Positioned in an enviable location on the south coast, this unique detached bungalow occupies a secluded, elevated plot and is located just moments away from unspoilt landscapes and a short drive to village amenities.

Formerly a bed & breakfast and even a dance studio many years ago, this unique bungalow dates back to the 1930s and has been a much-loved home to the same family since 1984. Providing a wonderful opportunity for the new owners to modernise further if desired, Hill Cottage was refurbished approximately eight years ago with a range of improvements such as a contemporary bathroom, an upgraded kitchen with a conservatory to the rear, high-quality flooring, and replacement roof tiles. More recently, the property benefits from repainted interiors in some of the rooms which present soft neutral finishes, and the bathroom has been fitted with a stylish vinyl floor within the past two years. Hill Cottage enjoys a unique design providing versatile accommodation with a total of four bedrooms, a separate living room, a spacious kitchen-diner, and a family bathroom with an adjacent cloakroom providing potential to combine the two spaces. For nature lovers and keen gardeners, the property offers a well-established, secluded garden frequently visited by a variety of local wildlife and there is a fabulous timber built workshop which could provide an alternative use as a summer house. Further benefits include a driveway providing off-road parking for three vehicles and a detached garage.

Offering an idyllic outdoor lifestyle, Hill Cottage is perfectly positioned to explore some of the best countryside and unspoilt beaches that the Isle of Wight has to offer; including a breathtaking amble up to the iconic St Catherine's Oratory which offers far-reaching spectacular views across the southwest coast. Chale is a popular rural village on the south coast of the Island with an award-winning local pub, The White Mouse Inn, which is just a short stroll from the property serving excellent food and enjoying unbeatable views from the gardens. Additionally, the property is just a short five-minute drive from the popular village of Niton which boasts a whole range of amenities including a primary school, a pharmacy, a well-stocked grocery store and post office. Chale is served by the Southern Vectis bus route six which connects to the principal towns of Newport, Ventnor and intermediate villages. The popular Victorian seaside resort of Ventnor is located six miles away offering golden beaches, a bustling arts scene with the award-winning Ventnor Fringe summer festival, and the Ventnor Botanical Gardens which contain rare, subtropical plants and trees which thrive on this sunny south coast of the island.

The accommodation comprises an entrance hall at the heart of the home creating access to the four bedrooms, a bathroom and a cloakroom, a living room, and the kitchen-diner which continues to the conservatory.

Welcome To Hill Cottage - Perched in an elevated position with a retaining stone wall and timber fencing along the front boundary, a concrete driveway to the side provides access to the property and off-road parking for three vehicles. With a detached single garage, the driveway has two separate timber gates which each open to a set of steps, with one leading to the rear conservatory and the other to the front entrance door. Edged with a mature plant bed featuring roses and flowering shrubs, the pathway leading to the front entrance continues to the garden and wraps around to the rear elevation. With a cream-painted roughcast render, the exterior has two extruding rooms to the front elevation on either side of the bungalow, creating a centrally positioned main entrance sheltered by a canopy porch. A white uPVC front door with multi-pane glazing and a lantern-style light to the side opens to the entrance hall.

Entrance Hall - Bathed in natural light from windows on either side of the entrance door, this hallway presents smart interiors with its solid oak floor and tastefully decorated walls in a modern soft green shade. Warmed by two radiators, this wide space enjoys two open feature archways creating access to accommodation on either side of the bungalow and a corridor continues to the bathroom as well as the cloakroom at the rear of the property. Additionally, the corridor has a ceiling hatch providing access to a spacious, partially boarded loft with a Velux window to the front aspect. Also located within the entrance hall are recessed spotlights as well as a multi-pendant ceiling light, a series of white panel internal doors leading to the accommodation, and a multi-pane glazed door which opens to the kitchen-diner.

Kitchen-Diner - 4.72m x 3.05m max (15'06 x 10'0 max) - Featuring dual aspect windows to the side and rear, the kitchen provides space to accommodate a dining set and is fitted with a range of modern shaker-style wall and base cabinets in cream providing cupboards and drawers. Finished with a combination of rounded knobs and cup-style handles, the cabinets also include integrated appliances consisting of an electric oven with space for a microwave above, and a full-height fridge-freezer. With a tiled splashback in white, a solid oak countertop incorporates a rounded stainless-steel sink and drainer with a traditional-style swan neck mixer tap, and an electric hob with a stainless steel cooker hood over providing an extractor fan and lighting. Featuring a solid oak floor and neutrally decorated walls, the room is illuminated by recessed spotlighting and warmed by a contemporary panel radiator in a vertical position. Additionally, the kitchen benefits from a glazed door providing access to the conservatory, and two recessed wall cupboards providing further storage space.

