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" Occupying a large, elevated plot, this beautiful character home enjoys commanding views of the sea, Sandown Bay and further on towards Shanklin. The property benefits a brand-new roof completed in March 2024 and has been recently decorated throughout. The homes accommodation is extensive and was once used as a bed and breakfast, with its plethora of ground floor rooms and spacious bedrooms on the first floor. Original features are abundant, from its attractive solid wood front door, exposed beams and beautifully crafted stair balustrade.

On entering this charming house via its large entrance porch, the captivating architectural details becomes immediately apparent. The large entrance hall leads of to a warren of rooms, with a substantial dual aspect sitting room enjoying sea views from its large bay window and attractive exposed beams and a fireplace. The spacious dining room again is dual aspect and provides a wonderful vantage point over the wrap around gardens as well as the sea, with access out to the garden from its lean-to side porch.

The family kitchen retains an aga and original style wooden units, as well as a fitted dresser adding to the charm of this room. Leading from here is a breakfast room, overlooking the garden and an additional smaller room, which would serve perfectly as a home office. The rear lobby, also accessed from the kitchen has a large walk in pantry, utility area and a small bathroom with WC. Additionally on the ground floor is a large double bedroom with an adjacent bathroom.

The first-floor accommodation boasts a spacious galleried landing leading to four bedrooms, three of which are spacious double bedrooms, all served by a family bathroom. Both bedrooms one and three enjoy the impressive outlook over Sandown Bay. Bedroom 1 is a large enough space to create an ensuite facility, should this be required.

Any buyers seeking a home with charm and character features, as well as impressive views will not wish to overlook the opportunity to visit this delightful property.

 
Please refer to the footnote regarding the services and appliances.

What the Owner says:

The plot extends to 0.61 of an acre, with two driveways, one of which is adjacent to the road, the other is accessed via a private driveway at the side. There is potential, subject to planning permission, to further develop the site to create a large double garage or another dwelling dependent upon a buyers requirements. A favourable preliminary planning application has been approved by the local planners to create a chalet or bungalow within the grounds.

Room sizes:

• Entrance Porch
• Hallway
• Sitting Room: 18'10 into alcove x 14'0 (5.74m x 4.27m)
• Dining Room: 14'1 minimum x 13'3 (4.30m x 4.04m)
• Lean To
• Kitchen: 13'11 x 11'11 (4.24m x 3.63m)
• Breakfast Room: 9'11 x 9'11 (3.02m x 3.02m)
• Study: 8'2 x 7'8 (2.49m x 2.34m)
• Side Porch
• Utility Area
• • Bathroom
  • Bedroom 5: 13'11 x 11'4 (4.24m x 3.46m)
  • Landing
  • Bedroom 1: 17'8 x 14'0 (5.39m x 4.27m)
  • Bedroom 2: 14'0 x 12'9 (4.27m x 3.89m)
  • Bedroom 3: 13'11 x 8'9 (4.24m x 2.67m)
  • Bedroom 4: 13'11 x 6'5 (4.24m x 1.96m)
  • Family Bathroom
  • Front & Rear Driveway
  • Garden

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    The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenurelease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extendedconverted, planningbuilding regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances andor services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
     
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    Council Tax band: G
    Tenure: Freehold