Key features:
- EXCEPTIONAL FRONTLINE SETTING
- UNINTERRUPTED VIEWS OVER THE SOLENT AND SQUADRON STARTLINE
- A FEW MINUTES WALK FROM THE HIGH STREET
- EXCEPTIONAL CONTEMPORARY HOUSE
- HIGH QUALITY FITTINGS THROUGHOUT
- GATED UNDERCROFT PARKING FOR 2 CARS
Description
THE ISLE OF WIGHT & GETTING HERE Only 23 miles by 13 miles, and a short sea crossing from the mainland, the Island has a unique atmosphere boasting many attributes, not least of which is its slower pace of life and its own microclimate. It enjoys unspoilt villages and fine seaside resorts with many miles of impressive coastal scenery. With safe sandy beaches, it is a place for sailing, windsurfing and swimming, ideal for both young and old.
There are many ways of crossing The Solent to the Island. If travelling by car there is a choice of three routes all with frequent services: including, Portsmouth to Fishbourne (45 minutes). If travelling on foot there is a fast and frequent catamaran service from Portsmouth to Ryde (15 minutes) and a similar service from Southampton to Cowes (23 minutes), both connecting with regular mainline train services to London Waterloo. There is also a hovercraft from Southsea to Ryde, taking 10 minutes. To the west of Bembridge there is a small private aerodrome and Southampton Airport is also within easy reach, on the mainland.
The Island is an international sailing mecca with many events throughout the season. The most famous is Cowes Week. In addition, there are many premier yacht and sailing clubs including nearby Royal Victoria Sailing Club.
Yeomans Constructed to exacting standards, there is accommodation over four floors which extends to approximately 3,850 sq.ft with balconies at three levels and with a 56 ft roof terrace. In addition, there is a garden with gated access on to the seafront, as well as secure underground parking for two cars plus storage space. Designed to make the most of the superb views, high quality fittings have been used throughout. The lower ground floor level could easily be treated as being self-contained, currently benefitting from a superb additional living space, ideal for entertaining which flows in to the garden.
This exceptional frontline setting is absolutely prime, benefitting from unobstructed views over The Solent including over the 'Squadron start line' giving a grand stand view of one of the World's busiest yacht race areas as well as ocean going liners from Southampton. The property is only a few minutes walk from the High Street with its range of restaurants, shops and sailing facilities as well as the various yacht clubs. The Red Jet providing fast and frequent passenger ferry services to Southampton.
Accommodation
First Floor
A gated porch with glazed front door opening to:
Entrance Hall
Oak flooring, coats cupboard, oak staircase with low level lighting to first floor.
Kitchen/Living Room
A superb and extensive room with full height glazed windows and sliding doors across the seaward elevation providing access to the balcony and stunning views. The Kitchen area comprises a range of Gaggenau appliances including a wide fridge and freezer, twin ovens, wine fridge and five-ring gas hob. There are a series of built-in cupboards and an island unit with granite worksurfaces. The kitchen area is tiled in limestone whilst the remainder of the room has oak flooring, with generous seating and dining areas taking advantage of the views. Extensive built-in cupboards and book shelving.
Back Kitchen
Fitted with an extensive range of cupboards and drawers with further twin stainless steel sink unit, granite work surfaces and twin Fisher and Paykel dishwashers. Part of the room currently forms a study area.
Second Floor
A spacious GALLERIED LANDING with a light well.
Drawing Room
Commanding a superb view over The Solent, glazed windows and sliding doors span one elevation providing access to the balcony. Oak flooring and stone fireplace with contemporary gas fire with book shelving to each side.
Study
With sea views through the drawing room. Extensive built-in drawers and shelving.
Bedroom 2
A double bedroom with sliding glazed doors to the southern elevation opening to a Juliette balcony. Fitted wardrobes.
Bathroom En-Suite
Bath, wash basin, large shower, WC and heated towel rail.
Cloakroom
Limestone flooring, wash basin and WC.
Third Floor
A generous partially GALLERIED LANDING flooded with natural light via large roof light. Glazed door to staircase leading up to roof terrace.
Master Bedroom Suite
A spacious bedroom with seating area and full height glazed doors and windows across the seaward elevation opening to the BALCONY with glazed panels and a stainless steel handrail.
Dressing Room
Fitted with hanging space, shelving and drawers.
Bathroom En-Suite
Luxuriously fitted with a Victoria & Albert Slipper bath, a large walk-in shower, twin wash basins set in a vanity unit with granite work surface, drawers beneath and a large illuminated mirror. Heated towel rails.
Bedroom 3
A south facing double bedroom with an outlook towards the church and with built-in wardrobes.
Shower Room En-Suite
A shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Ground Floor
Hallway
With a pair of doors leading to:
Sitting Room
A spacious reception room, ideal for entertaining. With drinks fridge, dishwasher and sink, oak flooring. Bi-fold doors opening across the seaward elevation providing access to the garden and views over The Solent beyond. There is a contemporary gas fire with space for a large flat screen television to be recessed above with book shelving to either side. Built-in speakers. Under stairs cupboard.
Utility Room/Boot Room
Fitted with built-in cupboards, with work surface over, space for washing machine and dryer. Wall mounted gas-fired boiler. Two cupboards, one of which houses direct hot water cylinder. Glazed door leading to external steps providing access to both Queens Road and the parking area beneath.
Bedroom 4
A double bedroom with built-in cupboards, sliding glazed doors to a small terrace.
Shower Room En-Suite
Large shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Outside
In addition to having balconies on the first, second and third floors, there is a garden at lower ground floor level, comprising a large partially covered terrace with outside lighting, beyond which is a lawn, borders and further gravelled terrace from which the superb views can be enjoyed. There isgated access onto the seafront. There is a magnificent ROOF TERRACE some 56 feet in length which is largely paved with glazed side panels with a stainless steel handrail providing a stunning elevated entertaining space, with truly panoramic Solent views.
Parking/Store
There is a gated undercroft parking (29'7 x 14'5) area easily accommodating 2 cars plus storage accessed via the entrance to adjacent Vantage Point apartments, (with gated pedestrian private access to Yeomans with external steps leading up the western elevation, passing a further store and giving access to the utility room and Queens Road). There is automatic lighting and power to the garaging.
Services
Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. Gas fired boiler serving under-floor heating.
EPC Rating B
Council Tax Band H
Tenure
Freehold
Postcode
PO31 8BQ
Viewings
All viewings will be strictly by arrangement with the joint sole selling agents.
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