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Property Description

THE PROPERTY

A Grade II listed thatched property which has been the subject of a major refurbishment programme by the present owner. Once the Dunnose Cottage tea gardens, the property has been sympathetically extended and finished to a particularly high standard. Features include Italian marble floor tiles, 'Minster' style fireplaces and tongue and groove oak flooring. There are 7 bedrooms, 3 with ensuite bathrooms, 5 reception rooms, a well fitted kitchen, an atrium/breakfast area and conservatory enjoying a lovely sunny aspect.

SITUATION

Situated in the pituresque Luccombe Chine with about 2.5 acres of landscaped gardens, surrounded by National Trust land. Close to the coastal path and accessible to country and coastal walks, the property is location between the resort towns of Shanklin and Ventnor both offering shops, restaurants, beaches and local amenities.

ENTRANCE HALL (21’5 max. x 14’10 max.) feature oak staircase to first floor. Built in understairs cloaks cupboard, Italian marble floor tiles, feature Minster style fireplace incorporating a living flame gas fire. Door to:

LOBBY with doors to front and rear gardens and doors leading to:

BEDROOM/STUDY (16’0 x 10’3) door to terrace and gardens.

GARAGE (21’2 x 19’6) twin up and over doors, power and light. Door to:

CLOAKROOM with w.c. and wash basin. Door to:

LAUNDRY ROOM (15’0 x 5’6) plumbing for washing machines and vent for dryer. Stainless steel catering style sink. Door to outside.

RECEPTION/SITTING AREA (28’0 max. x 12’2 max) doors off to:

SHOWER ROOM fully tiled and comprising cubicle with built in power shower, fitted basin with marble surround and w.c.

DRAWING ROOM (27’10 x 19’0 max.) 2 sets of french doors to terrace and gardens. Minster style fireplace with living flame gas fire, oak flooring.

DINING ROOM (15’5 plus bay x 12’2) oak flooring, french doors to terrace and gardens.

BEDROOM (15’5 x 11’8 plus bay) oak flooring. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM fully tiled with fitted shower cubicle, wash basin and w.c. Heated towel rail.

ATRIUM/BREAKFAST AREA (42’3 x 10’3 overall) featuring a central oak staircase leading to 2 bedrooms and bathroom at first floor level. This room incorporates a glass room/conservatory enjoying a lovely sunny aspect. A rear door leads to the terrace and gardens.

BEDROOM (12’9 x 9’0) fitted bedroom furniture.

KITCHEN (13’8 x 11’9) comprising a quality range of Sycamore units including floor and wall cupboards, sliding larder units, built in fridge and freezer, gas hob, Miele appliances including dishwasher, oven/grill, steam cabinet, warming drawer, microwave and coffee maker. South African ‘antique gold’ granite worktops and inset sink. Tiled floor and walls. Built in cupboard housing the calor gas fired boiler connected to the hot water and central heating systems.

SNUG/T.V. ROOM (14’8 into recess x 12’4) Minster style fireplace incorporating an electric stove style heater. Attractive arched windows.

FIRST FLOOR (via the staircase in the entrance hall)

BEDROOM (21’0 max. x 12’2 max.) range of fitted wardrobe cupboards and bedroom furniture. Oak flooring, views over the gardens.

EN-SUITE comprising a luxury white suite of bath with shower/mixer and curved screen. Wash basin, w.c. and bidet. Fitted store cupboards and granite tops. Myson ladder radiator.

BEDROOM (12’8 x 10’7 max.) fitted wardrobe cupboards and oak flooring.

EN-SUITE comprising a quality white suite of deep bath, wash basin with marble surround and w.c. Fitted storage units and Myson ladder radiator.

FIRST FLOOR (via the staircase in the atrium)

LANDING AREA with oak flooring

BEDROOM (13’7 x 12’4) views over countryside, oak flooring.

BEDROOM (12’6 x 12’4) oak flooring, views over the gardens.

BATHROOM a white suite comprising bath, wash basin, bidet and w.c. Tiled floor and part tiled walls. Heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE

Approached over a shared private driveway via wrought iron gates leading to a gravelled parking area, the property is set in grounds of approximately 2.5 acres. The gardens are indeed a feature of the property having been landscaped to incorporate lawned areas, interesting pathways which lead to natural woodland a natural pond together with numerous ornamental trees, shrubs and herbaceous beds all bordered by a stream. Rustic bridges, a gazebo and pergola leading to the rose garden add interest and provide vantage points where one can admire the spectacular surroundings of National Trust land. The wide paved and brick terrace enjoys a sunny aspect and overlooks the gardens. On the other side of the coastal path there is a paddock, which was formerly the Isle of Wight Hydrangea Nursery and comprises approximately three quarters of an acre of walled land with 3 greenhouses, 2 timber sheds and substantial rendered block outbuildings providing a workshop and storage for garden machinery and equipment. This is available by separate negotiation.

HEATING

There is an external boiler room housing the calor gas boiler and pressurised unit supplying hot water and central heating to radiators. The computerised calor gas storage tank is cleverly disguised within the grounds.

SERVICES

COUNCIL TAX BAND G will change to H on change of ownership.

Mains water and electricity, calor gas and Titan sewerage treatment plant.

Agents Notes

Our description of any appliances and/or services (including any central heating system) should not be taken as any guarantee that these are in working order. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied upon as statements or representation of fact nor is it intended to form any part of any contract.

Especially if travelling long distances, if there is any point of particular importance, please contact the office who will be pleased to clarify the information.

Floor plans are a schematic and are for guidance only. All measurements are approximate. Please note that if our photographs depict the property in a furnished condition, on completion all furnishings will be removed unless specifically mentioned elsewhere as being included in the sale.