Breakwaters CULVER PARADE, SANDOWN

Breakwaters is a brand-new development of apartments, duplexes and townhouses that has graced the seafront location of Sandown Bay. Occupying a prime position opposite an awardwinning beach, the properties benefit from panoramic sea views across the bay, far reaching views to Culver Cliffs coastline plus the countryside. You can find your desired property within this development of luxury homes that are stylish and modern.

The luxurious feel continues throughout this complex with the properties being built to a high standard, you can choose from a range of fitted kitchens and work tops to suit your style. Appliances will be integrated in the kitchens and underfloor heating comes as standard throughout. As well as this the properties have security entry systems, allocated spaces and visitor parking bays. The apartments boast space with a variety of sizes ranging from 72 square meters to 140 square meters Gross Internal Area within and benefit from Balconies and/or Terraces for al fresco dining. For peace of mind, these properties also benefit from a 10-year Q Assure Warranty.

Sandown Bay was voted the Best British Beach and described as a ‘traditional bucket and spade beach on the east coast of the island with miles of golden sand, pier and eclectic seafront – and just a short walk to peace, fossil-rich cliffs and stunning coastal wildlife’ in BBC’s Countryfile online poll.

In 2021 and 2022 this prestigious coastline was awarded ‘Blue Flag’ status meaning it can fly a flag to show it is recognised regarding its safety, facilities, cleanliness and environmental considerations. Although three other beaches on the Isle of Wight won a seaside award Sandown was the only beach to win ‘Blue Flag’ Status as well as winning a seaside award and only one of 17 beaches across the Southeast region to hold the status in the 2022. Just half of a mile along the seafront is Yaverland beach which allows dogs all year round, the perfect place if you have a pet that needs to stretch their legs, whereas Sandown Beach directly in front of the development is dog friendly in the winter months.

HAND-PICKED LUXURY HOMES ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT

This edition we bring to you four properties carefully selected by our local Island agents. From a stunning Lake House, to a three-storey townhouse with panoramic Solent views.

Admirals Wharf - Cowes

Agent: McCarthy & Booker

There are phenomenal views of the harbour and across the Solent from all levels of this three-storey townhouse, with its three bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms. Alongside its two outside terraces, on two separate levels, and with off-road parking for several cars, this property is undoubtedly one of the best in this desirable area of Old Town Cowes. Discreetly set back off the High Street, this property is initially deceptive in both its size and the wonderful sea views beyond. The blockpaved drive has room for several cars and a path runs along the left-hand side of the building, giving direct access to the rear of the property.

An immaculate property, redecorated in soft neutral tones at the end of 2022, with bespoke carpentry throughout. An oak staircase curls up the three floors and there are oak doors to all rooms. Fabulous views can be had on every floor of this beautifully maintained home. A bright entrance hallway with contrast dark stone flooring with underfloor heating flows through the corridor, the downstairs wet room, and sun room/ reception area at the rear of the property. This fully glazed, sunny space has two sliding patio doors and gives access to the outside paved terrace from which you can enjoy the superb sea views.

Climbing to the top of the building you reach a fully glazed conservatory, which allows the light to flood through to the lower floors. With two access doors, one each to the fore and aft of the property, and a main door entry phone for convenience. The large rear decked area has beautiful views across the Cowes waterfront and is the perfect place to enjoy the sunrises/sunsets, boat watching, and the tranquillity this spot has to offer.

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Located in a popular semi-rural area on the fringe of Newport the home is ideally positioned to offer easy access to both the extensive amenities locally and the open countryside it borders. The Shide nature reserve is close to the home, with beautiful walks to be enjoyed on the popular Red Squirrel Trail which runs from Cowes to Sandown. For purchasers seeking a central location with easy access to the whole Island, this property is perfectly positioned.

Due to the topography of the area, the house is much larger and more secluded than it appears from the front, with a stunning open plan lower ground floor that has two sets of bi-fold doors providing an abundance of light and allowing access to the rear garden. This attractive triple-aspect living space is the heart of this stunning home and leads to the extensive Indian sandstone terrace, making for a fabulous entertaining space in the spring and summer months, allowing the indoor and outdoor spaces to flow into one another.

The home is approached via a low-maintenance tarmac drive, providing plenty of off-road parking and a paved pathway to the front door. The entrance hall is vast and has an attractive oak staircase leading to both the first floor and the lower ground floor and offers access to all the rooms on this level including the attractive sitting/cinema room with its modern raised wood burning stove, and superb master bedroom suite.

The home has a large rear garden with a separate brick outbuilding, which has been recently refurbished and fitted with double-glazed French doors and windows, as well as power and lighting; currently used as a home gym. It has multi-purpose use potential such as a home office and subject to the necessary permissions, an annexe.

