luxury houses with pool for sale Whitwell, United Kingdom

Set behind elegant electric wrought iron gates and approached via a sweeping driveway, this exceptional stone-built residence occupies approximately 1.37 acres of beautifully established grounds, offering an enviable combination of privacy, heritage and versatility. Originally serving as the coach house to Shanklin Manor, the property is now offered to the market for the first time, presenting a rare opportunity to own a home rich in character in one of the Island's most sought-after settings. Perfectly positioned on the edge of the picturesque Old Village, the property enjoys a wonderfully secluded atmosphere while remaining within an easy stroll of charming, thatched cottages, independent restaurants, boutique shops and the spectacular cliff-top walks that define this beautiful coastal location. Nearby parkland, complete with its tranquil duck pond, further enhances the idyllic lifestyle on offer. Inside, the accommodation is both elegant and welcoming, with generous reception rooms designed for family living and entertaining. Period details including an open fireplace, ornate ceiling roses, decorative coving and exposed stonework blend effortlessly with practical modern comforts, while large windows frame delightful views across the mature gardens. The ‘Sheraton’ fitted kitchen forms the heart of the home, complemented by spacious living areas that flow naturally from one to another, creating a wonderful sense of warmth and flexibility. Leisure and wellbeing are at the forefront of this remarkable home. A dedicated entertainment wing incorporates a conservatory-style family room, games room and gym, leading to an indoor heated swimming pool with adjoining sauna and sun lounge. While the pool complex would benefit from some updating to its mechanical systems, it represents an exciting opportunity to create an outstanding private leisure suite. The first floor provides well-proportioned bedrooms, including an impressive principal suite with adjoining dressing room and en-suite shower room, alongside comfortable family accommodation that enjoys peaceful views across the surrounding gardens. Adding another dimension to the estate is the impressive, detached barn, a characterful building that has previously operated as a tearoom and function venue. Complete with vaulted beamed ceilings, a striking fireplace, bar area, fitted kitchen and additional accommodation, it offers exceptional potential for entertaining, creative ventures, holiday accommodation or multi-generational living, subject to any necessary consents. Outside, the grounds are every bit as captivating as the house itself. Enclosed by traditional walls, the gardens feature sweeping lawns, magnificent mature trees, colourful planting, charming seating terraces and a gently flowing stream that meanders through the landscape before feeding the neighbouring park pond. A beautiful weeping willow, carefully curated borders and the picturesque spire of St Blasius Church provide an ever-changing backdrop throughout the seasons, while subtle evening lighting transforms the gardens into an enchanting setting after sunset. Practicality is equally well considered, with two substantial double garages with remote controlled electric doors, a brick-built potting shed and garden store, both with power and water, ample parking and gas central heating throughout. Combining historic charm, outstanding lifestyle amenities and exciting future potential, this is an extraordinary country residence that offers a truly unique way of life within moments of the coast.

A Rare Turnkey Hospitality Opportunity with Exceptional Private Owners’ Residence. Introducing an outstanding lifestyle and business proposition for discerning buyers seeking a fully self‑contained, turnkey commercial wing paired with an exceptional private residence. This immaculate property offers a seamless blend of luxury living and profitable hospitality, positioned in one of Shanklin’s most desirable and peaceful locations, just moments from the charming Old Village, its renowned eateries, chocolate‑box thatched cottages, open countryside, and the picturesque chine walk leading to the sandy beach beloved by visitors. The commercial accommodation comprises 13 beautifully presented en‑suite double rooms, all located on the split‑level first floor. Each room is equipped with modern self‑check‑in door tags, ensuring convenience and flexibility for guests. A newly installed lift serves this level, enhancing accessibility and operational ease. In addition, a two‑bedroom manager’s apartment, also ideal as further letting space, benefits from its own private entrance via an external stairwell, while still connecting internally to the main building. On the ground floor, the commercial wing features a well-equipped commercial kitchen and an adjacent plant room, both upgraded during the current owner’s tenure. A dedicated manager’s office and welcoming guest reception area complete the professional setup. The quality and condition of the facilities allow a new owner to begin trading profitably from day one, with every detail designed to maximise comfort, efficiency, and guest satisfaction. What truly sets this property apart is the exceptional private owners’ accommodation, which far exceeds the typical offering associated with hospitality ventures. The current owners have meticulously refurbished a substantial portion of the ground floor to create a luxurious, high‑specification family home. This private haven includes expansive open‑plan living spaces, a magnificent principal suite with twin dressing rooms and a spa‑inspired en‑suite, and an impressive indoor swimming pool that has undergone a comprehensive overhaul. A private gym and a newly added wrap‑around veranda overlook beautifully manicured gardens reserved exclusively for the owners’ enjoyment. Further bedrooms include a generous double with an ensuite shower room, and a double and single suite sharing a bathroom. The show‑stopping main living area centres around a bespoke fitted kitchen, designed to impress both aesthetically and functionally. Extensive wall and floor cabinetry, an oversized central island topped with striking granite, an Aga range with double ovens and induction hob plus matching Aga extractor, integrated dishwasher, full‑height fridge and freezer, and a built‑in microwave all combine to create a culinary space of exceptional quality. Leading from here is a designated dining area and a bow parlour sitting room, complete with windows all the way round to enjoy the vista across the landscaped grounds. Externally, the property provides extensive parking for both guests and residents, enhancing convenience and accessibility from this attractive, predominantly residential road. This remarkable property offers a rare opportunity to acquire a perfect hospitality business alongside a luxurious private residence, perfect for those seeking a rewarding lifestyle change without compromising on comfort or quality.

