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2 bedroom house

Chain-free
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House
2 bed
2 bath
EPC rating: D*
936 sq ft / 87 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Ask agent
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Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
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Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • DELIGHTFUL 18th CENTURY PERIOD HOME
  • 3 BEDROOMS, ONE WITH SEA VIEWS!
  • HIDDEN FROM VIEW/MINUTES TO SEA SHORE
  • SITTING ROOM & SEPARATE DINING ROOM
  • SEPARATE FITTED KITCHEN
  • TWO LUXURY BATH/SHOWER ROOMS
  • ATTRACTIVE GARDENS WITH BOAT STORE
  • PLANNING FOR ANNEXE/STUDIO/BEDROOM
  • CLOSE TO SHOPS, YACHT CLUB & BEACHES
  • EPC RATING: D * FREEHOLD
APTLY NAMED 'THE SURPRISE' ... WITHIN THE VERY HEART OF SEAVIEW!

A truly delightful 18th Century 2-3 BEDROOM property, believed to be the original Bakery - tucked away and hidden from view, between Rope Walk and the High Street, so literally moments from the sea front, Quay Rocks, wonderful beaches and Sea View Yacht Club as well as village shops and eateries. Cleverly extended and having undergone total refurbishment in recent years, the beautifully presented accommodation offers AMPLE VERSATILITY, space and light. The property comprises a very charming sitting room (with French doors to the gardens), spacious dining hall and separate kitchen, 2 double bedrooms (one with en suite facilities) PLUS a large first floor living room (or POTENTIAL BEDROOM 3) - with lovely SEA VIEWS). There is also a ground floor bathroom and separate w.c. Benefits include gas central heating, and surprisingly large, enclosed, well stocked patio and lawned gardens with double gated access - ideal for dinghy storage. The added bonus is the timber SUMMER CABIN at the rear of the garden. Offered as CHAIN FREE, this unique home simply must be seen to be appreciated.

Accommodation: - Solid entrance door into:

Dining Hall: - 4.83m x 3.38m max (15'10 x 11'1 max) - A welcoming, neutrally decorated, spacious room with window to side. Timber flooring which flows throughout the ground floor. Carpeted stairs to first floor. Radiator. Doors to:

Kitchen: - 2.36m x 2.34m (7'9 x 7'8) - Separate fitted kitchen comprising range of pale fronted wall and base units with solid oak work surfaces over incorporating inset sink unit. Integrated oven with 4 ring gas hob and extractor hood over. Fitted wine rack. Space and plumbing for washing machine, dishwasher and fridge. Wall mounted recently installed gas boiler. Door and window to front. Recessed down lighters.

Sitting Room: - 5.38m x 3.38m (17'8 x 11'1) - A charming, well proportioned sitting room with walk-in bay and glazed door (with adjacent double glazed windows) leading to rear garden. Radiator.

Cloakroom/Wc: - Comprising white suite of w.c. and wash hand basin. Radiator. Obscured window to front.

Inner Lobby: - Accessed from Dining Hall. Storage cupboard. Doors to Bedroom 3 and Bathroom.

Bedroom 2: - 3.89m x 2.39m (12'9 x 7'10) - Very well proportioned double bedroom with multi-paned window and door over-looking and leading to rear garden. Radiator.

Bathroom: - Luxury bathroom suite comprising panelled bath with shower over and wash hand basin. Chrome heated towel rail. Recessed down lighters. Wood flooring. Attractive natural limestone wall tiling. Window to side.

First Floor Landing: - Open-plan aspect into Bedroom 2/second Reception Room. Door to Bedroom 1:

Bedroom 1: - 3.30m x 3.20m + recess (10'10 x 10'6 + recess) - A lovely double bedroom with part-vaulted ceiling. Large sky light window plus timber framed double glazed sash window to rear. Radiator. Door to:

En Suite Shower Room: - Modern suite of large shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c. Recessed down lighters. 'Velux' window.

Dressing, Living Or Bedroom 3: - 3.76m x 3.30m (12'4 x 10'10 ) - A lovely large, versatile, dual aspect room with sash windows to front and side - offering super views over the Solent and towards the Spinnaker Tower and mainland. Open store 'cupboard'. Radiator.

Gardens: - To the FRONT of the home is paved courtyard area with timber shed with natural slate roof.

To the REAR, accessed via side gates or from the residence itself, is a surprisingly large garden-mainly laid to lawn and well stocked with an array of mature shrubs, flowers and trees At the bottom of the garden is the Summer Cabin:

Summer Cabin: - 3.05m x 3.05m (10'0 x 10'0) - A superb timber 'cabin' with light and power (and secure shuttered doors).

Boat Parking: - Double timber gates giving access (between Rope Walk and High Street) to hard standing ideal for dinghy storage.

Directions: - The Surprise is hidden from view from any road and can only be accessed by pedestrians - either from Rope Walk or Seaview High Street - via a private pathway only used by relevant adjacent residents.

Tenure: - Freehold

Council Tax: - Band: D

Disclaimer: - Floor plan and measurements are approximate and not to scale. We have not tested any appliance or systems, and our description should not be taken as a guarantee that these are in working order. None of these statements contained in the details are to be relied upon as statements of fact.

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