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The Lakehouse – Sandown

Agent: Hose Rhodes Dickson

Surrounded by countryside and sitting in almost 4 acres of gardens, The Lakehouse overlooks the well-stocked gardens and lake from a slightly elevated position. The house itself has been renovated throughout; boasting some green credentials with water-fed underfloor heating to the ground floor and electric underfloor heating to the bathrooms, which can be programmed separately. The layout is traditional, with 4 bedrooms to the first floor but in addition it could accommodate an annexe including the 5th bedroom and adjoining rooms on the ground floor. There are many possibilities for those buyers wishing to explore the concept of creating a revenue stream from the land, subject to the usual permissions.

Electric secure gates give access to the sweeping tarmac driveway where there is parking for several cars, plus two garages with power and light and a large built log store.

The gardens wrap around the front of the property and extend lengthways away from the house. Divided into flowing segments, the gardens take you on a journey across lawns, around a well-stocked and unfished lake, past the chicken coop, through a woodland and finally to a secluded clearing. The immediate garden is mainly laid to lawn with a large patio that is sheltered by trees. This is the ideal spot for dozing with a book, taking afternoon tea, or simply dining outdoors with family and friends.

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Grove Cottage – Brighstone

Agent: BCM

Grove Cottage is a delightful, Grade II listed cottage with the benefit of a separate holiday let (Brixton Barn) with adjoining workshop, office, bedroom, gym, and jacuzzi room. Grove Cottage and Brixton Barn have been well maintained by the current vendors, including various upgrades to the properties; Grove Cottage had a new thatch installed in 2016 as well being re-wired, re-plumbed and a brand-new central heating system installed. Brixton Barn thatch roof benefited from a new ridge in 2019.

Grove Cottage and Brixton Barn are both served by a private driveway with plenty of parking. Grove Cottage enjoys a well-landscaped front and rear garden including a vegetable garden, greenhouses, and orchard. Additionally, Brixton Barn has its own enclosed private patio.

There are several outbuildings situated off the driveway. This includes a large building set across two floors, currently being used as a workshop with space for car storage, a home office and living facilities. A recent extension adjoining the workshop showcases a gym with spa facilities, and two useful sheds for storage. All the buildings are connected to mains electric, some with private drainage, broadband, and water.

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Anne Ginger soft furnishings

With 40 years experience Anne Ginger and her dedicated team are happy to assist in making the right choice of soft furnishings for you, from helping you choose the perfect product through to installation. Our service is based around giving excellent advice combined with quality products. Come and see us and turn your dream into reality.

This with the centre on the topics of wildlife, environmentalism, and

The Old Man and the Sea Ernest Hemingway Charles Scribner, 1952

Signed First Edition, £7000

By 1951 Ernest Hemingway was

seen by many as a spent force as a writer, after the disappointment of recent works. But this novella, the last to be published in his lifetime, saw him launch to international success and won him both the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize for Literature. In the book, our hero Santiago is pitted against nature when he struggles to catch a giant marlin after 84 barren days of fishing.

This beautifully written tale reads as a parable of man’s life on earth, of human struggle, through triumph and disaster and what sustains us, hope.

The Hawk in the Rain Ted Hughes

Faber & Faber,

First Edition, £330

From Cover to Cover with Babushka Books

1957

Hughes’ wife, Sylvia Plath spoke of her husband’s poetry as “...the most rich and powerful since that of Yeats and Dylan Thomas”. Upon publication, “The Hawk in the Rain”, his debut collection, was met with universal critical acclaim and established his reputation as a “nature poet”. The poems are vivid, primaeval, with a mixture of the beauty, violence, and struggle that detail the lives of animals, both real and symbolic.

Living Planet David Attenborough Collins, 2021

Signed Copies £50, limited availability

“An understanding of the natural world and what’s in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfilment.” It is with Attenborough’s searching eye, unfailing curiosity, and infectious enthusiasm for nature that this book explores the delicate web of how life lives on earth. In this beautiful and wide-ranging work, he takes us on a journey showing the complexity of life from the lofty heights of the Himalayas to the dark depths of the oceans and that most recent of environments, the city.

Feral George Monbiot Penguin, 2013

£10.99

Rewilding was still something of a fringe subject when Monbiot wrote what many see as his most complete book. Pulling on his own adventures and experiences of living in the Brazilian rainforest reporting on illegal gold miners, his lyrical and romantic prose weaves the case for a “richer, rawer life” for us all with a new, hopeful environmentalism, where nature takes centre stage. Monbiot’s dedication is as untamed as the environment he wishes we lived in. Feral sparked debate and conversation which led to the foundation of the charity, Rewilding Britain.

By Matt Jones ROUSE