Cowes, Isle of Wight

Edinburgh House

11 Mill Hill Road | Cowes | Isle of Wight | PO31 7EB

Seller Insight

The current owners describe Edinburgh House as a wonderful social place, which has been designed around sailing, beach life and the extended family and friends. Easily accommodating 14 around the large dining table, there are plenty of bedrooms and reception rooms to make it a versatile home. We have taken every opportunity to maximise this large central Cowes plot by gaining planning permission for a modern 2 ensuite bedroom property in the grounds, 3 extra off street parking spaces and upgrades to the main house.

Cowes is world renowned for its sailing history, marine engineering and boat building. Home to the famous international sailing festival ‘Cowes Week’, as well as numerous other yachting regattas throughout the year. Whilst there is a heavy focus on sailing, there are plenty of other less nautical advantages to Cowes, such as its delightful, pedestrianised town with boutique shops, bars and sought after restaurants. A short walk along the promenade takes you to Gurnard that has a lovely quiet beach, away from the bustling marina. Headed in the opposite direction a couple of minutes across the Medina River, on the unique chain-link ferry, is its sister town East Cowes, which is home to Queen Victoria’s former residence, Osbourne House, and is subsequently steeped in history. Both ports provide public ferry services to Southampton, with Cowes offering a passenger catamaran in 25 minutes and East Cowes a vehicle ferry in 55 minutes.”*

* 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 Edinburgh House

This is an impressive, five-bedroom property in the heart of the popular sailing town of Cowes that includes full planning permission for a separate two-bedroom dwelling, as well as modifications to the existing property and extra off-street parking.

Originally built in the early 1900s this fabulous home still retains many original features throughout. The main porch is spacious and provides a practical space to leave outside wear before entering the lovely central hallway, with attractive wood floors and a stunning staircase with oak balustrades. The gorgeous wood flooring flows through to the impressive kitchen diner which includes a range oven, American style fridge freezer and practical and stylish stone countertops. The dining area benefits from a feature fireplace and ceiling mouldings and an abundance of natural light from the dual aspect bay windows. On the other side of the hallway is the spacious sitting room that’s partially divided by a central fireplace, creating a library area to the rear and boasts original parquet flooring, dual aspect windows including another delightful bay and French doors that lead into the generous conservatory. To the rear of the property is a flexible room that would work equally well as an office or den and is adjacent to a convenient shower room and drying room for all those wet suits and sailing gear. Further rooms on the ground floor include a large playroom which could provide a sixth bedroom and a generous utility.

To the first floor are four double bedrooms, all tastefully designed, with one benefitting from ensuite shower room, whilst the remaining rooms enjoy the large family bathroom with a luxurious, free-standing roll-top bath and separate level access shower. The second floor boasts a vast area for the master bedroom, ensuite shower room and wonderful views across the Solent from its dormer window.

Outside to the front is a good sized, wrap around garden, including a patio off the conservatory at the rear. Planning permission allows for a new spacious driveway for several cars. The two-storey garage with current parking, has permission granted to become a separate two-bedroom dwelling which will have its own private entrance and parking. It also permits lovely changes to enhance the existing property, all of which can be viewed on the planning portal via ref: 22_02309_FUL.

Travel Information

9 miles from Fishbourne to Portsmouth Ferry Terminal

0.6 miles from Cowes Passenger Red Jet to Southampton Ferry Terminal

12.9 miles from 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

Cowes Yacht Haven, Cowes

Gurnard Sailing Club, Gurnard

Cowes Golf Club, Cowes

1Leisure Medina, Newport

Healthcare

Doctors Surgeries

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Cowes Medical Centre, Cowes 01983 295251

East Cowes Medical Centre, East Cowes 01983 284333

Medina Health Centre, Newport 01983 522198

General Hospitals:

St Mary’s Hospital, Parkhurst Ryde, Newport 01983 822099

(3.7 miles)

Education

Primary Schools:

Queensgate Foundation Primary

01983 292872

Gurnard Primary School, Gurnard 01983 295713

Cowes Primary School, Cowes 01983 293261

Lanes End Primary School, Cowes 01983 293233

Northwood Primary School, Northwood 01983 293392

Secondary Schools/Colleges:

Cowes Enterprise College, Cowes 01983 203103

Ryde Academy, Ryde 01983 567 331

Christ The King Upper College, Newport 01983 537 070

Medina College, Newport 01983 861 222

Ryde Private School, Ryde 01983 562 295

The Priory, East Cowes 01983 861222

(Independent Prep and Senior School)

Isle of Wight College 01982 526 631

Learning Assisted Schools:

Medina House, School Lane, Newport 01983 522 917

St. Georges, Watergate Road, Newport 01983 524 634

St Catherines, The Grove, Ventnor 01983 852722

Entertainment

Harbour Kitchen, Cowes

Smoking Lobster, Cowes

The Coast Bar & Dining Room, Cowes

The Globe, Cowes Moocow, Cowes

Murrays Seafood Restaurant, Cowes

The Red Duster, Cowes

Woodvale Hotel and Restaurant, Cowes

Portland Inn, Cowes

These bars and restaurants are available within a 5-minute radius of this home.

Local Attractions / Landmarks

Osborne House, East Cowes

Cowes Maritime Museum, Cowes

Tapnell Farm, Yarmouth

Fort Victoria Country Park, Norton

Yarmouth Castle, Yarmouth

The Needles Landmark Attraction, Alum Bay

Carisbrooke Castle, Carisbrooke

Monkey Haven, Primate Rescue Centre, Newport Quarr Abbey, Binstead

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Porch

Hallway

Sitting Room

24’6 x 15’6

Conservatory 17’9 x 12’1

Kitchen / Dining Area 27’4 x 15’1

Utility Room 15’ x 12’8

Play Room 14’9 x 11’9

Study 8’2 x 7’8

Boot Room

Shower Room

FIRST FLOOR

Landing

Bedroom 2 15’1 x 13’5 up to built in wardrobes

En-Suite Shower Room

Bedroom 3 16’9 into bay x 14’6

Bedroom 4 15’1 x 13’1

Bedroom 5 12’3 x 10’7

Family Bathroom

SECOND FLOOR

Landing

Bedroom 1 27’4 x 17’9

En-Suite Shower Room

OUTSIDE

Front Garden Off Road Parking Detached Garage Rear Garden