House For Sale £1,375,000
Merrywood
Believed to have been built around 1915, this substantial period home provides extensive light and spacious accommodation which retains an array of original features, ranging from a particularly impressive fireplace in the drawing room to, picture rails, architraves and door furniture. The principal rooms face south over the lawned gardens and towards the golf course. There are UPVC framed double glazed windows throughout whilst the versatile accommodation is currently configured to include a self-contained apartment on the second floor from which there are some wonderful distant sea views. To the front of the property there is extensive parking whilst to the rear is a large lawned south facing garden with mature trees which backs onto the golf course with a useful store. The property extends to approximately half an acre.
Pleasantly located in one of the most sought-after residential roads in Cowes, approximately a mile from the town centre with boutique shops, bars and restaurants, as well as the famous yacht clubs and internationally renowned sailing facilities. The Red Jet high speed passenger ferry to Southampton also operates from the centre of Cowes. The popular village of Gurnard with its sailing club, two pubs, café and beach, from where stunning sunsets can be enjoyed, is within walking distance.
Accommodation
Part glazed front door with ornate canopy opening to
entrance lobby
With coat hooks. Door leading to secondary staircase. Inner door opens to:
Reception hall
With oak flooring, original staircase and decorative fireplace making for an attractive entrance to the house. Double doors open to the:
Drawing room
A beautifully light and spacious room with a wide south facing bay window overlooking the rear garden and an impressive fireplace featuring brick chimney, with wood burning stove inset with windows to either side and framed by decorative pillared surround. Oak flooring and wide opening to:
Dining area
With French doors opening to the south and west facing terrace.
Living room
A large versatile room with a generous seating area with an attractive open fireplace with part of the room used as a games room.
Garden room
A really spacious room to the rear of the house (where there was once an indoor swimming pool), with a series of bi-fold doors across the southern and western elevations opening to the garden and adjacent terrace, currently providing a further seating and dining area.
Shower room
Tiled throughout with a large walk-in shower, wash basin and WC. Heated towel rail.
Kitchen/breakfast room
Fitted with a range of wood fronted wall and base cupboards with worksurfaces, 1½ bowl sink unit, space for a range cooker with extractor above, as well as an under counter fridge and dishwasher.
Utility room
Built in cupboards and worksurfaces with space for washing machine, dryer and American style fridge/freezer. Wall mounted Glow-Worm boiler.
Rear lobby
With door to the eastern side elevation as well as leading to a covered link adjacent to the
workshop
from the driveway with steps leading up to a store room situated above the garage with shower and wash basin.
Original staircase in the hall leads up past a half landing from which there are sea glimpses, to the
first floor.
bedroom 1
A particularly spacious bedroom with wide bay window overlooking the rear garden and golf course beyond. Extensive built-in wardrobe cupboards.
Bedroom 2
A beautifully light double bedroom with a wide window enjoying southerly views towards the golf course. Extensive built-in wardrobe cupboards and book shelving.
Bedroom 3
Currently used as a study, a dual aspect room with a westerly aspect and built-in cupboard.bathroom Tiled throughout. Fitted with a bath, separate shower, washbasin, WC and built-in cupboards incorporating hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 4
A double bedroom with built in cupboard.
Bedroom 5
A single/twin room with space for a desk and built-in cupboard.
Shower room
Tiled throughout with a large walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.
Second floor
self-contained apartment
Accessed via the secondary staircase from the entrance lobby (therefore not requiring access through the main house).
Landing
With store cupboard.
Kitchen/living room
A particularly light room with a wide window overlooking the garden and golf course. Built-in kitchen units with integral appliances including oven, four ring electric hob, dishwasher and washing machine. Worksurfaces and sink unit. Space for seating and dining areas.
Bedroom 7 A large bedroom with various built-in cupboards. Distant views across the Western Solent towards Hurst Castle.Built-in cupboards.
Bedroom 6
Wonderful easterly views including across The Solent to Southampton Water.
Shower room
Shower, washbasin and wc.
Outside
A wide opening within the stone wall fronting Baring Road opens to an extensive parking area. The gardens lie to the rear of the house and are south-facing and comprise an extensive terrace beyond which is the level lawned and fenced garden with some mature oak trees. There is a gated access onto the golf course (which can only be used by members) in addition to a useful store. A former garage adjoining the house now forms a useful workshop.
Tenure
Freehold
postcode
PO31 8DS
services
Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. Gas fired central heating.
EPC rating
D
Viewings
All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement 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.
