2 bed Flat For Sale £235,000
Located moments away from beautiful beaches and Shanklin town centre, this spacious two-bedroom first-floor apartment comes complete with a garage and benefits from two balconies, two double-sized bedrooms, a bathroom as well as a shower room.
Named after the famous poet, John Keats, who was inspired by the beautiful surroundings of Shanklin, Keats Retreat is a well-presented purpose-built residence constructed in the 1990s and offers a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to own a slice of seaside life in this popular coastal town. Number 7 is a spacious well-arranged apartment benefiting from plenty of built-in storage space and a neutral decor providing a blank canvas for the new owners to apply their own personal style. Keats Retreat is a well-maintained development providing residents with smart communal areas and a delightful garden to enjoy. There is residents/visitor parking available and a courtyard to the rear of the building provides a garage en bloc for the apartment.
Situated in the spectacular seaside resort of Shanklin, Keats Retreat is surrounded by an abundance of local Victorian heritage and natural beauty such as the historical Shanklin Chine with its waterfalls, flourishing trees and lush vegetation. Breathtaking cliff top walks are just a stone's throw away which lead down to expansive sandy beaches offering relaxing days at the seaside and traditional seafront amusements.
Despite providing a blissful coastal lifestyle, 7 Keats Retreat is conveniently located for the town centre which offers plenty of amenities including supermarkets, a medical centre and pharmacy, a variety of unique shops and a superb choice of eateries. Heading into the smaller part of town, the charming old village is famed for its thatched roof cottages and cream tea establishments as well as a popular theatre hosting top acts all year round. Regular bus services are within easy access providing transport connections across the Island along with Shanklin train station which conveniently links to high-speed foot passenger services to the mainland from Ryde.
The generous accommodation comprises an entrance hallway which leads to an open-plan lounge-diner, a kitchen-breakfast room, two double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower room.
Welcome To 7 Keats Retreat
Approaching Keats Retreat along the quiet tree-lined Osborne Road, this well-designed building has a spacious parking area to the front providing visitors and residents with off-road parking. A communal entrance door to the right-hand side is sheltered by an overdoor canopy and opens to a well-kept communal hallway. A door to apartment number 7 is located on the ground floor level.
Entrance Hall
From a small ground floor lobby area, a wide staircase fitted with a beige carpet leads up to the entrance hallway of this first-floor apartment. Providing continuity, the beige carpet also features here and continues throughout the majority of the accommodation. Warmed by a radiator, this l-shaped space benefits from a shelved airing cupboard and a large storage cupboard, perfect for storing coats and footwear. Also located here are two round flush ceiling lights, a telephone point, a thermostat and a telephone entry system located on the wall.
Five white panel doors provide direct access to each of the rooms.
Lounge-Diner (8.08m x 3.58m (26'06 x 11'09))
Enjoying a southerly aspect, this naturally light lounge-diner is warmed by two radiators and illuminated by two multi-shade light fittings on the ceiling. This large carpeted room enjoys a balcony accessed via sliding patio doors from the lounge area and benefits from a large storage cupboard which houses an electrical consumer unit. The dining area of this open-plan space has the potential to be converted into a third bedroom (subject to gaining necessary planning consents) and has a window to the rear aspect providing further natural light. A telephone point and a television aerial connection are also located here.
Kitchen-Breakfast Room (3.63m x 3.07m (11'11 x 10'01))
Featuring a garden view balcony accessed via sliding glazed doors, this traditional fitted kitchen has a range of wood-fronted wall and base units topped with a cream marble-effect countertop that has a tiled splashback in neutral tones. The countertop incorporates a stainless steel sink and drainer with a chrome swan neck mixer tap and a gas hob with a concealed cooker hood above. There are plenty of cupboards and drawers providing ample storage space and a number of integrated appliances include a fridge-freezer, a washing machine and an electric oven with a microwave above which are conveniently positioned at eye-level. With a practical textile floor, this kitchen provides the perfect space to dine by the patio doors. The room also includes a radiator, a fluorescent strip ceiling light and a regularly serviced Worcester gas-combination boiler.
Bedroom One (4.85m max x 3.25m (15'11 max x 10'08))
Enjoying a large window to the front aspect, this substantial bedroom is bathed in natural light and has lovely views over the garden below. This carpeted room boasts a large built-in wardrobe with double doors to accommodate plenty of clothing and a radiator keeps the room cosy. A pendant light fitting is also located here.
