Front of house

For Sale

Paddock Drive, Bembridge

This fabulously placed home built approximately 35 years ago is situated on the shoreline at Forelands the house looks out onto Bembridge Ledge, a popular area for swimming and only a short walk along the coastal path to the Crab and Lobster pub and a nearby beach café. A public slipway runs adjacent to the ground and gives access to the beach.

£1,500,000

Front of house
Rear of house
Balcony view
Sitting room
Dining room
Entrance hall
Garden room
Kitchen
Pool room
Bedroom 1
En-suite bathroom
Annexe garden
Front garden
Garden
View to fort
Slipway

Summary

A fabulously placed home located overlooking the Bembridge Ledge at Forelands. Sea and coastal views abound from this beach side property that offers spacious living accommodation and an indoor swimming pool in the main house, as well as a detached two storey storeroom AND a one bed annexe.

Shore line properties rarely become available in Bembridge and this home is absolutely ideal for those who want a home with views and generous grounds.
The main house is set on a generous plot with south easterly aspect. Internally in addition to the three double bedrooms, one with balcony and en-suite. Downstairs are two rear reception rooms both leading into a sun room with access to the rear patio and to the pool room. Further accommodation includes a kitchen, utility room, study and cloakroom. The 4m x 8m indoor swimming pool overlooks the sea and has sliding doors to the garden.
Viewings are essential to understand the potential of this property, which has extensive grounds and well proportioned accommodation, all of which would benefit from some upgrading and modernizing to fully compliment this unique location.

Property Details

Entrance

A front porch leads into the light and spacious entrance hall, with under stairs cupboard and accommodation off.

Sitting Room - 20' 5'' x 11' 11'' (6.24m x 3.65m)

A dual aspect room with large windows to the side and rear with sea views. Stripped wooden floor boards, television point.

Dining Room - 11' 11'' x 14' 7'' (3.65m x 4.47m)

Stripped wooden floor boards and door to sun lounge.

Sun lounge - 13' 5'' x 13' 3'' (4.11m x 4.04m)

With tiled floor and sliding doors to the garden. Door to pool room.

Swimming Pool - 37' 11'' x 25' 11'' (11.58m x 7.92m)

With windows on three sides and sliding doors to the garden. The fully tiled pool, currently empty, is in good order and measures 3.8m x 7.92m, with a shallow and deep end. Green baise is laid around the pool. Doors to the rear lead to the pool workings.

Kitchen - 14' 9'' x 8' 11'' (4.5m x 2.74m)

Fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted units, some glass fronted. Worksurfaces with tiled splashbacks are inset with stainless steel sink and drainer. Built in larder cupboard and breakfast bar. Electric hob and built in electric oven. Door to utility room.

Utility room - 8' 11'' x 6' 6'' (2.74m x 2m)

With plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Room for fridge and freezer. Wall mounted oil fired boiler. Door to study.

Study - 9' 9'' x 6' 7'' (2.99m x 2.03m)

With front and side windows and door to front drive. Hand basin.

Cloakroom

Fitted with WC and hand basin. Room for hanging coats.

Heating

An oil fired boiler provides domestic hot water and heating via panelled radiators. An oil tank situated outside in a screened area can hold 1500 litres of oil. The owner currently uses about 500 litres every 3 months.

Stair well

Turned stairs with picture window and views of the sea lead to the first floor with built in airing cupboard, loft access and accommodation off.

Bedroom 1 - 14' 9'' x 11' 11'' (4.5m x 3.65m)

A rear aspect room with fabulous views and door to balcony.

Bedroom Balcony

Edged with iron railings. Direct beach and sea views.

En Suite bathroom

Fitted with a suite comprising panelled bath with separate shower over,
wash basin and WC. Fully tiled.

Bedroom 2 - 20' 5'' x 11' 11'' (6.24m x 3.65m)

A rear aspect room with built in wardrobes.

Bedroom 3 - 12' 5'' x 9' 1'' (3.8m x 2.79m)

A front aspect bedroom, with built in cupboards.

Bathroom

Fitted with a suite comprising bath with separate shower over and wash basin.

WC

With WC.

Bedroom 3 - 12' 5'' x 9' 1'' (3.8m x 2.79m)

A front aspect bedroom with built in cupboards.

Detached Annexe and Storeroom

Detached Annexe and Storeroom

A rear door leads into a lobby with stairs to the first floor and door to:

Storeroom: 24" x 19"" (7.31m x 6.02m)
With window and sliding doors to front driveway.

Apartment:

The first floor front door leads into a hallway with accommodation off to include:

Kitchen: 10" x 8"10" (3.05m x 2.69m)
Fitted with floor and wall mounted units and worksurfaces inset with stainless steel sink and double drainer. Plumbing for washing machine, electric cooker point and room for tall standing fridge freezer. Open plan to:

Sitting Room: 20"3" x 11" (6.17m x 3.52m)
With dual aspect and lovely beach and sea views. Television point.

Bedroom: 10"3" x 9"9" (3.12m x 2.9m)

Bathroom:
Fitted with a suite comprising panelled bath, wash basin and WC.