The Grove, Ventnor, Isle of Wight

This impressive Victorian residence dates back to 1874 and is set well back from a secluded and quiet private cul-de-sac in the charming seaside resort of Ventnor. It is partially hidden behind trees and approached via a parking area for four cars that leads to a wicket gate and a path to the house, bordered by lawns and a secluded sub-tropical garden with specimen plantings including a mature tree fern. The mature south-facing garden is a sun trap, rarely affected by frost. The path ends at steps up to a block paved, south facing terrace where you can enjoy sitting in the sunshine much of the day.

The property has been extensively, but sensitively, refurbished over the years while still retaining many original features that give it such a special character. A wide archway from the entrance hall to the dining room provides an open plan feel and guests will enjoy a meal in this delightful room with its fireplace and stove as well as floor to ceiling shelving. The elegant lounge has large bay windows providing plenty of natural light and also includes an attractive fireplace with a multi-fuel burner and alcove shelving, allowing room for books and ornaments.

The large dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room was only installed about a year ago and is the real ‘hub of the household.' It has a contemporary design with pale green units housing a larder, a gas hob, a built-in double oven, warming drawer and combination microwave together with space for stand-alone appliances, such as, a fridge freezer and dishwasher and sufficient space for a large table and chairs.

A spacious reception room is currently used as a studio, which opens into the snug/study with direct access to the small front conservatory. This, in turn, has French doors to the front terrace so, if the studio and study are being used for business purposes, it provides a separate entrance for business visitors who do not need to venture into the private part of this family home. There is also space under the stairs to install a downstairs cloakroom.

Upstairs there is a family bathroom and a separate cloakroom as well as four double bedrooms and a fascinating conservatory.

What the Owner says:

I have lived here for the past seven years and it has been a very special home, but I am now moving back to the mainland for family reasons. Although the location is very quiet and peaceful it is only a short walk to the high street with its numerous independent shops, post office, pubs and excellent restaurants and only a couple of minutes from the cliff top with steps down to the beach. The house is built in a hillside with St Boniface Downs behind it so there are wonderful places to go for walks along the coast path towards Steephill Cove, Shanklin or St Lawrence and, as the Downs lead to the highest point on the Isle of Wight, you have wonderful panoramic views from there across the island as well as to Portsmouth. The Downs are owned by the National Trust and designated as an area of Special Scientific Interest.

Ventnor is a friendly town and a haven for artists and holiday makers alike. It became one of the more famous seaside resorts during Victorian times when Queen Victoria frequented Osborne House as she liked its unique micro-climate, making it one of the warmest places in the UK. The town has a delightful seafront with a traditional bandstand and great walks along the sea wall and beside the gorgeous Cascade Gardens as well as being able to stop off for some refreshment at some of the popular pubs and restaurants such as the Spyglass pub or the Smoking Lobster restaurant.

Room sizes:

• Entrance Porch
• Hallway
• Lounge: 15'2 x 13'5 (4.63m x 4.09m)
• Dining Area: 13'5 x 13'2 (4.09m x 4.02m)
• Study: 13'7 x 12'5 (4.14m x 3.79m)
• Front Conservatory: 11'10 x 5'11 (3.61m x 1.80m)
• Studio: 13'2 x 12'5 (4.02m x 3.79m)
• Kitchen / Breakfast Area: 23'0 x 13'5 (7.02m x 4.09m)
• Landing
• Bedroom 1: 15'2 x 13'6 (4.63m x 4.12m)

• Bedroom 2: 13'5 x 11'5 (4.09m x 3.48m)
• Conservatory: 14'2 x 11'3 (4.32m x 3.43m)
• En-Suite Shower Room
• Bedroom 3: 14'1 x 12'6 (4.30m x 3.81m)
• Bedroom 4: 13'9 x 13'7 (4.19m x 4.14m)
• Family Bathroom
• Cloakroom
• Front Garden
• Driveway Parking

 
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