Wootton Creek, Wootton Creek, Isle of Wight PO33 4JR Guide price £2,350,000

Situation

The property enjoys a wonderful and unique position on the North East coast of the Island, with a South facing aspect and with easy access to a protected creek. Wootton Creek is undoubtedly one of the Island’s most hidden gems, with many properties facing directly to the water and with easy access to shopping facilities in Newport and Ryde. Whilst the County town of Newport is found some five miles to the South West offering a multiplex cinema complex, arts centre, and an appealing blend of established high street names and local speciality shops. Waitrose has opened within the town of East Cowes which is within ten minutes driving distance.
There are numerous crossing points to the mainland offering a wide choice for foot passengers and motorists alike: Fishbourne (1.5 miles) has a 40-minute car ferry service to Portsmouth, whilst a catamaran for foot passengers takes just 18 minutes between Ryde and Portsmouth. East Cowes ferry terminal is located within 10 minutes and provides access to Southampton in just over 1 hour. There are easy train connections to London Waterloo from both Portsmouth and Southampton with respective travel times of around 1 hour 45 minutes and 1 hour 20 minutes. The hover craft at Ryde takes 8 minutes and provides access to the mainland via Southsea.
The property is located in a woodland coastal setting and forms part and parcel of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The Island itself has a unique atmosphere boasting unspoilt villages and fine seaside resorts with easy access to impressive coastal scenery, beaches and invigorating down land. It provides a haven for sandy beaches, sailing, windsurfing and swimming. The Isle of Wight is well known for its famous Cowes Week which takes place in the first week of August and the Round the Island Race.
The Island is being increasingly known for its Pop festivals and also events at Osborne House. In addition to this, there are many premier yacht clubs, including the Royal Yacht Squadron, the Royal Corinthian, the Royal London, the Cowes Corinthian, Island Sailing Club, Bembridge, Brading, Haven and the Yarmouth Sailing Club. The additional leisure amenities in the Island include numerous cricket, football clubs and golf courses which are primarily located at Sandown, Osborne, Ryde and Freshwater.

Description

Dolphin Boat House is a most elegant waterside retreat. The property was originally built in the Victorian Era as a summer residence and was later turned into a sailing school which then went through comprehensive modernisation, refurbishment and subsequent extension in 1990. This resulted in the property having a very high specification of interior finish which is demonstrated particularly when looking at the beautiful Maplewood joinery work. The present owners have extended the property in a tasteful manner by some 1500 sq feet in more recent years. This not only has provided a flexible living space, but has also provided a superb guest suite which incorporates a South facing veranda.

Accommodation

The main entrance hall opens out to an inviting and spacious drawing room which is approximately 26 × 24 in length. Immediately you are drawn towards the large crescent shaped bay window that offers stunning 190 degree views of Wootton Creek and The Solent. The room has a wonderful open plan feel and would be ideal for entertaining formally and informally. A glazed door provides access onto a South facing terrace and gardens beyond.
To the other side of the entrance hall is the superb kitchen/breakfast room which has been recently refitted to include floor and wall units with ample granite worktops. The kitchen has 2 sinks for washing and preparation, a range of built in appliances including a four oven Aga. To the side is found a utility room with worktop space, sink and space for further appliances. The layout continues to flow effortlessly through to the formal dining room, a large window looks to the South and to the water, and the room is big enough to take a sizable family dining table. The room also benefits from built in cabinets suitable for storage.
The sliding Japanese door provides access onto the conservatory which provides flexible open living space, providing an additional element to the layout. This has double opening doors onto a large paved terrace and has electrically operated windows. A small staircase leads to a study area.
Leading from the study area is an independent self contained guest bedroom suite, incorporating double bedroom, fitted wardrobes and a wet room which incorporates both shower and toilet facilities. This room also has a storage cupboard leading from it. This has a double door access onto a private terrace area which incorporates a hot tub.
The majority of the bedrooms are arranged on the first and second floor. The master bedroom which is located on the first floor is 20 × 12ft with two double opening glazed doors which provide access to an impressive private balcony/sun deck that enjoys beautiful views over the creek and beyond. The room has an en-suite bathroom and built in wardrobe. There are a further 6 bedrooms on the first and second floors which all benefit from en-suite facilities and a Nordic pine sauna and adjoining shower cubicle.
Gardens and Grounds
The property is approached by long, sweeping gravel driveway giving access to car ports, further parking areas and turning circle. The gardens fan out towards the foreshore giving easy access to the slipway – available for use at high tide and a 54ft double sided pontoon. The easily maintained gardens are a delightful aspect incorporating a large expanse of lawn which is broken up by pathways, terracing and seating areas. This area is beautifully interspersed by mature trees, hedges and shrub borders.
There is a gravel freehold spit which provides shelter to the pontoon landing stage immediately in front of the house. There is approximately 400 feet of freehold frontage to the creek. A creek mooring is available on an annual basis.
There is a small piece of land to the left of the driveway as you go towards the property which is owned separately. The land is being used as a kitchen garden, has a greenhouse, slipway, water frontage and a beautiful outlook over the water. This piece of land is available by separate negotiation.

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