CLEVELAND HOUSE, OLD BLACKGANG ROAD, NITON, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 2NP

GUIDE PRICE £1,950,000

CLEVELAND HOUSE

Old Blackgang Road, Niton, Isle of Wight

A MAGNIFICENT DETACHED 5-6 BEDROOM

PERIOD COASTAL HOUS E 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 refurb ished 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 refurb ished 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 h igh 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. Ventnor Botanic Gardens nearby are world-famous

for their range of sub-tropical p lants.

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.

Chesney fireplace in marble surround. Oak parquet flooring

through to a library with extensive book shelving.

CLOAKROOM

KITCHEN/BREAKFAS T ROOM A light and airy, triple-

aspect room with hand-built oak kitchen and island unit The

English Kitchens and Interior Co and a Dining/Breakfast

Area with vaulted ceiling and wood-burning stove. Integral

appliances include twin Miele dishwashers and a 4 oven

electric Aga, twin butler sink and waste disposal. Sub-zero

wine fridge. Larder cupboard and space/plumbing fo r

“American” style fridge/freezer.

SUN ROOM.

STUDY with oak flooring and wood burning stove.

SNUG with built- in book shelving and French doors to the

south-facing terrace.

CINEMA With built-in, tiered seating, sound system and

screen.

PREPARATION KITCHEN with a range of built-in oak

units; butlers sink and appliances including a Neff 4 ring

hob, dishwasher, oven and microwave, space for washing

machine and dryer.

WINE CELLAR

PLANT ROOM with 2 Vaillant gas-fired boilers and 2

mains hot water cylinders (300L).

built oak cupboards with drawers and marb le tops.

BATHROOM “EN-S UITE” with central double-ended

bath, large walk in shower, twin basins with marb le

surround, French limestone flooring with underfloor heating.

Separate WC.

DRESSING ROOM 2/BEDROOM 5 with built-in

cupboards and shoe rack.

GUES T BEDROOM S UITE comprising;

BEDROOM 2 with sea views. BATHROOM “EN-

SUITE” with a bath, shower, W C, wash basin and heated

towel rail.

BEDROOM 3 with sea views.

FAMILY BATHROOM with double-ended bath with

shower over, wash basin, WC, heated towel rail. Tiled

flooring with underfloor heating.

BEDROOM 4

OUTS IDE The property is approached through a pair of

hardwood electric gates; a paved driveway sweeps past the

house culminating in an extensive parking area by the

GARAGE with twin electric doors, power, lighting and

gas-fired boiler serving the:

ANNEXE with Ground Floor: Shower Room with shower,

WC, basin and heated towel rail. First Floor: An open-plan

liv ing/bedroom space with sea views and a kitchenette.

THE GARDENS AND GROUNDS extend around the

property but principally to the east. The south-facing lawns

and terraces include planted borders and some specimen

trees and shrubs. Extensive external and driveway lighting

illuminates the grounds at night. Stone terraces and paths

surround the house and provide several areas for seating and

dining. The western area includes a paved terrace and

terraced banks which have been recently cleared, landscaped

and planted to complete the setting for this fine period home.

THE GARDEN PAVILLION

A fine pavilion of stone-faced elevations beneath a slated

roof with south- facing windows and French doors open onto

a York stone terrace. It stands in a commanding position

providing extensive views over the gardens, pool and sea

beyond. Used as a home office, this versatile space could be

a studio, garden room and gymnasiu m or perhaps further

ancillary accommodation (subject to obtaining any necessary

statutory consents). Security system, electric heating and

built-in speakers.

ORNAMENTAL INFINITY POOL p lanted with reeds and

other plants and in a paved surround with a hardwood

decked terrace and SUMMER HOUS E o f stone-faced

elevations beneath a slated roof and containing a

kitchenette overlooking the gardens and sea, with a large

providing a beautiful setting for din ing ‘al-fresco’ or simply

enjoying the fine sea views.

POSTCODE: PO38 2NP

SERVICES Mains water, electricity, private drainage. A

bulk LPG "Calor" gas tank serves the heating boilers.

TENURE & POSS ESSION, FIXTURES AND

FITTINGS The property is offered Freehold, with vacant

possession on the whole upon Completion. The seller does

not include in the sale any gas or electrical appliances,

however connected, or any other fixtures, unless expressly

mentioned in these particulars as forming part of the sale.

Some items may be available by separate negotiation.

COUNCIL TAX Band G. Amount Payable 2015/16

£2,532.36

DIRECTIONS Niton is well-signed from Ventnor and the

neighbouring villages of Godshill and Whitwell. From the

Village centre proceed south; after Niton Undercliff Garage

turn right into St Catherine’s Road which is signed to St

Catherine’s Lighthouse and the Buddle Inn. Leave the

Buddle on your right and bear right into Sandrock

Road. Turn left into Old Blackgang Road and the gates to Cleveland House will be found on the right hand side.

VIEWING ARRANGMENTS Viewing is strictly by

appointment with the Sole Agents Biles & Co. To v iew th is

MUS IC ROOM French limestone flooring and glazed roof

light. Bi-fold doors open to the rear terrace.

CLOAKROOM 2

GAMES ROOM /BEDROOM 6

FIRS T FLOOR

LANDING “Tech” cupboard housing the in-house

entertainment system. A iring cupboard with slatted shelving,

heated towel rail.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM S UITE comprising;

BEDROOM 1 A delightful light room with a large east

facing window provid ing sea views, fireplace with electric

fire. DRESSING ROOM with an extensive range of hand-

property please contact our Isle of Wight office on 01983

872335.

NITON Niton is a very popular village on the south side of the

Island about 10 miles from Island’s main shopping and

administrative centre of Newport. The coastal and seaside

resort of Ventnor is about 5 miles distant. Within the village

there are excellent facilities including a primary school, various

shops, Post Office, public houses, chemist, doctors, Church and

bus services to Newport and Ventnor.

Nearby is St Catherines Down which provides wonderful, walks

and fine scenery of the magnificent coast line overlooking the

English Channel. The famous beaches of the Island’s rural south

west coast are only a short drive away.

IS LE OF WIGHT The Isle of Wight, situated off the South Coast

of England, is becoming an ever-more popular location for

permanent and second homes. Made popular by Queen Victoria,

who had her maritime residence at Osborne, the Island is famous

for sailing in the Solent; for Cowes Week; for its beautiful coastline

including sandy beaches and The Needles; spectacular countryside

and long sunshine hours. There are now many more facilities than

once was the case, Sainsburys, Tesco, M&S and now Waitrose all

now have a presence as have other national chains. Communication

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Biles & Co Ltd for themselves and

for the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give

notice that 1. The particulars are intended to

giveafairandsubstantiallycorrectoveralldescriptionfortheguida

nceofintendingpurchasesanddonotconstitutepart of an offer or

contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek

their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions,

dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary

permissions for use and occupation and other details are

given in good faith, and are believed to be correct , but any

intending purchases should not rely on them as statements or

representations of fact , but must satisfy themselves by

inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.

3. No person in the employment of Biles & Co Ltd has any

authority to make or give any representations or warranty

whatever in relation to this property on behalf of Biles & Co

Ltd, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4.

No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred

by intending purchases in inspecting properties which have

been sold, let or withdrawn. Photographs taken September

2015 particu lars prepared September 2015. 5.

MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION: All

measurements are approximate. While we endeavor to make

our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any

point which is of part icular importance to you, please contact

this office and we will be pleased to check the information

for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some

distance to view the property.

13 High Street, Bembridge, Isle Of

Wight, PO35 5SD

Agents Note: Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approxi mate are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their

accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements.

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