Property description

The idyllic setting lends itself to al fresco dining with plenty of outside entertaining opportunities on the Verandah and patios enjoying the vistas and the weather that this micro climate enjoys.

Approached via a gravel driveway at the end of the road places this lovely home in an enviable position with easy access to many coastal walks direct from the house. Ventnor with its shops, amenities and harbour is approximately 1 mile away.

GROUND FLOOR

Wooden front door opening to:

HALLWAY Unusual shaped entrance hall with vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows, wood panelling and hexagonal quarry tiled floor. Radiator. Solid oak door through to:

ENTRANCE HALL With oak panelling and fitted bookcases. Fitted glazed display cupboard to recess. Open fire place. Window to front. Wood block flooring. Radiator. Stairs to first floor.

DINING ROOM This lovely light and bright room has full height windows and French doors leading out to verandah with views across the garden to the sea beyond. Wood panelling and open working fireplace. Radiator.

DRAWING ROOM Large room with dual aspect window to side and full height bay window with French doors leading to the verandah enjoying the glorious views of the sea. Lovely tiled, open fire place. Radiator. Small panel glazed door to reception and small paned door to:

STUDY/LIBRARY Fitted with a tall bookshelf and storage cupboard housing electrical units and Potterton Kingfisher boiler. French doors to side of property.

From Hallway through a glass door to:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Ceramic tiled floor. Fitted with a range of wall and base units and 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink with window looking out across the driveway. Gas fired Aga and space for fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. Radiator. Space for a table with window to covered porch at the side of the property.

Leads into:

UTILITY ROOM/SECOND KITCHEN Door to covered porch, single bowl stainless steel sink unit and a number of wall and base fitted units. Gas hob and space for fridge and washing machine. Through to:

SHOWER ROOM Fitted with an Aqualisa shower, wc and sink. Radiator. Through to:

BEDROOM 5/ADDITIONAL RECEPTION ROOM Good sized double room with stone fireplace, built in wardrobes and doors to side patio.

FIRST FLOOR

Stairs lead from the hallway to the half landing with airing cupboard. Door to:

WC With sink

BATHROOM White suite comprises of raised corner bath with mixer tap incorporating shower, bidet, wc and vanity sink with cupboard under. Separate Mira shower cubicle. Heated towel rail. Window to side of property.

MASTER BEDROOM Beautiful light double room with original windows opening out to the stunning views across the sea. Radiator. Picture rail and oak wood block flooring.

DRESSING ROOMCurrently housing wardrobes for storage. Space for dressing table. Radiator.

BEDROOM 2 Large double room with original windows that open out to enjoy the views across the sea. Built in wardrobe for storage. Radiator.

BEDROOM 3 Double room with original tiled fireplace. Window to side of property. Radiator.

BEDROOM 4 Double room with window to side of property looking over the driveway and woodland/gardens. Original feature fireplace. Wash hand basin.

SEPARATE FLAT

Ideal self-contained flat suitable for guests, holiday lets or dependant relative. Could also be used as a home office. Stone steps lead up to hardwood front door leading into:

SITTING ROOM A good sized sitting room with patio doors leading out onto a BALCONY with wonderful sea views to the side of the house.

KITCHEN With a range of wall and floor units, electric hob and oven. Single bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Electric boiler.

BEDROOM Double room with window to side of property to driveway and Walk in wardrobe. Access to loft space via a pull down ladder.

OUTSIDE

Dolphins is approached, initially, by a shared driveway leading to stone gate pillars with drive leading to private parking and turning area for a number of vehicles.

The woodland gardens rise up from the drive with a network of paths with fencing and a variety of shrubs and plants. Wooded area.

To the front of the property there are two separate areas of lawned gardens enjoying a superb southerly aspect and views to the sea, edged by mature shrubs. There is a garden path that leads down to the boundary wall at the front of the property. The tiled Verandah leads around the front and side of the house.

SWIMMING POOL The outside heated pool is situated to the side of the property with a separate patio area enjoying the wonderful sea vistas. A separate pool house hosts the filtration and heating unit for the pool.

EPC F

COUNCIL TAX Band G

TENURE Freehold

SERVICES Mains electric, gas, water and drainage.

AGENTS NOTES
Our description of any appliances and/or services (including any central heating system) should not be taken as any guarantee that these are in working order. None of these statements contained in these particulars as to the property are to be relied on as statements of fact. These particulars do not form part of any contract. Especially
if travelling long distances, if there is any point of particular importance, please contact Hose Rhodes Dickson who will be pleased to clarify the information. Floor plans are schematic and are for guidance only. Measurements are approximate. Please note that our photographs depict the property in a furnished condition. On completion all furnishings will be removed unless specifically mentioned elsewhere as being included in the sale. Details and photographs prepared October 2014.

Property Features :

• Beautiful coastal Victorian villa with fabulous sea views
• 5 bedrooms plus 1 bedroom annexe
• Lovely gardens and swimming pool