Property description
Hidden away this unique retreat can be found adjacent to the well known View Point on the downs above Blackgang. The property enjoys the most incredible views looking down across the South West coast of the Island all the way to the Needles Lighthouse and beyond. Arguably this must be one of the best coastal and down land views on this side of the Island. Originally constructed in 1903 Hawks Ledge started its life as a Clubhouse for Chale Golf Club. This was a 9 hole course which played across the Blackgang Road onto St Catherines down towards the Pepper Pot. The area has a history of local folklore about smuggling and shipwrecks dating back over the centuries. Latterly fossil hunters search the beaches hoping to add to the well documented collection of dinosaur remains that have been found. The old clubhouse was sold in the 1940s to the Sampson family and has remained within the family ever since. This half acre freehold land lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The converted clubhouse is a one off providing a home with a difference set in a mature garden.
There are stunning walks on your doorstep along the cliff top footpath or over the downs, the nearby coast provides deep water for fishing or if you prefer you can swim or surf at Compton beach further up the coast. The village of Niton enjoys a friendly, active community and is under 2 miles away with food store, post office, school, public house, churches and doctors.
Double glazed doors opening to:
Conservatory Glazed on all side and open to :
Lounge/ Diner Formally the main room of the club house, windows to front enjoy views across the garden to the sea. Glazed sliding doors to:
Sun Lounge Glazed windows to front. Sea views. Radiator.
A small inner hall leads from the Lounge to the Bathroom and Bedroom.
Bedroom A double room with window to the sun lounge and window with far reaching views across to Tennyson down and The Needles. Basin. Radiator.
Bathroom Window to side. Shower, basin with vanity unit for storage, WC. Cupboard housing the gas boiler. Radiator.
Opening: from the Sun Lounge
Kitchen A range of matching base and wall units with inset sink. Fitted NEFF oven with Smeg hob with extractor over. Space for fridge. NEFF Dishwasher. Loft access. Door from the inner hallway to steps down into the former garage now arranged as:
Storeroom Workshop with door, window to front and power and light.
Green house door from Storeroom. Windows to rear.
OUTSIDE A five bar gate opens onto the driveway down to the property parking area and pretty courtyard garden around the main entrance. A well planted mature garden, now replaces the old 1st tee and 9th green of the former golf course. The garden extends on around the front and seaward side of the house with paths leading to a number of sitting areas to take best advantage of the superb views.
Heating Installed in 2012 a Vaillant boiler combination boiler located in the bathroom cupboard provides central heating via radiators and hot water.
Council Tax Band D
EPC F
Tenure Freehold
Services Mains water and electricity are connected. Delivered gas. Private drainage.
Image of conservatory/sun room
Property Features :
- Far Reaching Sea & Coastal Views
- Standing in Approximately 1/2 Acre of Private Garden
- Unique Coastal Property
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