Entrance lobby, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, attic reception room with potential to provide a third bedroom. Stores and garden.

This wonderful cottage is believed to originate from 1760 and is Listed Grade II. It combines a wealth of period charm and character with tasteful modernisation, resulting in well presented accommodation. There are sea views from both the first and second floor and the hugely characterful attic room currently provides an excellent reception room which enjoys panoramic sea views and has potential for providing additional bedroom accommodation, with en-suite facilities subject to the usual consents.

The cottage is set within a prime location within the old town of Cowes which is designated as a Conservation Area. The principal yacht clubs, restaurants and shops are all nearby as is the high speed Redjet passenger ferry service to Southampton. Cowes is renowned world wide for its yachting and Spyglass Cottage offers a rare opportunity in a most sought after location.

Accommodation (room sizes are approximate):

Front door opening to Entrance lobby with coat hooks. Door to:

Sitting room 4.47m x 3.6m (14’8" x 11’10") A charming room with an attractive period brick fireplace with built in cupboards to either side including gas and electricity meters. Ancient beams to the ceiling. Staircase winds to first floor. Steps down to:

Dining room 3m x 4.55m (9’10" x 14’11") Open brick fireplace with period timber surround and mantelshelf. Built in shelved china and glass cupboards to either side. French doors providing an outlook and access to the garden.

Kitchen 2.52m x 2.37m (8’3" x 7’9") Fitted with a range of matching base and wall units with work surfaces with an integral electric oven with four ring hob over and extractor fan above. Stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, space for dishwasher and fridge freezer. French doors open to a brick terrace and the garden beyond.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing With utility cupboard with space for a washing machine and dryer. Door to staircase to second floor.

Bedroom 1 5.09m x 3.63m (16’8" x 11’11") A spacious room with fitted cupboards with hanging space and shelving to one end.

Bedroom 2 3m x 2.7m (9’10" x 8’10") Situated to the rear of the house with sea views over the harbour and The Solent.

Bathroom Fitted with a modern white suite including a double ended bath with a shower over one end, wash hand basin set in surface with cupboards beneath and WC. Painted panelled walls and heated towel rail. Sea views.

SECOND FLOOR

Reception room 4.75m x 4.7m (15’7" x 15’5") at floor level. A wonderful attic room currently providing a reception room with sloping ceilings with exposed old roof timbers. A central window with window seat provides panoramic views over The Solent and harbour entrance. Cupboard housing gas fired boiler also with space for refrigerator etc. In addition there is a window overlooking Castle Road with a cupboard beneath. Hatch access to roof space. This room could alternatively provide a third bedroom with potential for an en suite bathroom subject to receipt of the necessary planning consents.

Outside To the rear of the property is a brick terrace beyond which is a lawn enclosed by ivy clad fencing. There is also a right of way into the garden via the gardens of the adjacent properties. In addition there is a brick outbuilding one of which includes a WC and wash hand basin with power, lighting and potential space for a washing machine and a store room. Outside lighting and a water tap.

Tenure Freehold. Part of the first floor extends over the adjacent property creating a flying freehold.

Services Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. Gas fired central heating.