luxury houses with sea view for sale Ventnor, United Kingdom
House with garden and terrace Ventnor (United Kingdom)
This stunning Victorian Marine Villa is situated in the coastal village of Bonchurch, a location renowned for its picturesque beauty and charming atmosphere. The village gained popularity during the Victorian era, when its favourable microclimate and dramatic southerly coastline attracted many fine houses and villas, with notable figures such as Charles Dickens and Algernon Swinburne frequenting the area. Bonchurch retains its village character, with a local pub, an 11th-century church, and access to scenic footpaths that lead to the beautiful Monks Bay and nearby coastal walks. The adjacent town of Ventnor offers a range of amenities, including beachfront bars, restaurants, a fish market, and the famous Botanic Gardens. This elegant home is believed to have been built around 1850 and offers a spacious and elegant stone residence set across three floors, designed to maximise the spectacular southerly views over the surrounding gardens and the English Channel. The property is situated in a secluded and elevated position, ensuring both privacy and panoramic vistas. The villa retains many original period features, exuding timeless charm, and provides excellent living spaces with an abundance of natural light. Upon arrival, a carved stone arch with a stained-glass panel above leads to the front door, which opens into a welcoming entrance hall featuring the original staircase, complete with an oak newel post and handrail. The dining room is a beautiful reception area, with windows across the southern elevation offering breathtaking views of the garden and the sea. The room is characterised by wooden flooring, built-in bench seating, extensive glass-fronted cupboards, and direct access to the garden. The sitting room also faces south, with French doors opening to the garden and offering magnificent sea views. The room features original window shutters and a gas fire set in a wooden surround. The drawing room is an impressive space with high ceilings, generous proportions, and splendid views over the garden and the sea. French doors open to the garden, and an open fireplace with a marble surround adds to the room's character. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall cupboards with granite work surfaces, and includes integral appliances such as an oven, hob, fridge-freezer, and dishwasher. Additionally, there is a breakfast room with pine-fronted units, space for both a range cooker and an American-style fridge-freezer, and French doors leading to the garden. Completing the ground floor is a large rear lobby, garden room and gym or home office dependent on your requirements. On the first floor, the principal bedroom enjoys spectacular southerly views and includes a feature fireplace and built-in wardrobes. This room is complemented by an en-suite bathroom with a bath, shower enclosure, wash basin, WC, bidet, and heated towel rail. There are four more spacious bedrooms on this level, two with en-suite bathrooms and two that share a shower room, all with unique features such as bay windows and sea views. The second floor offers further accommodation, including a study with panoramic southerly sea views, and two additional bedrooms, one with a walk-in dressing room and sloping wooden-clad ceilings. The property is approached via a pair of wrought-iron gates mounted on stone pillars, leading to a gravelled driveway that provides parking for several cars. The south and east-facing gardens are beautifully secluded, with a large lawned area offering delightful views of the sea. The gardens are framed by well-stocked borders and an attractive stone retaining wall to the rear, ensuring both privacy and shelter. There is also a small ornamental pond, a greenhouse, and a timber store. An exceptional Victorian villa, offering spacious and well-appointed accommodation, stunning gardens, and breathtaking views of the English Channel. Located in one of the Isle of Wight's many, quaint coastal villages, this property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history in an enviable setting.
