For Sale8 Bedroom House in Totland Bay, Isle of Wight, PO39£775,000

Whether you have a large or multi-generational family or you are looking to develop a hospitality business this impressive Victorian residence, only a five minute stroll from Totland beach, should tick all the boxes. It has an inordinate amount of flexible accommodation but is currently configured to include eight bedrooms, a two bedroom annex and a two bedroom self-contained cottage. The property is accessed via a driveway where you can park at least seven cars flanked by lawns, shrubs and hedging and, with its black and white elevation, varied roof lines, a canopied bay window and pitched roof dormer echoing the pitched roof porch, it has great kerb appeal. Internally the property also retains some delightful features from a bygone era particularly in the hall including a period front door with leaded light inserts, an arched skylight and side windows as well as solid wood flooring, half height panelled walls, the original staircase and coved ceilings. At the same time it has been sympathetically updated to provide everything needed for modern day living. There is a very large dual aspect sitting/dining room with a wide archway and a charming bay window as well as a box bay window providing plenty of natural light. A good sized lounge offers a relaxing space where you can enjoy a good read while the kitchen/breakfast room includes contemporary grey units housing a double oven, hob and dishwasher with additional stand-alone appliances. Also on the ground floor in the main house is a cloakroom, study and a double bedroom with an en suite bathroom and a door to the rear lobby. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms including three with en suite showers and one with an en suite bathroom. This floor also includes the utility room and laundry facilities as well as access to the lower floor of the annex with its kitchen, bathroom and lounge/dining room and a staircase to the two annex double bedrooms on the second floor. In the main part of the house on the second floor there are three further double bedrooms providing glimpses of the sea and a family bathroom. This area could become a couple of bedrooms and a sitting room for teenagers or adult family members wanting a private space. The front door to the cottage opens into the dining area with an archway and steps down to the fitted kitchen with an oven and hob as well as stand-alone appliances and a back door to the garden. There is also a door to the dual aspect sitting room with an inset fireplace and stairs to the bathroom and two double bedrooms. There is a terrace for outdoor entertaining as well as a large lawn and a small building with its own utilities that had planning permission to be converted into a holiday cottage but, although the planning has now lapsed, it would seem fairly simple to have it re-instated if required.