House For Sale £240,000
Offering a semi-rural lifestyle in this quiet cul-de-sac, this well-arranged three-bedroom home provides an exciting opportunity for modernisation and comes complete with driveway parking and a secluded woodland-inspired rear garden.
Built around the mid 1970’s complete with a driveway and a garage, 21 Hillcrest Road boasts a fantastic position within a quiet cul-de-sac enjoying rural downland views beyond. This well-arranged family home provides a fantastic opportunity for the new owners to put their own stamp on and offers a spacious lounge-diner, kitchen with access to the rear garden, a spacious bathroom as well as a downstairs cloakroom, and three naturally light bedrooms; two with fantastic views towards the countryside. The entrance porch at the front of the house benefits from a recently laid fibreglass roof and also enjoys the rural views beyond the cul-de-sac. Providing a peaceful nature haven, the garden provides a sense of tranquillity with sheltering trees and shrubs making it very secluded with a small winding pathway meandering through. Furthermore, the rear garden presents a wonderful opportunity for keen gardeners to get creative and establish an ideal outdoor retreat.
Located in an elevated position within this quiet cul-de-sac, 21 Hillcrest Road enjoys a range of local wildlife including a variety of birds and mammals which regularly visit the gardens. This family home is perfectly located to take advantage of the beautiful surrounding countryside, with a variety of rural footpaths on the doorstep; including a short walk from the property that takes you on a delightful stroll to The Chequers Inn. The property also enjoys the benefits of being part of a small village community with a local shop just a few minutes away, a post office and a local village Primary School nearby. Just a short distance from the property there is also Rookley Country Park with a swimming pool and the county town of Newport, with its range of high street shops, restaurants and amenities just a fifteen-minute drive from this quiet location. The area is well served by buses to both Newport and the nearby pretty, coastal town of Ventnor.
The accommodation comprises of a porch leading to the entrance lobby giving access to a cloakroom and cloak cupboard. The entrance lobby opens to a spacious, open plan lounge diner which continues to a naturally light kitchen with access to the rear garden. From the lounge area is the stairwell leading to the first-floor landing with three bedrooms, a bathroom, and an airing cupboard.
Welcome To 21 Hillcrest Road
A garden at the front of the property is flourishing with shrubs including Rosa Rugosa hedging which produces perfumed pink and white flowers with red fruits in the autumn and there is a small, grassed area leading through. To the side of the garden, a concrete driveway has space for two vehicles and sits in front of a garage that links with a neighbouring garage. The porch entrance can be accessed via a few steps from the driveway.
Porch
This handy porch provides dual aspect windows to the front and side providing natural light and ample space to store coats, shoes and muddy walking boots. The walls are currently exposed brick but have the potential to be insulated and plastered. A wooden front door with two-pane obscure glazing opens into the entrance lobby.
Entrance Lobby
Fitted with a green carpet which spreads throughout the home, this entrance lobby includes a handy cloakroom and cloak cupboard plus creates access to the spacious lounge-diner and into the rest of the house. White panel interior doors and a neutral décor combined with patterned wallpaper continue throughout the accommodation. There is also ceiling light in this space.
Cloakroom
A practical downstairs cloakroom provides a w.c, a wall-mounted hand basin with hot and cold taps plus a burgundy tile splashback. A patterned vinyl floor can be found in this room along with neutral wall décor, ceiling light and an extractor fan.
Lounge - Diner (6.45m max x 3.89m max (21'02 max x 12'09 max))
This open space hosts a mock chimney breast at the centre of the lounge area with a wooden mantle, a neutral tile surround and a hearth with an electric log burner effect stove. A decorative wallpaper border is presented under the coving and can be found throughout the home. There is a large window to the front aspect with views over the countryside, which floods natural light into this space. A central ceiling light illuminates this space, and a large open archway leads into the dining area. The stairs lead from this space to the first-floor landing and there is a handy storage cupboard with lighting located beneath.
A sliding glazed patio door at the end of the dining space allows for sunlight to fill this room, with views and access to the rear garden. This area continues the décor from the lounge space and provides room for a family dining table and chairs. A ceiling light fitting and one of the electric night storage heaters are also located in the dining area.
