With styled interiors and a private garden, this two bedroom cottage offers an idyllic island getaway in a popular location with the beach a short walk down the road. Situated within The Red House, an attractive Edwardian period property which has been converted into 3 apartments and a secluded semi-detached two storey cottage with its own private gardens, garaging and off-road parking. The cottage has been fully refurbished and now benefits from a stylish interior, updated heating system, a handmade kitchen and a contemporary bathroom along with herringbone pattern parquet and solid wood flooring throughout, make for an interesting and very functional space. There are now uPVC French doors opening onto a private garden with Indian sandstone patio with south westerly aspect and newly fenced borders.
Situated in an extremely popular and central spot, The Red House Cottage is in close proximity Swains beach (approx. 250m), the coastal paths of Bembridge and the vibrant village centre. Bembridge Harbour has extensive mooring facilities and two sailing clubs, whilst the village has a good range of shops, cafes and restaurants and some fabulous beaches. The Fastcat, providing high speed passenger links to Portsmouth is located in Ryde approximately 7 miles away and car ferry approximately 10 miles.
Accommodation
Entrance
With enclosed gardens behind a trellised fence, a pedestrian gate opens to a pathway leading to the entrance.
Hallway
Bright aqua timber door opens to a hallway with solid oak parquet flooring running throughout.
Bespoke seat and shoe storage and window overlooking the garden.
Bedroom 2
A modest sized double room with wooden floorboards and window overlooking the garden.
Kitchen
With herringbone solid oak parquet flooring, this stylish refurbished kitchen has bespoke birch ply worktops over plenty of undercounter storage units with leather handles. A 1.5 bowl composite white sink with stainless steel Rangemaster mixer tap over, Neff four ring induction hob and Neff integrated oven. Cupboard housing boiler and space and plumbing for a washing machine or dishwasher. Solid green Onyx window sill and birch ply shelving with space for a small dining table and chairs.
Cloakroom
With wall mounted wash basin, window overlooking the front aspect and W.C.
Sitting Room
With stripped wooden floorboards and a deep cloakroom cupboard offering plenty of storage, this well proportioned room has shelving within the alcove, deep period skirting boards and new uPVC French doors opening to the garden.
First Floor
Carpeted stairs rise to a small landing with hatch accessing the loft space.
Bedroom 1
Is a large double bedroom with herringbone pattern solid pine floorboards, high ceilings and bright outlook over the gardens.
Family Bathroom
An attractive newly refurbished bathroom with tiled floor and walls to mid-height and natural marble tiles in the shower. Panelled bath with tongue and groove clad side and shower over. Bespoke copper pipe heated towel rail, vanity unit composite wash basin and hidden cistern W.C.
Outside
The gardens of 3 Red House Cottage are delightful extending in a south westerly aspect and fully enclosed by hit and miss and batten fencing with an array of mature herbaceous shrubs and planting. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn and a wisteria climbs the wall alongside the terrace which is ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. There is a raised vegetable bed and access to the garage is found to the side with further storage behind.
Garage + Parking
The Red House is approached via a shared gravelled drive with ample parking for residents and visitors and allocated garages. Number 3 has one garage with ‘up and over door’ and pitched roof, providing plenty of storage. Currently used as a utility room, there is a side door accessing from the garden with power and lighting laid on along with an allocated parking space in front.
Services
Mains electricity, water and drainage, heating is provided by a new gas fired combination boiler located in the kitchen and delivered via radiators.
Tenure
Leasehold with share of freehold with the balance of a 999-lease renewed in in 2007. The owner contributes £75.00pcm toward building insurance and maintenance. There is no ground rent. Holiday letting is not permitted within The Red House ensuring the property and communal space are preserved and kept for the residents enjoyment and peace.
Council Tax
Band C
EPC
Rating D
Miscellaneous
In accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1979, we advise that the vendor of this property is an employee of Spence Willard Ltd.
Postcode
PO35 5XU
Viewings All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the sole selling agents Spence Willard.
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