This magnificent period property, built in 1910 for the managing director of the renowned worldwide shipping company Samuel Whites, is a true testament to elegance and grandeur. Designed with entertaining in mind, the property boasts spacious rooms filled with character features, creating a home that is both impressive and inviting. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed into a commanding entrance hall, setting the tone for the rest of the house. This breathtaking space features a grand marble fireplace and an exquisite open-arm staircase that gracefully ascends to the first floor. From the entrance hall, the sunroom immediately captures attention, offering a tranquil space to sit and admire the vast, beautifully landscaped gardens that surround the home. The main drawing room is a truly substantial space, bathed in natural light from its triple-aspect windows. A large fireplace serves as a focal point at one end, while a charming five-sided bay window creates a stunning alcove, flooding the room with light. Adjacent to this, the equally impressive sitting room at the rear of the property provides another bright and welcoming space, perfect for relaxation. Both rooms are conveniently served by a butler’s kitchen, complete with ample cupboard storage and cooking facilities. For formal gatherings, the grand dining room offers a refined setting with breathtaking views over the impressive formal sunken gardens and the large ornamental pond. This elegant space is designed for entertaining in style, with yet another stunning fireplace adding warmth and charm during the winter months. Beyond the main living areas, what was once the servant’s quarters now provides an array of additional rooms, enhancing the home’s versatility. These include a spacious kitchen and breakfast room, and a playroom, all of which offer ample space for modern family living. This wing seamlessly connects to a more recent addition—an outstanding leisure complex built at the turn of the century. This exceptional complex is a luxurious retreat, featuring a beautiful indoor swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, shower room, and changing facilities. A bright and airy orangery, complete with an additional kitchen area, makes this space perfect for relaxation and socialising. A striking glass atrium ensures the entire area is flooded with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. For those who require dedicated workspace, the home also offers two offices, conveniently located off the pool complex and via its own entrance, served by a ground-floor bathroom. Upstairs, the main house boasts four well-appointed bedrooms together with a family bathroom and cloakroom. The main bedroom suite is particularly impressive, mirroring the five-sided bay window feature seen in the drawing room. This bedroom is further enhanced by its own private dressing room and a spacious en-suite bathroom, ensuring a luxurious and comfortable retreat. There are three further bedrooms in the eastern wing, creating a separate dwelling if required, accompanied by the ground floor living areas. Set within approximately 6.6 acres of land, the property enjoys stunning grounds consisting of a dedicated area of wildflower meadow, woodland, formal gardens and Paddocks, that offer both beauty and privacy. Despite its idyllic and secluded setting, the home remains easily accessible, with convenient connections to both of the main ferry terminals to the mainland. There is an opportunity for subdivision should buyers wish to create separate dwellings, planning permission has been approved under ref 23/00549/FUL on iow.gov.uk.

