Property description

There are plenty of potential opportunities available in this impressive detached Victorian residence in the charming seaside resort of Sandown. From the 1940s it has mostly been used as a guesthouse as is designated as a commercial property. With 5000 sq ft of accommodation it is currently configured as a 5-bedroom property, all with en-suite facilities, three spacious reception rooms and a large kitchen breakfast room. In addition, there are 3 apartments all with their own independent entrances, but having the benefit of being accessed from the main property as well if required. Set back from a quiet road, it is approached via a double wrought iron gate and pathway that leads to the raised front door with attractive portico. The front garden is enclosed by a stoned and flint wall with a gravel parking area for 2 to 3 cars and a formal lawned area giving side access to the rear of the property.

Through the front door you arrive at the impressive main hall with its ornate columns, tiled floor and large double doors leading to the drawing room. From the main hall there is access to bedroom 5, the inner hall and a concealed bookcase entrance to apartment 3.

The inner hall has access to all the major reception rooms and a gorgeous wide staircase to the first-floor bedrooms and staircase to the lower ground floor apartments. Many original features have been retained throughout the property including marble fireplace, oversized skirting boards and ornate ceiling roses. Solid oak flooring flows through much of the ground floor with high ceilings and attractive sculpted cornices. There is a superb kitchen breakfast room with top of the range Britannia range cooker, bespoke hardwood units, integrated appliances and a central 4-seater breakfast bar island.

There is a delightful dual aspect lounge, separate formal dining room and an impressive elegant drawing room with open marble fireplace.

At the rear of the property there is a large lawn with mature shrubs and trees as well as a balustraded decked terrace for alfresco dining. Permission exists for 2 log cabins to be placed in the rear garden.

What the Owner says:
When we moved here some 11 years ago the property was in a somewhat sorry state but we were delighted to have the opportunity to renovate and create the delightful place it is today. We had planned for this to be our forever home, but due to family commitments it is time for us to move on and hopefully the new owners will enjoy this property as much as we have.
The position is ideally situated being only a few minutes' walk to the seafront, high street, Sandown train station, Los Altos Park, Heights Leisure Centre and The Bay Medical Centre.

Room sizes:

• Entrance Porch
• Hallway
• Bathroom
• Kitchen
• Bedroom
• Lounge / Dining Room
• Lounge 16'0 maximum x 14'5 (4.88m x 4.40m)
• Hallway
• Bedroom 1 13'4 x 8'10 (4.07m x 2.69m)
• Bathroom 9'2 x 5'6 (2.80m x 1.68m)
• Bedroom 2 9'10 x 9'1 (3.00m x 2.77m)
• Kitchen 13'5 x 6'6 (4.09m x 1.98m)
• Walk-in Larder
• Office Area 8'3 x 5'10 (2.52m x 1.78m)
• Entrance Hallway
• Inner Hallway
• Bedroom 5 12'5 x 9'9 (3.79m x 2.97m)
• En-Suite Shower Room
• Lounge 20'5 into bay x 13'9 (6.23m x 4.19m)
• Dining Room 14'0 x 13'8 (4.27m x 4.17m)

• Kitchen 15'3 x 14'5 (4.65m x 4.40m)
• Drawing Room 24'7 x 14'2 (7.50m x 4.32m)
• Lounge / Dining Area 15'5 x 12'0 (4.70m x 3.66m)
• Kitchen 11'5 x 9'8 (3.48m x 2.95m)
• Bedroom 15'10 maximum x 10'6 maximum (4.83m x 3.20m)
• Landing
• Bedroom 1 20'4 into bay x 14'0 (6.20m x 4.27m)
• En-Suite Bathroom 13'2 x 10'0 (4.02m x 3.05m)
• Dressing Area
• Bedroom 2 16'2 x 10'5 (4.93m x 3.18m)
• En-Suite Bathroom
• Bedroom 3 14'4 x 12'10 (4.37m x 3.91m)
• Jack & Jill Bathroom 9'6 x 8'8 (2.90m x 2.64m)
• Bedroom 4 14'10 x 8'5 (4.52m x 2.57m)
• En-Suite Shower Room
• Driveway Parking
• Front Garden
• Rear Garden
• Raised Decking Area

The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures & fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which are not to scale 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.

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Amenities

Impressive detached Victorian residence – originally a bed & breakfast

Currently configured with five bedrooms to the main house & three self-contained flats

With existing internal access could be one very large family house

Extremely spacious & immaculately presented throughout

Beautiful en-suite facilities to all the bedrooms in the main house

Ample driveway parking & generous sunny rear garden

EPC energy rating E