Property description
CHAIN FREE. A 3-4 bedroom chalet bungalow with sea views and two bathrooms. Outside Studio/Workshop, off road parking, well stocked garden and conservatory. Income potential from photo-voltaic solar roof panels and established B & B with website. Situated within the popular sailing and beachfront village of Gurnard, a short distance from Cowes, the property would make an ideal family, holiday or retirement home. There are sea views from the front rooms - especially on the first floor - from which to enjoy the spectacular and famous 'Gurnard Sunsets'.
The property is constructed of colourwashed island stone elevations under a concrete tiled roof. The accommodation is described in the photos and floorplan. It is set out on two storeys and comprises:
GROUND FLOOR Sitting Room - with Oak Floor, flame-effect gas fire set in stone surround and with wall-mounted ignition. Sliding terrace doors to Dining/Sun Terrace and pair of bifold doors to:
Dining Room/Study/Bedroom 4 with oak floor
Kitchen/Breakfast - with oak worksurfaces and oak-fronted units. Ceramic tiled floor and glazed doors to:
Conservatory - with ceramic tiled floor and glazed terrace doors to garden.
Shower Room 1 - with shower, basin & W.C.
Open Porch - with photo-voltaic control box
Bedroom 1 - with sea view
FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 2 - with sea views and sliding wardrobe/cupboard doors
Bedroom 3 - with sea views and eaves storage
Bathroom 2 - with bath with shower over, basin & W.C.
The 'Grohe' showers are high pressure.
The Photovoltaic roof-mounted panels have produced average income of around £800 p.a. since installation (2012) and reduced electricity bills by about 1/3rd (owners figures, unverified)
One room at the property has been used a B & B and has its own dedicated website ww.jvans.co.uk which could be transferred to the purchaser
OUTSIDE The property is approached directly off Church Road. There is an area of hardstanding providing parking for 3-4 vehicles at the front and side of the property. Front garden has a mature palm and camellia. To the rear is a mature, well stocked garden with sea and coastal views containing the studio/workshop and a sun terrace ideal for dining 'al-fresco' beneath the timber pergola. Mature specimen planting includes a venerable cooking apple tree, roses, acanthus, peonies and clematis around lawned areas. There is a small, raised vegetable bed and a composting area.
GARAGE/STUDIO: A Garage/Studio/Workshop/Store with insulated timber walls beneath mineralised felt roof. Double garage doors. Sink with electric water heater. Water, electricity and sink drainage.
SERVICES & HEATING We are informed that the following mains services are connected to the property (subject to the conditions and stipulations of the relevant utility companies) electricity, gas, water and foul drainage. The heating system is provided by a gas-fired boiler via radiators.
TENURE & POSSESSION, FIXTURES & FITTINGS The property is offered Freehold with vacant possession on the whole upon Completion.
COUNCIL TAX Band E. Amount Payable 2013/14: £1,576
GURNARD Gurnard is a popular coastal village which lies about 1.5 miles to the west of the premier yachting town of Cowes. Within the village there are local shops, inns, church, local primary school and its own sailing facilities including the thriving Gurnard Sailing Club. Cowes the home of world yachting is 1.5 miles to the northwest and the Island's main shopping and administrative centre of Newport is about 5miles distant.
DIRECTIONS From Newport turn left at Northwood Garage and follow this road to the 'Roundhouse' roundabout. Take the first exit left onto Tuttons Hill. At the church turn left into Church Road and the property can be found on the left hand side after a short distance.
VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents, Biles & Co. To view this property please contact our Isle of Wight office on 01983 872335
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