Swains House Bembridge, Isle of Wight

Swains House Bembridge, Isle of Wight

Swains House Swains Lane, Bembridge, Isle of Wight PO35 5XT An exceptional Bembridge house in a commanding position overlooking the eastern Solent and the sailing activities of Bembridge Sailing Club. Direct private access onto the beach and far-reaching sea views Hall/study Reception hall Drawing room Sitting room Games room Kitchen Breakfast room Utility room Pantry Eight bedrooms Three bathrooms Direct private access onto the beach Far reaching sea views EPC rating E Mature gardens, including bowling green Garaging and outbuildings In all about 2.07 acres (0.837 Hectares) The property Swains House is an exceptional property with one of the very best sea views from any house in the renowned sailing village of Bembridge, at the eastern tip of the Isle of Wight, in a commanding position overlooking the eastern approaches to Spithead and the English Channel. There are excellent connections to the Isle of Wight by ferry, rail and by motorway (A3M to Portsmouth and M3 to Southampton). The property is an ideal permanent base or second home. The grounds and mature gardens include a long-established Bowling Green/ croquet lawn. They are of a sufficient size for a tennis court and swimming pool. The principal rooms of the house look out over the Solent and the activities of Bembridge Sailing Club established in 1886 and one of the premier clubs on the Island. The accommodation is extensive and adaptable, and includes four principal reception rooms, 8 bedrooms in all, 3 existing bathrooms and plumbing and space for 2 more. The house is within walking distance of the village, with its convenient and extensive facilities. There is a private aerodrome on the outskirts of the village. Location 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 House, the Island is famous for sailing in the Solent; Cowes Week; 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 s, Tesco, M&S and now Waitrose all 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 with 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, wind-surfing, sailing and other water sports, rugby, football (Newport Football Club) cricket, bowling and golf clubs. Good transport links enable day trips to the shopping centres of West Quay, Southampton, and Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. The village of Bembridge is situated on the eastern coast of the Isle of Wight with coastline on three sides of the village. It offers a good range of village amenities and shops, including post office, primary school, library, bank, butchers, greengrocers, a bakery and several restaurants.

The village boasts two sailing clubs, Bembridge and Brading Haven with marina facilities and extensive sailing and social programmes. Newport the County Town of the Isle of Wight is some 14 miles to the West being the main shopping and commercial centre of the island. Ryde is some 5 miles away to the Northwest with connections to the mainland and London. The County Town of Newport is about 14 miles to the west, and Ryde some 5.7 miles to the north-west. Passenger ferries depart from Ryde to Portsmouth, and a fast Hovercraft service operates from Ryde to Southsea. The car ferries run from Yarmouth to Lymington, from Fishbourne (8.7 miles) to Portsmouth, and from East Cowes to Southampton, throughout the day and night. Ryde is the main independent school on the Island, being fully co-educational and accommodating all ages from pre-school through to sixth form on a full, weekly or respite, boarding basis. A number of island children commute, either daily or weekly, to Churcher s College in Petersfield, St John s College in Portsmouth, Portsmouth Grammar School and King Edward s in Southampton, amongst others. The schools of Winchester are easily accessible from Southampton. Sailing - The Solent is world-famous. The Island has several sailing and yachting centres, sheltered harbours and marinas. In addition to the exclusive sailing club at Bembridge, there are Cowes, Yarmouth, Newtown, Wootton, Seaview and Ryde, all between 5 and 45 minutes drive from the house. Sailing and Yacht Clubs include The Royal Yacht Squadron, RORC, Royal London, Cowes Corinthian, Royal Victoria, Brading Haven, and Sea View. Racing - The ferry services from the island bring Salisbury, Fontwell, Goodwood and Newbury all to within a convenient journey. Theatre - The Chichester Festival Theatre, the Mayflower at Southampton, and the Theatre Royal in Winchester are accessible.

