Metropole, Esplanade, Ventnor
£975,000
Guide price
Guide price
Bedrooms: 4
BEACH FRONT LOCATION - DUPLEX APARTMENT - If the Sunday Times has rated Ventnor as the Coolest place to move to, then this 3 / 4-bedroom duplex, penthouse apartment overlooking the bay and Harbour should be at the top of the list. The allocated parking to the rear ensures a hassle-free arrival to the property. From the moment you step out of the lift into the apartment the views, light and space on offer are undeniable. The sizeable accommodation (just shy of 2000 sq. foot ) enjoys the most incredible panoramic views; across the harbour, a full 180 degrees past Ventnor Bay to the iconic lighthouse at the rugged Steephill Cove. The living accommodation occupies the top floor of the duplex apartment with doors that push right back to enjoy full access to two balconies, you feel like you are on the top of an ocean liner, the sitting room is very spacious enhanced with a vaulted style ceiling, a modern dining kitchen enjoys views across the harbour and a second reception room could be used as a study or additional bedroom. Three additional double bedrooms are arranged downstairs and the master bedroom with ensuite again has super views across the esplanade towards the cascade. Whether you're sitting watching a storm in the distance and listening to the crashing waves or sunning yourself on the hidden balcony whilst the sun reflects on the sea, there are not many cooler places to be in the lovely vibrant coastal town of Ventnor.
The apartment can be accessed from the Esplanade or the private resident's car park behind, both entrances are for residents only. Stairs access both floors of the apartment or a lift with private key access to floor 5 opens into the lobby.
LOBBY Bay window to the rear with stairs to the 4th floor and access to a large storage cupboard. Internal door in apartment hallway.
HALLWAY Benefiting from a south facing wall of glazed doors which open fully onto a large private balcony and glass doors opening onto all living rooms. Storage cupboard providing a pantry cupboard. Utility cupboard containing; space and plumbing for washing machine. Vaillant boiler and immersion.
LIVING ROOM (24'4" (7.42m) INTO BAY x 22'4" (6.8m)). Double doors open onto an extremely impressive room with vaulted style ceiling, triple aspect windows and doors giving a panoramic vista onto the esplanade and beyond. Bi-fold doors to open the room out to both a front balcony overlooking the esplanade, and onto a larger private decked balcony with elevated sitting area, which provides an excellent space for dining out and socialising.
KITCHEN (16'3" (4.95m) INTO BAY x 14'10" (4.52m)). A large dining-kitchen with space for a table within the bay, a great space to enjoy breakfast and take in the views across the harbour. A well-equipped modern kitchen with wall and base units, worksurface over with inset sink, integral dishwasher, NEFF stove with 6 burner gas hob and space for American style fridge/freezer. A glazed door and window panel to the hallway allows lots of light in and giving the room an open plan feel.
BEDROOM 4 (15'7" x 12'5") ((4.75m x 3.78m)). Offering excellent flexibility this room could be used as an additional reception room, study or double bedroom (ideal as it has a shower room adjacent).
SHOWER ROOM (10'2" x 5'5") ((3.1m x 1.65m)). Window to rear, large walk-in shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail.
Stairs lead down to level 4 with door to the lobby and doors off to:
BEDROOM 1 (16' x 14'10") ((4.88m x 4.52m)). A large bedroom with bay window enjoying views to the west across the harbour to the sea. Fitted double wardrobes and Ensuite Shower Room Window to rear, walk in shower, WC and basin with mirror and lights over. Heated towel rail.
BEDROOM 2 (10'1" x 9"11) ((3.07m x 0.23m11)). A double room with fitted wardrobe
BEDROOM 3 (10'3" x 9'10") ((3.12m x 3m)). A double room with fitted wardrobe
Bathroom (8'10" x 6'6") ((2.7m x 1.98m)). A well fitted bathroom, bath with shower over, twin basins with mirror over, WC. Heated towel rail and extractor.
OUTSIDE The apartment benefits from secure allocated parking, accessed by FOB entry.
