SEAGULLS & PLAYER’S COTTAGE ANNEXE, CHURCH ROAD, BINSTEAD, , PO33 3SY m GUIDE PRICE £1,000,000

SEAGULLS & PLAYER’S COTTAGE ANNEXE

A fine 4 bedroom period detached coastal villa in a spectacular beachside location with detached guest house, beach access and stunning sea views. Set in mature grounds of approximately 3 acres (1.22 ha); there are paddocks, an orchard, outbuildings and pond.

This really is a lifestyle property for someone looking to live SEAGULLS & PLAYER’S COTTAGE ANNEXE by the sea and to escape the hustle-bustle of mainland life. A fine 4 bedroom period detached coastal villa in a spectacular beachside location with detached guest house, beach There is an opportunity to further modernise and enhance the access and stunning sea views. Set in mature grounds of approximately 3 acres (1.22 ha); there are paddocks, an existing accommodation to create something really breath- orchard, outbuildings and pond. taking. Outbuildings and garaging offer extensive storage

whilst the land could be used for smallholding, equestrian or This period stone-built property and adjoining Guest Annexe stand in a private waterside location on the edge of the popular village of Binstead at the end of a tree-lined drive. The properties are within easy reach of Ryde School and the garden uses. Glamping or other low-key enterprises may be extensive facilities and mainland connections of both Ryde and nearby Fishbourne. possible subject to obtaining any necessary planning, highways or legal consents. The properties have extensive beach frontage with direct access to the beach and thence to miles of coastline, the property would make an ideal family home or holiday retreat. The detached guest house, Player's Cottage, offers additional MAIN HOUSE Seagulls Cottage is believed to date from accommodation for visitors. the mid 19th Century and to have been built as a beach or boat house for a nearby manor. It is constructed of stone elevations beneath tiled roofs in the 'cottage orné' style with steep pitched roofs, pillared verandah and attractive oriel and dormer windows. It has living accommodation extending over two storeys comprising entrance porch, lounge leading to an open plan sitting room and dining room. A pretty verandah extends along the seaward side of the Ground Floor overlooking the pond and from which to enjoy the sea views. The spacious Kitchen opens on to the Breakfast Room. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms, two of which have far-reaching sea views and a family bathroom.

Player’s Cottage - this detached Annexe was built 15 years ago to provide additional accommodation; it comprises: a large open plan lounge/kitchen and bathroom on the ground floor. On the first floor there is a bedroom with shower room 'en-suite' and a spacious sitting room with sea views and access to the balcony offering the perfect place to sit, relax and enjoy views.

This stretch of the Solent–Spithead is a constant hive of waterborne activity. The scene of Royal Fleet Reviews and witnessing the passage of warships to Portsmouth and cruise ships to Southampton as well as a myriad of sailing and pleasure craft there is always something to see. The beach is exposed at lower tides and provides excellent walking, bathing and sailing opportunities. There are the remains of an old jetty which could perhaps be reinstated subject to obtaining any statutory or Crown Estate consents.

The accommodation is set out on two floors. It is described in the photographs and floorplans and more particularly below:

SEAGULLS

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Hall with tiled floor Lounge with open fireplace, sea views and double doors to garden Sitting Room with sea views, double doors to the terrace Dining Room with sea views Kitchen with fitted units and space for appliances Breakfast Room Verandah Cloakroom with wc

FIRST FLOOR Lounge

Kitchen Area with tiled flooring and built-in units Bedroom 1 dual aspect with sea views Bathroom Bedroom 2 with bay windows and sea views

Bedroom 3 with shower room 'en-suite' FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 4 with bay windows and sea views

Family Bathroom Sitting Room with sea views and access to the balcony

Bedroom with shower room 'en-suite' PLAYERS COTTAGE ANNEXE Balcony with stunning sea views

GROUND FLOOR

OUTSIDE for sailing in the Solent; for Week; for its beautiful

The property is approached over a tree-lined driveway which coastline including sandy beaches and The Needles; commences close by to Binstead Church and which leads to spectacular countryside and long sunshine hours. Sainsburys, a large area of parking and a detached garage. The mature Tesco, M&S, Waitrose, Lidl and Aldi all now have a gardens/grounds extend to approximately 3 acres and include presence as have many other national chains. a former orchard with some surviving trees and paddocks Communication and transport links are excellent; regular car recently used for sheep, areas of lawn and mature specimen ferries connect with the national motorway network and fast trees. To the side of the property there are lawns from which catamarans have connections via Southampton and you can enjoy the panoramic Solent views and with beach Portsmouth with direct trains to London Waterloo which can access to the shore. There is a range of outbuildings be reached within 2 hours of leaving the Island shore. (originally a piggery), which provides useful storage for Government-funded schools are numerous and independent sailing and beach equipment. Next door to the property is a schools (Ryde School & Priory School) thrive on the Island useful jetty that is currently being restored, this belongs to with some children attending prep and public schools on the the Tacklers Fishing & Boating Club which offers mainland. Leisure opportunities abound - walking, riding, membership and housing for small boats; a facility that has paragliding, hang-gliding, team sports, sailing, wind surfing been used by the owners of Seagulls. and other water sports, rugby, football, cricket and golf clubs. Good transport links enable day trips to the shopping Tenure & Possession, Fixtures & Fittings centres of West Quay, Southampton and Gunwharf Quays, The property is offered Freehold, with vacant possession on Portsmouth. the whole upon Completion. The seller does not include in the sale any gas or electrical appliances, however connected, Ryde is the largest town on the Isle of Wight and has an or any other fixtures, unless expressly mentioned in these array of fine Georgian and Victorian buildings, pubs, particulars as forming part of the sale. Some items may be restaurants, a sea front promenade, marina, shops and available by separate negotiation. entertainment. Ryde has 6 miles of beaches and shallow coastal waters which is ideal for swimming. Reaching almost Services and Heating half a mile, Ryde Pier is one of the oldest piers in the We are informed that the following mains services are country. This is considered the gateway to Ryde as the connected to the property (subject to the conditions and Wightlink Catamaran operates from Portsmouth to the end of stipulations of the relevant utility companies) electricity, the pier and there is a direct train from the pier through to water and foul drainage. The Seagulls heating system is . To the East of Ryde there are the popular sailing provided by an LPG gas-fired boiler via radiators. villages which include, Seaview, St Helens and . To the West of Ryde is Newport which is the main shopping The Isle of Wight, situated off the South Coast of , district with many popular high street shops. is becoming an ever-more popular location for permanent and second homes. Made popular by Queen Victoria, who Binstead is a village located between Ryde and Newport, it had her maritime residence at Osborne, the Island is famous has post office/general store, church and a public house.

Council Tax

Band F Amount payable 2018/19 £2,664.76

Directions

Leaving Ryde, head west and join Binstead Road. At the second mini roundabout take the 3rd exit on to Church Road. Continue on Church Road, which bears right at the church. Immediately after the church there is a wooden five-bar gate signed which leads down to the property.

Viewing Arrangements

Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents Biles & Co. To view this property please contact our Isle of Wight office on 01983 872335

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