Outside The formal gardens lie to the south, east and west of the house, and comprise several lawns, including an old croquet lawn, surrounded by mature trees and shrubs. To the east is a bowling green, standing above a small cliff which descends, via rocky steps, to a bog garden, where there is a cascade of water running through the garden from top to bottom, encompassing several ponds. There are palm trees, and other exotic shrubs; rocky steps through the garden lead to a gate opening directly onto the beach. The grounds to the west are terraced, with a formal lawned orchard avenue, a vine and a kitchen garden. Outbuildings The outbuildings lie to the north and east of the house and comprise outhouses, garage with a workshop, a boat or general store and potting/garden shed. There is some potential for the conversion of the principal outbuilding to additional accommodation, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. General Services: Mains electricity, an unmetered mains water supply; mains gas heating; cooking by mains gas; private drainage. Council tax band: H Local authority: Isle of Wight Council, County Hall, High Street, Newport PO30 1UD Tel: 01983 821000

Approximate Gross Internal Area = 5267 sq ft / 489.3 sq m Directions When arriving at one of a number of convenient ports on the Island, either from Portsmouth to Ryde; Southampton to East Cowes; or from Lymington to Yarmouth, Bembridge is well signposted. From St Helens, proceed around Bembridge Harbour, up into the village and onto the High Street. Turn left into Foreland Road, and after 415m, turn left into Swains Road and proceed to the end. Do not turn right into Swains Lane, but continue towards the beach. The drive to Swains House will be found on the left hand side. Floorplans Gross internal area 5267 sq ft (489.3 sq m) For identification purposes only. Breakfast Room 23'0 x 10'7 7.01m x 3.23m(max) Seat Drawing Room 36'10 x 15'9 11.20m x 4.80m(max) BILES/10369/SFB F Approximate Gross Internal Area = 5267 sq ft / 489.3 sq m Pantry Seat Bedroom 2 22'2 x 17'10 6.75m x 5.43m(max) Master Bedroom 19'1 x 16'3 5.82m x 4.95m(max) Landing Bedroom 3 17'2 x 16'4 5.23m x 4.98m(max) Bedroo 17'8 x 5.38m x 1.96 Biles & Co 12 High Street, Bembridge, Isle of Wight PO35 5SD 01983 872335 mail@bilesandco.co.uk bilesandco.co.uk Breakfast Room 23'0 x 10'7 7.01m x 3.23m(max) Strutt & Parker Winchester 6 Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8RZ F 01962 869999 Kitchen 31'6 x 12'7 9.59m x 3.83m(max) winchester@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com Strutt & Parker Head Office 13 Hill Street, London W1J 5LQ 020 76297282 london@struttandparker.com struttandparker.com Utility Room 9'7 x 6'10 2.93m x 2.08m(max) 60 offices across England and Scotland, including Prime Central London Seat Drawing Room 36'10 x 15'9 11.20m x 4.80m(max) Pantry Reception hall 16'10 x 10'5 5.14m x 3.17m(max) WC Kitchen Seat Ground Floor Games Room 20'0 x 12'2 6.10m x 3.70m(max) Hall / Study 16'6 x 11'1 5.03m x 3.37m(max) Sitting Room 14'9 x 12'9 4.50m x 3.89m(max) Ground Floor 31'6 x 12'7 9.59m x 3.83m(max) Utility Room 9'7 x 6'10 2.93m x 2.08m(max) Bedroom 2 22'2 x 17'10 6.75m x 5.43m(max) Reception hall 16'10 x 10'5 5.14m x 3.17m(max) WC IN Proposed Shower Room Half Landing Games Room 20'0 x 12'2 6.10m x 3.70m(max) Hall / Study 16'6 x 11'1 5.03m x 3.37m(max) Sitting Room 14'9 x 12'9 4.50m x 3.89m(max) Master Bedroom 19'1 x 16'3 5.82m x 4.95m(max) Landing IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken July 2016. Particulars prepared July 2016. First Floor Bedroom 3 17'2 x 16'4 5.23m x 4.98m(max) This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows and door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes and compass bearings before making any decisions reliant Bedroom upon 5 them. (ID225718) First Floor Bedroom 4 10'10 x 9'2 3.30m x 2.80m(max) Proposed Shower Room Half Landing Bedroom 8 17'8 x 6'5 5.38m x 1.96m(max) Proposed Bathroom 8'0 x 7'5 2.44m x 2.26m(max) Second Floor Bedroom 6 11'10 x 9'4 3.61m x 2.84m(max) Bedroom 7 13'2 x 8'10 4.01m x 2.69m(max) Bedroom 4 10'10 x 9'2 3.30m x 2.80m(max) Bedroom 5 15'0 x 12'4 4.57m x 3.76m(max) This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows and door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in 15'0 the x 12'4preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, Bedroom 6 4.57m x 3.76m(max) 11'10 x 9'4 shapes and compass 3.61m x 2.84m(max) bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. (ID225718) P B 8 2.44m Second Flo Ground Floor First Floor