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This impressive Victorian residence dates back to 1874 and is set
well back from a secluded and quiet private cul-de-sac in the
charming seaside resort of Ventnor. It is partially hidden behind
trees and approached via a parking area for four cars that leads to
a wicket gate and a path to the house, bordered by lawns and a
secluded sub-tropical garden with specimen plantings including a
mature tree fern. The mature south-facing garden is a sun trap,
rarely affected by frost. The path ends at steps up to a block
paved, south facing terrace where you can enjoy sitting in the
sunshine much of the day.
The property has been extensively, but sensitively, refurbished
over the years while still retaining many original features that
give it such a special character. A wide archway from the entrance
hall to the dining room provides an open plan feel and guests will
enjoy a meal in this delightful room with its fireplace and stove
as well as floor to ceiling shelving. The elegant lounge has large
bay windows providing plenty of natural light and also includes an
attractive fireplace with a multi-fuel burner and alcove shelving,
allowing room for books and ornaments.
The large dual aspect kitchenbreakfast room was only installed
about a year ago and is the real ‘hub of the household.' It has a
contemporary design with pale green units housing a larder, a gas
hob, a built-in double oven, warming drawer and combination
microwave together with space for stand-alone appliances, such as,
a fridge freezer and dishwasher and sufficient space for a large
table and chairs.
A spacious reception room is currently used as a studio, which
opens into the snugstudy with direct access to the small front
conservatory. This, in turn, has French doors to the front terrace
so, if the studio and study are being used for business purposes,
it provides a separate entrance for business visitors who do not
need to venture into the private part of this family home. There is
also space under the stairs to install a downstairs cloakroom.
Upstairs there is a family bathroom and a separate cloakroom as
well as four double bedrooms and a fascinating conservatory.
What the Owner says:
I have lived here for the past seven years and it has been a very
special home, but I am now moving back to the mainland for family
reasons. Although the location is very quiet and peaceful it is
only a short walk to the high street with its numerous independent
shops, post office, pubs and excellent restaurants and only a
couple of minutes from the cliff top with steps down to the beach.
The house is built in a hillside with St Boniface Downs behind it
so there are wonderful places to go for walks along the coast path
towards Steephill Cove, Shanklin or St Lawrence and, as the Downs
lead to the highest point on the Isle of Wight, you have wonderful
panoramic views from there across the island as well as to
Portsmouth. The Downs are owned by the National Trust and
designated as an area of Special Scientific Interest.
Ventnor is a friendly town and a haven for artists and holiday
makers alike. It became one of the more famous seaside resorts
during Victorian times when Queen Victoria frequented Osborne House
as she liked its unique micro-climate, making it one of the warmest
places in the UK. The town has a delightful seafront with a
traditional bandstand and great walks along the sea wall and beside
the gorgeous Cascade Gardens as well as being able to stop off for
some refreshment at some of the popular pubs and restaurants such
as the Spyglass pub or the Smoking Lobster restaurant.
Room sizes:
- Entrance Porch
- Hallway
- Lounge: 15'2 x 13'5 (4.63m x 4.09m)
- Dining Area: 13'5 x 13'2 (4.09m x 4.02m)
- Study: 13'7 x 12'5 (4.14m x 3.79m)
- Front Conservatory: 11'10 x 5'11 (3.61m x 1.80m)
- Studio: 13'2 x 12'5 (4.02m x 3.79m)
- Kitchen Breakfast Area: 23'0 x 13'5 (7.02m x 4.09m)
- Landing
- Bedroom 1: 15'2 x 13'6 (4.63m x 4.12m)
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- Bedroom 2: 13'5 x 11'5 (4.09m x 3.48m)
- Conservatory: 14'2 x 11'3 (4.32m x 3.43m)
- En-Suite Shower Room
- Bedroom 3: 14'1 x 12'6 (4.30m x 3.81m)
- Bedroom 4: 13'9 x 13'7 (4.19m x 4.14m)
- Family Bathroom
- Cloakroom
- Front Garden
- Driveway Parking
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to appliances andor services does not imply that they are
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Council Tax band: E
Tenure: Freehold
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Sold subject to contract (SSTC)
For Sale
4 beds
Detached
287 days on market
