specifically mentioned elsewhere as being included in the sale. Details and photographs prepared August 2014.
Property Features :
- Beautiful coastal Victorian villa
- Stunning sea views and landscaped terraced gardens
- Extensively and sympathetically renovated