St Lawrence, Isle of Wight

Seller Insight

We have lived here for the past 27 years and were only the second family to inhabit the property. It has been a wonderful home to bring up our children but I feel it is time to downsize. The location and the garden were what attracted us to the house in the first place and St Lawrence is a charming village on the outskirts of Ventnor and includes a village hall with community activities, a village store and a post office. It is only about half a mile to the notable Ventnor Botanic Gardens and we are close to the bus stop for the bus between Ryde and Newport.

Ventnor is only a short distance and is a charming town and became one of the more famous seaside resorts during Victorian times when Queen Victoria frequented Osborne House as she liked its unique micro-climate. The town has numerous independent shops and restaurants as well as a delightful seafront with a traditional bandstand, sandy beaches and great walks along the sea wall and beside the gorgeous Cascade Gardens. As Ventnor’s all year-round climate is milder than that of the surrounding areas it is notable for its superb Victorian Botanic Gardens, where you can enjoy a stroll round a 22 acre sub-tropical paradise.

The town has a number of sporting clubs including cricket, rugby, football, angling and bowling as well as a riding school and a local golf club. It is also the location for the island’s ‘Free School’.”*

* 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 Woodpeckers

Not far from the clifftops at St Lawrence stands this delightful detached four-bedroom family home in an elevated position nestling in spacious and enclosed terraced gardens. It was built in 1967 and is set far back from the road, partially hidden behind an original island stone wall and impressive mature shrubs and trees. It is approached through a pair of wrought iron gates leading to a drive that weaves around the front of the house providing ample parking as well as a double car port and bordered by large bushes.

There is a front porch that opens into a spacious hall with access to the main living accommodation including the modern kitchen with tiled flooring and shaker style wood units housing a built-in double oven, two integrated fridges and a freezer while still leaving space for a table and chairs. There is access from here to the utility room with laundry facilities.

A door from the kitchen also opens into the light and bright, triple aspect tiled floor breakfast room that would also make a pleasant snug or office for anyone working from home.

The cosy dining room has wood flooring and patio doors to the attractive conservatory that provides an additional seating area, French doors to the terrace and lovely views across the garden and a patio for al fresco dining.

Upstairs a spacious landing leads to the family bathroom and a separate shower room as well as four good sized bedrooms that all have fitted cupboards and there are views with glimpses of the sea.

Owing to the topography of the grounds charming stone walled terraces have been created to provide different lawn levels surrounded by established mature shrubs and trees as well as steps leading down the garden to two circular block paved terraces.

Travel Information

18.6 miles from Yarmouth to Lymington Ferry Terminal

14.8 miles from East Cowes to Southampton Ferry Terminal

13.3 miles from Fishbourne to Portsmouth 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

Ventnor Golf Club, Ventnor 2.4 miles

The Heights Leisure Centre, Sandown 7.9 miles

The Cabin Coastal Spa, Ventnor 1.5 miles

Ventnor Tennis Club, Ventnor 2 miles

Healthcare Doctors Surgeries

South Wight Medical Practice, Niton 01983 730257

Ventnor Medical Centre, Ventnor 01983 852787

Grove House Surgery, Ventnor 01983 852427

General Hospitals

St Mary’s Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport (10.8 miles) 01983 822099

Education

Primary Schools

St Boniface C of E Primary School, Ventnor 01983 854916

Niton Primary School, Niton 01983 730209

St Francis Catholic & Church of England (Aided)

Primary School, Ventnor 01983 857449

Wroxall Primary School, Wroxall 01983 852290

The Island Free School, Ventnor 01983 857641

Secondary Schools/Colleges

Carisbrooke College, Newport 01983 524651

Christ the King Upper College, Newport 01983 53707

Island Innovations V1 Form Campus, Newport 01983 522886

Ryde Private, Queens Road, Ryde 01983 562229

The Bay CE School, Sandown 01983 403284

Isle of Wight College, Newport 01983 526631

Learning Assisted Schools

St Catherines School, Ventnor 01983 852722

Medina House, Newport 01983 522917

St Catherines, Ventnor 01983 852722

Entertainment

White Horse, Whitwell

White Lion, Niton

The Buddle Inn, Niton Undercliff

The Hamborough, Ventnor

The Royal Hotel Ventnor

The Met, Esplanade, Ventnor

The Spyglass Inn, Esplanade, Ventnor

These restaurants are available within a 2-mile radius of this home.

Local Attractions / Landmarks

St Catherine’s Lighthouse, Niton

Model Village, Godshill

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary, Wroxall

Amazon World Zoo, Bathingbourne

Appuldurcombe House, Wroxall

Ventnor Botanic Gardens, Ventnor

Blackgang Chine, Chale

Wildheart Animal Sanctuary, Sandown

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright © 2023 Fine & Country Ltd.

Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No. 2597969. Registered Office: Pittis & Co Ltd/ Arun Estate Agencies Ltd, St Leonards House, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1RJ. Printed 06.04.2023

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Porch

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OUTSIDE Front Garden Driveway Parking Double Car Port Rear Garden

Council Tax Band: E Tenure: Freehold