For Sale3 Bedroom Detached House in St Lawrence, Isle of Wight, PO38£550,000

Approached via a large block paved driveway this attractive four-bedroom, part cedar clad chalet bungalow is set far back from the road and almost hidden from sight. It provides a tranquil ambience with impressive views across to the sea and, designed by the owners in 2006 to be their ‘dream home,’ it has certainly lived up to its dream, both inside and out. The property is built on land that was once part of the historic Steephill Castle which dates back to the 1760s. However, that amazing building with its turrets, towers and crenellations was demolished in 1963, although echoes of its past can still be seen in the old stone wall adjacent to the drive and a similar stone archway in the garage. You realise this is a special home the moment you walk through the Norwegian designed double front door into a hexagonal, conservatory style entrance that opens directly into the light and bright spacious open plan lounge/dining area. This has engineered oak flooring, pine doors and a fascinating curved staircase to the first floor, as well as windows on all sides and patio doors leading to a raised terrace, allowing you to enjoy the stunning views. At the same time there is a charming fireplace as a focal point on a cold winter’s evening. A wide archway through to the kitchen continues the open plan feel and here you will find a delightful, curved breakfast bar and a range of modern units housing a built-in double oven, an induction hob, an integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher. Adjacent to the kitchen is a fitted utility room while on the other side of the lounge is a double bedroom/study and a shower room. The staircase, with its unusual steel and wood uprights leads to the galleried landing that is big enough to be used as a seating or study area. It has a large skylight providing natural light and access to the boarded loft that is ideal for storage. There is a family bathroom with a corner bath and three bedrooms including the main bedroom. This lovely room, with a partially vaulted ceiling, has an en suite shower and two sets of patio doors to a good-sized balcony with a steel and glass balustrade. So, whether you are sitting up in bed or drinking your morning coffee on the balcony, you can revel in the panoramic vista. Outside the driveway, where you can park numerous vehicles, continues past the house to the garage and the garden. Here you will find a summerhouse and delightful shrubs and trees as well as a lawned area and delightful rockeries and pathways leading down to a gate in the wall, adjacent to the road, opposite the entrance to flowers brook.