Property sold
5 bedroom House in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, £675,000

What the vendors have to say:

Having lived in Ventnor and the surrounding area for nearly twenty years we always kept an eye on the Tower House and saw it as an iconic building. The architecture, including the belvedere (tower), is more representative of the grander buildings of Ryde.
Built in the 1860’s, the local story suggests that it was built for a wealthy Sea Captain so that his wife could view his ship on return passage along the 'Back of the Wight’ before approaching Portsmouth. It’s had a chequered history with different owners and different uses so that it became dilapidated on more than one occasion. At one time it was 9 flat lets and when we bought it, it was 3 flats and a ‘house’ but in a parlous state so we set about returning it to a grand old lady again.

Working with the best engineer and surveyor on the Island who understands the local geology, a serious amount of structural diamond drilling amongst other work was done leading to Derek Pritchard to say “ You’ve put another hundred years life on the place. “

No underpinning was required and photographic records were kept upon inspection in 2017, 2018 and again in 2020.

We are proud of what we’ve done to save it but have to move to somewhere on one level sooner than we expected. It is now a 5 bedroom house of large dimension with 2 magnificent en suite bathroom/ shower rooms. The top floor tower we have set out for family and friends to enjoy which would make an ideal air B&B let as it has its own side entrance. Bedroom 2 has a large walk in shower room, a small sitting/ reading room and a dressing room plus its own outside seating area with sea views. Also with a separate entrance if required. All in all, a versatile home with good income potential. Sea views from all floors!

From Zig Zag Road, wrought iron gate opens to footpath leading to decoratively glazed wooden front door. Front door opens into:

PORCHWAY:
Tiled floor. Space to store and hang clothes and shoes. Panel glass double doors open into:

ENTRANCE HALL: 15’0 x 7’05
Decorative floor tiles. Radiator. Carpeted wooden balustrade staircase to first floor. Understairs storage.
Door to:

KITCHEN: 11’09 x 11’05
Decorative floor tiles. Fitted with a matching range of base cupboard units with silestone worktop surfaces over. Stainless steel sink bowl unit with swan neck mixer tap over. Space and point for Range Cooker. Space and point for fridge/ freezer. Two radiators. UPVC double glazed window to front with sea views.
Opening through to:

DINING ROOM: 11’02 x 11’11
Decorative floor tiling. Radiator. UPVC double glazed window to side overlooking courtyard garden. Opaque panel glazed door to inner hall. Part glazed opaque door to courtyard garden and parking area.
Opening through to:

UTILITY ROOM: 4’05 x 9’07
Decorative tiled floor. Fitted cupboards. Granite top work surfaces with space and plumbing under for washing machine and dishwasher. Stainless steel sink unit with single drainer and swan neck mixer tap over. Radiator. Window to front.

From entrance hall, door to:

DRAWING ROOM: 20’08 x 14’10 into bay
Wooden pine flooring. Feature cast iron fireplace with tiled inserts and a Georgian style wooden surround with mantle. Large bay with UPVC double glazed sash windows to front enjoying a southerly outlook and lovely sea views. Two radiators.
Door opens into:

LIBRARY: 11’03 x 13’07
Fitted carpet. Radiator. High window to side. Panel glass door providing access to outside.
Panel glass door to:

INNER HALL:
Laminate flooring. Thermostat control. Built-in cupboard.
Door to:

WC:
Laminate floor. Low level wc and wash hand basin.

From inner hall, door to:

LARDER:
Shelving. Space and point for fridge/ freezer.

From entrance hall, balustrade staircase leads up to:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING (L shaped): 18’11 x 7’07 x 5’07 x 3’07
Fitted carpet. Radiator. Airing cupboard housing immersion heater. UPVC double glazed window to front with excellent sea views. UPVC double glazed door to rear providing access to outside. Door with steps up to second floor.
Door to:

MASTER BEDROOM: 12’06 x 14’05
Wooden pine flooring. Feature cast iron fireplace with a Georgian style wooden surround and mantle. Large bay with UPVC double glazed sash windows to front enjoying a southerly outlook and panoramic superb sea views. Two decorative covers concealing two radiators.
Door to:

BATHROOM: 11’02 x 5’08
Decorative floor tiles. Stand alone deep bath tub with taps and shower head attachment. Pedestal hand wash basin with taps. Low level wc. Chrome effect ladder heated towel rail. Radiator. Opaque UPVC double glazed window to side. Built-in cupboard. Door to inner hall.

From first floor landing, door to:

BEDROOM TWO (currently used as a study): 11’07 x 11’07
Fitted carpet. Radiator. UPVC double glazed window to front with excellent sea views.

From first floor landing, door to:

BEDROOM THREE: 11’03 x 13’04
DRESSING ROOM: 9’06 x 8’0 opening into 4’08 x 8’05 max
Fitted carpet. Opening through to dressing room (could be used as an additional bedroom). Radiator. UPVC double glazed sash window to side. Built-in cupboards. Door to side proving access to outside.
Door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: 4’11 x 12’06
Decorative floor tiling. Large walk-in shower. Low level wc and pedestal hand wash basin with taps. Chrome effect ladder heated towel rail. Opaque UPVC double glazed window to side.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING: (could be used as a self contained flat)

From first floor landing, door opens to stairs leading up to second floor landing.
Opening through to:

KITCHEN/ DINER: 10’10 x 14’10
Worktop surface and base cupboard unit with space and point for fridge/ freezer. Radiator.
Door opens into:

BEDROOM: 19’07 max x 13’11
Fitted carpet. Radiator. Large built-in cupboard. UPVC double glazed windows to side and front with panoramic sea and coastline views.

From second floor landing, door to:

WC:
Low level wc and wash hand basin with taps and vanity unit under. Opaque UPVC double glazed window to rear.

From second floor landing, door to:

BATHROOM: 11’02 x 5’08
Stand alone deep bath tub with taps and shower head attachment. Hand wash basin with swan neck mixer tap with vanity unit under. V-lux window to side. Part glazed door to rear to outside area.

From second floor landing, opening through to:

BEDROOM: 11’05 x 22’06 max
Fitted carpet. Radiator. Windows to side and front with panoramic sea and coastline views.

From second floor landing, steps lead up to the tower with panoramic sea and coastal views and access to outside terrace balcony.

OUTSIDE:
Parking for two cars to the front the property. Outside courtyard garden areas. Access to bedroom three and the second floor of Tower House.

DISCLAIMER
We have not tested any fixtures, fittings, appliances or services, including any central heating system and we cannot therefore guarantee that these are in working order.
1) Items shown on photographs in these particulars do not imply that they are included in the sale.
2) Tenures are unconfirmed unless stated otherwise.
3) Floor plans are not to scale and are for guidance as to the arrangement of accommodation only.
4) All measurements are approximate.
5) Internal square footage measurements are approximate and
do not include hallways, bathroom/shower rooms or w.c.s.

TO VIEW:
Strictly by appointment only through the vendors sole agents 01 Estate Agents