FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT WITH SEA VIEWS - Baring Road, Cowes

A wonderful first floor apartment with two/three bedrooms and one/two reception rooms. Period features are in all rooms and two rooms have original working fireplaces. Commanding beautiful sea views, and with communal gardens, this permanent home or holiday residence also has parking and is chain free - must be viewed!

An Elegant Apartment In A Desirable Area - Located in prestigious Baring Road, this period property has been converted into four apartments with Number 3 having 2/3 bedrooms, 1/2 large reception rooms and a magnificent hallway. There is a huge bonus of off road parking for two vehicles to the fore of this character property, along with being CHAIN FREE. A great permanent home, lock up and leave or holiday residence.

Interior - This wonderfully maintained flat has a wealth of period features throughout, starting with the stunning entrance hall with its wide flowing staircase with beautifully carved newel posts that leads up to the main apartment. Ornate coving is a beautiful feature in the hallway and all rooms have high ceilings, airy and are bathed in light from the generous sized original sash windows. Deep skirting boards, picture rails and four original fireplaces can be found in this neutrally decorated and very well maintained home which has flexible uses with either 2/3 bedrooms, a study/office or one/two reception rooms.
Within the upper hallway is a single cupboard housing the consumer unit and a generous sized double cupboard giving excellent storage space.

The sitting room has mesmerising views across the gardens to the Solent and the watery vista. This large room, with a panelled wall, has a working fireplace surrounded with dark marble and a colourful tiled hearth, an outstanding feature. The family room, which could be utilised as a further bedroom, is also a very generous size with a light coloured tiled heath and surround to the working fireplace.
There is a convenient separate cloakroom along with a bathroom with tongue and groove panelling, authentic plunge bath - with hand held shower - basin and wc.

The principal double bedroom has a convenient shower within a purpose built area and a feature fireplace with white and grey marble surround. The second double bedroom has floor to ceiling built in wardrobes.

The kitchen is a wonderful mix of modern and historic. The modern 'Shaker' style wooden wall and base units have a dark worksurface flowing between them. There is an integrated 5 ring gas hob, Bosche double oven and a free standing slimline dishwasher along with space for a tall fridge/freezer and a breakfast bar that looks out over the fore of the property.
This well appointed room has a feature fireplace and tiled flooring, along with built in storage cupboards which were originally the butlers pantry which was moved from the ground floor and installed here, a signed wooden shelf gives evidence to this. Also within this area is space and plumbing for a washing machine.

Exterior - Set back from the road this attractive period property, built in red brick with cream decorative details, has a large block paved drive in/drive out forecourt with parking for two vehicles. This shared driveway, with wooden gates at the entrance/exits, has mature hedges and trees around the outer edges and access to the rear gardens at either side. The lower part of the building is painted white which gives a clean bright exterior and a short flight of steps leads up to a newly installed front door with canopy above.

At the rear are mature trees around the perimeter of the property and a central manicured lawn. This beautifully maintained communal garden is spread across the width of the building and stretches out forming an ideal space to relax and enjoy the sunshine.

Cowes - Cowes is rich in nautical heritage and an international mecca for sailing, culminating in Cowes Week held in August each year. It has quick access to Southampton via the more modern Red Jet as well as many marinas and sailing clubs dotted along the waterfront.
Within the High Street there are two supermarkets, many boutique shops, pubs and eateries. Historical Northwood House & Park hosts weddings, fairs, concerts and conferences with outside space to enjoy walks. The chain ferry links Cowes to East Cowes where you can find the Red Funnel car and passenger ferry to the mainland.

Further Information - EPC: D
Council Tax Band: D
Share of Freehold
Leasehold-balance of 999 year lease 966 years remaining (2025)
Shared 'cellar/dry store room' with 1/4 use divided between apartments
No holiday letting
Maintenance Fee: £150 per month
Mains water, gas, electricity and sewerage
Original sash single glazed windows
Gas central heating via Worcester boiler
Electric car charging point
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