A historic home, grounds and outbuildings in the heart of Niton Undercliff, Highview offers a fabulous five bedroom family home with a large garden, ample parking plus the opportunity for an annex.

This interesting property has a rich history, with the original Georgian stone structure dating back approximately 250 years, and having been added to around 100 years later, and then again in the early 20th Century. The property has been in family ownership for more than 50 years, highlighting the desirability of the tranquil coastal location. Highview offers huge potential to be renovated into a wide range of configurations (subject to any necessary planning consent) and is currently configured as a five-bedroom family home, with potential for a self contained annex, plus a basement, period coach house, outbuildings and a generous garden. The enviable location lends itself to a fabulous holiday letting opportunity, as it was until 2018, but the property also would suit a large family, a home with possibilities for multi-generational living, potential for home working or a combination of the above.

Situated on the most southerly point on the Island, Niton was a small historic fishing hamlet up until the 19th Century, until nearby Ventnor was popularised by the Victorians as a health resort, due to the unusually warm climate to the south of the Undercliff. Many properties were constructed in Niton during this time, with famous visitors no-doubt passing by Highview, including Charles II and Queen Victoria herself. Niton village today retains a historic charm, but now benefits from amenities including a mini-supermarket, a pharmacy and a well-regarded pub, all within walking distance from Highview. To the south, the Buddle Inn, a smugglers favourite according to local legend, can be found on the way to the spectacular rugged coastline, rocky coves and majestic St Catherine's lighthouse, which has been in operation in 1840. The village is served by Southern Vectis bus route 6 which connects with Newport and Ventnor, and mainland ferry links can be found in Ryde, Fishbourne, Cowes and Yarmouth.

This delightful property consists of an entrance porch leading to a utility room, a sitting room, a study, a cloakroom, and the open plan living space leading to a further bathroom, a bedroom, and a store room on the ground floor. The basement space can be accessed from the entrance porch. The first floor, accessed from the stairwell in the rear porch, leads to three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. An additional stairwell in the open plan entrance hall provides access to another bedroom and bathroom.

Welcome To Highview - Approaching from sought-after Sandrock Road, gates lead through a characterful stone boundary wall onto a driveway which sweeps between lawns, mature borders and established trees to the courtyard. From the courtyard, the outbuildings can be accessed, as well as a the entrance porch into the home.

Entrance Porch - 4.65m x 2.29m max (15'3 x 7'6 max) - The entrance porch creates a covered entrance into the house and to the basement. Nestled neatly between the stone walls of the house, a dwarf wall is glazed above, joining a fully glazed roof and the floor is covered with hardwearing terracotta tiles. There is a door into the open plan living space and French glazed doors into the utility room, plus stone steps lead down to the basement level which have a characterful wrought iron balustrade around.

Open Plan Living Space - 3.84m x 3.30m & 5.41m x 3.61m (12'7 x 10'10 & 17'9 - A handsome blue door leads into the space which has been more recently upgraded. Opening into the dining area of the open plan living area, the space is decorated with fresh white wall decor which is complemented by stripped pine floors, which continue through the space and the room benefits from a large window which fills the room with light. There are two ceiling lights and a modern electric radiator plus there are stairs leading to the first floor, and a door under gives access to a staircase down to the basement. A flagstone threshold steps through an arch in the thick stone walls into the rest of the room.
This part of the open-plan living space features the kitchen and living space and is presented in a modern, neutral scheme, plus it benefits from some original detailing, including wood panelling and a stone fireplace complete with a wood burner on a stone hearth. Dual aspect windows combined with a skylight, pendant lighting and high ceilings accentuate the feeling of space within this stunning room. The kitchen has beautiful painted base cabinets, with an integrated electric oven and hob, an inset stainless sink and drainer, space for a dishwasher, and a decorative tile backsplash. An archway leads to the lobby.

Inner Lobby - Stripped pine floorboards and neutral décor continue into the lobby, which has a pendant light and doors to bedroom five, the bathroom, the store room, and an external door out to the courtyard.

Ground Floor Bathroom - With a combination of wall tiles, dado rail and floral wallpaper, the ground floor bathroom has a pink suite, comprising of a pedestal basin, low-level WC and full-size bath, plus a separate shower. There is an airing cupboard which is home to the hot water tank, and a transom window above the door, as well as a window to the side aspect.

Bedroom Five - 3.00m x 2.92m (9'10 x 9'7) - Bedroom five has a window to the side aspect and a high ceiling complete with a pendant light. There is an electric radiator and a door leads to the store room.

The Store Room - 2.95m x 2.26m (9'8 x 7'5) - The store room, currently used as a larder, benefits from neutral walls, a part glazed external door to the courtyard, a Velux skylight and a pendant light. This space could be used as a bedroom or study area, if required.

Utility Room - 5.16m x 4.06m x 1.78m (l-shaped) (16'11 x 13'4 x 5 - Wrapping around the sitting room, the utility room has twin Georgian style windows which provide a lovely view over the courtyard and garden. There is a useful mix of country style pine base and wall cabinets, with a tiled worktop and backsplash, plus an integrated twin sink and drainer. The utility room is also home to electrical consumer panels, an oil-fired boiler, and a small radiator. There is a further window to allow in even more natural light, and the space is lit by three pendant lights.