…By Annonceur International
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Contemporary house with garden and terrace Shanklin (United Kingdom)
Commanding an elevated position on the coveted Park Road, this beautiful home is a triumph of exquisite restoration and contemporary refinement. The magnificent villa, extends to nearly 4,500 square feet, offers some of the finest uninterrupted views across the English Channel, embracing the timeless romance of coastal living with effortless modern sophistication. Meticulously renovated by the current owners between 2021 and 2023, the villa retains the grandeur of its Victorian heritage—graceful cornicing, soaring ceilings, intricate herringbone flooring, and stately Victorian radiators—whilst introducing the luxuries of the present, including underfloor heating, double glazing, and bespoke finishes throughout. Every detail has been carefully curated to honour the property’s history, while elevating it to a rarefied standard of modern comfort. A sweeping gravel driveway sets a gracious tone on arrival, hinting at the exceptional lifestyle within. Beyond the newly constructed porch, a grand entrance hall welcomes with bamboo flooring and a palpable sense of space and light. The principal reception rooms flow seamlessly, offering an array of elegant, versatile spaces including a formal lounge, a refined sitting room, a private snug, and a cosy office. The kitchen is a masterpiece of design—anchored by a magnificent marble island, an Electric Fired AGA, and a suite of premium appliances—supported by a large, fully equipped utility room. To the east, a breathtaking wraparound living space encompasses a piano room / dining area, and sunroom, framed by floor-to-ceiling glass that floods the interiors with natural light and unveils mesmerising sea vistas. Bi-fold doors lead directly onto the sun terrace and gardens, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. A secondary kitchen, W/C, and internal access to the spacious garage and workshop offer remarkable flexibility, with potential for self-contained accommodation if desired. Ascending the original Victorian staircase, the first floor continues the home’s narrative of understated opulence. The principal suite is a sanctuary of luxury, complete with a vast dressing room, his and hers en-suites, and private balcony from which to savour endless views over Shanklin Bay. Two further sumptuous double bedrooms, each with their own en-suites and one with a dedicated dressing room, provide generous, beautifully appointed accommodation. An additional en-suite bedroom and a flexible space, both at first-fix stage, await completion to create further bespoke living areas, games rooms, or a private studio. The villa’s grounds offer a rare blend of privacy and breathtaking beauty. The rear garden, thoughtfully landscaped with manicured lawns and vibrant borders, spills out to the coastal path, creating a seamless extension of the villa’s idyllic seaside setting. A sun terrace invites al fresco dining and sunset gatherings against the ever-changing backdrop of the Channel. Just a short stroll from Shanklin’s sandy beaches, the charming Old Village, and a convenient rail link to Ryde pier head, this detached home presents a unique opportunity to embrace the very best of island life. With easy access to London, renowned sailing waters, championship golf courses, and exceptional schools, this is more than a home—it is a coastal sanctuary for generations to come.
…By Annonceur International
Seaside house with garden and terrace Brook (United Kingdom)
On sale for only the second time in forty years, an iconic coastal retreat with panoramic sea views and timeless character. Set along the protected Heritage Coastline and just moments from one of the Island’s most dramatic sandy beaches, this exceptional four bedroom detached residence offers a rare opportunity to embrace coastal living at its finest. With the beach only a short stroll away, renowned for surfing, kite surfing, windsurfing, swimming and miles of unspoilt shoreline, this home is perfectly positioned for those seeking both tranquillity and adventure. Surrounded by National Trust land, the property enjoys immediate access to footpaths leading up onto The Downs, placing some of the Island’s most breathtaking scenery right on your doorstep. Originally built as a pair of farm workers’ cottages, the home has been thoughtfully renovated and extended into a beautifully crafted residence that blends period charm with modern comfort. South facing and bathed in natural light, the property boasts uninterrupted views across the English Channel and towards the dramatic chalk cliffs rising to Tennyson Monument, the Island’s second‑highest point. Whether basking in summer sunshine or watching winter waves crash against the cliffs, the outlook is nothing short of spectacular. Set within approximately 0.52 acres, the grounds are both generous and enchanting. The main garden is secluded, easy to maintain and bordered by an attractive stream. A rose covered archway leads to a hidden “secret garden,” fully enclosed and offering a peaceful sanctuary with its own natural water feature. The gated driveway provides ample parking, while a detached double garage, partially converted into a games room, offers versatility and potential for further adaptation. Inside the house is warm and welcoming. Just off the entrance porch is a downstairs shower room and loo, which also houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. The light, spacious hallway / study leads into the kitchen / dining room which enjoys three windows framing views over the garden, fields, sea and the white cliffs of Tennyson Downs: a truly inspiring setting for everyday living. A stable door opens to the rear porch / boot room (perfect for containing a wet dog after a muddy walk!) and the garden beyond. The South facing sitting room is a standout space, offering dual aspect views across the garden to the lake and sea beyond. Across the upper floors, the bedrooms are bright and well proportioned, and all have wonderful views. The smaller 4th bedroom has been plumbed for conversion to a bathroom should future owners require this. There are two bathrooms with loos which are simple and elegant: one includes a bath / shower, whilst the other provides a fully tiled, walk in shower. Outside, a stone patio provides an idyllic vantage point for enjoying the sea views, leading onto the lawned garden. From here there is gated access to the enclosed ‘secret garden’. This remarkable home offers a rare blend of coastal beauty, historic charm, and modern comfort, an inspiring retreat in one of the Island’s most treasured landscapes.
…By Annonceur International
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