Situated in an elevated position with glorious uninterrupted views of the sea, this two to three bedroom detached chalet bungalow offers versatile accommodation, a lovely wrap around garden, outbuildings, and ample driveway parking.

Built circa 1922, this beautifully unique property has been very well maintained with a series of improvements made over the last 26 years the current owners have lived here. This detached chalet bungalow is situated within an enviable position, set back from the road, and boasts the most magnificent views over the English Channel. Offering spacious and versatile rooms throughout the home, the property boasts a veranda, a sunroom, and two large reception rooms to the front which all benefit from the beautiful sea views. There is a further reception room currently used as a dining room at the rear of the home, plus a study, and a spacious kitchen-breakfast room with a larder. Currently arranged as a two-bedroom bungalow, this property has potential to be a four-bedroom bungalow by utilising a couple of reception rooms on the ground floor or by turning bedroom one into two bedrooms, on the first floor. This charming south-facing garden offers a secluded oasis which enjoys the quiet surroundings and wildlife with many fruit trees, shrubs, and plants encourage, including the native wall lizard which can be found occasionally sunbathing on the old stone walls. There is an old stable with an adjoining workshop which was formerly a tack room, plus ample driveway parking and a garage.

Situated on the outskirts of the Victorian seaside town of Ventnor, this convenient location offers the best of both worlds with countryside and coastal walks on the doorstep plus Ventnor town which is located just 1 mile away. Ventnor provides a whole host of amenities including a beautiful golden beach and a Victorian Promenade, a range of boutique shops, fine eateries, supermarkets, a medical centre, two pharmacies and a post office. Furthermore, Chilanga is within easy walking distance to two schools at primary and secondary level, a convenience store and a popular fish and chip shop for the days when you don't fancy cooking! The village of St. Lawrence is located just over a mile away and stretches for one and a half miles along the south coast and is accessible by the coastal path located in front of the property - some of the island's most secluded beauty spots, such as the stunning Woody Bay, Mount Bay and Binnel Bay, plus the Ventnor Botanical Gardens are also located nearby. Additionally, the popular village of Niton is about under a 10-minute drive away which provides a great range of facilities including local schools at pre-school and primary level, a well-stocked convenience store, a post office, a medical centre and a pharmacy. Southern Vectis bus route 6 links the property with the towns of Newport and Ventnor, including intermediate villages.

Welcome To Chilanga - Beautifully framed by plants and mature hedgerows, a long tarmac driveway leads up to the house with a turning point at the bottom. Mature shrubs and trees line the driveway with pretty lantern lights all the way to the top, and to the front door.

Entrance Hall - extending to 8.15m (extending to 26'09 ) - This spacious entrance hall offers access throughout the ground floor and to the first floor via the stairwell. Decorated with a neutral patterned carpet and walls this space is lit by two ceiling lights and warmed by a radiator.

Ground Floor Shower Room - Offering an obscure glazed window to the side aspect, this shower room comprises a w.c, a pedestal hand basin, and a large corner shower cubicle with an electric shower. The space is lit by a ceiling light, two wall lights, and has an extractor fan.

Drawing Room - 4.88m x 4.83m (16'00 x 15'10) - Presenting a generous sized reception room, this carpeted space is naturally lit from the large window to the front which looks into the sunroom and beyond. Warmed by a large radiator and a gas fire, this space has potential to be utilised as a bedroom, if required.

Sitting Room - 5.44m x 4.83m (17'10 x 15'10) - Flooded with natural light from the French doors and windows to the front, this fantastic family room features a chimney breast hosting an open fire with a connection to install a gas fire, and a hexagonal turret-style alcove with windows which creates a lovely, cosy little corner with views over the garden towards the sea. Lit by a series of wall lights and a ceiling light, this room is warmed by two radiators and leads out to the sunroom.

Sunroom - extending to 8.94m (extending to 29'04) - Extending across the entire frontage of the property, this glorious sunroom benefits from glazed windows to the front with uninterrupted views across the garden and to the sea. Lit by a ceiling light, this space also offers a sliding door out onto the veranda which provides space to enjoy a morning coffee or a spot of al fresco dining, with steps down into the garden.

Study - 2.29m x 1.83m (7'06 x 6'00) - Currently used as a cloak cupboard, this handy little room offers a window to the side aspect, a ceiling light, and continues the décor from the entrance hall. It would make an ideal study space or could continue to be used as a cloak cupboard/dressing room.