Kitchen (3.45m x 2.41m (11'04 x 7'11))
Through a wooden multi-pane glazed door from the lounge, this kitchen is fitted with white cottage style base and wall cabinets with a grey speckled worktop integrating a stainless steel sink and drainer with a long neck mixer tap beneath a large window, looking out into the garden. Undercounter space for a washing machine or dishwasher is available and an electric 'Beko' cooker providing a double oven and hob is positioned between the base units. A cooker hood above provides lighting and an extractor fan with storage cupboards on either side. The walls are painted in a light blue shade with a neutral wall tile splashback. A UPVC door with an obscure glazed panel leads out into the rear garden and onto the patio. Illuminated by a central ceiling light, this room has an additional freestanding storage cupboard situated adjacent to the fitted cabinets with space for a fridge freezer beside. This space offers the potential to be modernised and reconfigured if required.
First Floor Landing
From the lounge-diner, a fully carpeted turning staircase with a wooden banister and handrail leads to the first-floor landing which provides access to three bedrooms, a family bathroom and an airing cupboard. A light and the loft hatch occupy the ceiling space and there is an additional electric night storage heater located here.
Bedroom One (3.23m x 2.90m (10'07 x 9'06))
Boasting a large window to the front aspect with views towards the countryside and as far as Southampton, this double bedroom is fitted with a carpet and a matching wall décor plus a central positioned ceiling light.
Bedroom Two (3.20m x 2.90m (10'06 x 9'06))
Flooded with glorious south-facing sunlight, this double bedroom includes blue wall décor and neutral carpets along with a large window to the rear aspect overlooking the woodland garden and beyond. This room is lit by a central ceiling light.
Bedroom Three (3.00m x 2.06m (9'10 x 6'09))
Following the previous bedrooms, this smaller room has a pink carpet, blue wall décor, and boasts a window to the front aspect offering views of the countryside and beyond. This room is currently set up as a single bedroom but could be used as a study, nursery or playroom.
Family Bathroom
With an obscure glass window to the rear, this room is flooded with natural light which reflects off the warm yellow walls and traditional wooden floorboards. This spacious bathroom offers a bath under the window with a traditional style mixer tap and shower attachment, plus there is a separate shower cubicle with an electric shower unit and a clear folding shower guard. Also located here is a pedestal hand basin with hot and cold taps and a wall-mounted mirror over, a w.c, and a neutral wall tile surround.
Rear Garden
Stepping out from the kitchen into this beautiful, south-facing wildlife haven creates the feeling of tranquillity with mature trees and shrubs dotted throughout and a small path meandering through the space. A lovely patio area just outside the door provides ample space for outdoor furniture with a topped leylandii row to one side plus there is a door to the garage under a beautiful, mature fuchsia shrub. With the potential for flower beds on either side, two steps lead into the woodland-inspired garden. A corkscrew hazelnut, a tall hawthorn, buddleias, a mature apple tree, and a New Zealand cabbage palm tree producing aromatic flowers are just some of the many trees, plants and shrubs that can be found in this garden. Plenty of wildlife visits this garden including wild birds, the occasional red squirrel, and mammals during the twilight hours. The back of the garden presents a partial hedgerow with the potential to be cut back to reveal beautiful countryside views beyond.
Garage
With a white up and over garage door, this handy garage space is equipped with lighting and electricity plus it includes plumbing for a washing machine. This space could be used as a garage or alternatively, it could be used for storage or set up as a workshop. There is a rear access via the patio at the back of the house.
Parking
This property comes complete with a two-vehicle concrete driveway plus a single garage. The cul-de-sac also offers on-road parking.
21 Hillcrest Road provides a fantastic opportunity to acquire a three-bedroom family home within a semi-rural village location, with a spacious lounge-diner, thriving nature lovers garden and driveway parking. An early viewing with the sole agent Susan Payne Property is highly recommended.
Additional Details
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: B
Services: Electricity, Mains Water and Drainage
Hillcrest Road Maintenance: Rookley Hillcrest Association are responsible for maintaining the garden area and a play area of Hillcrest Road. The current annual subscription of £25 is payable at the end of August so the next subscription is due in August 2022.
