Property description

CLEVELAND HOUSE



Old Blackgang Road, Niton, Isle of Wight



A MAGNIFICENT DETACHED 5-6 BEDROOM PERIOD COASTAL HOUSE WITH ANNEXE, GARAGE AND GARDEN PAVILLION IN A SECLUDED SOUTH-FACING SETTING WITH WIDE-RANGING SEA VIEWS AND PROVIDING PARTICULARLY HIGH QUALITY ACCOMMODATION INCLUDING CINEMA AND MASTER SUITE. BEACHES AND FINE COASTAL WALKS NEARBY.



Extensively refurbished and reconfigured to a high standard in 2013/14 to combine period living contemporary and hi-tech features, the property is built largely of stone elevations beneath tiled roofs with ornate barge boards, hipped gables and semi-dormer windows in a style which includes some "cottage orné" features. It has new electrical, plumbing & heating systems and insulation. It has been planned to be easy to maintain and provided with luxurious bathrooms as well as 2 kitchens and dressing rooms featuring hand-built oak cabinets by The English Kitchens and Interior Co. Hardwood double glazed windows have been installed throughout in original refurbished frames. French limestone tiles with underfloor heating extend through much of the ground floor with oak parquet flooring and Chesney fireplaces in the dining room and drawing room. Security systems and a Nuvo entertainment system incorporating built-in speakers through much of the house.



The layout has been designed to link rooms and provide a superb and flexible entertaining space along with a cinema, music room and snug. The fine principal bedroom suite incorporates a beautifully-fitted dressing room and high quality bathroom. There is an impressive guest suite and up to 5 further bedrooms within the main house. The landscaped grounds are planted to be manageable and designed to make the most of the southerly aspect with excellent sea views over the English Channel. They extend to just under an acre and are and include two new high quality stone buildings providing a home office/studio and a summer house by the pool. A detached double garage building contains a Staff Annexe.



The quiet, south-facing coastal setting benefits from long sunshine hours and is on a no through road providing access to excellent coastal walks which lead down to various bays and beaches ideal for bathing or watersports - including the exclusive Niton Boat Club. There are both short walks and more extensive trails accessed nearby. The famous Buddle Inn is within walking distance and the local village of Niton has an excellent grocery store, public house and other shops. The area is south-facing and has a mild and sheltered micro climate. Ventnor Botanic Gardens nearby are world-famous for their range of sub-tropical plants.



ACCOMMODATION the accommodation is set out on two storeys; it is described in the photographs and floorplans and more particularly below:



Glazed entrance PORCH



ENTRANCE HALL French limestone flooring with staircase rising to first floor.



RECEPTION HALL French limestone flooring, fireplace (sealed) with stone surround.



DINING ROOM with a bay window providing sea views, with a Chesney open fireplace in stone surround, oak parquet flooring.



DRAWING ROOM with deep windows and sea glimpses. Chesney fireplace in marble surround. Oak parquet flooring through to a library with extensive book shelving.



CLOAKROOM



KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM A light and airy, triple-aspect room with hand-built oak kitchen and island unit The English Kitchens and Interior Co and a Dining/Breakfast Area with vaulted ceiling and wood-burning stove. Integral appliances include twin Miele dishwashers and a 4 oven electric Aga, twin butler sink and waste disposal. Sub-zero wine fridge. Larder cupboard and space/plumbing for "American" style fridge/freezer.



SUN ROOM.



STUDY with oak flooring and wood burning stove.



SNUG with built- in book shelving and French doors to the south-facing terrace.



CINEMA With built-in, tiered seating, sound system and screen.



PREPARATION KITCHEN with a range of built-in oak units; butlers sink and appliances including a Neff 4 ring hob, dishwasher, oven and microwave, space for washing machine and dryer.



WINE CELLAR



PLANT ROOM with 2 Vaillant gas-fired boilers and 2 mains hot water cylinders (300L).



MUSIC ROOM French limestone flooring and glazed roof light. Bi-fold doors open to the rear terrace.



CLOAKROOM 2



GAMES ROOM /BEDROOM 6



FIRST FLOOR



LANDING "Tech" cupboard housing the in-house entertainment system. Airing cupboard with slatted shelving, heated towel rail.



PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE comprising;

BEDROOM 1 A delightful light room with a large east facing window providing sea views, fireplace with electric fire. DRESSING ROOM with an extensive range of hand-

built oak cupboards with drawers and marble tops. BATHROOM "EN-SUITE" with central double-ended bath, large walk in shower, twin basins with marble surround, French limestone flooring with underfloor heating. Separate WC.



DRESSING ROOM 2/BEDROOM 5 with built-in cupboards and shoe rack.



GUEST BEDROOM SUITE comprising;

BEDROOM 2 with sea views. BATHROOM "EN-SUITE" with a bath, shower, WC, wash basin and heated towel rail.