BALCONY There are two balconies which afford exceptional views across Ventnor Bay to the Channel beyond. To the front of the Living Room doors slide back fully to open the room onto the balcony, the hallway and living room also benefit from these doors which give access onto an exceptionally large and completely private larger balcony (25'10 x 14'7) which is a super entertaining space.
TENURE Leasehold 999-year lease from December 2004
COSTS Maintenance £5,589 PA
RESTRICTIONS The property can not be holiday let
NB Successful buyers will be required to complete online identity checks provided by Lifetime Legal. The cost of these checks is £80 inc. VAT per purchase which is paid in advance, directly to Lifetime Legal. This charge verifies your identity in line with our obligations as agreed with HMRC and includes mover protection insurance to protect against the cost of an abortive purchase.
The apartment can be accessed from the Esplanade or the private resident's car park behind, both entrances are for residents only. Stairs access both floors of the apartment or a lift with private key access to floor 5 opens into the lobby.
LOBBY Bay window to the rear with stairs to the 4th floor and access to a large storage cupboard. Internal door in apartment hallway.
HALLWAY Benefiting from a south facing wall of glazed doors which open fully onto a large private balcony and glass doors opening onto all living rooms. Storage cupboard providing a pantry cupboard. Utility cupboard containing; space and plumbing for washing machine. Vaillant boiler and immersion.
LIVING ROOM (24'4" (7.42m) INTO BAY x 22'4" (6.8m)). Double doors open onto an extremely impressive room with vaulted style ceiling, triple aspect windows and doors giving a panoramic vista onto the esplanade and beyond. Bi-fold doors to open the room out to both a front balcony overlooking the esplanade, and onto a larger private decked balcony with elevated sitting area, which provides an excellent space for dining out and socialising.
KITCHEN (16'3" (4.95m) INTO BAY x 14'10" (4.52m)). A large dining-kitchen with space for a table within the bay, a great space to enjoy breakfast and take in the views across the harbour. A well-equipped modern kitchen with wall and base units, worksurface over with inset sink, integral dishwasher, NEFF stove with 6 burner gas hob and space for American style fridge/freezer. A glazed door and window panel to the hallway allows lots of light in and giving the room an open plan feel.
BEDROOM 4 (15'7" x 12'5") ((4.75m x 3.78m)). Offering excellent flexibility this room could be used as an additional reception room, study or double bedroom (ideal as it has a shower room adjacent).
SHOWER ROOM (10'2" x 5'5") ((3.1m x 1.65m)). Window to rear, large walk-in shower, WC, basin and heated towel rail.
Stairs lead down to level 4 with door to the lobby and doors off to:
BEDROOM 1 (16' x 14'10") ((4.88m x 4.52m)). A large bedroom with bay window enjoying views to the west across the harbour to the sea. Fitted double wardrobes and Ensuite Shower Room Window to rear, walk in shower, WC and basin with mirror and lights over. Heated towel rail.
BEDROOM 2 (10'1" x 9"11) ((3.07m x 0.23m11)). A double room with fitted wardrobe
BEDROOM 3 (10'3" x 9'10") ((3.12m x 3m)). A double room with fitted wardrobe
Bathroom (8'10" x 6'6") ((2.7m x 1.98m)). A well fitted bathroom, bath with shower over, twin basins with mirror over, WC. Heated towel rail and extractor.
OUTSIDE The apartment benefits from secure allocated parking, accessed by FOB entry.
BALCONY There are two balconies which afford exceptional views across Ventnor Bay to the Channel beyond. To the front of the Living Room doors slide back fully to open the room onto the balcony, the hallway and living room also benefit from these doors which give access onto an exceptionally large and completely private larger balcony (25'10 x 14'7) which is a super entertaining space.
TENURE Leasehold 999-year lease from December 2004
COSTS Maintenance £5,589 PA
RESTRICTIONS The property can not be holiday let
NB Successful buyers will be required to complete online identity checks provided by Lifetime Legal. The cost of these checks is £80 inc. VAT per purchase which is paid in advance, directly to Lifetime Legal. This charge verifies your identity in line with our obligations as agreed with HMRC and includes mover protection insurance to protect against the cost of an abortive purchase.
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Hose Rhodes Dickson - Ventnor Sales
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