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Homes to Inspire
So rare, so stunning, so special…
If you’re looking for the perfect property in the Cowes area, for seaside and sailing, then take a look at these three stunning homes, each with their own wow factor. These are rare, unique, and unusual properties that are seldom seen on the market.
From a Victorian property with grandstand views of yacht racing in the Solent, to a modernised and extended Georgian cottage in Gurnard, and finally a cute beach house just a stone’s throw from Gurnard beach and sailing club.
Only a few minutes from central Cowes, just a short way along Princes Parade, The Summer House has its formal reception rooms on the first floor, ideal for making the best of its breathtaking Solent views. This attractive home has an array of period features, but also the advantage of a largely open-plan kitchen/living room on the ground floor which opens to the south facing flagstone paved terrace gardens. This floor also has two ensuite double bedrooms, each with wide bay windows to the sea views. The elegant drawing room on the first floor has double doors to a Juliet balcony and fabulous sea views over the Solent. There are three further bedrooms on this floor, along with a bathroom and study. Remodelled in 1998, and given a rear extension in 2006, this property is a sympathetic marriage of the Victorian period with 21st century comfort. Three cars can be parked on the block paved frontage of the property, which opens onto Cowes seafront and beach.
Viewings with Spence Willard on 01983 200880 or Waterside Properties on 01983 300111
But if you’d like to be closer to Gurnard Sailing Club then 20 Shore Road is literally a stone’s throw away from this popular club, and Gurnard seafront with its iconic vintage green beach huts. This quirky seaside home has a definite nautical feel, from its white wooden-clad interior to its porthole windows in the doors. It would be an idyllic seaside bolthole. The accommodation is modern, light and has been designed to make use of every available space. Each room has tongue and groove panelled walls, double glazed windows and clever storage areas and hanging space for clothes in the bedrooms. It has three bedrooms that can each sleep two people, open plan living space with wonderful sea views, fantastic landscaped outside space with three tiered decked terraces, a galley style kitchen and shower room.
Viewings with Waterside Properties on 01983 300111 Modern is the name of the game at 39 Worsley Road in Gurnard, which has had an imaginative extension and reconfiguration to this original brick-built Georgian cottage. Principally on a single storey built around a central courtyard, the main rooms and landscaped gardens make the most of the distant westerly views. This is the perfect home for entertaining, with large open plan living spaces that have a series of bi-fold doors, opening to both the courtyard and the garden. Most of the extension is built under a series of Standing Seam aluminium mono-pitch sloping roofs with all new wooden doubleglazed windows throughout the entire property. The bedrooms are mainly in the original cottage and the master bedroom occupies the entire first floor. The kitchen has an island unit and breakfast bar with quartz surfaces to match the extensive cupboards, and a double Franke sink with Quooker tap and integral appliances.
Viewings with Spence Willard on 01983 200880
WALK THE WIGHT
The iconic flagship fundraising event is back on Sunday 8th May, and you can help make this year really special
Lush, green countryside, historic villages, famous landmarks, majestic chalk cliffs and coastal views with shimmering blue seas – Walk the Wight has all this and more!
There are different walks to choose from, it’s not just the full 26-and-a-half miles from Bembridge to Alum Bay.
Of course, that is one many people like to tackle, often in memory of a loved one or simply to tick it off their bucket list.
However, there are many options, including walking either the first or second half of the main route, or the eight-mile Flat Walk along the cycle path from Sandown to Newport, which is particularly popular with those who want a gentler version. All the walks offer the chance to socialise with family and friends and to share experiences with others. Whatever the motivation, if you sign up, you will be playing a big part in
Photo credit Paul James
helping Mountbatten ensure it can be there for people who we know need its care across the Isle of Wight. Like many things, Covid has had an impact on Walk the Wight, and this will be the first time in nearly three years Mountbatten can stage a ‘normal’ version. Financially, the fundraising capability of Walk the Wight makes it so important because it has previously raised as much as £300,000. It is equally important to bring the community together in support of the cause, as it is truly an Island event, for the Isle of Wight, supporting the Island’s hospice. “We need a big effort to get Walk the Wight back to its best,” says Nigel Hartley, Mountbatten CEO. “The money raised makes a huge difference, and the opportunity to bring people together is so special. “Please join us on Sunday 8th May and Walk the Wight with Mountbatten.” This year Walk the Wight is also going green! More focus has been placed on making the event environmentally sustainable.
Recyclable water bottles, recycled medal lanyards and less paper waste have all been introduced and Mountbatten is working with Island-based sustainable clothing brand, Teemill, as its official t-shirt supplier.
Photo credit Paul James
