Ventnor, Isle of Wight

3 Riviera Esplanade | Ventnor | Isle of Wight | PO38 1JT

Seller Insight Sometimes in life you are handed a winning ticket and for me it was buying this fantastic property. By pure chance I was at the right place, at the right time when it became available.

It was a rare, unmissable opportunity to be able to live under 3 metres away from the beach in the centre of Ventnor Bay and I knew I had to take it, as mainly these seafront properties are kept within the family.

Plus, the incredible bonus was that Ventnor has the best record for the most sunshine hours per day in the uk, due to the micro climate and the Ventnor people are the most genuinely warm-hearted people you could ever find.

“Ventnor is a sun-box - north winds would have to confess that they have not even had a visiting aquaintance with her.” Ward Lock Guide Ventnor is a thriving fishing seaside community and an artists haven.

Top class restaurants, artisan shops, craft beer, private cinema, pubs and cafes are in abundance plus the fabulous Botanic gardens. The annual Ventnor Carnival and the Ventnor Fringe offer incredible musical concerts, plays and artistic displays of every kind over seven days every summer.

With Queen Victoria’s love of the Isle of Wight she built Osborne House and referred to it as her favourite place and writers, poets, musicians, artists and aristocrats flocked to the Island. Still today it is not unusual to see celebrities here. Ventnor was often frequented by Charles Dickens (who wrote six chapters of David Copperfield here), George Bernard Shaw, Sir Edward Elgar, Mahatma Gandhi, Karl Marx, Sir John Benjamin, the list is endless.

Referring to his love of Ventnor Charle Dickens wrote “The prettiest place I ever saw in my life, at home or abroad.

Sadly, I have come to the time when I must downsize. I have poured my heart and soul into this property and renovated it to a high standard, retaining all the original features.Stunning ocean views surround me all day and each night I go to sleep with the sound of the waves. Every day I feel as if I am on holiday.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Step inside 3 Riviera In this historic seaside town of Ventnor, this unique Victorian, four bedroom property is situated in the most sought after position on the seafront, less than 3 metres from the beach and in the centre of Ventnor Bay. It has three large sun terraces offering the most spectacular sea views and immediate access to the beach.

Built in 1845 by a rare, female architect, the current owner has sensitively renovated it to a very high standard whilst retaining its original features.

Externally this property benefits from a large double garage with electronic doors plus additional parking for at least another two cars in the courtyard. This is at the rear, where the courtyard entrance is. Once inside there is a pretty galley kitchen, with lovely solid wood countertops and a butlers sink, which has been effectively utilised to maximise storage space. There’s an impressive electric range cooker with seven ring gas hob, a dishwasher and large American style fridge/ freezer. Next to the kitchen is the dining area which flows through to the lounge with sea views from all the windows and French doors leading out to the terraces. This is a delightful bright space with fantastic vistas. The lounge includes attractive original features, such as the pretty alcoves.

There are four bedrooms in this property. The main bedroom suite is very special, having access via French doors into the conservatory so that you are assured of enjoying panoramic ocean views all year round in the utmost comfort and privacy.

This suite also benefits from an exceptionally spacious en-suite shower room with an abundance of natural light from the windows. There are two further bathrooms in this property, one of which has a separate bath and shower.

From the conservatory, either set of French doors will lead you out to the large wrap around top terrace and then the further two terraces below. There is a hot tub which due to its clever positioning affords complete privacy whilst offering wonderful sea views. The terraces are ideal for alfresco dining or just soaking up the sun.

Ventnor is well serviced by public transport, with the numbers 3 and 6 buses taking you to Ryde and Newport respectively. There are also numerous footpaths accessing the beautiful surrounding countryside and along the coastal path to Steephill Cove; a little gem of a place that has a couple of eateries serving Ventnor Bay crab and a gorgeous beach.

Travel Information 13.6 miles - Ryde Hover Travel & Catamaran Passenger Ferry 14.7 miles - East Cowes to Southampton Ferry Terminal 13.1 miles - Fishbourne to Portsmouth Ferry Terminal 19.8 miles - Yarmouth to Lymington Ferry Terminal Southern Vectis Buses routes provide regular services through the area, connecting you to all the areas of the island. For ticket prices visit www.islandbuses.info Leisure Clubs & Facilities Ventnor Golf Club, Ventnor 1Leisure, The Heights, Sandown The Cabin Coastal Spa, Ventnor Ventnor Tennis Club, Ventnor Healthcare Doctors Surgeries South Wight Medical Practice, Niton Ventnor Medical Centre, Ventnor Grove House Surgery, Ventnor General Hospitals St Mary’s Hospital, Parkhurst Ryde, Newport

1.5 miles 6.1 miles 482ft away 0.6 miles

01983 730257 01983 852787 01983 852427 (12.1 miles) 01983 822099

Education Primary Schools St Boniface C of E Primary School, Ventnor Niton Primary School, Niton Wroxall Primary School, Wroxall The Island Free School, Ventnor

01983 854916 01983 730209 01983 852290 01983 857641

Secondary Schools/Colleges Carisbrooke College, Newport Christ the King Upper College, Newport Island Innovations V1 Form Campus, Newport Ryde Private, Queens Road, Ryde The Bay CE School, Sandown Isle of Wight College, Newport

01983 524651 01983 53707 01983 522886 01983 562229 01983 403284 01983 526631

Learning Assisted Schools St Catherines School, Ventnor Medina House, Newport St Catherines, Grove Road, Ventnor

01983 852722 01983 522917 01983 852722

Entertainment The Buddle Inn, Niton White Horse, Whitwell White Lion, Niton Smoking Lobster, Ventnor The Hambrough, Ventnor The Royal Hotel Ventnor The Crab Shed, Ventnor The Hillside, Ventnor The Met, Esplanade, Ventnor The Spyglass Inn, Esplanade, Ventnor Local Attractions / Landmarks St Catherine’s Lighthouse, Niton Carisbrooke Castle, Newport Osborne House, East Cowes Model Village, Godshill Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Wroxall Amazon World Zoo Park, nr Arreton Appuldurcombe House, Wroxall Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Ventnor Blackgang Chine Theme Park, Chale Alum Bay Theme Park Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Sandown The ‘Old Village’, Shanklin

GROUND FLOOR Hallway Bedroom 1 Conservatory En-Suite Bedroom 2 Bedroom 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Shower Room Kitchen Dining Area Lounge

24’8 x 12’2 15’1 x 11’7 16’1 x 7’7 11’7 x 11’3 12’ x 6’10 16’ x 10’11 8’6 x 7’3 11’3 x 6’1 19’10 x 10’7

OUTSIDE Double Garage Off Road Parking to Rear Terraced Areas

Council Tax Band: C Tenure: Freehold

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2023 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 2597969. Registered Office: Pittis & Co Ltd/ Arun Estate Agencies Ltd, St Leonards House, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RJ. Printed 13.12.2023

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