CLEVELAND HOUSE, OLD BLACKGANG ROAD, NITON, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 2NP
GUIDE PRICE £1,950,000
CLEVELAND HOUSE
Old Blackgang Road, Niton, Isle of Wight
A MAGNIFICENT DETACHED 5-6 BEDROOM
PERIOD COASTAL HOUS E WITH ANNEXE,
GARAGE AND GARDEN PAVILLION IN A
SECLUDED SOUTH-FACING S ETTING WITH
WIDE-RANGING S EA VIEWS AND PROVIDING
PARTICULARLY HIGH QUALITY
ACCOMMODATION.
Extensively refurb ished and reconfigured to a high standard
in 2013/14 to combine period living contemporary and hi-
tech features, the property is built largely of stone elevations
beneath tiled roofs with ornate barge boards, hipped gables
and semi-dormer windows in a style which includes some
“cottage orné” features. It has new electrical, plumbing &
heating systems and insulation. It has been planned to be
easy to maintain and provided with luxurious bathrooms as
well as 2 kitchens and dressing rooms featuring hand-built
oak cabinets by The English Kitchens and Interior Co.
Hardwood double glazed windows have been installed
throughout in original refurb ished frames. French limestone
tiles with underfloor heating extend through much of the
ground floor with oak parquet flooring and Chesney
fireplaces in the dining room and drawing room. Security
systems and a Nuvo entertainment system incorporating
built-in speakers through much of the house.
The layout has been designed to link rooms and provide a
superb and flexible entertaining space along with a cinema,
music room and snug. The fine principal bedroom suite
incorporates a beautifully-fitted dressing room and high
quality bathroom. There is an impressive guest suite and up
to 5 further bedrooms within the main house. The landscaped
grounds are planted to be manageable and designed to make
the most of the southerly aspect with excellent sea views
over the English Channel. They extend to just under an acre
and are and include two new h igh quality stone buildings
providing a home office/studio and a summer house by the
pool. A detached double garage building contains a Staff
Annexe.
The quiet, south-facing coastal setting benefits from long
sunshine hours and is on a no through road providing access
to excellent coastal walks which lead down to various bays
and beaches ideal for bathing or watersports - including the
exclusive Niton Boat Club. There are both short walks and
more extensive trails accessed nearby. The famous Buddle
Inn is within walking distance and the local village of Niton
has an excellent grocery store, public house and other shops.
The area is south-facing and has a mild and sheltered micro
climate. Ventnor Botanic Gardens nearby are world-famous
for their range of sub-tropical p lants.
ACCOMMODATION the accommodation is set out on two
storeys; it is described in the photographs and floorplans and more particularly below:
Glazed entrance PORCH
ENTRANCE HALL French limestone flooring with
staircase rising to first floor.
RECEPTION HALL French limestone flooring, fireplace
(sealed) with stone surround.
DINING ROOM with a bay window providing sea views,
with a Chesney open fireplace in stone surround, oak parquet
flooring.
DRAWING ROOM with deep windows and sea glimpses.
Chesney fireplace in marble surround. Oak parquet flooring
through to a library with extensive book shelving.
CLOAKROOM
KITCHEN/BREAKFAS T ROOM A light and airy, triple-
aspect room with hand-built oak kitchen and island unit The
English Kitchens and Interior Co and a Dining/Breakfast
Area with vaulted ceiling and wood-burning stove. Integral
appliances include twin Miele dishwashers and a 4 oven
electric Aga, twin butler sink and waste disposal. Sub-zero
wine fridge. Larder cupboard and space/plumbing fo r
“American” style fridge/freezer.
SUN ROOM.
STUDY with oak flooring and wood burning stove.
SNUG with built- in book shelving and French doors to the
south-facing terrace.
CINEMA With built-in, tiered seating, sound system and
screen.
PREPARATION KITCHEN with a range of built-in oak
units; butlers sink and appliances including a Neff 4 ring
hob, dishwasher, oven and microwave, space for washing
machine and dryer.
WINE CELLAR
PLANT ROOM with 2 Vaillant gas-fired boilers and 2
mains hot water cylinders (300L).
built oak cupboards with drawers and marb le tops.
BATHROOM “EN-S UITE” with central double-ended
bath, large walk in shower, twin basins with marb le
surround, French limestone flooring with underfloor heating.
Separate WC.
DRESSING ROOM 2/BEDROOM 5 with built-in
cupboards and shoe rack.
GUES T BEDROOM S UITE comprising;
BEDROOM 2 with sea views. BATHROOM “EN-
SUITE” with a bath, shower, W C, wash basin and heated
towel rail.
BEDROOM 3 with sea views.
FAMILY BATHROOM with double-ended bath with
shower over, wash basin, WC, heated towel rail. Tiled
flooring with underfloor heating.
BEDROOM 4
OUTS IDE The property is approached through a pair of
hardwood electric gates; a paved driveway sweeps past the
house culminating in an extensive parking area by the
GARAGE with twin electric doors, power, lighting and
gas-fired boiler serving the:
ANNEXE with Ground Floor: Shower Room with shower,
WC, basin and heated towel rail. First Floor: An open-plan
liv ing/bedroom space with sea views and a kitchenette.
