House For Sale £485,000
Dunelm is a charming period property having undergone renovations to include heating, electrics, and décor yet with options for further development or extension. Currently there are three good sized bedrooms and a bathroom finished to a modern standard and the master bedroom enjoys views toward the harbour. The accommodation on the ground floor incorporates well-proportioned rooms filled with character including original skirting, picture rails and a stained-glass window as well as a superb dining room with bi-folding doors to a large sitting room which opens onto the garden. Separate kitchen, breakfast room and a log burning stove that is an excellent feature open to both sides of the chimney breast. There is plenty of off-road parking and enclosed gardens to the rear. The current owners have plans drawn up for an open plan kitchen and potential reconfiguration to provide up to four bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is also scope to convert the loft subject to the necessary building regulation approvals.
Ideally situated in the village centre and only a short walk down to the harbour quay and the causeway leading to the sand dunes of the Duver and family friendly beach. The small but vibrant village of St Helens has a village shop, two restaurants and a pub, together with an antiquarian bookshop and excellent access to nearby Bembridge Harbour, with extensive mooring facilities and sailing clubs at Bembridge and Brading Haven. There is easy access to a range of more extensive facilities and mainland transport links at Ryde (approximately 3 miles away) as well as several good beaches, including Bembridge and around Priory Bay.
Accommodation
Ground floor
Entrance
Storm porch over a glazed front door with side lights creating a covered area for boots and hanging coats.
Hallway
Original wood flooring runs throughout the ground floor with under stair storage cupboards and vintage radiator to one wall.
Dining Room
A room of excellent proportions with bay window overlooking the front and bi-folding timber glazed doors through to the sitting room.
Sitting Room
With dual aspect room with stained glass window to the side and views to the garden, this room benefits from a wood burning stove sat upon a stone hearth set within a flush render chimney breast.
Breakfast Room
With wood burning stove and window overlooking the side.
Kitchen
The kitchen is a work-in progress with a range of under-counter and wall-mounted storage units, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
First Floor
Stairs with carpet runner rise to a galleried landing with access to a large boarded and insulated loft space, there is light on the landing via a window over the stairs.
Bedroom 1
A substantial double bedroom with deep bay window overlooking the front enjoying views to the harbour and Bembridge beyond.
Family Bathroom
A renovated family suite incorporating panelled bath with shower over, concealed cistern W.C. Wall mounted wash basin, heated towel rail and an illuminated mirror with tiled floor, splashbacks and bath surround.
Bedroom 2
A large double with bay window and excellent views toward Culver Down.
Bedroom 3
Is another substantial double bedroom which has the space to be split or incorporate into a further room, which could house an ensuite subject to plumbing and availability of services to the space.
Outside
Dunelm is set back from the road with a landscaped gravelled driveway with off road parking and a block paved path and rendered walls. There is side access to the rear which in an enclosed garden, largely laid to lawn with a garden shed, paved patio and access onto a lane which leads both directly to the green or providing a pedestrian shortcut toward the Duver. A lean-to store can be found on the eastern elevation.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage. Heating is provided by gas fired boiler and delivered via radiators with a new hive automated thermostatic control.
Tenure
The property is offered freehold
EPC Rating
E
Postcode
PO33 1TR
Viewings
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.