PROPERTY SUMMARY Surrounded by walled gardens, this imposing Victorian Villa has gone through a recent schedule of works and improvements which included the creation of a detached pool house/entertainment room, heated outdoor swimming pool and an extension to the rear of the property to create a 26' open plan kitchen/breakfast room as well as renovation and restoration throughout, retaining a number of character and original features. On walking through the front, door you can only be impressed by the spacious 30' hallway extending the depth of the primary house with three reception rooms, a cloakroom and kitchen on the entrance level, on the first floor are four bedrooms, a separate dressing room, large feature bathroom, en-suite shower room, separate cloakroom and utility room, there is also a three roomed cellar/basement. Overall, there is 3722 sq ft of living space with some underfloor heating, fitted floor coverings, bi-folding doors and good-sized gardens with rear pedestrian access. This is impressive home is one not to be missed and is offered quality fittings throughout and no forward chain, early viewing is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the versatile accommodation and location on offer.   ENTRANCE Recently rebuilt brick wall with rendered coping stones over, wrought iron pedestrian gate leading to paved front garden, mature shrubs, evergreens and bushes with low lying Lilac, side bin storage area, soldier style fencing with pedestrian gate leading to lawned garden to the right hand side of the property enclose by brick wall on one side, feature arched porch with main front door with brass furniture leading to:  INTERNAL PORCH Ceiling coving, internal twin glazed doors with leadlight frosted panels and matching panels to either side and over leading to:  HALLWAY 30' 1 x 8' 9 maximum (9.17m x 2.67m) High ceilings extending approximately 10'9 in height, ceiling coving, feature balustrade staircase with wooden hand rail and twisted spindles and central carpeting rising to first floor with feature arched leadlight frosted glass window to rear aspect, high skirting boards, feature architraves, tiled flooring with underfloor heating, roll top radiator, door leading to rear garden, doors to primary rooms, access to cellar/basement.  DINING ROOM 21' 0 into bay window x 15' 2 (6.4m x 4.62m) Large Bay window to front aspect with sash windows and plantation shutters, bay designed seating under, high skirting boards, high ceiling with measuring approximately 10'9 in height with coving and central ceiling rose, picture rail, central chimney breast with wood surround fireplace and log burner with slate hearth (not tested), stripped and painted floorboards, roll top radiator.  SITTING ROOM 16' 2 x 16' 0 (4.93m x 4.88m) Central chimney breast with feature Roger Pearson marble fireplace with pillars, log burner and tiled hearth (not tested), to either side of the chimney breast are built-in storage cupboards shelving over, high skirting boards, feature architraves, ceiling coving and rose, picture rail, sash window to side aspect with wood panelling under, two roll top radiators, sash window to front aspect with plantation shutter blinds, ceiling coving and rose, high ceiling measuring approximately 10'9 in height.  STUDY 17' 1 into bay window x 12' 1 (5.21m x 3.68m) Sash window to side aspect overlooking garden, high ceiling with coving and central rose, picture rail, painted panelling to half wall level, built-in low-level cupboard, roll top radiator, wooden flooring.   CLOAKROOM Arranged as two rooms, ceramic tiled to upper section with Art Deco green and black glass tiling to lower level, pedestal wash hand basin with circular mirror over, tiled flooring, window to rear asopect, towel rail, underfloor heating. Cloakroom: Window to rear aspect, matching tiling, low level w.c., low level storage cupboard, underfloor heating.   OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 26' 3 x 19' 11 decreasing to 18'9 at narrowest point (8m x 6.07m) Breakfast area: Dresser style unit with granite work surface and splashback, cupboards and drawers under, ceiling spotlights, bi-folding double-glazed doors with inset blinds leading to rear garden, U shaped Café style dining area with marble surface with cupboards and shelving under, dresser to one wall with glazed panelled doors, inset lighting with spotlights, Atrium skylight window, ceiling spotlights, tiled flooring with underfloor heating leading to: Kitchen: Matching range of wall and floor units with granite work surface, tall storage cupboards housing integrated fridge and freezer with matching doors, under unit lighting, built-in coffee / toaster cupboard with power points, free standing Rangemaster six ring gas hob with ovens under, extractor hood, fan and light over, two wall mounted units with matching glass panelled doors and inset spotlights, small window to front aspect, brushed steel fronted power points, Butler style twin bowl sink unit with mixer tap, integrated bin drawers, integrated Miele dishwasher, central island with breakfast bar to one side, pan drawers and storage cupboards to the other, wine coolers to either end of the island, tiled flooring.   