High Street, Cowes, PO31 7RE
Price on Application
Key features:
- Harbour Dues: £17.75 p/m p/a
Description
An immaculately-presented unique three storey town house situated on Cowes Waterfront with superb views from all floors across The Solent. The property has a balcony and waterfront terrace garden together with its own private 30m pontoon mooring, 2000kg lifting crane.
It is the principal dwelling in the former 'Lloyds Bank' building. This was converted some years ago to provide a number of luxury apartments. The enviable location benefits both from proximity to the Island Sailing Club and from being situated between the Red Jet fast ferry and the Parade with its several famous yacht clubs including the Royal Yacht Squadron.
Ground floor:
Sitting Room - This room offers superb views across The Solent and access to the raised wooden decking and private waterfront terrace gardens below. This lovely bright room also has a feature gas fire and door onto the side access.
Bedroom 4/Study
Bedroom 3 - Bunk room with fitted bunk beds and wardrobe
Bedroom 2 - Double bedroom, built in cupboards
Bathroom – Good-sized bathroom fitted with a white bathroom suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over, low level W.C & wash hand basin.
First Floor:
This wonderful open-plan entertaining space is designed to enjoy the views from all areas. However the Kitchen and Sitting Room can be separated by closing the large wooden Bi-fold doors.
Kitchen - Comprises a beautiful hand built ‘Shaker’ style kitchen with integral built in appliances included.
Sitting Room - The main reception room to the house has fabulous views across The Solent and access out onto the large decked waterfront terrace.
The first floor also provides access via the communal hallway and access shared front door directly out to the High Street.
Second Floor:
This floor is solely for the master suite; a large bedroom that includes a shower room ‘en-suite’ with W.C and wash hand basin.
With exceptional views of Cowes Harbour and The Solent beyond. Access to substantial balcony terrace Study/Sunroom/Viewing Deck.
Outside
A large gravelled garden leads to the sea wall and access to the pontoon mooring. This mooring was installed by the current owner, as was the lifting crane which is ideal for lifting a medium-sized R.I.B from the water to the shore.. A double sliding door provides access to the waterfront rear garden. There are stairs leading up to the first floor terrace.
Services and Heating
We are informed that the following mains services are connected to the property (subject to the conditions and stipulations of the relevant utility companies) electricity, gas, water (metered) and foul drainage. The heating system is provided by a gas-fired boiler via radiators.
Council Tax: Band F Amount Payable 2011/12: £2,103.50 (There is currently a 10% discount available for properties used as second homes).
The Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight, situated off the South Coast of England, is becoming an ever-more popular location for second and permanent homes. Originally made popular by Queen Victoria, who had her maritime residence at Osborne, the Island is famous for sailing in the Solent; for Cowes Week; for its beautiful coastline including sandy beaches and The Needles; spectacular countryside and long sunshine hours. There are now many more facilities than once were the case, Sainsbury, Tesco and M&S all now have a presence as have other national chains. Communication and transport links are excellent; regular car ferries connect with the national motorway network and fast catamarans have connections via Southampton and Portsmouth to direct trains to London Waterloo which can be reached within 2 hours of leaving the Island shore. Government-funded schools are numerous and independent schools thrive on the Island with some children attending prep and public schools on the mainland. Leisure opportunities abound - walking, riding, paragliding, hang-gliding, team sports - including a cricket academy - as well as sailing, wind surfing and other water sports. Good transport links enable day trips to the shopping centres of West Quay, Southampton and Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth.
Cowes
Cowes is host to Cowes Week, one of the most famous sailing regattas in the world, the pinnacle of the racing calendar. It is followed by events such as Little Britain and the Powerboat Festival. The Round the Island Race, with over 1500 entries, is a spectacular sight in June and each week throughout the year there is activity on the water. There are many Yacht clubs in Cowes including the Royal Yacht Squadron. Cowes town has a wide variety of shops and facilities. There is a medical centre, dentist and veterinary surgery in the town. There is a choice of primary schools, two middle schools and a high school.
Tenure & Possession, Fixtures & Fittings
71 High Street owns ¼ of the freehold of the whole building (there are four properties within the building). The property is held under a 99 year lease. Each of the properties within the building currently contributes £160 a month for insurance and maintenance of the building.