In an elevated position with superb views, 15 Downs View Road is a unique family home benefitting from recent comprehensive renovations maximising the natural light that infiltrates the property throughout. The house is exceptionally well-presented inside and out with styled interiors and a generous layout including a spacious hallway, an open plan kitchen and dining room and separate sitting room with open fire and stunning southerly views. There is also a well-equipped utility room and downstairs shower room with W.C. There are three bedrooms, one of which enjoys stunning views and a family bathroom on the first floor. The front garden is landscaped with ample parking for two vehicles, whilst the back garden benefits from an elevated patio, maximising the southerly views leading down to the garden studio and potting shed.
15 Downs View Road is conveniently situated in St Helens 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, a restaurant, pub and antiquarian bookshop along with 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 a number of good beaches, including Bembridge and around Priory Bay.
Accommodation
Ground Floor
Entrance
Glazed composite door with side light.
Hallway
A large hallway with plenty of space for hanging coats and cupboard housing combination boiler. A hatch gives access to a small loft space.
Cloakroom/Shower
A light room with Velux window over a shower, pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail, W.C. and tiled floor and walls.
Utility Room
An excellent space with worktop over, space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge. Stainless steel sink with mixer tap over, pulley maid, shelving and door to the garden.
Kitchen/Dining Room
Fully equipped with a range of undercounter storage units and high gloss worktop, the kitchen is beautifully presented. Incorporating a 1.5 bowl ceramic sink with stainless steel mixer tap over. A newly fitted integrated Bosch dishwasher and oven, with four ring ceramic hob and contemporary brushed stainless steel extractor hood over. There is ample space for a freestanding fridge/freezer whilst dual aspect windows and French doors look onto the front garden and up to the village green beyond.
Sitting Room
A well-appointed space with plenty of natural light from its southerly aspect and stunning views of the nature reserve and downland in the distance beyond. An open fire sits upon a marble tiled hearth with block surround, generous alcove storage, an insulated timber clad feature wall and large recently installed sliding glass doors giving access to the patio, creating a particularly attractive reception space.
First Floor
Stairs rise to a galleried landing with hatch accessing a loft. There are three bedrooms, including one large principal bedroom with picture window boasting incredible panoramic views over the nature reserve and downland, as far as Luccombe and Wroxall Downs to one side and Culver Down including Whitecliff and Bembridge Windmill. The principal bedroom has built-in wardrobe space whilst bedroom two is also a good sized double with outlook over the front aspect. Bedroom three is slightly smaller but still a double.
Family Bathroom
A stylish suite including panelled bath with tongue and groove clad side, large double walk in shower with tiled walls and shelving with storage below to one side, heated towel rail, pedestal wash basin and W.C.
Outside
The gardens are exceptionally well-presented and offer a tranquil space to enjoy the sunny southerly aspect and views, while also being relatively low-maintenance. To the front is a lawned space with hedging, herbaceous shrub borders and off-road parking for two cars. At the rear, there is an elevated patio with glorious views and gardens beyond incorporate an attractive space with lawn, mature hedgerow and landscaped walkways leading to a studio, garden shed and potting shed. The studio is insulated and with power allowing it to be used as a home office or workshop.
Services
Mains electricity water and drainage, heating is provided by a gas fired combination boiler located in the hallway cupboard.
Tenure
The property is offered Freehold
Council Tax
Band D
EPC Rating
D
Postcode
PO33 1YE
Viewings
All viewings will be 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.