FIRST FLOOR Mezzanine landing to rear, feature arched topped window to rear aspect, split staircase rising to main landing.  UTILITY ROOM Work surface with space and plumbing for washing machine under, ceramic tiled to half wall level, two heated towel rails with airer over, ceiling spotlights and extractor fan.  BEDROOM 4 13' 2 x 9' 11 (4.01m x 3.02m) Sash window to rear aspect overlooking garden, surround fireplace with cast iron inlay, roll top radiator, panelled door.  CLOAKROOM Low level w.c., wall mounted wash hand basin, tongue and groove panelling to half wall level, roll top radiator, vinyl flooring, sash window to rear aspect with frosted panel.  PRIMARY LANDING High ceiling, picture rail, roll top radiator, doors to primary rooms.  BEDROOM 1 18' 2 x 15' 1 (5.54m x 4.6m) Sash windows to front aspect with plantation shutter blinds, high ceiling approximately 10'9 in height with central rose and coving, picture rail, central chimney breast with surround fireplace and tiled inlay, high skirting boards, two roll top radiators, door to Jack & Jill style bathroom.  WALK-IN WARDROBE / SAFE ROOM 15' 5 x 12' 2 (4.7m x 3.71m) Range of built-in wardrobes to one wall with hanging space and shelving, high level storage space over, windows to side aspect, two roll top radiators, range of open shelving, central unit with mirror surface and recess with glazed shelf and matching mirror, seating area with cupboard under, range of drawers, multiple lock door.   EN-SUITE FEATURE BATHROOM Jack & Jill style with door opening to main landing, fully ceramic tiled to walls and floor with underfloor heating, oval wash hand basin with mixer tap, curved cupboards and storage under, mirror and lighting over, large shower cubicle with sliding door, drench style hood and separate shower attachment with recessed shelving, arched frosted glazed window to front aspect, low level w.c., double ended bath with free standing mixer tap and shower attachment over, chrome heated towel rail.  BEDROOM 2 16' 3 x 12' 10 (15'11 max.) (4.95m x 3.91m) Sash window to front aspect with plantation shutter blinds, high skirting boards, ceiling coving and central ceiling rose, picture rail, central chimney breast with surround fireplace and cast-iron inlay and canopy and shelving to one side.  BEDROOM 3 14' 7 x 12' 2 (4.44m x 3.71m) Twin sash windows to side aspect with plantation shutter blinds, roll top radiator, ceiling coving, picture rail, door to:  EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Shower cubicle with curved panelled door, fully ceramic tiled to half wall level, sash frosted window to rear aspect, large mirror, close coupled w.c., pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, chrome heated towel rail, tiled flooring.   CELLAR Arranged as three rooms, restricted ceiling height. Room 1: 16'8 x 5'2 Room 2: 10'10 x 7'2 Room 3: 12'2 x 12'1 hot water cylinder.   OUTSIDE To the right hand side of the property is a lawned garden enclosed by soldier railings with wooden built log store and pedestrian gate leading to primary garden, directly to the rear of the property is a paved patio and pathway with false grass area with fender style borders with shrubs and bushes, from this area are steps leading up to the swimming pool, directly to the rear of the kitchen via the bi-fold doors is a large patio area leading to further false grass area with brick retaining walls. To the rear of the swimming pool is a pump room with filtration power system and heating, twin gates to rear backing onto St. Bartholomew's Garden, external covered lighting, external shower, corner unit with bi-folding doors leading to:   ENTERTAINMENT / POOL ROOM 14' 7 decreasing to 4'9 x 19' 9 decreasing to 10'2 (4.44m x 6.02m) L shaped with central pillar with bi-folding doors with blinds to either side, ceiling spotlights, power points, tiled flooring with underfloor heating, granite bar divide with cupboards and drawers under to one side with bar to the other, dresser style unit with open shelving and inset spotlights, low level storage cupboards with surface over, door to:  SHOWER ROOM Fully ceramic tiled to walls and floor, shower cubicle with drench style hood and separate shower attachment, concealed cistern w.c., vanity unit with wash hand basin with mixer tap, cupboards under and mirror over, heated towel rail, double glazed frosted window to side aspect.   SUNKEN SWIMMING POOL Remote control shutter cover. To the rear of the swimming pool is a pump room   AGENTS NOTES Council Tax Band F - Portsmouth City Council Broadband – ASDL/FTTC/FTTP Fibre Checker (openreach.com) Flood Risk – Refer to - (GOV.UK (check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk) AML Checks - By Law and in compliance with HMRC regulations, all agents are required to carry out Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks on any buyer(s) who submit a successful offer. A non-refundable administration fee of £60 inc. VAT to cover these costs is payable by the buyer(s) before the sales transaction can be progressed.