Spring Gardens, Ventnor

Boasting far reaching views over the English Channel, this substantial family home offers five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and three reception rooms with a self-contained one-bedroom annex, a delightful terraced garden to the rear and plenty of private parking.

Dating back to circa 1880, this impressive Victorian house was formerly a gentleman’s residence and has provided a successful self-catering holiday business for the current owners before they began converting it to a family home. Having been beautifully maintained and updated over the years retaining many of the original features such as high ceilings, bay windows, deep skirting boards, and fireplaces, this beautiful home is flooded with natural light from its south facing position and boasts flexible accommodation five bedrooms plus a one-bedroom self-contained annex which is currently used as a very successful holiday let. The versatile accommodation also lends itself to multigenerational living and allows the vendors to accommodate their son in the ground floor annex. The property comprises a porch opening into a lovely entrance hall which leads into the kitchen diner, and to a ground floor annex. The kitchen diner also leads through to the sun room and to a ground floor bathroom. The ground floor annex, which has its own entrance, offers a large lounge diner, a double bedroom, a kitchenette, and a bathroom. From the entrance hall is the stairwell to the first floor which leads up to the first floor landing providing access to a large double bedroom, bathroom, and the living room, plus a landing leading to the self-contained annex which comprises a bedroom with an en-suite, a living room, a kitchen, and a fantastic elevated decking area. The first floor landing provides access to the second floor which boasts a further two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a living room with a kitchenette. The garden to the rear has been beautifully landscaped to offer terraced gardens with a lawn area, several seating areas, and benefits from a glorious south facing position and incredible sea views.

Seasider is perfect for a family looking for a coastal lifestyle with the convenience of plenty of local amenities within easy reach. The nearby high street of Ventnor, which is within short walking distance from the property, has a fabulous range of boutique shops, fine eateries and supermarkets, and regular bus services that run through to both Newport and Ryde. Ventnor is renowned for its bustling arts scene with the Isle of Wight’s award-winning Ventnor Fringe Festival that takes place every summer, and the Ventnor Botanic Garden which has over 23 acres of wide-open spaces containing rare, subtropical plants and trees which flourish in the unique microclimate enjoyed on the south coast of the Isle of Wight. The property is surrounded by an abundance of local Victorian history and is conveniently located for magnificent coastal walks and numerous beaches. The promenade is located within a stone’s throw from the property and provides breathtaking coastal walks towards Horseshoe Bay in one direction and the popular beach of Ventnor in the opposite direction, with its beautiful golden sands and vintage beach huts offering the perfect place to spend a blissful day at the beach. The coastal path continues to Luccombe Chine and as far as Shanklin and Sandown or towards the hidden gem of Steepill Cove in the opposite direction.

Welcome To Seasider - Surrounded by a low brick wall with six allocated parking spaces in front, a pathway to the side provides access to the main entrance of this impressive Victorian property. Enjoying spectacular sea views and featuring flourishing palm trees, a small front garden provides a sunny seating spot which can be accessed via large sliding patio doors from a sunroom. A partially glazed upvc door to the side aspect opens to a porch area which features an original period door leading into the main entrance hall. The pathway also continues to the rear of the property leading to private access for the ground floor annex.

Entrance Hall - This naturally light entrance hall enjoys a beautiful wooden staircase with a victorian style, tile flooring with bright, neutral decor. There is access to the kitchen diner, the ground floor annex, and a large storage room from here.

Kitchen-Diner - This spacious room features gorgeous wooden floorboards and boasts a large bay window to the front aspect which are fitted with stylish double glazed sash style windows. The kitchen is made up of retro cabinetry and freestanding pieces which compliment the neutral decor and the stylish dark coloured ceiling which exaggerates the characterful ceiling architraves. With space for a large dining table and some seating, this lovely room is certainly the heart of the home. The room also benefits from two radiators and a small fitted cupboard which houses an electrical consumer unit. There is access to the sunroom and ground floor bathroom from here.

