CLEVELAND HOUSE, OLD BLACKGANG ROAD, , , PO38 2NP GUIDE PRICE £1,950,000

CLEVELAND HOUSE Old Blackgang Road, Niton, Isle of Wight

A MAGNIFICENT DETACHED 5-6 BEDROOM PERIOD COASTAL HOUSE WITH ANNEXE, GARAGE AND GARDEN PAVILLION IN A SECLUDED SOUTH-FACING S ETTING WITH WIDE-RANGING S EA VIEWS AND PROVIDING PARTICULARLY HIGH QUALITY ACCOMMODATION.

Extensively refurbished and reconfigured to a high standard in 2013/14 to combine period living contemporary and hi- tech features, the property is built largely of stone elevations beneath tiled roofs with ornate barge boards, hipped gables and semi-dormer windows in a style which includes some “cottage orné” features. It has new electrical, plumbing & heating systems and insulation. It has been planned to be easy to maintain and provided with luxurious bathrooms as well as 2 kitchens and dressing rooms featuring hand-built oak cabinets by The English Kitchens and Interior Co. Hardwood double glazed windows have been installed throughout in original refurbished frames. French limestone tiles with underfloor heating extend through much of the ground floor with oak parquet flooring and Chesney fireplaces in the dining room and drawing room. Security systems and a Nuvo entertainment system incorporating built-in speakers through much of the house.

The layout has been designed to link rooms and provide a superb and flexible entertaining space along with a cinema, music room and snug. The fine principal bedroom suite incorporates a beautifully-fitted dressing room and high quality bathroom. There is an impressive guest suite and up to 5 further bedrooms within the main house. The landscaped grounds are planted to be manageable and designed to make the most of the southerly aspect with excellent sea views over the English Channel. They extend to just under an acre and are and include two new high quality stone buildings providing a home office/studio and a summer house by the pool. A detached double garage building contains a Staff Annexe.

The quiet, south-facing coastal setting benefits from long sunshine hours and is on a no through road providing access to excellent coastal walks which lead down to various bays and beaches ideal for bathing or watersports - including the exclusive Niton Boat Club. There are both short walks and more extensive trails accessed nearby. The famous Buddle Inn is within walking distance and the local village of Niton has an excellent grocery store, public house and other shops. The area is south-facing and has a mild and sheltered micro climate. Botanic Gardens nearby are world-famous for their range of sub-tropical plants.

ACCOMMODATION the accommodation is set out on two storeys; it is described in the photographs and floorplans and more particularly below:

Glazed entrance PORCH

ENTRANCE HALL French limestone flooring with staircase rising to first floor. RECEPTION HALL French limestone flooring, fireplace (sealed) with stone surround. DINING ROOM with a bay window providing sea views, with a Chesney open fireplace in stone surround, oak parquet flooring. DRAWING ROOM with deep windows and sea glimpses. STUDY with oak flooring and wood burning stove. Chesney fireplace in marble surround. Oak parquet flooring through to a library with extensive book shelving. SNUG with built- in book shelving and French doors to the south-facing terrace. CLOAKROOM CINEMA With built-in, tiered seating, sound system and KITCHEN/BREAKFAS T ROOM A light and airy, triple- screen. aspect room with hand-built oak kitchen and island unit The English Kitchens and Interior Co and a Dining/Breakfast PREPARATION KITCHEN with a range of built-in oak Area with vaulted ceiling and wood-burning stove. Integral units; butlers sink and appliances including a Neff 4 ring appliances include twin Miele dishwashers and a 4 oven hob, dishwasher, oven and microwave, space for washing electric Aga, twin butler sink and waste disposal. Sub-zero machine and dryer. wine fridge. Larder cupboard and space/plumbing for WINE CELLAR “American” style fridge/freezer. PLANT ROOM with 2 Vaillant gas-fired boilers and 2 SUN ROOM. mains hot water cylinders (300L).

MUS IC ROOM French limestone flooring and glazed roof light. Bi-fold doors open to the rear terrace. built oak cupboards with drawers and marble tops. providing extensive views over the gardens, pool and sea BATHROOM “EN-S UITE” with central double-ended beyond. Used as a home office, this versatile space could be CLOAKROOM 2 bath, large walk in shower, twin basins with marble a studio, garden room and gymnasiu m or perhaps further GAMES ROOM /BEDROOM 6 surround, French limestone flooring with underfloor heating. ancillary accommodation (subject to obtaining any necessary Separate WC. statutory consents). Security system, electric heating and FIRS T FLOOR built-in speakers. DRESSING ROOM 2/BEDROOM 5 with built-in cupboards and shoe rack. LANDING “Tech” cupboard housing the in-house ORNAMENTAL INFINITY POOL planted with reeds and entertainment system. Airing cupboard with slatted shelving, GUEST BEDROOM S UITE comprising; heated towel rail. other plants and in a paved surround with a hardwood