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.
Built around the mid 1970’s complete with a driveway and a garage, 21 Hillcrest Road boasts a fantastic position within a quiet cul-de-sac enjoying rural downland views beyond. This well-arranged family home provides a fantastic opportunity for the new owners to put their own stamp on and offers a spacious lounge-diner, kitchen with access to the rear garden, a spacious bathroom as well as a downstairs cloakroom, and three naturally light bedrooms; two with fantastic views towards the countryside. The entrance porch at the front of the house benefits from a recently laid fibreglass roof and also enjoys the rural views beyond the cul-de-sac. Providing a peaceful nature haven, the garden provides a sense of tranquillity with sheltering trees and shrubs making it very secluded with a small winding pathway meandering through. Furthermore, the rear garden presents a wonderful opportunity for keen gardeners to get creative and establish an ideal outdoor retreat.
Located in an elevated position within this quiet cul-de-sac, 21 Hillcrest Road enjoys a range of local wildlife including a variety of birds and mammals which regularly visit the gardens. This family home is perfectly located to take advantage of the beautiful surrounding countryside, with a variety of rural footpaths on the doorstep; including a short walk from the property that takes you on a delightful stroll to The Chequers Inn. The property also enjoys the benefits of being part of a small village community with a local shop just a few minutes away, a post office and a local village Primary School nearby. Just a short distance from the property there is also Rookley Country Park with a swimming pool and the county town of Newport, with its range of high street shops, restaurants and amenities just a fifteen-minute drive from this quiet location. The area is well served by buses to both Newport and the nearby pretty, coastal town of Ventnor.
The accommodation comprises of a porch leading to the entrance lobby giving access to a cloakroom and cloak cupboard. The entrance lobby opens to a spacious, open plan lounge diner which continues to a naturally light kitchen with access to the rear garden. From the lounge area is the stairwell leading to the first-floor landing with three bedrooms, a bathroom, and an airing cupboard.
Welcome To 21 Hillcrest Road
A garden at the front of the property is flourishing with shrubs including Rosa Rugosa hedging which produces perfumed pink and white flowers with red fruits in the autumn and there is a small, grassed area leading through. To the side of the garden, a concrete driveway has space for two vehicles and sits in front of a garage that links with a neighbouring garage. The porch entrance can be accessed via a few steps from the driveway.
Porch
This handy porch provides dual aspect windows to the front and side providing natural light and ample space to store coats, shoes and muddy walking boots. The walls are currently exposed brick but have the potential to be insulated and plastered. A wooden front door with two-pane obscure glazing opens into the entrance lobby.
Entrance Lobby
Fitted with a green carpet which spreads throughout the home, this entrance lobby includes a handy cloakroom and cloak cupboard plus creates access to the spacious lounge-diner and into the rest of the house. White panel interior doors and a neutral décor combined with patterned wallpaper continue throughout the accommodation. There is also ceiling light in this space.
Cloakroom
A practical downstairs cloakroom provides a w.c, a wall-mounted hand basin with hot and cold taps plus a burgundy tile splashback. A patterned vinyl floor can be found in this room along with neutral wall décor, ceiling light and an extractor fan.
Lounge - Diner (6.45m max x 3.89m max (21'02 max x 12'09 max))
This open space hosts a mock chimney breast at the centre of the lounge area with a wooden mantle, a neutral tile surround and a hearth with an electric log burner effect stove. A decorative wallpaper border is presented under the coving and can be found throughout the home. There is a large window to the front aspect with views over the countryside, which floods natural light into this space. A central ceiling light illuminates this space, and a large open archway leads into the dining area. The stairs lead from this space to the first-floor landing and there is a handy storage cupboard with lighting located beneath.
A sliding glazed patio door at the end of the dining space allows for sunlight to fill this room, with views and access to the rear garden. This area continues the décor from the lounge space and provides room for a family dining table and chairs. A ceiling light fitting and one of the electric night storage heaters are also located in the dining area.
