4 bedroom apartment to rent

An exciting opportunity to rent a substantial period property in an elavated position and commanding far reaching, stunning sea views. Completely refurbished throughout in recent months and offering spacious accommodation over the first and second floor of this former Vicarage.

Available unfurnished and for a Long Let immediately. Tenants will have the use of shared outside space that has uninterrupted, direct sea views.

Designed by the architect Sir Francis Hellyer and constructed in approximately 1870 and formerly known as The Old Vicarage, this exceedingly attractive residence is nestled behind St Saviours Church on an elevated position achieving wonderful sea views. The Grade II Listed building has been refurbished over time retaining all its beautiful period character with stone and hung tile elevations and timber sash casement windows. Originally converted in 2000 to its current arrangement of two separate apartments.

The upper floors provide a large apartment of the same proportions with light beaming in and exceptional sea views. With four bedrooms and generous sized reception rooms that enjoy far reaching views from a balcony off the sitting room. There is allocated parking for residents of 7A

The property is situated on the edge of picturesque Shanklin Old Village and moments from the cliff steps leading down to Shanklin's beach and the amenities of Shanklin, including a range of shops, restaurants and theatre are a short walk away. A train service to Ryde provides access to passenger ferry services to Portsmouth, connecting with trains to London, the entire journey time taking two and a half hours. There are also plenty of beaches, bays and coves nearby and there are stunning walks upon the Luccombe and Wroxall Downs or along the coastal paths.

Accommodation - the property has been tastfully decorated and with the highest specification fittings used throughout, giving the property a stylish and contemporary feel whilst retaining the period character and original features wherever possible.

Entrance Porch opening into Inner Hallway with stairs to First Floor Living Accommodation comprising;

Kitchen/Breakfast Room; with large Bay Window capturing the southerly sea views, fitted with a good range of units with integrated dishwasher and Range style cooker with gas burners.

Dining Room; with windows to the rear

Sitting Room; with feature fireplace and doors out to a private balcony from which the far reaching sea views can be enjoyed

Games Room/Second Lounge; another generously sized reception rooms with direct sea views

Utility Room; with WC and hand basin, plus space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble drier.

Bedroom Four; double bedroom with window to the side

On the Second Floor;

Three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, all finished to the same exceptionally high standard as the rest of the house. All bedrooms have either direct or side sea views

Outside, tenants will have allocated parking to the rear of the property (accessed via the Church driveway and carpark) and use of the gardens to the front.

The property is offered unfurnished and is available for a long let from May onwards.

Council Tax Band E - £2736.44 PA (current rate 2023/4, awaiting confirmation of new 24/25 rate)

A Holding Deposit equal to one weeks' rent will be payable upon commencement of an application to rent this property

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