The Haven

Originating as a Victorian stable block with apple stores above for nearby St Rhadagunds, this attractive period building was later converted into a lovely end of terrace cottage. It benefits from wonderfully light and characterful accommodation with high ceilings on the ground floor. Original features such as the dressed stonework and hook for raising apples into the upper floor remain. The property has been improved in recent years with the installation of aluminium framed windows and doors in 2023 and a new bathroom with Heritage fittings. The large south facing garden with sea glimpses provides an idyllic setting whilst the cabin to the far end of the garden includes a large decked terrace from which the sea views can be enjoyed.

The cottage is situated in a sheltered south facing position within the popular coastal village of St Lawrence. There is direct easy access to the nearby rustic coastline and many impressive coastal and country walks including various coves and bays. The village has a local grocery shop and the neighbouring town of Ventnor provides various amenities, such as individual shops, a doctor’s surgery, an array of fine eateries and a superb, sheltered beach. The area is renowned for having a warm and sunny micro-climate with the Ventnor Botanic Gardens nearby.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL
With coat cupboard and separate UTILITY CUPBOARD with space and plumbing for stacked washing machine and tumble dryer with extractor fan.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
A beautifully light, south facing room with hand-built kitchen including a range of cupboards with hardwood and marble worksurfaces with inset sink unit. Solid oak flooring, high ceiling and a large window that gives a southerly outlook over the gardens. A pair of partially glazed doors open to:

SITTING ROOM
A really nicely proportioned room with a southerly outlook over the garden along with a part-glazed door opening to the garden. Solid oak flooring, wood burning stove, understairs cupboard providing shelving and housing wall-mounted Vaillant gas-fired boiler installed in approximately 2022.

FIRST FLOOR
LANDING

BATHROOM
Recently refurbished to a high standard comprising a white Heritage suite including a bath with separate shower over and shower screen, washbasin set in vanity unit and WC. Tiled throughout.

BEDROOM 2
A large double bedroom with a westerly outlook.

BEDROOM 1
A really good-sized double bedroom with southerly views over the garden and to the English Channel. Ornate, original fireplace.

SECOND FLOOR
STUDY/BEDROOM 3
A characterful room with sloping eaves with Velux window providing southerly views and under eaves storage. Used as a single bedroom with low level access to a useful attic storeroom.

OUTSIDE
Impressive stone gate pillars open to a shared gravelled drive providing PARKING for one car. A paved path leads through a small walled front garden to the front door. The rear south facing garden, with access from both the house and driveway, is a superb feature. The garden is largely lawned and flanked by mature beech hedging to either side which extends up to an old stone wall where there is an opening into a further attractive south facing lawned garden flanked by various borders, trees and shrubs, and a garden store. To the far end of the garden is a timber chalet providing a STUDIO/ANNEXE erected in approximately 1996 with a large adjacent decked terrace providing great overflow living space with open plan BEDROOM/LIVING ROOM, SHOWER ROOM and an adjacent chemical WC.

Note – there is a pedestrian right of access for the adjacent cottage to access their garden which is only used on rare occasions.

SERVICES Mains water, electricity, shared private drainage and Calor gas. Gas-fired central heating.

EPC Rating F

TENURE Freehold

COUNCIL TAX Band C

POSTCODE PO38 1XA

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.