Entrance hall, reception hall, drawing room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, cloakroom, 7 to 8 bedrooms, study, 6 bath/shower rooms. Separate studio with shower room. Former garage, stores and parking for 2 cars. Mature gardens.

Oakhill is situated within the Conservation Area of Cowes, just 200m from the sea front as the crow flies and a short walk from the Royal Yacht Squadron and other principal yacht clubs. Its elevated position provides it with enviable views of The Solent, being in a prime position for watching both yacht racing and liners on route to and from Southampton. The facilities of Cowes are within easy walking distance as are the fast and frequent Red-Jet passenger ferry services to Southampton (taking about 20 minutes). Cowes is world renowned for its sailing with numerous yacht clubs together with a range of restaurants and pubs providing a thriving social scene. The Isle of Wight has wonderful areas of unspoilt countryside much of which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as stretches of Heritage Coastline including hidden coves and sandy beaches all of which combine to offer a great range of land and water based pursuits. Nearby Northwood Park provides tennis courts and a putting green, and there is a 9 hole golf course close by. In addition the Island has a wealth of attractions ranging from historic houses and castles to hosting some of the countries leading music festivals. Excellent sunshine hours make a very popular location for both permanent and second homes. The Island has a good range of facilities including stores such as Sainsbury’s, M&S and Tesco, with proposals for Waitrose in East Cowes. It is served by three separate car ferry routes (including East Cowes to Southampton) and beyond the Red-Jet running fro Cowes there are additional high speed passenger services from Ryde to Portsmouth and to Southsea, all of which provide good access to the mainland train and motorway network as well as nearby Southampton Airport.

Oakhill was built in the early 19th Century in the style of well known local, John Nash. The house was sympathetically renovated by the current owners in around 2001 and retains many original features including period fireplaces, ornate skirting and cornices and good ceiling heights, all typical of the period. The principal rooms have deep windows taking in sea views and there are balconies to both the dining room and main bedroom. In addition to the flexible accommodation there is a detached studio/office as well as a garage/store (in need of repair). The gardens include an extensive terrace, sloping lawns interspersed with well stocked borders and trees from which the sea view can be enjoyed, forming a wonderful setting for entertaining.

The prominent location of the house is illustrated in historic prints by J Brannon and it is believed Queen Victoria frequently had her carriage parked in the stable block when visiting the Royal Yacht Squadron. There are also historic photographs showing her carriage outside of Oakhill suggesting the she perhaps visited the property. The current owners, as well as having sympathetically renovated the property, operated a high quality Bed & Breakfast facility and, due to its character and prime location it has been in strong demand for Cowes Week lets. Many prominent world class sailors have stayed at the property.

Accommodation:

Ground Floor

To the eastern end of the house a flagstone paved path leads to an ornate open sided porch with arched double doors opening to:

Entrance Lobby with glazed in doors leading to:

Reception Hall Original wooden floor boards throughout and elegant period staircase with hardwood hand rail leading off to the first floor. Part glazed door to lower ground floor and principal reception rooms off. Further entrance hall to the western end of the house with flag stone flooring and a part glazed door to the gardens.

Dining Room A stunning reception room with deep windows to two elevations with two sets of windows opening to the balcony from which there are stunning sea views. Ornate period fireplace with marble surround and mantelshelf, wooden floor boards, original coving.

Drawing Room A well proportioned room with a bay window providing wonderful views. Ornate period fireplace with marble surround and mantelshelf.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room Comprising kitchen area fitted with a range of matching base and wall units incorporating cupboards with space for dishwasher. 1 Â 1/2 bowl ceramic sink unit with mixer tap and extendable hose. Beech work surfaces with shelf cupboard ideal for housing microwaves etc and appliances with roller shutter door. Twin Miele oven, Granite tiled surface with a Siemens Halogen hob set in an alcove with period wooden surround and extractor above. Built-in period dresser incorporating a good range of cupboards and drawers and glass fronted display shelving. Flagstone flooring. To the far end of the room is a breakfast/dining area with built-in bench seating and adjacent built-in cupboards. Wooden flooring.

Utility Room Butler sink with wooden drainer. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer, tiled splash back. Period fireplace, housing ‘Megaflow’ direct hot water cylinder and ‘Vaillant’ gas fired boiler.

Cloakroom with WC and travertine tiling to floor and lower walls. Extractor fan.

First Floor

Landing with roof light above. To either end of the landing are;

2 shower rooms each incorporating shower cubicles, WC and wash hand basin. In the shower room on the western end of landing are built-in linen cupboards and a glazed hatch leading to the roof where there is a level area surrounding the roof light.

Bedroom 1 A well-proportioned room with a deep window opening to a balcony with metal railings from which there are panoramic views across The Solent, including the Royal Yacht Squadron.

Bathroom en Suite including tiled floor and walls, bath with shower enclosure with shower to one end. Wash hand basin, WC and heated towel rail. West facing window seat with sea views.

Bedroom 5 Panoramic sea views, built in cupboard.

Bedroom 2 A double aspect room with deep windows providing panoramic Solent views. Ornate cast iron fireplace.

Shower Room en suite Tiled walling, shower cubicle with thermostatic shower, WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

Bedroom 3 A good cast iron fireplace with wooden surround and mantel shelf.

Bedroom 4 Fireplace with built in cupboards.

Bedroom 6/Study

Lower Ground Floor

Stone steps lead from the reception hall to a lobby, off which is:

Wine Cellar/Store with brick floor and flagstone shelving.

Bedroom 7 with painted wooden floorboards, original cast iron range cooker set in stone surround with shelving to either side. A range of cupboards with hanging space and shelving. Solent views.

Bedroom 8 with painted brick flooring, Solent views and a good range of built-in cupboards.

Shower Room Tiled shower cubicle, WC, wash hand basin and extractor fan.

Outside

Studio A brick built building a short distance from the house which has in recent years been upgraded to form a studio with tiled floor, roof light, deep windows and French doors provide views over the terrace to The Solent.

Shower room with shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, lobby with stable door to outside and separate WC (providing facilities easily accessible from the garden).

Gardens
To the west of the house is an extensive paved terrace, providing a superb location for outdoor entertaining and from which the sea views can be enjoyed. To the west of the property is a brick built building in poor structural condition which comprises 2 open stores at the garden level and a garage above accessible from Baring Road.

Garage 3.94m x 4.74m Up and over door and currently provides storage with concrete apron onto Baring Road providing parking for 2 cars.

From the terrace, steps lead to a path meandering between well stocked borders with a range of flowering shrubs including azaleas and rhododendrons. Stone edged paths lead to a sloping lawn to the rear of the house with various borders, shrubs and mature trees providing an attractive setting overlooking the sea.

There are two pairs of stone gate pillars to either end of the house providing pedestrian access to the property.

Directions From The Parade proceed up the hill past the Royal Yacht Squadron onto Baring Road, Oakhill is found on the right hand side after about 200m.

Postcode PO31 8DB

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

Viewings
All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the joint selling agents Christopher Scott Tel: 01983 200880

PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
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ii All descriptions, references to condition, necessary permissions for use and occupation and other details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchaser should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact and must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness and accuracy of each of them.
iii No person in the employment of Christopher Scott or Creasey Biles & King has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.