BEDROOM 3 with sea views.



FAMILY BATHROOM with double-ended bath with shower over, wash basin, WC, heated towel rail. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating.



BEDROOM 4



OUTSIDE The property is approached through a pair of hardwood electric gates; a paved driveway sweeps past the house culminating in an extensive parking area by the GARAGE with twin electric doors, power, lighting and gas-fired boiler serving the:

ANNEXE with Ground Floor: Shower Room with shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail. First Floor: An open-plan living/bedroom space with sea views and a kitchenette.



THE GARDENS AND GROUNDS extend around the property but principally to the east. The south-facing lawns and terraces include planted borders and some specimen trees and shrubs. Extensive external and driveway lighting illuminates the grounds at night. Stone terraces and paths surround the house and provide several areas for seating and dining. The western area includes a paved terrace and terraced banks which have been recently cleared, landscaped and planted to complete the setting for this fine period home.



THE GARDEN PAVILLION

A fine pavilion of stone-faced elevations beneath a slated roof with south- facing windows and French doors open onto a York stone terrace. It stands in a commanding position

providing extensive views over the gardens, pool and sea beyond. Used as a home office, this versatile space could be a studio, garden room and gymnasium or perhaps further ancillary accommodation (subject to obtaining any necessary statutory consents). Security system, electric heating and built-in speakers.



ORNAMENTAL INFINITY POOL planted with reeds and other plants and in a paved surround with a hardwood decked terrace and SUMMER HOUSE of stone-faced elevations beneath a slated roof and containing a kitchenette overlooking the gardens and sea, with a large providing a beautiful setting for dining 'al-fresco' or simply enjoying the fine sea views.



POSTCODE: PO38 2NP



SERVICES Mains water, electricity, private drainage. A bulk LPG "Calor" gas tank serves the heating boilers.



TENURE & POSSESSION, FIXTURES AND FITTINGS The property is offered Freehold, with vacant possession on the whole upon Completion. The seller does not include in the sale any gas or electrical appliances, however connected, or any other fixtures, unless expressly mentioned in these particulars as forming part of the sale. Some items may be available by separate negotiation.



COUNCIL TAX Band G. Amount Payable 2015/16 £2,532.36



DIRECTIONS Niton is well-signed from Ventnor and the neighbouring villages of Godshill and Whitwell. From the Village centre proceed south; after Niton Undercliff Garage turn right into St Catherine's Road which is signed to St Catherine's Lighthouse and the Buddle Inn. Leave the Buddle on your right and bear right into Sandrock Road. Turn left into Old Blackgang Road and the gates to Cleveland House will be found on the right hand side.



VIEWING ARRANGMENTS 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.



NITON Niton is a very popular village on the south side of the Island about 10 miles from Island's main shopping and administrative centre of Newport. The coastal and seaside resort of Ventnor is about 5 miles distant. Within the village there are excellent facilities including a primary school, various shops, Post Office, public houses, chemist, doctors, Church and bus services to Newport and Ventnor.

Nearby is St Catherines Down which provides wonderful, walks and fine scenery of the magnificent coast line overlooking the English Channel. The famous beaches of the Island's rural south west coast are only a short drive away.



ISLE OF WIGHT The Isle of Wight, situated off the South Coast of England, is becoming an ever-more popular location for permanent and second homes. Made popular by Queen Victoria, who had her maritime residence at Osborne, the Island is famous for sailing in the Solent; for Cowes Week; for its beautiful coastline including sandy beaches and The Needles; spectacular countryside and long sunshine hours. There are now many more facilities than once was the case, Sainsburys, Tesco, M&S and now Waitrose all now have a presence as have other national chains. Communication and transport links are excellent; regular car ferries connect with the national motorway network and fast catamarans have connections via Southampton and Portsmouth with direct trains to London Waterloo which can be reached within 2 hours of leaving the Island shore. Government-funded schools are numerous and independent schools thrive on the Island with some children attending prep and public schools on the mainland. Leisure opportunities abound - walking, riding, paragliding, hang-gliding, team sports, sailing, wind surfing and other water sports, rugby, football (Newport Football Club) cricket and golf clubs. Good transport links enable day trips to the shopping centres of West Quay, Southampton and Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth



IMPORTANT NOTICE: Biles & Co Ltd for themselves and for the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that 1. The particulars are intended to giveafairandsubstantiallycorrectoveralldescriptionfortheguidanceofintendingpurchasesanddonotconstitutepart of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct , but any intending purchases should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact , but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Biles & Co Ltd has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property on behalf of Biles & Co Ltd, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchases in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Photographs taken September 2015 particulars prepared September 2015. 5. MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION: All measurements are approximate. While we endeavor to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact this office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.