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM S UITE comprising; BEDROOM 2 with sea views. BATHROOM “EN- decked terrace and SUMMER HOUSE of stone-faced SUITE” with a bath, shower, W C, wash basin and heated elevations beneath a slated roof and containing a BEDROOM 1 A delightful light room with a large east towel rail. kitchenette overlooking the gardens and sea, with a large facing window providing sea views, fireplace with electric providing a beautiful setting for dining ‘al-fresco’ or simply fire. DRESSING ROOM with an extensive range of hand- BEDROOM 3 with sea views. enjoying the fine sea views. FAMILY BATHROOM with double-ended bath with shower over, wash basin, WC, heated towel rail. Tiled flooring with underfloor heating. POSTCODE: PO38 2NP

BEDROOM 4 SERVICES Mains water, electricity, private drainage. A

OUTS IDE The property is approached through a pair of bulk LPG "Calor" gas tank serves the heating boilers. hardwood electric gates; a paved driveway sweeps past the TENURE & POSS ESSION, FIXTURES AND house culminating in an extensive parking area by the FITTINGS The property is offered Freehold, with vacant GARAGE with twin electric doors, power, lighting and gas-fired boiler serving the: possession on the whole upon Completion. The seller does not include in the sale any gas or electrical appliances, ANNEXE with Ground Floor: Shower Room with shower, however connected, or any other fixtures, unless expressly

WC, basin and heated towel rail. First Floor: An open-plan mentioned in these particulars as forming part of the sale. living/bedroom space with sea views and a kitchenette. Some items may be available by separate negotiation.

THE GARDENS AND GROUNDS extend around the COUNCIL TAX Band G. Amount Payable 2015/16 property but principally to the east. The south-facing lawns £2,532.36 and terraces include planted borders and some specimen trees and shrubs. Extensive external and driveway lighting DIRECTIONS Niton is well-signed from Ventnor and the illuminates the grounds at night. Stone terraces and paths neighbouring villages of and Whitwell. From the surround the house and provide several areas for seating and Village centre proceed south; after Niton Undercliff Garage dining. The western area includes a paved terrace and turn right into St Catherine’s Road which is signed to St Catherine’s Lighthouse and the Buddle Inn. Leave the terraced banks which have been recently cleared, landscaped Buddle on your right and bear right into Sandrock and planted to complete the setting for this fine period home. Road. Turn left into Old Blackgang Road and the gates to Cleveland House will be found on the right hand side. THE GARDEN PAVILLION A fine pavilion of stone-faced elevations beneath a slated VIEWING ARRANGMENTS Viewing is strictly by roof with south- facing windows and French doors open onto a York stone terrace. It stands in a commanding position appointment with the Sole Agents Biles & Co. To view this property please contact our Isle of Wight office on 01983 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Biles & Co Ltd for themselves and

872335. for the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that 1. The particulars are intended to giveafairandsubstantiallycorrectoveralldescriptionfortheguida NITON Niton is a very popular village on the south side of the nceofintendingpurchasesanddonotconstitutepart of an offer or Island about 10 miles from Island’s main shopping and contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek administrative centre of Newport. The coastal and seaside their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, resort of Ventnor is about 5 miles distant. Within the village dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary there are excellent facilities including a primary school, various permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct , but any shops, Post Office, public houses, chemist, doctors, Church and intending purchases should not rely on them as statements or bus services to Newport and Ventnor. representations of fact , but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. Nearby is St Catherines Down which provides wonderful, walks 3. No person in the employment of Biles & Co Ltd has any and fine scenery of the magnificent coast line overlooking the authority to make or give any representations or warranty English Channel. The famous beaches of the Island’s rural south whatever in relation to this property on behalf of Biles & Co west coast are only a short drive away. Ltd, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred ISLE OF WIGHT The Isle of Wight, situated off the South Coast by intending purchases in inspecting properties which have of , is becoming an ever-more popular location for been sold, let or withdrawn. Photographs taken September permanent and second homes. Made popular by Queen Victoria, 2015 particulars prepared September 2015. 5. who had her maritime residence at Osborne, the Island is famous MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION: All measurements are approximate. While we endeavor to make for sailing in the Solent; for Week; for its beautiful coastline our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any including sandy beaches and The Needles; spectacular countryside point which is of particular importance to you, please contact and long sunshine hours. There are now many more facilities than this office and we will be pleased to check the information once was the case, Sainsburys, Tesco, M&S and now Waitrose all for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some now have a presence as have other national chains. Communication distance to view the property. and transport links are excellent; regular car ferries connect with the national motorway network and fast catamarans have connections via Southampton and Portsmouth with direct trains to London Waterloo which can be reached within 2 hours of leaving the Island shore. Government-funded schools are numerous and independent schools thrive on the Island with some children attending prep and public schools on the mainland. Leisure opportunities abound - walking, riding, paragliding, hang-gliding, team sports, sailing, wind surfing and other water sports, rugby, football (Newport Football Club) cricket and golf clubs. Good transport links enable day trips to the shopping centres of West Quay, Southampton and Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

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