House For Sale £700,000
This impressive late Victorian detached property includes a good sized, single storey annexe that was added in 1985. Therefore, it could be ideal for an inter-generational family or for anyone looking to create additional income by using the annexe as a holiday let, or possibly a home business. The house is set well back from the road with a long, block paved drive that passes the garage, off road parking areas and the large front garden with its lawn interspersed with trees and shrub borders providing privacy and security.
Although the house has been modernised over the years it still retains some delightful period features. This is well illustrated as you walk through the front door into the hall and see the original staircase, high coved ceilings and dado rail. The feeling of light and space is enhanced further as you enter the elegant, dual aspect lounge with its charming cast iron fireplace and French doors to the balcony terrace that wraps around the front and side of the house. The spacious, light and bright dual aspect dining room is large enough to entertain a dozen guests and has two sets of French doors to the terrace so you can enjoy a drink outside before going in for dinner on a warm summer's evening.
What the Owner says:
It has been a lovely family home for the past 11 years but it's now time for me to move back up to Scotland, if only I could transport this house 500 miles further North! I always loved the elegance and period character of the ground floor with its high airy ceilings, coupled with the more ‘homely' atmosphere upstairs, with the bedrooms tucked into the roof space and the charming lower-set windows. The house is in a delightful position and we have lovely views across Colwell Common and can even glimpse the winking lighthouse at Hurst Castle across the Solent from the main bedroom at night. It's a walker's paradise here, indeed I can walk the dogs across the common and be on the beach in five minutes and also have Tennyson Down and the Needles, walks up the Western Yar Estuary to Yarmouth, and other woodland, cliff, or beach walks all within a few minutes by car, or a short walk on foot through lanes and quiet roads.
Golfers can enjoy their game at the Freshwater Bay Golf Club while the Freshwater Sports Club and West Bay Country Club and Spa are only a mile away. There is also nearby Tapnell Farm Park, Fort Victoria Park and Golden Hill Fort, with walks, historical interpretation trails, museums and children's activities. While the house itself is surrounded by trees and greenery, with a hint of sea breeze in the air, it is also situated near the edge of the village of Freshwater with its beach, restaurants, pubs, small independent shops, garden centre, and Tesco.
Room sizes:
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale 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.
We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Fine & Country, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.
Although the house has been modernised over the years it still retains some delightful period features. This is well illustrated as you walk through the front door into the hall and see the original staircase, high coved ceilings and dado rail. The feeling of light and space is enhanced further as you enter the elegant, dual aspect lounge with its charming cast iron fireplace and French doors to the balcony terrace that wraps around the front and side of the house. The spacious, light and bright dual aspect dining room is large enough to entertain a dozen guests and has two sets of French doors to the terrace so you can enjoy a drink outside before going in for dinner on a warm summer's evening.
What the Owner says:
It has been a lovely family home for the past 11 years but it's now time for me to move back up to Scotland, if only I could transport this house 500 miles further North! I always loved the elegance and period character of the ground floor with its high airy ceilings, coupled with the more ‘homely' atmosphere upstairs, with the bedrooms tucked into the roof space and the charming lower-set windows. The house is in a delightful position and we have lovely views across Colwell Common and can even glimpse the winking lighthouse at Hurst Castle across the Solent from the main bedroom at night. It's a walker's paradise here, indeed I can walk the dogs across the common and be on the beach in five minutes and also have Tennyson Down and the Needles, walks up the Western Yar Estuary to Yarmouth, and other woodland, cliff, or beach walks all within a few minutes by car, or a short walk on foot through lanes and quiet roads.
Golfers can enjoy their game at the Freshwater Bay Golf Club while the Freshwater Sports Club and West Bay Country Club and Spa are only a mile away. There is also nearby Tapnell Farm Park, Fort Victoria Park and Golden Hill Fort, with walks, historical interpretation trails, museums and children's activities. While the house itself is surrounded by trees and greenery, with a hint of sea breeze in the air, it is also situated near the edge of the village of Freshwater with its beach, restaurants, pubs, small independent shops, garden centre, and Tesco.
Room sizes:
- Entrance Hallway
- Dining Room 14'7 x 12'7 (4.45m x 3.84m)
- Lounge 15'5 x 12'7 (4.70m x 3.84m)
- Office 16'4 x 10'0 (4.98m x 3.05m)
- Kitchen 7'9 x 7'5 (2.36m x 2.26m)
- Pantry
- Utility Room 14'11 x 9'11 (4.55m x 3.02m)
- Cloakroom
- Access To:
- Hallway
- Annex Porch
- Annexe Lounge 14'4 x 11'8 (4.37m x 3.56m)
- Annexe Kitchen 7'9 x 7'5 (2.36m x 2.26m)
- Annex Shower Room
- Annex Bedroom 10'8 x 10'8 (3.25m x 3.25m)
- Landing
- Bedroom 1 14'7 x 12'7 (4.45m x 3.84m)
- Dressing Area
- Bedroom 2 12'8 x 12'3 (3.86m x 3.74m)
- Bedroom 3 12'5 x 10'0 (3.79m x 3.05m)
- Bedroom 4 11'6 x 10'0 (3.51m x 3.05m)
- Family Bathroom
- Separate Cloakroom
- Front Garden
- Off Road Parking
- Detached Garage
- Sauna Room
- Studio / Gym
- Rear Garden
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale 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.
We are pleased to offer our customers a range of additional services to help them with moving home. None of these services are obligatory and you are free to use service providers of your choice. Current regulations require all estate agents to inform their customers of the fees they earn for recommending third party services. If you choose to use a service provider recommended by Fine & Country, details of all referral fees can be found at the link below. If you decide to use any of our services, please be assured that this will not increase the fees you pay to our service providers, which remain as quoted directly to you.
