In a secluded position set within walled gardens this unique period property is energy efficient and recently modernised.

Set back from Station Avenue on a private lane, yet conveniently positioned close to amenities at some 150m to the beach. With a large plot extending to approximately 0.36 of an acre, Sandcastle Villa has a comfortable and versatile layout of four bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which being ensuite, together with a range of excellent reception rooms on the ground floor, including a light kitchen extension, sitting room with log burning stove, additional study or television room and an excellent home office suite, whilst there is also a cinema room/workshop providing ancillary accommodation on the side. The gardens are a wonderful feature offering tremendous privacy with an array of mature trees and shrubs and an extremely sunny aspect. There are modern additions to the property in recent years to make an energy efficient home, as well as upgraded insulation and there are uPVC windows throughout.

Located on an attractive tree lined avenue leading to the beach and promenade and within walking distance to the main town centre with amenities, restaurants, and cafes as well as beautiful coastal walks to Yaverland and Shanklin. Sandown beach is arguably one of the Isle of Wight's best beaches, providing a long stretch of sand that is great for children and families. Sandown train station is a short walk away, providing links through to Ryde and access to passenger ferry services to Portsmouth where there are connecting trains to London Waterloo. Fast passenger ferry services also operate between Cowes and Southampton with links to varying London stations. Both entire journey times take an estimated 2.5hrs door to door.

Accommodation
Ground Floor

Hallway
A timber door opens to a hallway with white painted original floorboards and plenty of natural light. Space for boots and hanging coats.

Kitchen/Dining Room
This superb and exceedingly light space within an open plan extension to the western elevation houses a contemporary style kitchen with a semi-open plan dining space with views over the driveway and garden. The kitchen is well-equipped with a full range of undercounter shaker style storage units with integrated fridge and five ring gas hob with extractor over, a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink with mixer tap over and space and plumbing for a dishwasher. The kitchen is finished with white painted walls, natural stone tile floors and birch ply worktops.

Utility Room/W.C.
Original concrete floors and high ceilings there is shelving, storage cupboards and a worktop with space and plumbing below for a washing machine and tumble dryer. W.C. and wash basin with window overlooking the side aspect.

Family Room/TV Room
A room of excellent proportions with garden outlook.

Sitting Room
With wood flooring and bay window accessing the gardens, there is also a fireplace housing a contemporary style log burning stove with distressed oak mantle.

Home Office/ Annexe
An excellent triple aspect space with parquet wood flooring, garden views and its own entrance making it ideal for a home office premises, study or annex.

First Floor
Painted white stairs with oak banister rise to a light filled galleried landing with varnished original wood flooring throughout. There are three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which being ensuite and each bedroom has a view of surrounding gardens. The principal bedroom also enjoys a sea and downland glimpse and has integrated wardrobe storage along with ensuite bathroom with tiled floors and walls, shower, W.C. and wash basin. The family bathroom is a large space with cork floor, bespoke vanity unit wash basin with storage cupboards under. There is a large walk-in shower, heated towel rail and W.C.

Workshop/Cinema Room
This recent addition is fully insulated with plenty of windows and a pair of Velux roof lights allowing natural light. Arranged as ancillary accommodation and cinema room with a large white screen it is also heated by air source heat pump and has built in cabin beds and a workshop area.

Outside
The gardens at Sandcastle Villa are fascinating providing a superb haven amongst a plethora of beautiful beds, planting and mature trees. Accessed through a pair of wrought iron gates, there is plenty of parking for several cars as well as a log store and access on both sides to an exceptional rear walled garden. Bustling with life and interest there are areas of natural meadow, orchards of fruit trees, climbing rose, purple flowing echium from the Ventnor Botanical Gardens and specimen trees. There is also a garden pond and a path that walks you through the cultivated areas of the garden, which feels far removed from its surroundings. At the foot of the garden is a large vegetable patch and a patio spans across the rear elevation of the house offering an ideal space for outdoor dining, entertaining and enjoying a south easterly sunny aspect.

Services
Mains electric, water and drainage, heating is provided by 4x air source heat pumps delivering both hot and cold climate control by which the power is supplemented by a range of solar PV provides the majority of all power used at the property.

Tenure
The property is offered Freehold

Council Tax
Band E

EPC
Rating C

Postcode
PO36 8HD

Viewings
All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the sole selling agents Spence Willard.

Important Notice
1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Spence Willard in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ("information") as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Spence Willard nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.