Description
A charming period cottage filled with characterful features with magical gardens, off road parking and garaging situated in the heart of Shanklin Old Village.
Uniquely situated with splendid terraced gardens extending into woodland, Dale Cottage offers excellent proximity to coastal walks and the beach via the Old Chine or Rylstone Gardens a short walk away. Constructed in approximately Dale Cottage1900 benefits from a range of original joinery and incorporates well-proportioned reception space with large entrance hall, separate sitting room and kitchen. There are three good sized bedrooms and bathroom at first floor level and the gardens offer a range of glorious terraces with particularly private tranquil green outlook with garaging and off-road parking. The cottage has huge potential for any buyer to remodel or refurbish.
Situated on the edge of the popular Shanklin Old Village, within a short walk to Rylstone Gardens and moments from the cliff steps leading down to Shanklin's beaches or along the coastal path to Luccombe, Bonchurch and Ventnor. The expansive and picturesque park called Big Mead is 50 metres away, together with the duck pond and St. BLASIUS old church, which nestled at the base of Shanklin Down and from which a stunning walk extends over to St Boniface down, the highest point on the island, with far-reaching panoramic views over the island and the English Channel. The amenities of Shanklin, including a range of shops, restaurants and theatre are a short walk away. A train service to Ryde provides access to passenger ferry services to Portsmouth, connecting with trains to London, the entire journey time taking two and a half hours. There are also plenty of beaches, bays and coves nearby and there are stunning walks upon the Luccombe and Wroxall Downs or along the coastal paths. The area has an excellent micro-climate and nearby Ventnor has botanical gardens, further award-winning restaurants and a fish market in its sandy bay.
Accommodation -
Ground Floor -
Entrance - An original timber studded door with ornate hinge ironwork and latch.
Hall - With wall space for hanging coats and original tiled floor.
Hall/Dining Room - An excellent space with high ceilings, picture rail shelf and leaded glass windows and doors overlooking the garden. Under Stair Cupboard
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - An excellent family space with window overlooking the garden. Incorporating a range of under-counter and wall-mounted storage space with space and plumbing for a fridge/freezer, oven and washing machine with stainless steel sink with mixer tap over. Floor mounted gas-fired boiler.
W.C/Cloakroom -
Sitting Room - An attractive room of generous proportions with French patio doors onto the garden and open fire upon a stone hearth.
First Floor - Stairs rise to a landing with loft access
Bedroom 1 - A generous double bedroom overlooking the garden with wash basin airing cupboard and integrated wardrobe.
Bedroom 2 - A good sized double bedroom with garden outlook, wash basin and wardrobe.
Family Bathroom - Consisting of a sky blue suite of panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin and W.C.
Bedroom 3 - A good sized double with wardrobe space and garden outlook.
Outside - Dale Cottage benefits from access to the side and off-road parking for two cars with a fascinating terraced garden extending to the rear, where flagged stone paths meander between various lawned areas with the famous chine stream running through the valley at the bottom of the garden. The upper terrace boasts two sheds and the lower terrace houses an ornamental pond and greenhouse. Planted borders incorporate a range of herbaceous shrubs, fruit and specimen trees. A path runs along the garden to an additional garage with electric and water laid on and vehicle access via Priory Road.
Energy Performance Certificate - E
Services - Mains electricity, water and all new drainage. Heating is provided by a gas fired boiler and delivered via radiators.
Tenure - The property is offered freehold.
Post Code - PO37 6NU
Viewings - All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the sole selling agents Spence Willard
Important Notice - 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Spence Willard in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ("information") as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Spence Willard nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.