THE GARDENS AND GROUNDS extend around the
property but principally to the east. The south-facing lawns
and terraces include planted borders and some specimen
trees and shrubs. Extensive external and driveway lighting
illuminates the grounds at night. Stone terraces and paths
surround the house and provide several areas for seating and
dining. The western area includes a paved terrace and
terraced banks which have been recently cleared, landscaped
and planted to complete the setting for this fine period home.
THE GARDEN PAVILLION
A fine pavilion of stone-faced elevations beneath a slated
roof with south- facing windows and French doors open onto
a York stone terrace. It stands in a commanding position
providing extensive views over the gardens, pool and sea
beyond. Used as a home office, this versatile space could be
a studio, garden room and gymnasiu m or perhaps further
ancillary accommodation (subject to obtaining any necessary
statutory consents). Security system, electric heating and
built-in speakers.
ORNAMENTAL INFINITY POOL p lanted with reeds and
other plants and in a paved surround with a hardwood
decked terrace and SUMMER HOUS E o f stone-faced
elevations beneath a slated roof and containing a
kitchenette overlooking the gardens and sea, with a large
providing a beautiful setting for din ing ‘al-fresco’ or simply
enjoying the fine sea views.
POSTCODE: PO38 2NP
SERVICES Mains water, electricity, private drainage. A
bulk LPG "Calor" gas tank serves the heating boilers.
TENURE & POSS ESSION, FIXTURES AND
FITTINGS The property is offered Freehold, with vacant
possession on the whole upon Completion. The seller does
not include in the sale any gas or electrical appliances,
however connected, or any other fixtures, unless expressly
mentioned in these particulars as forming part of the sale.
Some items may be available by separate negotiation.
COUNCIL TAX Band G. Amount Payable 2015/16
£2,532.36
DIRECTIONS Niton is well-signed from Ventnor and the
neighbouring villages of Godshill and Whitwell. From the
Village centre proceed south; after Niton Undercliff Garage
turn right into St Catherine’s Road which is signed to St
Catherine’s Lighthouse and the Buddle Inn. Leave the
Buddle on your right and bear right into Sandrock
Road. Turn left into Old Blackgang Road and the gates to Cleveland House will be found on the right hand side.
VIEWING ARRANGMENTS Viewing is strictly by
appointment with the Sole Agents Biles & Co. To v iew th is
MUS IC ROOM French limestone flooring and glazed roof
light. Bi-fold doors open to the rear terrace.
CLOAKROOM 2
GAMES ROOM /BEDROOM 6
FIRS T FLOOR
LANDING “Tech” cupboard housing the in-house
entertainment system. A iring cupboard with slatted shelving,
heated towel rail.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM S UITE comprising;
BEDROOM 1 A delightful light room with a large east
facing window provid ing sea views, fireplace with electric
fire. DRESSING ROOM with an extensive range of hand-
property please contact our Isle of Wight office on 01983
872335.
NITON Niton is a very popular village on the south side of the
Island about 10 miles from Island’s main shopping and
administrative centre of Newport. The coastal and seaside
resort of Ventnor is about 5 miles distant. Within the village
there are excellent facilities including a primary school, various
shops, Post Office, public houses, chemist, doctors, Church and
bus services to Newport and Ventnor.
Nearby is St Catherines Down which provides wonderful, walks
and fine scenery of the magnificent coast line overlooking the
English Channel. The famous beaches of the Island’s rural south
west coast are only a short drive away.
IS LE OF WIGHT The Isle of Wight, situated off the South Coast
of England, is becoming an ever-more popular location for
permanent and second homes. 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 was the case, Sainsburys, Tesco, M&S and now Waitrose 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 with 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, sailing,
wind surfing and other water sports, rugby, football (Newport
Football Club) cricket and golf clubs. Good transport links enable
day trips to the shopping centres of West Quay, Southampton and
Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Biles & Co Ltd for themselves and
for the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give
notice that 1. The particulars are intended to
giveafairandsubstantiallycorrectoveralldescriptionfortheguida
nceofintendingpurchasesanddonotconstitutepart of an offer or
contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek
their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions,
dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary
permissions for use and occupation and other details are
given in good faith, and are believed to be correct , but any
intending purchases should not rely on them as statements or
representations of fact , but must satisfy themselves by
inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
3. No person in the employment of Biles & Co Ltd has any
authority to make or give any representations or warranty
whatever in relation to this property on behalf of Biles & Co
Ltd, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4.
No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred
by intending purchases in inspecting properties which have
been sold, let or withdrawn. Photographs taken September
2015 particu lars prepared September 2015. 5.
MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION: All
measurements are approximate. While we endeavor to make
our sales particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any
point which is of part icular importance to you, please contact
this office and we will be pleased to check the information
for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some
distance to view the property.
13 High Street, Bembridge, Isle Of
Wight, PO35 5SD
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accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements.
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