Dining Room - 4.22m x 3.61m (13'10 x 11'10) - Situated to the rear of the property with a box bay window to the side aspect, this lovely dining room offers plenty of space for a large dining set as well as a feature fireplace. This room is lit by a ceiling light and warmed by two radiators. The space could be used as a further bedroom, if desired.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 4.39m x 3.66m (14'05 x 12'00) - Decorated with patterned wallpaper, this spacious kitchen breakfast room offers neutral base and wall cabinets with a wood effect worktop and undercounter space for a dishwasher. There is space for a gas cooker plus an alcove with a gas fired Rayburn which also controls the central heating and the hot water. A neutral tile splashback can be found around the room and the worktop integrates a sink and double drainer. Offering views to the rear garden, three large windows to the rear flood the space with natural light and the space is also lit by a ceiling light. There is an open doorway to the larder.

Larder - Offering a door to the rear leading to the garden, this space provides large built-in cupboards, perfect for storage, and space to store coats, shoes and muddy walking boots from long rambles around the countryside. The space is lit by a ceiling light.

First Floor Landing - A wide, carpeted staircase leads up to a small landing space which leads to two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a large airing cupboard with the immersion tank. A Velux window can be found here as well as a radiator, and two ceiling lights.

Bedroom One - 5.66m x 5.23m max (18'07 x 17'02 max) - Featuring glorious sea views to the front aspect through a window and two large Velux windows, this substantial double bedroom offers fitted wardrobes at either end of the room, two ceiling lights and a ceiling fan, plus easy access to the boarded eaves storage. The room has potential to be divided into two rooms, if required.

Bedroom Two - 2.54m x 2.16m (8'04 x 7'01) - A large window to the rear aspect provides lovely views over the rear terraced garden and fills the room with natural light. The room offers a vanity hand basin in one corner and built-in cabinets plus the space is lit by a ceiling light and a wall light.

Bathroom - This carpeted bathroom is naturally lit by a Velux window, and offers a bath with a shower over, a w.c, and a pedestal hand basin with a wall mounted mirror over. Decorated with a green tile wall surround, the space is finished with a decorative wallpaper feature wall and a radiator.

Garden - Presenting a beautiful and secluded nature haven, this stunning wrap around garden offers a tarmac driveway with the garden to one side which offers a lawn area surrounded by mature shrubs, fruit trees, and an area perfect for growing your own fruit and vegetables. The south-facing position of the garden makes for perfect growing conditions for all kinds of trees, shrubs, flowers, and more. A pathway from the front leads around one side and the tarmac driveway continues past the home and up to a patio area, the outbuildings and to the rear garden. The rear garden has been landscaped to make the most of the elevated position with seating areas, a variety of shrubs and trees, plus a paved pathway which leads to the top of the garden. A stepped stone pathway leads to 'The Beach' which is a beautiful seating area with gravel and a water feature. Surrounded by trees and nature, this sunny spot is a perfect spot to relax and enjoys sea views in the distance. At the top of the garden is a low-level wooden fence with a grassed bank featuring a series of fruit trees. Old stone retaining walls are home to Ventnor's resident wall lizards which occasionally sunbathe on the warm stones. From the patio space are some steps down to a pathway which leads to the rear door and two handy storage spaces built into the retaining wall. One is currently used to store coal for the fire, and the other as a handy bin storage. There is also external lighting around the property.

The Stable - 3.63m x 3.05m (11'11 x 10'00) - This original stable building still retains many of its original features including chevron brick flooring, the original water and hay troughs, and a stable door. Fitted with power and lighting, a butler sink, and plumbing for a washing machine, this fantastic space offers plenty of potential to be utilised as a storeroom or could be converted into additional living accommodation, if desired (planning permission may be required).

Workshop - 3.96m x 3.05m (13'00 x 10'00) - Enclosed by double doors, this handy workshop space offers a fantastic space for storage or as a workshop plus it has power and lighting. With potential for overhead storage, this space also has a loft hatch leading to a loft with a Velux window. There is potential to use this space as a garage, or convert into additional accommodation, if desired (planning permission may be required).

Parking - A long tarmac driveway provides ample off-road parking as well as a turning space with additional space to park. There is also a garage which is accessible from the road which provides additional parking for one car or could be used for storage.

Chilanga presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a two to three bedroom detached bungalow, situated in a fantastic location with uninterrupted sea views. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agent, Susan Payne Property.

Additional Details - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: F
Services: Mains water and drainage, gas, electricity.

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.