Luccombe, Isle of Wight

A substantial family home set within its own private gardens with gated driveway, double garage and views over Shanklin.

Constructed in the late 1990s this impressive home has distinctive brick herringbone formation with timber at upper levels with a clay tile roof and leaded uPVC double glazing throughout. The covered porchway and block paved driveway make for a particularly appealing entrance, whilst gardens wrap around the property including a terrace on the western elevation. The accommodation is well proportioned and substantial, extending to four bedrooms and five bathrooms in addition to a grand dining room, sitting room, large library/study and a family kitchen.

Situated in the picturesque Luccombe Village overlooking rolling countryside, downland and the sea with direct access to stunning coastal walks. The amenities of nearby Shanklin Old Village include a range of shops, restaurants and theatre are a short distance 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 stunning walks on the Luccombe and Wroxall Downs or along the coastal paths. The area has an excellent micro-climate and nearby Ventnor has botanical gardens, further award-winning restaurants and a fish market in its sandy bay.

Accommodation
Ground Floor

Entrance
Steps beneath a covered veranda rise to a wide composite door with sidelights.

Grand Hallway
This spacious entrance lobby has a feature hand carved staircase rising into vaulted ceilings and a galleried landing. There is plenty of space for hanging coats or a small seating area.

Cloakroom/W.C.
With pedestal wash basin and W.C.

Sitting Room
A superb dual aspect reception room with carpeted floors and a deep bay window overlooking the gardens. There is a central remote operated gas fire with iron surround.

Dining Room
Semi-open plan to sitting room, this is a room of excellent proportions with deep bay window overlooking the gardens with distant glimpses of the sea and Culver Down. There are double doors to the patio along with chandelier and wall lighting.

Study/Library
This substantial room provides an ideal home office with plenty of book shelving on one wall and telephone and plug sockets situated in the floor for a desk.

Kitchen
A well appointed kitchen boasting a range of traditional shaker style under-counter and wall-mounted storage units with tiled splashbacks and a view of the gardens to the west. Tiled floors, under-counter lighting and space and plumbing for a large range cooker with extractor over. There is an integrated Diplomat dishwasher, 1.5 bowl composite sink with mixer tap over and integrated fridge/freezer.

Utility Room
With a further range of under-counter and wall-mounted storage units with 1.5 bowl composite sink and space and plumbing for washing machine, dishwasher and ancillary fridge/freezer. Wall mounted gas boiler and shelving for a microwave.

Integrated Garage
A vast garage space with high ceilings and shelving. A painted concrete floor, power, lighting and twin automated up and over doors make this a brilliant storage or work space.

First Floor
A grand staircase sweeps to a light filled galleried landing with ornate chandelier offering plenty of space for a sitting area, play space or study. The first floor comprises four luxurious double bedrooms, each with a view of the gardens and an ensuite shower/bathroom. Bedroom 1 has built in wardrobe space and glimpses through trees to the sea. Bedroom 2 is a large double bedroom with views in a northerly aspect over Shanklin and bedroom 3 and 4 both have ensuite shower rooms and are connected to each other through double doors making a particularly versatile arrangement. There is also a large family bathroom.

Outside
Fezziwig sits in a private position with mature boundaries of Laurell, Bay and Holly with Olive and Mimosa and a range of colourful herbaceous plants. The gardens wrap around the property with access to a large raised terrace with westerly aspect, but otherwise is largely laid to lawn. There is a raised Carp pond with pump and filtration system given shelter by a splendid palm in one corner. The house is accessed through tall wrought iron gates between brick pillars, where a substantial pavia driveway provides parking for several cars in front of the integrated double garage.

Services
Mains electricity, drainage and water, heating is provided via gas fired boiler located in the utility room and delivered via radiators.

EPC
Rating C

Postcode
PO37 6RR

Council Tax
G

Tenure
The property is offered freehold.

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

Important Notice
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