Ideally positioned facing south, this charming stone cottage offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a bright living space plus a veranda with the addition of parking and a small garden. FULLY AVAILABLE TO VIEW.

Having been beautifully maintained and cared for over 9 years by the current owners, this charming cottage benefits from a new gas boiler fitted in January this year and has recently has had some interior and exterior decoration. The entrance into the home is through the glazed veranda at the front of the property and there is a pretty glazed door leading into the lounge-diner. A doorway from the lounge-diner leads into the hallway and provides access to the kitchen, stairwell, airing cupboards, and a ground floor shower room. At the end of the hall is the boiler room and beyond the kitchen on the other side of the house is a lean-to with plumbing for washing machine. The stairwell leads to the first floor providing access to four bedrooms and a family bathroom. Offering driveway parking for one, there is a path leading to the side of the property where there is a patio space and a terraced garden. The property is in a perfect location for those seeking a quiet lifestyle or an opportunity for a second home and holiday let, benefitting from coastal walks just across the road, which take you all the way to Luccombe and beyond.

Myrtle Cottage is situated in a desirable seaside location of Bonchurch, at the foot of St Boniface Down, and is conveniently located for breathtaking coastal and downs walks, numerous beaches and plenty of amenities within the nearby town of Ventnor which has a fabulous range of boutique shops, fine eateries and supermarkets, and regular bus services that run through to both Newport and Ryde. Ventnor is renowned for its golden beach and bustling arts scene with the Isle of Wight's award-winning Ventnor Fringe Festival that takes place every summer, and the Ventnor Botanical Gardens has over 23 acres of wide-open spaces containing rare, subtropical plants and trees which flourish in the unique microclimate enjoyed on the south coast of the island. Just a short drive from the property are the bustling seaside towns of Shanklin and Sandown, providing miles of glorious sandy beaches and entertainment for the whole family.

Welcome To Myrtle Cottage - Situated on the quiet Bonchurch Shute, this charming double fronted property offers driveway parking at the front with a concrete, stepped pathway leading up to the front door, entering via a veranda.

Veranda - Spanning the length of the front of the house, this fantastic space benefits from a south-facing position making it the perfect spot so sit and enjoy the sunshine all year round. It is finished with a warm-tone tiled floor and there is access to the lean-to on one side, plus two sets of French doors which open out from the lounge-diner.

Lounge-Diner - 9.25m x 3.30m (30'04 x 10'10) - Flooded with natural light from the two sets of French doors to the front aspect, this elegant room is neutrally carpeted and is pleasantly decorated enhancing the period features within the room. An internal glazed window from the dining area provides a view into the kitchen, there is a pendant ceiling light and two radiators within the dining area. The living space has a beautiful feature fireplace with decorative tiles, a radiator and this part of the room is lit by wall lights. A decorative archway leads into the hallway.

Hallway - extending to 5.38m (extending to 17'08) - The hallway offers access to the ground floor shower room, the boiler room, the kitchen, and to the airing cupboard and pantry/storage cupboard under the stairs. It is carpeted with the same neutral carpet and decorated with a classic style red stripe wallpaper which continues along the stairwell and up to the first-floor landing. A vintage style lantern ceiling light can be found within this space and a decorative archway leads to the kitchen. It is heated by a single radiator.

Boiler Room - 3.18m x 1.24m (10'05 x 4'01) - Offering a handy storage room as well as housing the new glow-worm boiler, this space is enclosed by an obscure glazed door to the front aspect. It is lit by a ceiling light,

Kitchen - This idyllic cottage kitchen benefits from cream base and wall cabinets with a tall cabinet ideal for a fridge freezer and the addition of undercounter space for a dishwasher. The focal point of the room is the stunning cherry red gas fired AGA which is complimented by the white wall tile splashback with a decorative tile strip around the room. Lit by a couple of recessed spotlights, the space also includes a 1.5 sink and drainer, and a multi paned glazed door leads to the lean-to.

Ground Floor Shower Room - Situated on the ground floor, this useful shower room comprises a shower cubicle with a neutral tile surround, a pedestal hand basin with a neutral tile splashback, and a w.c. The space is finished with neutral floor tiles, a ceiling light, a radiator, and an obscure glazed internal window into the boiler room.

Utility Space - Benefitting from characterful flagstone flooring, this handy lean-to offers plumbing for a washing machine and plenty of storage. An internal window to the kitchen can be found here and louvre doors lead into the glazed veranda.

First Floor Landing - Upstairs is accessed up the turning staircase with the striped wallpaper and same neutral carpeting which is lit by a multipaned window to the rear, on the stairwell. The landing leads to four bedrooms and a family bathroom as well as featuring a decorative arch to the front two bedrooms. A wall light illuminates this space.

Bedroom One - 4.34m max x 3.28m (14'03 max x 10'09) - This room is naturally bright from the south-facing position and decorated with a pretty floral wallpaper. A window to the front aspect command sea glimpses through the trees. There is a large radiator under the window which warms the room and there is a lantern style wall light to illuminate the space.

En-Suite W.C - This handy w.c is fitted with a matching suite including a w.c, a bidet, and a wall mounted hand basin. The wallpaper and carpet from the bedroom continues, and the space is lit by a wall light.

Bedroom Two - 3.45m max x 3.28m (11'04 max x 10'09 ) - Another bright room, this double bedroom features a window to the front aspect with sea glimpses through the trees. There are two wall lights, pretty floral wallpaper décor and the neutral carpet continues. A large radiator heats the space plus the room benefits from double built in wardrobes with storage over.

Bedroom Three - 3.94m x 2.39m (12'11 x 7'10) - Benefitting from a window to the side aspect, over looking the pretty garden, this bedroom is neutrally decorated, and the carpet continues. It is warmed by a radiator, and it is lit by a ceiling light.

Bedroom Four - 3.86m max x 2.62m (12'08 max x 8'07) - The smallest of the double bedrooms is also carpeted, has neutral decor and enjoys lovely sea views which are framed by the mature trees around. It is lit by a ceiling light and warmed by one radiator.

Family Bathroom - Comprising a bath, a pedestal hand basin, and a w.c, this family bathroom is decorated with a subtle floral wallpaper, a neutral vinyl floor, and offers a multi-glazed window to the rear aspect. The room is lit by a wall light and warmed by a radiator.

Garden - Situated to the side of the property this delightful, compact garden enjoys a south-facing position with sea glimpses from almost anywhere in the garden. A sunny patio area is secluded and a real suntrap through the day creating a fantastic spot for al fresco dining. The garden is surrounded by well-manicured, mature hedging and is mostly grassed through the terraced layers. There are some mature shrubs and a cordyline tree as well as an apple tree.

Parking - Myrtle Cottage provides off road parking at the front of the property for one vehicle. Additionally, there is unrestricted on-road parking on Bonchurch Shute.

This beautiful cottage offers a fantastic opportunity to acquire a four-bedroom property within a special location, for a serene and special home. It has also been successfully let during the holiday season. A viewing is highly recommended with the sole agent, Susan Payne Property.

Additional Details - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
Services: Mains water, gas, electric, and 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.