Shower Room
Providing the potential to serve bedroom one as an en-suite (subject to gaining necessary planning consents), this convenient shower room coordinates with the family bathroom with its white suite featuring fixtures in a polished gold finish, and half-tiled walls with a cream painted wall decor above. With a low-level w.c and a vanity hand-basin, the room benefits from an enclosed shower cubicle fitted with an electric shower unit and a tile surround. Warmed by a radiator, the room is finished with a wood-effect vinyl floor and has a rounded flush ceiling light to provide illumination. Also located here is a wall-mounted mirror with a strip light above and an extractor fan.
Bedroom Two (3.78m max x 3.68m max (12'05 max x 12'01 max))
This second double-sized bedroom has a window to the side aspect providing lovely garden views and benefits from a large built-in wardrobe with double doors. Warmed by a radiator, this lovely room also has a carpet and a ceiling light shade.
Family Bathroom
With an opaque-glazed window to the side aspect, this carpeted room has a light neutral colour palette and a white bathroom suite with matching fixtures in a polished gold finish. The suite comprises a panel bath, a hand basin mounted upon a vanity cabinet and a low-level w.c. Cream painted walls feature half-way tiling which provides a splashback surround for the bath and above the hand basin. Warmed by a radiator, other benefits of the room include a wall-mounted mirror with a strip light above, a rounded flush ceiling light and an extractor fan.
Outside
Keats Retreat enjoys a beautiful well-established garden where residents are welcome to relax and enjoy the peaceful environment. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a range of well-kept shrubs, trees and boundary hedging.
Balconies
Balconies to the front and rear aspect of this apartment each have a secure metal balustrade and provide an alternative outdoor seating spot to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Parking
Block-paved bays to the front of Keats Retreat provide off-road parking for both residents and visitors. A driveway passes through a squared archway to an internal courtyard area to the rear of the building where there is a smart block of garages with white up and over doors. A good-sized single garage positioned third from the right is allocated to apartment number 7.
This substantial first-floor apartment provides a well-maintained, peaceful seaside home whilst being situated close to plenty of local amenities. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agent Susan Payne Property.
Additional Details
Tenure: Leasehold.
Lease Term: 999 years from 1st January 1999.
Service Charge: Currently £1,183.00, payable in two amounts of £591.50 in June and December.
Ground Rent: £25.00 per year, payable in December.
Pets: The lease states - “Not to keep in the premises any dog or other animal or bird or pet which causes annoyance to the other Lessees or occupiers of the property”.
Council Tax Band: D
Services: Electricity, gas, mains water and drainage
Agent Notes:
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Susan Payne Property Ltd. Company no. 10753879.
Named after the famous poet, John Keats, who was inspired by the beautiful surroundings of Shanklin, Keats Retreat is a well-presented purpose-built residence constructed in the 1990s and offers a fantastic opportunity for anyone wishing to own a slice of seaside life in this popular coastal town. Number 7 is a spacious well-arranged apartment benefiting from plenty of built-in storage space and a neutral decor providing a blank canvas for the new owners to apply their own personal style. Keats Retreat is a well-maintained development providing residents with smart communal areas and a delightful garden to enjoy. There is residents/visitor parking available and a courtyard to the rear of the building provides a garage en bloc for the apartment.
Situated in the spectacular seaside resort of Shanklin, Keats Retreat is surrounded by an abundance of local Victorian heritage and natural beauty such as the historical Shanklin Chine with its waterfalls, flourishing trees and lush vegetation. Breathtaking cliff top walks are just a stone's throw away which lead down to expansive sandy beaches offering relaxing days at the seaside and traditional seafront amusements.
Despite providing a blissful coastal lifestyle, 7 Keats Retreat is conveniently located for the town centre which offers plenty of amenities including supermarkets, a medical centre and pharmacy, a variety of unique shops and a superb choice of eateries. Heading into the smaller part of town, the charming old village is famed for its thatched roof cottages and cream tea establishments as well as a popular theatre hosting top acts all year round. Regular bus services are within easy access providing transport connections across the Island along with Shanklin train station which conveniently links to high-speed foot passenger services to the mainland from Ryde.
The generous accommodation comprises an entrance hallway which leads to an open-plan lounge-diner, a kitchen-breakfast room, two double bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower room.
Welcome To 7 Keats Retreat
Approaching Keats Retreat along the quiet tree-lined Osborne Road, this well-designed building has a spacious parking area to the front providing visitors and residents with off-road parking. A communal entrance door to the right-hand side is sheltered by an overdoor canopy and opens to a well-kept communal hallway. A door to apartment number 7 is located on the ground floor level.