Believed to have been built around 1915, this substantial period home provides extensive light and spacious accommodation which retains an array of original features, ranging from a particularly impressive fireplace in the drawing room to, picture rails, architraves and door furniture. The principal rooms face south over the lawned gardens and towards the golf course. There are UPVC framed double glazed windows throughout whilst the versatile accommodation is currently configured to include a self-contained apartment on the second floor from which there are some wonderful distant sea views. To the front of the property there is extensive parking whilst to the rear is a large lawned south facing garden with mature trees which backs onto the golf course with a useful store. The property extends to approximately half an acre.
Pleasantly located in one of the most sought-after residential roads in Cowes, approximately a mile from the town centre with boutique shops, bars and restaurants, as well as the famous yacht clubs and internationally renowned sailing facilities. The Red Jet high speed passenger ferry to Southampton also operates from the centre of Cowes. The popular village of Gurnard with its sailing club, two pubs, café and beach, from where stunning sunsets can be enjoyed, is within walking distance.
Accommodation
Part glazed front door with ornate canopy opening to
entrance lobby
With coat hooks. Door leading to secondary staircase. Inner door opens to:
Reception hall
With oak flooring, original staircase and decorative fireplace making for an attractive entrance to the house. Double doors open to the:
Drawing room
A beautifully light and spacious room with a wide south facing bay window overlooking the rear garden and an impressive fireplace featuring brick chimney, with wood burning stove inset with windows to either side and framed by decorative pillared surround. Oak flooring and wide opening to:
Dining area
With French doors opening to the south and west facing terrace.
Living room
A large versatile room with a generous seating area with an attractive open fireplace with part of the room used as a games room.
Garden room
A really spacious room to the rear of the house (where there was once an indoor swimming pool), with a series of bi-fold doors across the southern and western elevations opening to the garden and adjacent terrace, currently providing a further seating and dining area.
Shower room
Tiled throughout with a large walk-in shower, wash basin and WC. Heated towel rail.
Kitchen/breakfast room
Fitted with a range of wood fronted wall and base cupboards with worksurfaces, 1½ bowl sink unit, space for a range cooker with extractor above, as well as an under counter fridge and dishwasher.
Utility room
Built in cupboards and worksurfaces with space for washing machine, dryer and American style fridge/freezer. Wall mounted Glow-Worm boiler.
Rear lobby
With door to the eastern side elevation as well as leading to a covered link adjacent to the
workshop
from the driveway with steps leading up to a store room situated above the garage with shower and wash basin.
Original staircase in the hall leads up past a half landing from which there are sea glimpses, to the
first floor.
bedroom 1
A particularly spacious bedroom with wide bay window overlooking the rear garden and golf course beyond. Extensive built-in wardrobe cupboards.
Bedroom 2
A beautifully light double bedroom with a wide window enjoying southerly views towards the golf course. Extensive built-in wardrobe cupboards and book shelving.
Bedroom 3
Currently used as a study, a dual aspect room with a westerly aspect and built-in cupboard.bathroom Tiled throughout. Fitted with a bath, separate shower, washbasin, WC and built-in cupboards incorporating hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 4
A double bedroom with built in cupboard.
Bedroom 5
A single/twin room with space for a desk and built-in cupboard.
Shower room
Tiled throughout with a large walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.
Second floor
self-contained apartment
Accessed via the secondary staircase from the entrance lobby (therefore not requiring access through the main house).
Landing
With store cupboard.
Kitchen/living room
A particularly light room with a wide window overlooking the garden and golf course. Built-in kitchen units with integral appliances including oven, four ring electric hob, dishwasher and washing machine. Worksurfaces and sink unit. Space for seating and dining areas.
Bedroom 7 A large bedroom with various built-in cupboards. Distant views across the Western Solent towards Hurst Castle.Built-in cupboards.
Bedroom 6
Wonderful easterly views including across The Solent to Southampton Water.
Shower room
Shower, washbasin and wc.
Outside
A wide opening within the stone wall fronting Baring Road opens to an extensive parking area. The gardens lie to the rear of the house and are south-facing and comprise an extensive terrace beyond which is the level lawned and fenced garden with some mature oak trees. There is a gated access onto the golf course (which can only be used by members) in addition to a useful store. A former garage adjoining the house now forms a useful workshop.
Tenure
Freehold
postcode
PO31 8DS
services
Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. Gas fired central heating.
EPC rating
D
Viewings
All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement 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.
