2 bedroom apartment for sale

A characterful ground floor two/three bedroom apartment in this attractive historic building on the outskirts of Freshwater with sea and downland views.

This spacious apartment is one of just two apartments in this imposing detached property formerly part of the military infirmary complex that served the local coastal Solent protection Forts/Batterys in Victorian times. The property still retains some of its original features including tall ceilings, some original paneled doors, narrow strip pine flooring to parts, a decorative tiled entrance lobby floor and rounded corners to the original internal plasterwork. The accommodation comprises a generous sitting room leading through to a more recently constructed conservatory, which in turn leads out to its own area of private garden. In addition, there is a kitchen, spacious dining room/bedroom, as well as two further bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room. A bathroom completes the accommodation. The windows have been replaced with sympathetic modern double glazed versions and a modern gas central heating system provides heating. Outside, there is off road parking to the front and private area of garden to one side which has been thoughtfully landscaped with a lower maintenance in mind, making this apartment ideally suited as a lock-up and leave.

Location - The property is within a mile of the shops, services and amenities in Freshwater centre and the popular sandy beach in Colwell Bay with its renowned coastal restaurant, The Hut. Local footpaths and bridleways provide access to miles of coastal and country walks including Golden Hill Country Park, where you can enjoy the far reaching scenery. There are good ferry links to the mainland a few miles away in the historic harbour town of Yarmouth with its excellent sailing facilities and range of pubs and restaurants.

Entrance Lobby - with original decorative tied flooring and double doors leading to:

Reception Hall - A welcoming space with high ceiling featuring a decorative cornice and picture rail along with attractive narrow strip pine flooring and a high level access to a loft storage space over the bathroom.

Sitting Room - 3.910m x 3.540m (12'9" x 11'7") - A generous room with windows to the front offering a view to the Western Solent and mainland coastline. A decorative corner fireplace provides an attractive focal point.

Conservatory - 3.680m x 3.400m (12'0" x 11'1") - A good elevated space to sit and enjoy the distant sea and coastal view and doors with external steps leading down to the garden area. The pine flooring features a hatch providing access to a basement storage area beneath the conservatory.

Dining Room/Bedroom - 4.240m x 3.480m (13'10" x 11'5") - Another elegant space with a view to the sea and featuring a decorative cast iron corner fireplace (not useable).

Kitchen - 4.250m x 2.540m max (13'11" x 8'3" max) - Fitted with a range of oak fronted cupboards and incorporating a variety of integrated appliances comprising a fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine as well as a butler sink. In addition, there isa freestanding range cooker fitted to the chimney recess and space for a breakfast table.

Bedroom 1 - 3.910m x 2.630m (12'9" x 8'7") - A generous double bedroom with an outlook to the side and door to:

En Suite Shower Room - A slit level space with shower cubicle, WC and fitted cupboards housing an inset wash basin.

Bedroom 2 - 3.120m x 2.110m (10'2" x 6'11" ) - A good bedroom with built-in cupboard and access to a high level loft storage area.

Bathroom - A well appointed bathroom with WC, wash basin and bath with a shower tap attachment.

Outside - To the front of the property there is a graveled area for parking with double sided steps leading to the front entrance.

The private area of garden is located to one side of the building with a pedestrian gated access, timber shed and is landscaped with reduced maintenance in mind. The main enclosed area of garden is mainly laid to paving with a number of well stocked flower/shrub beds and creates an ideal space to sit and enjoy the sunny aspect. A timber garden shed is neatly tucked away to the rear with a gated pedestrian access.

Council Tax Band - C

Epc Rating - D

Tenure - Freehold and subject to a leasehold interest from the first floor apartment.

Postcode - PO40 9TG

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the selling agent Spence Willard.

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