Sunroom - This room is bathed in natural light from an expansive set of sliding patio doors to the front aspect and a large obscure glazed window to the side aspect. Warmed by a radiator, this room is stylishly finished with a patterned vinyl floor and a coordinating fresh neutral shade on the walls. A partially glazed wooden door opens to a bathroom.

Bathroom - The patterned vinyl floor from the sunroom continues into this retro-inspired bathroom which features vintage-style chrome fixtures on a pastel pink pedestal hand basin and a matching bath which has a contrasting grey painted tongue and groove panel, matching the wall decor and also features white wall tile splashback around the bath and hand basin. The room also benefits from an extractor fan, a wall-mounted mirrored cabinet and a window to the side aspect with obscure-glazing to provide privacy.

Ground Floor Annex Living - Dining Room - Boasting beautiful wooden floorboards, this fantastic room features a bay window to the side aspect, allowing plenty of natural light into the space. There is a characterful gas fire located here as well as period features including a picture rail and ceiling coving. There is ample space for dining and lounging furniture and a door leads through to an internal hallway.

Annex Bedroom - Located just off the internal hall, this double bedroom is carpeted and offers ample space for bedroom furniture.

Annex Kitchenette - Offering a cabinet integrating a sink and drainer, this kitchen space features a range of freestanding cabinets as well as being neutrally decorated with a feature wall to one side. A well-maintained Worcester Bosch boiler can be found here which serves the ground floor accommodation. The Victorian style flooring enhances this space, plus there is a door to the front leading out to the parking area. There is access here to the bathroom.

Annex Bathroom - Tiled with neutral wall and floor tiles, this bathroom is equipped with an electric shower over the bath, a vanity hand basin, a w.c, plus the space benefits from plumbing for a washing machine. There is an obscure glazed window to the front aspect allowing plenty of natural light into the space.

First Floor Landing - Accessed via a staircase from the entrance hall, this first-floor split-level landing boasts beautiful wooden floorboards and leads up to a double bedroom, bathroom, and a living room. Illuminated by two pendant light fittings controlled by timer switches, a long landing space with an internal fire safety door located midway leads to the first floor annex. At the end of the long landing space are wall-mounted shelves and a partially glazed door which opens to the rear garden and is currently used as the guest entrance for the first floor annex.

Living Room - Upon entering this spacious living area your eyes are immediately drawn to a large bay window to the front aspect framing the stunning sea views beyond. Featuring a fabulous cast iron fireplace, the space features beautiful exposed wooden floorboards which compliments the subtle neutral wall decor and the striking dark painted ceilings.

Bedroom One - With a window to the side aspect, this generously proportioned room provides space to accommodate bedroom furniture as well as a large double bed. Warmed by a wall-mounted electric radiator, this room has fresh white painted walls and features exposed wooden floorboards that have continued from the landing and living room.

Bathroom - With fully tiled walls featuring a light neutral colour palette, this bathroom has a coordinating white suite comprising a pedestal hand basin, a w.c, and a bath with an electric shower unit over. Benefitting from an obscure-glazed window to the side aspect, this room also includes an electric wall heater, and a neutral vinyl floor.

First Floor Hallway - From the first floor landing, through the fire door, this carpeted hallway leads to a door which opens into the garden and there is a door to the first floor annex.

First Floor Annex Kitchen - The well-presented kitchen which has a laminate floor with a wood-effect finish combining a subtle nautical-inspired design. There are a range of fitted wall and base units with a white tile splashback, a wooden countertop incorporates a stainless steel sink and drainer and there is a freestanding double electric oven with an electric hob. A glazed door to the side aspect allows for plenty of natural light and opens onto a lovely decking area, plus the space features a large built-in cupboard houses a water tank and electrical consumer unit. A loft hatch is accessed from here.

First Floor Annex Living Room - Finished with a fresh white wall decor and a grey carpet, this room is heated with one wall-mounted electric radiators to keep the room cosy. With large French doors to the front aspect providing access to the elevated decking area, the room also features a window to the side aspect which allows natural light into the space.

