Undercliff Drive, St. Lawrence, Isle Of Wight, PO38

This property is an enchantingly handsome detached stone cottage dating from about 1840. It is surrounded by Ventnor stone walls, mature shrubs with dining and relaxing areas and plenty of wraparound forest feel landscaping. It has pretty gardens oozing character and charm that sits in the Undercliff in the quaint village of St. Lawrence on the south coast of the Island. Having enviable coastline views and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty it is an area of mostly residential properties varying considerably in age and size. The delightful character of the area is derived from its changes of level, canopy of trees, narrow roads, stone walls and glimpses of the sea as well as the private open spaces that separate groups of buildings in this semi-rural and picturesque village. Some of the oldest buildings in St. Lawrence are listed for their architectural and historic interest. The landscape setting and presence of mature trees are an important part of the character of St. Lawrence, with its own 12th century church & peace garden sitting at the top of the footpath that runs alongside the property. There are several rocky coves close by that can be accessed from the coastal path which affords fine views of some prominent Victorian villas and spectacular views of the coastline.

The two-storey cottage has been completely renovated throughout by the current owners providing a separate self-contained annex below, currently used as a viable and successful holiday let, with the owners main dwelling above. However, it still retains some of its original charm and period features externally that gives this property its special and unique character and wonderful kerb appeal. These include stone pillars, a blocked paved courtyard and cobblestone drive at the entrance, mature fruit and olive trees, climbing rose and jasmine framing the entrance to the annex and double garage as well as stone walls that wraparound the courtyard, a tall Georgian style window in the annex and a large boxed bay window on the first floor with glimpses of the sea. Original stone steps from the ground floor courtyard, past the fishpond take you up to the owner's private garden with stone walled pathway opening to a pretty, quaint courtyard with artificial grass to catch the afternoon sun, which leads to the back door entrance. There is also a back gate leading from the footpath into the rear courtyard.

What the Owner says:

The location of the property on the undercliff means it offers peace and quiet as a no through road, with the stunning views of the sea from the front bedroom bay window and upper garden with its landscaping, stumpery and Mediterranean style courtyard, separate annex for elderly relatives, adult children or continued holiday let makes this property an extremely viable home.

Ventnor is only two and a half miles away with its charming seaside attraction and many up-and-coming restaurants and bars, the Victorian Botanic gardens just down the road with 22 acre sub-tropical paradise, post office and local shops for amenities and the microclimate which gives this area more sunshine and warmer temperatures all year round. It became one of the more famous seaside resorts during Victorian times when Queen Victoria frequented Osbourne House as she most admired the unique micro climate. Ventnor also has a wonderful park with its own bandstand and stream running through, it hosts the Ventnor Fringe yearly with two weeks of comedy and music proves to be very popular. There are numerous sporting events including rugby and cricket close by. There is a selection of schools in the vicinity with St. Boniface primary being graded as Outstanding by Ofsted. It is also the location for the islands ‘Free School'.

Room sizes:

• Entrance Hall
• Shower Room
• Kitchen / Breakfast Room: 20'5 x 11'2 (6.23m x 3.41m)
• Lounge: 18'5 at widest point x 11'9 at widest point (5.62m x 3.58m)
• Study: 12'0 x 10'0 at widest point (3.66m x 3.05m)
• Inner Hallway
• Bedroom 2: 11'11 x 8'4 (3.63m x 2.54m)
• En-Suite Bathroom
• Bedroom 1: 13'4 at widest point x 13'2 (4.07m x 4.02m)

• Hallway
• Annex Kitchen / Living Room: 17'4 x 10'10 (5.29m x 3.30m)
• Annex Shower Room
• Annex Bedroom: 10'0 x 7'11 (3.05m x 2.41m)
• Conservatory
• Front Garden
• Double Garage: 19'1 x 14'7 (5.82m x 4.45m)
• Driveway
• Rear Garden

 
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Council Tax band: E
Tenure: Freehold