6 bedroom detached villa for sale

01 is proud to bring to the market this beautifully presented Victorian villa which is situated opposite Ventnor Park.

The property retains many of its original features including the covered veranda with Victorian tiled flooring, a wooden and etch engraved glass front door, sash windows throughout, coving and original fireplaces.

Boasting six bedrooms, two bathrooms, four reception rooms and beautiful gardens to the front and rear, this really is a detached house to view.

As built, the villa originally had a servants quarters to the rear which has now been incorporated into the layout.

The villa is few minutes level walk from Ventnor town centre with its array of individual shops, restaurants, cafes and attractions but is equally placed to gain access to the sea front. Ventnor Park is directly opposite, the Botanical Gardens and Steephill Cove are less than half a mile to the west, both a leisurely stroll or a two minute drive.

The property is accessed via wrought iron gates into the gravelled driveway and offers parking for many cars with the added benefit of a detached garage situated to the side and rear. The covered terrace to the front is a wooden built glazed roof structure offering a pleasant area to sit out, whatever the weather and enjoy the view across the front garden and the Park beyond.

The wooden and etch glazed front door leads into an entrance porch. The stripped and varnish floorboards are a feature throughout the house start in the porch

A pair of wooden and glazed doors lead into the main hallway which has a double panel radiator and gives access to the majority of rooms as well as the staircase to the half landing level and the main landing.

From the hallway an original wooden door leads to:

Sitting Room: 14’11 x 20’7 max into the bay

A beautifully proportioned, bay fronted room that enjoys a southerly aspect and views to the front garden and to Ventnor Park. The other focal point in the room is the original fireplace that has a wood-burning stove fitted. Victorian coving and two double panel radiators complete the room.

From the hallway, an original wooden door leads to:

The formal Dining Room: 14’7 x 18’7 into the bay window.

Another bay fronted room but with a westerly aspect through the sash windows. An original fireplace but currently a feature rather working one, we believe. The room could easily be used for less formal occasions and is currently set up as a games room. Two double radiators.

From the hallway an original wooden door leads to:

Kitchen/ Diner: 14’6 x 34’8 max into the bay

This room takes in the full depth of the main building. To the rear half is the kitchen. A large island is the focal point of the room with matching wall and base mounted units to the rear and side walls. All have block wood work tops over. The island has cupboards under and the kitchen units accommodate a built-in dishwasher, washing machine a Rangemaster Classic 110 gas and electric range and a butler sink with mixer taps over. A floor mounted gas boiler is also housed within kitchen units. A wooden sash window gives light and views to the rear garden. There is a large fitted dresser. Double panel radiator

To the front is the dining area that is southerly facing, views to the front garden through the sash windows and has an original fireplace, within which is a working wood-burner and complemented by a double panel radiator.

Finally, at this level is W.C: 7’1 x 4’9

Comprising a suite of W.C and a pedestal basin. There is a double panel radiator and access to the cellar is via this room. The cellar is split into three rooms and is the footprint of the main part of the house.

From the main hallway is the carpeted, original staircase leading to the first floor. Split into two via a half landing with a book case and a door leading to the rear part of the house, formerly giving access to the first floor of the servant’s quarters. Over this area is the original Victorian ceiling light panel allowing natural light into the stairwell and landing and having a stained glass surround.

Continuing on up to the carpeted landing. From here are the main four bedrooms and two bathrooms, all of which continue with the stripped and varnished floorboard theme.

Bedroom one: 14’1 x 20’6 into the bay.

A beautiful bay fronted, southerly facing, large bedroom with views to the front garden and the Park beyond via the sash bay windows. With the high ceilings, bedrooms feel very light and airy. To each side of the chimney breast are large built-in wardrobes. There are two double panel radiators, one in the bay and the other on the opposite wall. A door leads to:

En-suite bathroom: 7’2 x 11’8

A suite comprising a free standing claw foot bath, half tiled around it, a pedestal basin and W.C. A sash window, southerly facing and a double panel radiator. There is an access point to the main loft from this room. A further door from this room to the landing gives flexibility to be used as a ’Jack and Jill’ style set-up.

From the landing, door to:

Bedroom two: 14’6 x 15’11

Another large bedroom with a feature fireplace and a sash window, under which is a double panel radiator, with views to the front garden and Park.

From the landing, door to:

Bedroom three: 15’ x 14’8

Another good sized double room with feature fireplace and sash window facing in a westerly direction. There is a double panel radiator to complete the room.

From the landing, door to:

Bedroom four: 10’7 max x 14’7 max.

This is an ‘L’ shaped bedroom which is a single or could be used as a study. Sash window with a view to the rear garden. There is a large built-in cupboards and further cupboards over. Radiator?

Finally from this landing, a door to:

Family bathroom: 10’ x 6’7.

A suite comprising a freestanding claw foot bath, tile to half height, W.C and pedestal basin. A double panel radiator and a sash window .

To the rear corner of the kitchen/diner is a door that leads into a rear hallway that would originally have been the servant’s quarters. It continues with the stripped, varnished floor boards. From here there is a half glazed wooden door that leads out to the garage and rear garden, a staircase to the first floor of the rear proportion of the villa.

At the ground floor level is a door giving access to:

Snug: 10’6 x 14’11

Currently set up as a tv room but could also serve as a playroom.

Sash window with views to the rear garden. Single panel radiator.

From the rear hallway is a door to:

Utility Room: 7’3 x 9’5

Fitted with a range of wall and floor units with a marble effect worktop over the latter, blue tiling between. A sash window gives views to the rear garden, under which is a stainless single bowl and drainer sink. Within the base units are spaces for an under counter fridge and freezer.

From the rear hallway is a door to:

W.C: 4’5 x 3’1

Suite comprising W.C. and basin.

The staircase from the rear hallway has a wooden window on the half landing before reaching the landing. Access to the rear loft space.

Door from the landing to:

Bedroom five: 10’1 x 14’

A double room with views through a sash window to the rear garden. There is a basin and single panel radiator.

From the landing, door to:

Bedroom six: 7’10 x 10’6

Views to the rear garden through a sash window. A basin and single panel radiator complete the room.

From the landing is a door to:

Shower room: 2’11 x 4’5

A fully tiled room with a feature blue glass block window and thermostatically controlled Mira shower unit.

Finally, a door that leads back into the main house via the half landing.

Outside

To the front of the villa is the gravelled drive on the eastern boundary allowing parking for many cars. The rest of the front is taken up predominantly taken up with lawn with a mature shrub and flower border around with a patio area tucked in the south western corner. The driveway to the east of the property leads to a detached garage that has double doors, power and light and windows that look out onto the rear garden. A gate gives access into the rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn with mature borders similar to the front garden. A gate to the far eastern corner of the garden leads to a path up to a raised patio area surrounded by shrubs and plants and a view down the side of the villa in a southerly direction.

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