Carmel

This charming detached cottage has a great deal of character and is set in attractive south facing gardens with numerous terraces from which the views and sounds of the sea can be enjoyed. Carmel is Listed Grade II and was once the head gardener’s cottage to the impressive East Dene Estate, once home to the celebrated poet Algernon Swinburne. The cottage retains many period features including original floorboards and benefits from good sized principal rooms many of which benefit from views of the English Channel.

Carmel benefits from a superb location, situated to the east of Bonchurch village in a small hamlet of period stone properties elevated above Monks Bay, just a couple of minutes walk away. The Coastal Path leads just below Carmel and provides access to some superb walks including the nearby 11th Century church whilst the surrounding coastline of the Island provides some stunning scenery and the area has a great micro-climate. Bonchurch itself largely
comprises a range of attractive stone built period houses constructed in the Victorian era for the wealthy gentry who were attracted here by the milder climate and excellent sea views and is famous for its past literary connections including Dickens and Swinburne. Nearby Ventnor has a good range of restaurants and bars, shops and a fish market whilst just to the west is Ventnor Botanic Gardens.

ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE PORCH Largely glazed with a flagstone floor. Impressive period front door set in an arched stone opening to Entrance Hall.

KITCHEN Fitted with a range of built-in cupboards and work surfaces with ceramic sink unit, integral oven hob and space for fridge / freezer. An arched window with window seat to the southern elevation provides wonderful sea views. Terracotta tiled flooring.

INNER HALL Staircase leading to First Floor.

SITTING ROOM A beautifully light dual aspect room with southerly sea views and French doors opening to the garden. Fireplace with stone hearth and ornate timber surround housing wood burning stove. Wide opening to:

DINING ROOM Outlook over the garden and sea glimpses. Fireplace (sealed).

BEDROOM 3 A dual aspect double bedroom with stone fireplace and sea glimpses.

SHOWER ROOM Shower, wash basin, WC.

UTILITY ROOM Work surfaces, space for dishwasher and washing machine, built-in cupboards, door to garden.

FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM 1 A dual aspect bedroom currently used as a triple room with a vaulted ceiling and sea views.

BATHROOM Modernised with a white suite comprising a bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.

BEDROOM 2 A large double bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and sea views.

OUTSIDE
A path leads past an east facing terrace overlooking the sea, with adjacent well stocked borders to the front door. The principal garden lies to the west of the cottage and comprises a lawned garden leading to a superb terrace from which the southerly sea views can be enjoyed. To the rear of the garden, stone steps lead up past lushly planted boarders to an elevated terrace from which there is a panoramic outlook over the English Channel. Adjacent to the entrance to the cottage is a small stone outbuilding. Two car parking spaces will be available to the purchasers in the small car park just opposite Carmel.

SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating with boiler situated in adjoining boiler room.

DIRECTIONS At the bottom of Bonchurch Shute, turn left towards the 11th Century church and then immediately left again through the stone gate pillars signed East Dene. Follow this track to the left for about 500 metres through the woodland and then down the hill and Carmel is found on the right with the car park opposite. (Note: Carmel benefits from a right of way over the access track for which there is an obligation to contribute towards the maintenance.)

EPC Exempt – Carmel is Grade II Listed

TENURE Freehold

NON DOMESTIC RATES Current rateable value of £4,100 with an annual payment is £2,045.

POSTCODE PO38 1RL

VIEWINGS All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the sole selling agents Spence Willard.

Important Notice
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