18th century Isle of Wight home for sale on Rightmove

The enviable Island positioning of Westhill House, recently listed on Rightmove, means it delivers wonderful Solent views to the north and country views to the south.

There is an abundance of period features and this Isle of Wight residence has been extended over the years including a fabulous octagonal turret 'viewing room' with 360-degree windows providing panoramic views.

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Nestled in extensive gardens and grounds, the property also has attractive period features externally, including the veranda canopy and bay windows.

Inside the dual aspect drawing room is a magnificent embossed and patterned ceiling, wood flooring and a charming fireplace with a log burner as well as French doors to the veranda and wraparound terrace.

A similarly impressive ceiling can be found in the elegant dining room with its ornate fireplace and doors to the garden.

The triple aspect main sitting room delivers impressive proportions and there is a room leading off that it is understood to have been designed for a band to play when formal events took place at the property.

The ground floor rooms all have high ceilings and many of the original features can be seen around the property, including a cantilever staircase and a useful cellar system providing plenty of storage.

There is an annex which has its own full-sized kitchen and would be perfect as guest accommodation, holiday letting potential or for extended family coming to co-habit seeking their own space with separate entrance.

The main kitchen/breakfast room includes bespoke modern units, a seating area, and a bay with French doors to the terrace with fine views over the grounds.

Off the galleried landing is a cloakroom, a laundry room and five en-suite bedrooms including an impressive master with a dressing room, bathroom, and balcony with steps to the formal gardens.

There is also access to the second floor where the viewing turret is located.

Outside, this coastal plot extends to just over an acre where there is a raised terrace for dining and entertaining, leading to formal sweeping lawns with a pond and trees leading to woodland, a wildlife pond as well as a path to the nearby Fort Victoria beach.

There is ample parking on the southside of the house along with a garage. A workshop is located halfway down the garden.

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SUMMARY

Where: Norton, Isle of Wight

Guide Price: £1,569,000

Agent: Spence Willard, Yarmouth

Contact: 01983 761005