Description
A beautiful double fronted period property which has been refurbished throughout to a high standard enjoying panoramic sea views
Overlooking the popular Victorian town of Ventnor, this property provides an elegant and stylish interior with a wealth of history. Occupied as a holiday retreat in 1887 by Winston Churchill, the current owner has restored the property to its former glory with its high ceilings and extensive period features, including attractive fireplaces, deep skirting, and stripped wood flooring.
The large entrance hallway is a beautifully welcoming space with attractive arched doorways, ornate coving and picture rails. Leading from here is the drawing room which is flooded with natural light from the large bay window. Great attention to detail has been taken to restore this room to include many original features, such as a large cast iron fireplace and beautiful carved fire surround. The kitchen dining room has been fitted with underfloor heating and a stunning white porcelain tiled floor, as well as a large central island with an attractive granite surface. A large range cooker sits within the alcove of a former fireplace. From here French doors open to a private courtyard and a further door leads into the utility room and additional laundry room. A study and separate cloakroom conclude the ground floor accommodation.
The first floor accommodation comprises three large double bedrooms, two of which enjoy sea views, one of these being the master bedroom with a modern en-suite. The fourth bedroom is a single bedroom which could provide a dressing room to the master bedroom, if desired. There is also an impressive family bathroom with a beautiful freestanding clawfoot bath and large shower enclosure.
Within walking distance of Ventnor town with its abundance of eateries and bars and independent shops, this is an ideal home for those seeking an impressive residence within easy reach of local amenities.
Accommodation -
Entrance Hallway - A beautiful, light and welcoming hallway with stripped wood flooring, high ceiling, deep skirting, ornate coving and both picture and dado rails.
Sitting Room - A lovely room flooded with light from the large south facing bay window. A commanding ornate fireplace is a wonderful feature of the room, which has extensive characterful features and stripped wooden floorboards.
Dining Room - A fantastic room for entertaining with an impressive fireplace and attractive white porcelain tiles which extend through to the kitchen. Views of the English Channel can be enjoyed through the full height windows.
Kitchen - Fitted with a large central island with an array of storage beneath and an undermount stainless-steel sink with boiling water tap and waste disposal. Finished with a contrasting black granite worksurface. Further fitted cabinetry provides ample storage as well as space for a large American style fridge freezer. A Rangemaster range oven sits within the alcove of a former fireplace. French doors open from here into an enclosed courtyard. Door to:
Utility Room - Fitted with matching kitchen units and a contrasting black granite worksurface. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Windows overlook the courtyard and skylights provide further natural light.
Laundry Room - Currently housing the dryer with space for airing clothes.
Cloakroom - With WC and wash basin.
Study/Bedroom 5 - With brick-built fireplace and windows to each side, this room is a perfect office but could lend itself to a snug or ground floor bedroom, if desired.
First Floor Landing - A large open landing space with windows overlooking the rear of the property.
Bedroom 1 - A superb master bedroom with a large bay window providing a superb outlook over the town of Ventnor and to the English Channel. There are fitted double wardrobes to each side of the chimney breast. An ornate wooden wardrobe front has been utilized to frame access to the:
Shower Room En-Suite - With large shower enclosure, WC and wash basin with vanity unit beneath.
Bedroom 2 - A double bedroom enjoying sea views and with an attractive fireplace and fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom 3 - A lovely double bedroom with a window overlooking the rear courtyard garden.
Bedroom 4 - A single bedroom, enjoying views of the English Channel. Adjacent to the Master Bedroom this room could be converted and used as a dressing room.
Family Bathroom - Beautifully refurbished with a freestanding clawfoot bath with central taps and shower attachment, large double shower enclosure, WC and wash basin.
Outside - To the front of the property is a gravel parking area for two vehicles. The front garden has been enclosed with a low stone wall with attractive wrought iron railing and gate. A paved patio area offers space to enjoy the southerly aspect and inset bordering flowerbeds frame the paving.
To the rear is an enclosed private courtyard, with a large shed for storage.
Note - The top floor of the building does not form part of the sale as it is under separate ownership, accessed from the rear.
Postcode - PO38 1TN
Council Tax - Band D
Epc - Rating D
Tenure - Leasehold. Remainder of 999 year lease with a 66% share of the freehold.
Services - Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired central heating (serving both radiators and underfloor heating).
Viewings - All viewings strictly by prior arrangement with 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.