Entrance Hall
From a small ground floor lobby area, a wide staircase fitted with a beige carpet leads up to the entrance hallway of this first-floor apartment. Providing continuity, the beige carpet also features here and continues throughout the majority of the accommodation. Warmed by a radiator, this l-shaped space benefits from a shelved airing cupboard and a large storage cupboard, perfect for storing coats and footwear. Also located here are two round flush ceiling lights, a telephone point, a thermostat and a telephone entry system located on the wall.
Five white panel doors provide direct access to each of the rooms.
Lounge-Diner (8.08m x 3.58m (26'06 x 11'09))
Enjoying a southerly aspect, this naturally light lounge-diner is warmed by two radiators and illuminated by two multi-shade light fittings on the ceiling. This large carpeted room enjoys a balcony accessed via sliding patio doors from the lounge area and benefits from a large storage cupboard which houses an electrical consumer unit. The dining area of this open-plan space has the potential to be converted into a third bedroom (subject to gaining necessary planning consents) and has a window to the rear aspect providing further natural light. A telephone point and a television aerial connection are also located here.
Kitchen-Breakfast Room (3.63m x 3.07m (11'11 x 10'01))
Featuring a garden view balcony accessed via sliding glazed doors, this traditional fitted kitchen has a range of wood-fronted wall and base units topped with a cream marble-effect countertop that has a tiled splashback in neutral tones. The countertop incorporates a stainless steel sink and drainer with a chrome swan neck mixer tap and a gas hob with a concealed cooker hood above. There are plenty of cupboards and drawers providing ample storage space and a number of integrated appliances include a fridge-freezer, a washing machine and an electric oven with a microwave above which are conveniently positioned at eye-level. With a practical textile floor, this kitchen provides the perfect space to dine by the patio doors. The room also includes a radiator, a fluorescent strip ceiling light and a regularly serviced Worcester gas-combination boiler.
Bedroom One (4.85m max x 3.25m (15'11 max x 10'08))
Enjoying a large window to the front aspect, this substantial bedroom is bathed in natural light and has lovely views over the garden below. This carpeted room boasts a large built-in wardrobe with double doors to accommodate plenty of clothing and a radiator keeps the room cosy. A pendant light fitting is also located here.
Shower Room
Providing the potential to serve bedroom one as an en-suite (subject to gaining necessary planning consents), this convenient shower room coordinates with the family bathroom with its white suite featuring fixtures in a polished gold finish, and half-tiled walls with a cream painted wall decor above. With a low-level w.c and a vanity hand-basin, the room benefits from an enclosed shower cubicle fitted with an electric shower unit and a tile surround. Warmed by a radiator, the room is finished with a wood-effect vinyl floor and has a rounded flush ceiling light to provide illumination. Also located here is a wall-mounted mirror with a strip light above and an extractor fan.
Bedroom Two (3.78m max x 3.68m max (12'05 max x 12'01 max))
This second double-sized bedroom has a window to the side aspect providing lovely garden views and benefits from a large built-in wardrobe with double doors. Warmed by a radiator, this lovely room also has a carpet and a ceiling light shade.
Family Bathroom
With an opaque-glazed window to the side aspect, this carpeted room has a light neutral colour palette and a white bathroom suite with matching fixtures in a polished gold finish. The suite comprises a panel bath, a hand basin mounted upon a vanity cabinet and a low-level w.c. Cream painted walls feature half-way tiling which provides a splashback surround for the bath and above the hand basin. Warmed by a radiator, other benefits of the room include a wall-mounted mirror with a strip light above, a rounded flush ceiling light and an extractor fan.
Outside
Keats Retreat enjoys a beautiful well-established garden where residents are welcome to relax and enjoy the peaceful environment. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a range of well-kept shrubs, trees and boundary hedging.
Balconies
Balconies to the front and rear aspect of this apartment each have a secure metal balustrade and provide an alternative outdoor seating spot to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Parking
Block-paved bays to the front of Keats Retreat provide off-road parking for both residents and visitors. A driveway passes through a squared archway to an internal courtyard area to the rear of the building where there is a smart block of garages with white up and over doors. A good-sized single garage positioned third from the right is allocated to apartment number 7.
This substantial first-floor apartment provides a well-maintained, peaceful seaside home whilst being situated close to plenty of local amenities. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agent Susan Payne Property.
Additional Details
Tenure: Leasehold.
Lease Term: 999 years from 1st January 1999.
Service Charge: Currently £1,183.00, payable in two amounts of £591.50 in June and December.
Ground Rent: £25.00 per year, payable in December.
Pets: The lease states - “Not to keep in the premises any dog or other animal or bird or pet which causes annoyance to the other Lessees or occupiers of the property”.
Council Tax Band: D
Services: Electricity, gas, mains water and drainage
Agent Notes:
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Susan Payne Property Ltd. Company no. 10753879.
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