Baring Road, COWES - Guide price £1,750,000 Freehold 

Property Details

An elegant 8 bedroom Regency marine residence, with outstanding sea views, 300 metres from the Royal Yacht Squadron and the Parade in the world famous sailing town of Cowes on the Isle of Wight.Built in the early 19th century in the style of John Nash, Oakhill stands in a prominent postion and commands views over the Solent towards Calshott and the New Forest. The property has many original period features including fine fireplaces, original flooring, archways and casement windows with elegant window bars. With eight bedrooms and six shower rooms nearly all with superb sea views. Oakhill provides a balcony onto the Solent offering constantly changing views of the activities on the water from the passing of the stately ocean liners to the myriad of sailing events culminating each August in Cowes Week. Oakhill is conveniently situated both for the Yacht Clubs which cluster around the Parade and for the Red Jet with its frequent 23 minute service to Southampton connecting (via bus) with trains to London Waterloo. The property has a terraced garden with mature shrubs and trees and a large paved terrace with an idyllic artists studio complete with en-suite shower room. Nearby Northwood Park provides tennis courts and a putting green. Cowes Golf Course (9 holes) is also situated nearby off Baring Road. THIS PROPERTY HAS A FULL PRINTED BROCHURE WITH MORE INFORMATION THAN ON THE INTERNET. PLEASE CALL 01983 527744 FOR A COPY




Ground Floor
Entrance Hall
Reception Hall
Dining Room - Sea Views, Balcony.
Drawing Room - Sea Views.
Utility Room
Kitchen - with fine dresser

Lower Ground Floor
Bedroom 7 - Sea Views
Bedroom 8 - Sea Views
Shower Room
Wine Cellar/Store Room

First Floor
Landing beneath fine roof light
Bedroom 1 With En-Suite Bathroom - Sea Views, Balcony.
Bedroom 2 With En-Suite Shower Room - Sea Views.
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 5 - Sea Views
Bedroom 6
3 Separate Shower Rooms (4,5,& 6)

Outside - Large Terrace with superb Sea Views. Covered fresh water well on Terrace.

Artists Studio/Sun Room - Used as occasional Bedroom/Office/Studio En-suite Shower Room. Fantastic sea views.

Services and Heating
We are informed that the following mains services are connected to the property (subject to the conditions and stipulations of the relevant utility companies): electricity, gas, water (metered) and foul drainage. The heating system is provided by a gas-fired boiler via radiators.
Council Tax: Band G Amount Payable 2007/8: £2,191.27 (There is currently a 10% discount available on properties used as second homes)

The Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight, situated off the South Coast of England, is becoming an ever-more popular location for permanent and second homes. Made popular by Queen Victoria, who had her maritime residence at Osborne, the Island is famous for sailing in the Solent; for Cowes Week; for its beautiful coastline including sandy beaches and The Needles; spectacular countryside and long sunshine hours.  There are now many more facilities than once was the case, Sainsbury, Tesco and M&S all now have a presence as have other national chains. Communication and transport links are excellent; regular car ferries connect with the national motorway network and fast catamarans have connections via Southampton and Portsmouth to direct trains to London Waterloo which can be reached within 2 hours of leaving the Island shore. Government-funded schools are numerous and independent schools thrive on the Island with some children attending prep and public schools on the mainland. Leisure opportunities abound - walking, riding, paragliding, hang-gliding, team sports, sailing, wind surfing, and other water sports, rugby, football (Newport Football Club), cricket and golf clubs. Good transport links enable day trips to the shopping centres of West Quay, Southampton and Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

Cowes is host to Cowes Week, one of the most famous sailing regattas in the world, the pinnacle of the racing calendar. It is followed by events such as Little Britain and the Powerboat Festival. The Round the Island Race, with over 1500 entries, is a spectacular sight in June and each week throughout the year there is activity on the water.
There are many Yacht Clubs in Cowes including the Royal Yacht Squadron. Cowes town has a wide variety of shops and facilities. There is a medical centre, dentist and veterinary surgery in the town. There is a choice of primary schools, two middle schools and a high school.

Tenure & Possession, Fixtures & Fittings
The property is offered Freehold with vacant possession on the whole upon Completion.  The seller does not include in the sale any fitted carpets, curtains or blinds, nor are any gas or electrical appliances included, however connected, or any other fixtures, unless expressly mentioned in these particulars as forming part of the sale. Some items may be available by separate negotiation.



Viewing
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