Conservatory - 3.30m x 1.93m (10'10 x 6'04) - Currently used as a utility room, this bonus conservatory has glazing above a dwarf wall construction with uPVC panelling and a glazed door on each side providing external access. With plumbing in place to install laundry appliances, this room is finished with a practical wood-effect laminate floor and has a neutral shade on the external wall of the kitchen. The conservatory also includes a radiator and a curved spotlight bar.

Living Room - 4.27m max x 3.78m (14'0 max x 12'05) - Boasting a dual aspect with a window to the front and side, this naturally light room features a charming stone fireplace with space to house a small log burning stove on a stone tiled hearth. With recessed shelving to one side, the chimney breast enjoys a decorative wallpaper with a tree-inspired design, providing a subtle contrast with the neutral painted walls. Fitted with two radiators and a solid oak floor, this room also includes a multi-pendant ceiling light and a television aerial connection.

Bedroom One - 4.27m x 3.81m max (14'0 x 12'06 max) - This spacious double bedroom benefits from a strengthened oak-style laminate floor to provide extra durability and has dual aspect windows to the front and side providing plenty of natural light. With a light-blue painted interior, this room features an arched wall alcove and has two radiators to keep the room cosy.

Bedroom Two - 3.63m x 2.79m (11'11 x 9'02) - Featuring a window to the rear aspect, this bedroom is beautifully decorated with a soft plaster-pink shade on the walls and a wood-effect laminate floor in a whitewashed distressed finish. This bedroom also includes a television aerial connection and a radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.66m x 2.74m (12'0 x 9'0) - Again, featuring a window to the rear aspect, this third bedroom has similar proportions to bedroom two and is fitted with a solid oak floor. With neutrally painted walls, this room also has a radiator, a ceiling light fixture, and an electrical consumer unit which is housed within a white wall-mounted cupboard.

Bedroom Four - 3.33m x 3.02m (10'11 x 9'11) - The solid oak floor from the entrance hall continues into this fourth bedroom which is decorated with a fresh neutral wall shade and a contrasting soft terracotta feature wall. Featuring a window to the side aspect with a radiator beneath, this room also has a ceiling light fixture and a telephone/internet port.

Bathroom - Located at the end of a corridor, off the entrance hall, is the family bathroom which is finished with metro wall tiles in cream and a quality cushioned vinyl floor with an attractive monochrome design. Featuring an opaque glazed window to the side aspect, this room has a white vanity unit incorporating a round countertop hand basin with a tall chrome mixer tap and wall-mounted mirrored cabinet above. A P-shaped panel bath fitted with a clear-glass shower screen has a modern chrome mixer tap and a shower fixture above on a slider bar complete with integrated wall controls. Warmed by a radiator with a chrome towel rail above, this room also includes an extractor fan and recessed spotlights to provide illumination.

Cloakroom - With a small privacy glazed window to the rear aspect, this delightful cloakroom enjoys sage-green painted walls with a pop of contrasting colour provided by wall tiles in soft shades of blue, green and cream. Fitted with a wood-effect laminate floor, this room includes a white dual flush w.c and a small wall-mounted hand basin with a chrome mixer tap. Also located here is a ceiling light fixture and a radiator.

Garden - Set within the front fenced boundary and grass banks to the rear, a secluded garden located to the side of the bungalow provides a large lawn area with a meandering paved pathway leading to a concrete patio area, providing a wonderful opportunity to create a perfect spot to enjoy summer barbeques. The pathway also leads to the bottom of the garden where there is a fabulous timber built workshop complete with power and large windows which also provides potential to become an outdoor living space. Ideal for nature lovers and keen gardeners, the garden is frequently visited by a variety of local wildlife and provides a private environment created by a range of mature trees and shrubs featuring plum and apple trees, rose hedges, and a birch tree.

Driveway And Garage - Providing off-road parking for three vehicles, this property benefits from a concrete driveway to the side of the plot complete with a detached single garage.

This detached four-bedroom bungalow offers an exciting opportunity to acquire a unique family home in a prime coastal location surrounded by some of the best beaches and landscapes that the island has to offer. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agent Susan Payne Property.

Additional Details - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
Services: Electricity, Mains Water and Drainage, Air Source Heat Pumps, Freehold Solar Roof Panels.

Agent Notes:
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Susan Payne Property Ltd. Company no. 10753879.