Summary

Offered for sale chain free, this delightful coastguard cottage was built in 1855 and is located in a wonderful tucked away location just metres from the beach at Forelands. From the first floor one can enjoy lovely sea views of Forelands beach, and with the windows open fall asleep to the sound of sea.

The accommodation is laid out across 2 floors, and comprises a good sized sitting/dining room and a fitted kitchen on the ground floor, and 2 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the first floor. From the sitting room there is access out to the rear garden, whilst from the main bedroom and bathroom there are views of the sea.

Externally, there is parking for 2 cars to the front of the cottage and a pretty, southerly aspect garden to the rear which is perfect for outside dining. If required there is also the scope to extend the cottage, subject to planning consents.

This is a lovely cottage which is beautifully presented throughout, full of character and charm, and is ideal for those looking for a home with the beach almost on the doorstep and the local shops and village centre just a short stroll away.

Floors/rooms

Ground Floor

Kitchen - 8' 9'' x 14' 2'' (2.67m x 4.34m) A double glazed front door with glass panels gives access to the kitchen, which is fitted with a range of wall and floor units with work surfaces over and an inset sink and drainer. Fitted gas hob with an electric oven under and a cooker hood over. Integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher. 3 deep built in storage cupboards, one of which houses the washer dryer. Double glazed window to the front and wood flooring.

Sitting Room and Dining Room - 11' 1'' x 16' 2'' (3.4m x 4.94m) A bright, rear aspect room with a double glazed window and door onto the rear garden. Feature fire surround. Built in coat cupboard, TV point, telephone point, wood flooring and modern electric heater. Stairs to the first floor.

First Floor

Landing - With access to the loft space and fitted carpet. Access to both bedrooms, including a door to a lobby which has a built in wardrobe and access to Bedroom 1 and the Bathroom.

Bedroom 1 - 11' 1'' x 8' 7'' (3.4m x 2.64m) A bright, double room with a double glazed window to the rear offering lovely views of the sea at Forelands Beach. Wooden flooring and an electric heater.

Bathroom - Fitted with a panelled bath, wash basin and WC. Double glazed window to the rear offering sea views. Heated towel rail and wood effect flooring.

Bedroom 2 - 8' 5'' x 11' 3'' (2.59m x 3.43m) A double room with a double glazed window to the front. Wardrobe cupboard, wood effect flooring and an electric heater.

En-suite Shower Room - Fitted with a tiled shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. Heated towel rail, extractor fan and wood effect flooring.

Exterior

Outside - A gravelled driveway gives access to the cottage, which has 2 parking spaces to the front. A paved patio to the front has planted borders and gives access to the cottage.
The sitting room opens out onto an enclosed, southerly aspect rear garden. This is paved and gravelled for ease of maintenance and has planted borders.
A gate to the rear gives pedestrian access onto Foreland Field Road.

Additional Information - Heating: Electric heaters, some of which can be controlled remotely.
Tenure: Freehold
EPC rating: D
Council tax band: D


MISREPRESENTATION ACT 1967. PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1991.
Turnbull IOW Ltd, for themselves and Vendors of the property, whose agents they are, give notice that these particulars, although believed to be correct, do not constitute any part of an offer or Contract, that all statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility and are not relied upon as statements or representations of fact and that they do not make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever to this business. An intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.

Additional Information

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