Sitting Room - 4.57m max x 3.23m (15' max x 10'7) - The good-sized sitting room has a window to the side aspect, and a beautiful stone open fireplace complete with a stone hearth. There are arched internal windows and doors to the study and rear porch, plus a single pendant light. The sitting room is decorated in a neutral scheme, enhancing the light from the south-east aspect.

Study/Snug - 3.66m x 3.25m (12' x 10'8) - Dual aspect windows fill the room with natural light and also provide views across the gardens and landscape beyond, all the way to the sea. A chimney breast is home to a cast fireplace, and there is an internal arched window and an arch-topped door through to the sitting room. The space also has a radiator and single pendant light. Currently used as a study, this space has the potential to be used as snug or games room, if desired.

Rear Porch - ext to 4.70m (ext to 15'5) - This handy rear porch is neutrally decorated with cream walls and a grey carpet complementing the natural timber doors and panelled staircase. There is also a radiator, pendant light with ceiling rose and a characterful arched window into the sitting room. A series of doors lead to the study/snug, a cloakroom and the utility room.

Cloakroom - Neatly tucked beneath the stairs, the ground floor cloakroom has a white WC with dual flush, a matching corner basin and a radiator.

First Floor Landing - A charming staircase leads up to the first-floor landing, passing a characterful porthole window, where the neutral décor continues and white panel doors lead to three bedrooms and to the bathroom. There is also a loft access hatch on the landing and a single pendant light.

Bedroom One - 5.16m x 3.38m (16'11 x 11'1) - The largest bedroom has twin aspect glazing to create a light spacious primary bedroom. Currently, there is a patterned carpet, a vanity unit with a hand basin, radiators under each window and a central pendant light.

Bedroom Two - 3.68m x 3.25m (12'1 x 10'8) - Another beautifully bright room, with dual aspect windows providing lovely views all the way to the sea. There is a floor to ceiling recessed cupboard, picture rail, floral wallpaper and a ceiling rose with a pendant light.

Bedroom Three - 3.23m max x 2.77m (10'7 max x 9'1) - The third bedroom is also light and bright, with neutral décor and a window with a radiator under. A full-height built-in cupboard is home to the water tank, and there is a picture rail plus a single pendant light.

Bathroom - The grey carpet continues from the landing into the bathroom, which is a good size and comprises of a white suite in a heritage style with a full-size bath, pedestal basin and low-level WC. A large window to the side aspect provides plenty of natural light and is complemented by a central light and a strip light over the basin. There are large neutral wall tiles and a radiator under the window.

First Floor Landing - Accessed via the stairwell from the open plan living space, a neutral carpet and wood balustrade leads up the stairs to the landing, which has glazed doors to bedroom four and to the bathroom, and also benefits from a recessed cupboard.

Bedroom Four - 3.07m x 2.06m (10'1 x 6'9) - This double bedroom has a window overlooking the village, neutral décor and a neutral carpet, along with a ceiling light.

Bathroom - Perfectly positioned to serve bedroom four, this bathroom has a window to the side aspect and a suite comprising of a bath with a shower over, a pedestal basin and WC. There is also a shaver socket and light, and the bathroom is finished with green wall tiles.

Basement - 3.96m x 3.28m (13' x 10'9) - Stone steps lead down to the basement level, which can be accessed from the entrance porch and the open plan living space. Currently in use as a workshop, the basement has a solid concrete floor and lighting.

Gardens - The substantial plot is mainly laid to lawn, with a part gravel drive sweeping through to the courtyard. A traditional stone wall surrounds the lower garden, which also benefits from views through to the sea. The gardens benefit from several mature trees and well-established planting, which all add to the character and offers an opportunity for a vegetable patch or further landscaping. The garden is also home to the oil tank, a recently replaced private drainage system, and an old spring pump.

Courtyard - The secluded courtyard provides a perfect position from which to enjoy the beautiful Undercliff microclimate and is equally suited for additional parking. A further covered area sits outside the part of the home and comes complete with a brick-paved terrace. With some original cobbling in the courtyard, the historic appeal of this property really shines through.

Studio/Shed - The 'Robins Nest' is a stone building in the courtyard, currently used for storage, which benefits from dual aspect glazing and a cloakroom with pedestal hand basin and WC.

Stable - 5.84m x 3.63m (19'2 x 11'11) - Offering further potential, the stone-walled former stable is a blank canvas.

Coach House - 6.22m x 4.70m max (20'05 x 15'05 max) - One of the oldest parts of the building, the pitched roof, double garage-sized coach house has two large double doors leading into an open space that has a considerable amount of potential.

Highview represents a rare and enviable opportunity to acquire a substantial property in an extremely desirable location with huge potential to suit a wide variety of requirements. A viewing with the sole agent, Susan Payne Property is highly recommended.

Additional Details - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: F
Services: Mains water and electricity, oil-fired central heating system and recently replaced private drainage.

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.