Kitchen (3.45m x 2.41m (11'04 x 7'11))
Through a wooden multi-pane glazed door from the lounge, this kitchen is fitted with white cottage style base and wall cabinets with a grey speckled worktop integrating a stainless steel sink and drainer with a long neck mixer tap beneath a large window, looking out into the garden. Undercounter space for a washing machine or dishwasher is available and an electric 'Beko' cooker providing a double oven and hob is positioned between the base units. A cooker hood above provides lighting and an extractor fan with storage cupboards on either side. The walls are painted in a light blue shade with a neutral wall tile splashback. A UPVC door with an obscure glazed panel leads out into the rear garden and onto the patio. Illuminated by a central ceiling light, this room has an additional freestanding storage cupboard situated adjacent to the fitted cabinets with space for a fridge freezer beside. This space offers the potential to be modernised and reconfigured if required.
First Floor Landing
From the lounge-diner, a fully carpeted turning staircase with a wooden banister and handrail leads to the first-floor landing which provides access to three bedrooms, a family bathroom and an airing cupboard. A light and the loft hatch occupy the ceiling space and there is an additional electric night storage heater located here.
Bedroom One (3.23m x 2.90m (10'07 x 9'06))
Boasting a large window to the front aspect with views towards the countryside and as far as Southampton, this double bedroom is fitted with a carpet and a matching wall décor plus a central positioned ceiling light.
Bedroom Two (3.20m x 2.90m (10'06 x 9'06))
Flooded with glorious south-facing sunlight, this double bedroom includes blue wall décor and neutral carpets along with a large window to the rear aspect overlooking the woodland garden and beyond. This room is lit by a central ceiling light.
Bedroom Three (3.00m x 2.06m (9'10 x 6'09))
Following the previous bedrooms, this smaller room has a pink carpet, blue wall décor, and boasts a window to the front aspect offering views of the countryside and beyond. This room is currently set up as a single bedroom but could be used as a study, nursery or playroom.
Family Bathroom
With an obscure glass window to the rear, this room is flooded with natural light which reflects off the warm yellow walls and traditional wooden floorboards. This spacious bathroom offers a bath under the window with a traditional style mixer tap and shower attachment, plus there is a separate shower cubicle with an electric shower unit and a clear folding shower guard. Also located here is a pedestal hand basin with hot and cold taps and a wall-mounted mirror over, a w.c, and a neutral wall tile surround.
Rear Garden
Stepping out from the kitchen into this beautiful, south-facing wildlife haven creates the feeling of tranquillity with mature trees and shrubs dotted throughout and a small path meandering through the space. A lovely patio area just outside the door provides ample space for outdoor furniture with a topped leylandii row to one side plus there is a door to the garage under a beautiful, mature fuchsia shrub. With the potential for flower beds on either side, two steps lead into the woodland-inspired garden. A corkscrew hazelnut, a tall hawthorn, buddleias, a mature apple tree, and a New Zealand cabbage palm tree producing aromatic flowers are just some of the many trees, plants and shrubs that can be found in this garden. Plenty of wildlife visits this garden including wild birds, the occasional red squirrel, and mammals during the twilight hours. The back of the garden presents a partial hedgerow with the potential to be cut back to reveal beautiful countryside views beyond.
Garage
With a white up and over garage door, this handy garage space is equipped with lighting and electricity plus it includes plumbing for a washing machine. This space could be used as a garage or alternatively, it could be used for storage or set up as a workshop. There is a rear access via the patio at the back of the house.
Parking
This property comes complete with a two-vehicle concrete driveway plus a single garage. The cul-de-sac also offers on-road parking.
21 Hillcrest Road provides a fantastic opportunity to acquire a three-bedroom family home within a semi-rural village location, with a spacious lounge-diner, thriving nature lovers garden and driveway parking. An early viewing with the sole agent Susan Payne Property is highly recommended.
Additional Details
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: B
Services: Electricity, Mains Water and Drainage
Hillcrest Road Maintenance: Rookley Hillcrest Association are responsible for maintaining the garden area and a play area of Hillcrest Road. The current annual subscription of £25 is payable at the end of August so the next subscription is due in August 2022.
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.