First Floor Annex Bedroom - The grey carpet and wall decor continue into this room which features a window to the rear aspect with an opaque-glazed sailing boat design. The room also benefits from a built-in wardrobe and a wall-mounted electric radiator to provide warmth. A white door opens to an en-suite shower room.

First Floor Annex En-Suite - Upgraded by the current owners, this en-suite wet room is tiled with beautiful turquoise wall tiles and features a grey vinyl floor. It features an electric shower, there is a wall mounted hand basin and a w.c. There is a small obscure glazed window to the rear aspect and the space also benefits from a wall mounted heated towel rail.

Second Floor Landing - Accessed from the first-floor split-level landing, the carpeted staircase leads to the second floor apartment with two further bedrooms, a bathroom, and a kitchen/living area, which is used for family and friends by the current owners. This space could easily be opened up to provide three bedrooms on the second floor, if required by the new owners.

Second Floor Hallway - The second floor features an entrance hallway which benefits from large built-in cupboards which provide storage space and also house an electrical consumer unit and a water tank installed by the current owners. The carpeted space provides access to two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a living/kitchen/dining space.

Second Floor Annex Living/Kitchen - Boasting fantastic sea views from a window to the front aspect, this welcoming room has an electric feature fireplace and a wall-mounted electric radiator to keep the room cosy. With a stylish glass pendant light fitting, the partially sloped ceilings and the walls are decorated in a fresh white shade which enhances the natural light. A classic monochrome checkered vinyl floor features within the kitchen area which has a fitted base unit with white cupboard doors that incorporates a stainless steel sink and drainer. Freestanding appliances include a fridge and a freestanding double electric cooker with a hob above. This area also benefits from a tiled splashback featuring a subtle floral pattern and a wall-mounted towel rail.

Second Floor Annex Bedroom One - Enjoying views over the terraced gardens through a window to the rear aspect, this double-sized carpeted bedroom benefits from a built-in wardrobe complete with a dresser which incorporates a chest of drawers and has a fitted wall light above. With white painted walls, this room also has a wall-mounted electric radiator.

Second Floor Annex Bedroom Two - Neutrally decorated, this carpeted bedroom has a slim window to the side aspect and is warmed by a wall-mounted electric radiator.

Second Floor Annex Bathroom - This well-presented bathroom comprises a w.c, a pedestal hand basin with a white-tile splashback as well as a wall-mounted mirror above, and a bath with a shower over complete with a protective glass screen and white-tile surround. Warmed by a wall-mounted electric radiator, this light and airy room has a slim obscure-glazed window to the side aspect. Finished with a smart vinyl floor, further benefits of the room include a wall-mounted, round shaving mirror and a wall light with a shaver socket.

Rear Garden - Accessed via a pathway to the left-hand side of the property and via a door from the first-floor landing, the rear garden of this magnificent home has been landscaped by the current owners to offer delightful sunny terraced areas to enjoy. Perfectly positioned to enjoy the breathtaking sea views beyond, this terraced garden has been designed to create a practical and enjoyable space, allowing for planting and a lawn area, as well as a paved space and a fabulous decked seating area, all positioned at different levels. There is a range of beautiful, well-established plants and shrubs which encourage plenty of wildlife, and there is a further elevated piece of land beyond providing the opportunity to create additional usable areas. A large fig tree produces delicious fruit in July/August and has a set of steps located beneath providing access to a paved sun terrace which has a large timber shed at the far end with plenty of space for storing garden essentials.

Parking - Allocated parking spaces located to the front of the property provide space for four vehicles and an additional two parking spaces are located directly opposite.

Providing plenty of flexible accommodation which has been beautifully enhanced, Seasider is an impressive Victorian property offering an opportunity to own a large family home with an annex, set within a highly sought-after coastal location. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agent Susan Payne Property.

Additional Details - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D (approx. £2,438.59 pa - Isle of Wight Council 2024/2025)
Services: Mains water and drainage, gas, electricity.

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.