5 Undermount

Steeped in history, this peaceful and tucked away Grade II Listed cottage is situated in the village of Bonchurch, and is approached via a stone tunnel, thought to have been built for visits from Queen Victoria. The property is laid out over two floors and has been designed to grant upside down living to its occupants, and benefitting from the high ceilings and attractive character features, including stained and etched glass doors, window shutters, decorative architraves and skirting.

The property is located on the eastern wing of a Victorian manor house, which belonged to Queen Victoria's Lady in Waiting. It offers allocated parking, accessed through the private drive and stone tunnel that leads from the village road. On entering the property on the ground floor, there is a spacious hallway offering access to three bedrooms and a ground floor bathroom and south facing terrace. The master bedroom is a spacious room, that extends the full depth of the home, and grants a large en-suite with modern shower cubicle and fittings and ample space for utilities. This room also benefits from a door that leads out to the eastern facing courtyard, a lovely space in which to enjoy the morning sun. Bedroom two and three are both served by a beautiful bathroom, which has been fitted with an attractive claw footed bath, and modern fittings.

The first floor accommodation is perfect for entertaining with a large sitting room, with a high ceiling and open marble fireplace, and original arched double doors that lead off into a good-sized kitchen diner. The kitchen has ample space for a dining table and offers attractive hand painted units, in keeping with the heritage of the building, whilst offering the practicality required in the heart of the home.

The courtyard is bordered by a beautiful stone wall enclosing and offering privacy to the property's residents, and granting a large storeroom, ideal for garden furniture or water sports equipment. From the front of the property there is a private, gated path that leads out to a secret gate giving access to the old church and the beach.

From here a seaside walk along the revetment leads through to Ventnor Esplanade, to enjoy a meal in one of the many eateries that sit along Ventnor seafront, or in the other direction the coastal path leads to Luccombe Village and on to Shanklin offering wonderful country walks with an abundance of beautiful sights and history along the way.

Whether your property search is to find a permanent home or a weekend retreat to enjoy some peace and tranquillity, this wonderful character home is a joy to discover and would be a delight to own. 

Postcode
PO38 1RG 

Council Tax
Band C 

Services
Mains water, gas and electricity. Private drainage shared septic tank. Gas fired central heating.  

Viewings
All viewings to be with the 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.