luxury house with pool for sale Whitwell, United Kingdom

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 exceptional residence combines spacious living, elegant design, and modern amenities to create an enviable family home. The main house, alongside a self-contained single-storey annex, offers ample accommodation and flexibility, perfect for family living or multi-generational use. Set in a tranquil location, the property is complemented by expansive gardens, a swimming pool, a six person hot tub and two detached double garages, enhancing the overall living experience. Upon entering the main house, you are greeted by a generous entrance hall with an attractive staircase leading to the first floor. An oak door with glazed panels creates a warm and welcoming entrance. The sitting room boasts a triple aspect, flooding the space with natural light throughout the day. A striking stone open fireplace with a stone hearth and brick inserts serves as the focal point of the room, and double doors open into the sun room. This additional living space, featuring underfloor heating and roof light windows, offers year-round comfort. A single door and a set of double doors open directly onto the natural stone terrace and beautifully landscaped gardens. The well-appointed breakfast room, with its durable Karndean limed oak effect flooring, is conveniently located off the sun room and has sliding doors that lead out to the garden. An archway connects to the spacious kitchen, designed for both style and functionality. It is equipped with an array of storage cupboards with an attractive granite worktops and integral appliances, including a De Dietrich induction hob with an integrated extractor fan, Miele ovens (a steamer oven, convection oven, and warming drawer), a Norcool Larder pantry fridge, a Quooker boiling tap and separate water filtertap, a built-in waste disposal unit, and an integral Miele dishwasher. The utility room includes Miele washing machine and dryer, Kinetico water softner, Vaillant boiler, broom cupboard and two storage cupboards (including a large wine rack in one) along with extra wall and base units for storage. It also leads to a rear lobby, with doors to both the front and rear of the property and access to the annex.The formal dining room, featuring a bay window overlooking the front garden, is finished with elegant Amtico durable flooring, making it a perfect space for entertaining. A door leads to the library, which is currently used as an office, providing a quiet retreat away from the main living areas. On the first floor, the property boasts four double bedrooms, each with fitted wardrobes. The principal bedroom, along with the second bedroom, benefits from an en-suite bathroom, with the principal en-suite featuring a full suite with both a whirlpool bath and a separate shower enclosure. Both ensuites also include a WC and washbasin with useful vanity units. Bedrooms three and four share a Jack and Jill en-suite, complete with a bath, separate shower enclosure, WC, and washbasin with a vanity unit. The annex is a self-contained, single-storey living space offering independent accommodation for family or guests. The spacious lounge is flooded with light from dual-aspect windows and doors that open into the conservatory, providing a view of the beautifully landscaped garden. The double bedroom is fitted with wardrobes, and the bathroom includes a bath, WC, and washbasin. The well-equipped kitchen features wall and base units, an inset stainless steel sink and drainer with fitted waste disposal two large storage cupboards, an AEG electric oven, gas hob, freestanding Bosch dishwasher, and a washer/dryer. The annex also has its own independent boiler. Outside, the property is further enhanced by two detached double garages, both with power and light and electric doors and a carport, complete with an EV charger for modern convenience. Solar panels with a storage battery contribute to the property’s energy efficiency. The swimming pool, heated by an air-source heat pump, is positioned to the rear of the garage, surrounded by mature hedging for privacy. A large Lushington summer house provides a pool house,  and a separate WC serve the pool area. The large wraparound terrace includes a hot tub, sheltered by a pergola, ensuring a private and relaxing space. The expansive grounds also feature a Hartley greenhouse, sheds, and a summerhouse, as well as a large lawn area that offers the potential for a tennis court. This outstanding property seamlessly combines space, style, and versatility, making it a truly exceptional family home.

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.