The Riviera is a rare unmissable opportunity. It is situated literally a stones throw away from the beach, with it's own private entrance, in the heart of the Ventnor Esplanade. Everyday will feel like a holiday in this stunning, historic home. Built in 1845, this south facing a maisonette is believed to be the oldest, original building on the Esplanade. Once a boarding house for Victorian visitors, now has four bedrooms, three bathrooms with an abundance of space and commanding ocean views. The sea facing terraces include a hot tub and a built in barbecue. The Riviera brings the flavour of the Mediterranean to this beautiful Ventnor apartment. It also offers a double garage and further parking for two cars in the courtyard behind the property, which is accessed from Alma Road.

The entrance from Ventnor Esplanade has it's own private gate flanked by pillars leads up external steps to a secondary gate and then the front door with glass side panel. The front door opens into an airy inner vestibule with coconut matting and sea views. An internal arched opening leads to a large carpeted, bright hallway with two radiators and high ceilings.

Hallway: 24’08 x 12’02 max

Doors off hallway lead to (clockwise): master suite, bedroom two, bedroom four/ study, bedroom three, main bathroom, opening to secondary hallway, and, the lounge.

Master bedroom suite: 15’01 max x 11’07 max

Double bedroom with panoramic sea views, an en-suite shower/ dressing room and double doors to a private enclosed terrace conservatory. An airy, coastal haven decorated in clean, crisp white. Features high ceilings, integrated double wardrobe with shelves, two radiators, carpet and wall light over bed. Angled window looks onto sun patio, the beach and coastline and out towards the iconic Spyglass Inn. Double doors lead to:

Terrace room conservatory: 16’01 x 7’07

With low walls and large south-facing windows, double doors to the front leading to terrace overlooking the water and a single door to the side aspect, opening onto the terrace. Terracotta tiles to the floor. Spectacular ocean vantage point.

From the master bedroom, an internal arched opening leads to:

Ensuite shower room with dressing area:

Neutrally decorated with spotlights and high ceilings, tiled flooring, window to side aspect with superb sea views and looking towards the Bandstand. Double doors open into terrace conservatory room. The ensuite features a white suite with chrome fittings comprising; WC with dual flush, large shower cubicle with sliding door and overhead shower, sink over white vanity unit with mixer tap and mirror above with spotlights over, towel holder, toilet paper holder and radiator. Additionally, there is ample space for dressing room furniture.

Bedroom two: 11’07 max x 11’03 max

Known as The Lilac Room, a substantial double bedroom with high ceilings, carpet, a large recess for furniture, wall lights and spotlights over bed, radiator and wood effect double doors with gold handles opening onto adjacent private side courtyard.

Bedroom four/ study: 12’00 max x 6’10 max

Referred to as The Peach Room, it features a recess in the wall and window overlooking the side terrace with a view to the sea. OpenReach telephone and wifi point, radiator, carpet, high ceilings, and wall light.

Bedroom three:16’00 x 10’11

Also called The Willow Room, this sizeable double room offers plenty of space with ceiling spotlights and high ceilings, a window to the side aspect, carpet and radiator.

Bathroom: 8’06 max x 7’03 max

A well-equipped room with high ceilings and spotlights, extractor, a sky light over the door, obscured window and tiling to walls and floor. An Italian inspired bathroom with neutral taupe, elegant, Italian tiles featuring a mosaic central accent and white sanitary ware including: WC with side dual flush, separate bath with wood side panel, chrome mixer tap and shower over; basin with vanity unit that compliments the bath, towel holder and toilet paper holder, white shelf with mirror over sink, and toothbrush holder. Completing the bathroom is the raised shower cubicle with overhead rainfall shower, two wall mounted soap holders and chrome wall mounted shower mixer fittings.

Opening with skylight above to secondary hallway with a single step down. Leads to (clockwise): rear entrance, shower room, kitchen, and a single step up to the dining area.

Rear entrance:

Bright and airy tiled corridor with pendant light, storage cupboard and compact cupboard above with the fuse box. Window to the end of the corridor with an outlook onto small courtyard. Round the corner, door leads to courtyard and steps to the upper levels with access to the double garage and parking area.

Shower room: 11’03 x 6’01 max

The Moroccan inspired second bathroom includes terracotta floor tiles with cream gloss wall tiles and a recessed space with feature vertical panel. Window with obscured glass to end wall and two ceiling lights. Double shower cubicle with sliding door and rainfall shower, as well as white sink with chrome taps, chrome and porcelain soap dish, shelf and mirror above sink, chrome towel rail over radiator, WC, and chrome toilet paper holder. Immersion tank concealed in cupboard with small airing cupboard space above.

Kitchen: 19’10 max x 10’07 max

Tiled floor, continuing from secondary hallway. An ‘L’ shaped room with spotlights. Windows and a door overlooking and opening onto an enclosed courtyard with steps leading to the upper level, door to the garage and exterior beach hut/shed. The kitchen has an extensive array of floor and wall hung units painted in peppermint green with solid wood worktops and mixed tile splash backs. There is a white ceramic Belfast sink with a chrome mixer tap as well as a recessed tiled area for a Range cooker with extractor above. Additionally, there is a large double door store cupboard with space and plumbing for a washing machine, the Vaillant boiler and further storage.

The sale of the property includes the belling dual fuel Range cooker comprising two ovens, a grill oven, warming tray and seven burner gas hob. It also includes the Whirlpool American fridge/freezer with ice maker/ water dispenser and beko dishwasher.

Step up leads to: dining space with a large opening that brings you into the lounge.

Dining area:

A large room with grand opening and carpet continuing into the lounge. The dining space has high ceilings, spotlights, a pair of twin recessed cupboards and a feature archway with solid base that allows you to see into the lounge area.

Lounge:

A stunning room with high ceilings and an exceptional vantage over the terrace with its hot tub, the beach and out to sea. The view feels like an extension of the room. The lounge has two large windows and a pair of double doors opening out to the entrance terrace area. Spotlights to the ceiling as well as two radiators, a television point, two feature arched alcoves with cupboards underneath and a mirrored surround electric fire beneath the feature arch that looks through to the dining space.

Outside:

The property offers a generous amount of outside space in tiered levels. From the Esplanade, there is a private gated entrance with a nook to one side and stairs leading toward the house and the first private lower terrace. The next tier features a hot tub (included with the property) with an outdoor barbecue area leading to a smaller gate that opens onto a paved area in front of the lounge and front door. This wraps around the frontage of the property, encompassing the covered terrace adjacent to the master suite and continues to the western edge of the property. Stairs take you up the exterior wall and lead to the upper levels.

Accessed from Alma Road, the property has off road parking for two- three cars as well as a detached double garage with an up-and-over door and enough space to house the bins. A door to the rear of the garage opens to a further exterior space, complete with a beach house/shed.

DISCLAIMER

We have not tested any fixtures, fittings, appliances or services, including any central heating system and we cannot therefore guarantee that these are in working order.

1) Items shown on photographs in these particulars do not imply that they are included in the sale.

2) Tenures are unconfirmed unless stated otherwise.

3) Floor plans are not to scale and are for guidance as to the arrangement of accommodation only.

4) All measurements are approximate.

5) Internal square footage measurements are approximate and

do not include hallways, bathroom/shower rooms or w.c.s.

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