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OSBORNE COTTAGE, YORK AVENUE, EAST COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT PO32 6BD
GUIDE PRICE £625,000
An historically important, Grade II listed 4-5
bedroom house forming part of the former home of
Queen Victoria's youngest daughter.
This delightful attached period property adjoins the
Osborne House Estate. Osborne Cottage, which we
understand was originally the home of Queen Victoria's
daughter Princess Beatrice, herself the mother of
Queen Ena of Spain.
This is an opportunity to acquire a rare piece of the
Island's heritage intrinsically linked with Queen
Victoria and Osborne.
Osborne Cottage was built in around 1856 and has
been sub-divided into a number of private residences.
This particular property contains several of the
principal rooms of the original house with many
elaborate original architectural and decorative features;
it stands in its own private garden.
The property is part-way through a refurbishment
project and offers a rare opportunity to complete the
detailed restoration to create a unique family home.
The property has attractive red and yellow chequer-
work brick elevations under an ornate clay tile roof.
Cast iron rainwater goods include hoppers dated 1856.
Original windows, many of which have been recently
refurbished and have unusual original, concealed rising
sash shutters. Others have folding shutters. Casement
windows have cast iron lights in a lozenge and
diamond pattern. The surprisingly spacious
accommodation has many original character features
including the stunning galleried landing with vaulted
roof and circular sky lantern.
The current owners have progressed the restoration
project whilst retaining the valuable and historic
features. The impressive reception rooms have many
exquisite period features and are quite magnificent,
emphasising the heritage of the building.
The accommodation is set out over 2 storeys and
comprises:
Ground Floor
Porte Cochere with pillars, sunburst arched trellising
and dentil mouldings.
Entrance Hall with geometric ‘Minton’ tiled floor.
Dining Hall impressive cantilevered staircase with
scrolled iron balustrades and scrolled newel with
elaborate brass lamp. Parquet floor and granite
fireplace. The stairwell is set in an impressive full
height atrium beneath a domed skylight with decorative
moulding and plasterwork which allows light to flood
down.
Drawing Room with elegant scrolled, classical
swagged plasterwork to ceiling and wall panels, French
Doors to garden and classical fireplace.
Library with fitted bookshelves including original
“faux” book-fronted cupboards, marble fireplace and
French Doors to garden.
Kitchen
Cloakroom with WC
Study
Storage Area
Proposed Cloakroom with WC/boiler room
First Floor
Landing with 3 bay gallery around stairwell with
original ornate pillars.
Bedroom 1 with French Doors opening onto a balcony.
Bedroom 2 with original fireplace and tiles.
Family Bathroom
Bedroom 3 with original fireplace and tiles.
Bedroom 4 with original fireplace and tiles.
Dressing Room with large built-in wardrobe.
Proposed Bathroom
Proposed Shower Room
OUTSIDE
Approached by a long, shared driveway with car park,
the Cottage enjoys gardens to the rear and side bounded
by mature hedging and trees with an additional lawned
area to the front.
Services and Heating
We are informed that the following mains services are
connected to the property (subject to the conditions and
stipulations of the relevant utility companies)
electricity, gas, water and foul drainage.
The heating system will be provided by gas-fired
boilers via radiators. New boilers are on site ready for
installation.
DIRECTIONS
Approaching from Whippingham/Ryde/Newport on the
A3021 into East Cowes, proceed past Osborne House
on the right and the property is also on the right just
before Albert Cottage Hotel. Postcode PO32 6BD
COUNCIL TAX
Band E - amount payable 2018/19 - £2,088.81
Tenure & Possession, Fixtures & Fittings
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession
on the whole upon Completion. The seller does not
include in the sale any gas or electrical appliances,
however connected, or any other fixtures, unless
expressly mentioned in these particulars as forming
part of the sale. Some items may be available by
separate negotiation.
Viewing Arrangements
Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Sole
Agents Biles & Co. To view this property please
contact our Isle of Wight Office on 01983 872335
HRH PRINCESS BEATRICE
Princess Beatrice (1857-1944) was the fifth daughter
and youngest child of Queen Victoria and Prince
Albert. Victoria consented to her marriage to Prince
Henry of Battenberg on condition that Henry lived
permanently with Beatrice and the Queen at Osborne.
They were married at Saint Mildred's Church,
Whippingham in 1885 from where the couple departed
for their honeymoon at Quarr Abbey House. Princess
Beatrice was appointed Governor of the Isle of Wight
in 1896by Queen Victoria after the death of her
husband Prince Henry in the Ashanti Wars 1896.
After the Queen's death at Osborne in 1901 Princess
Beatrice moved into Osborne Cottage, on the edge of
the estate. In 1913, when Carisbrooke Castle, home of
the Governor of the Isle of Wight, became vacant,
Princess Beatrice took up her right to residence and
sold Osborne Cottage.
In August 1945 Princess Beatrice's coffin was carried
by motor torpedo boat through the fleet at Portsmouth
and Spithead. The coffin arrived at East Cowes for a
very private service at Whippingham church. Only her
son Alexander and his wife were present, and she was
interred beside her beloved Henry.
The Isle of Wight, situated off the South Coast of England, is becoming
an ever-more popular location for permanent and second homes. Made
popular by Queen Victoria, who had her maritime residence at Osborne,
the Island is famous for sailing in the Solent; for Cowes Week; for its
beautiful coastline including sandy beaches and The Needles;
spectacular countryside and long sunshine hours. Waitrose, M&S, Tesco
and Asda all have a presence as have many other national chains.
Communication and transport links are excellent; regular car ferries
connect with the national motorway network and fast catamarans have
connections via Southampton and Portsmouth with direct trains to
London Waterloo which can be reached within 2 hours of leaving the
Island shore. Government-funded schools are numerous and
independent schools (Ryde School and Priory School) thrive on the
Island with some children attending prep and public schools on the
mainland. Leisure opportunities abound - walking, riding, paragliding,
hang-gliding, team sports, sailing, wind surfing and other water sports,
rugby, football, cricket and golf clubs. Good transport links enable day
trips to the shopping centres of West Quay, Southampton and Gunwharf
Quays, Portsmouth.
East Cowes is a coastal town on the north side of the Island and has an
excellent range of facilities and amenities including doctors, primary
schools, marina, 9-hole golf course, shops (including Waitrose) and of
course Osborne House, the former marine residence of Queen Victoria.
There is easy access to the regular car and passenger ferry services
direct to Southampton (55 minutes) and a floating bridge ferry linking to
the famous yachting town of Cowes. Both Cowes and East Cowes have
extensive marina facilities. Bus services are available into the Island's
capital town of Newport (about 5 miles) and the coastal resort of Ryde
(about 7 miles). There is extensive redevelopment taking place in the
harbour area.
13 High Street
Bembridge
Isle f Wight PO35 5SD
www.bilesandco.co.uk
01983 872335
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Biles & Co Ltd for themselves and for the Vendors of this property, whose agents they are, give notice that 1. The particulars are intended to
give a fair and substantially correct overall description for the guidance of intending purchases and do not constitute part of an offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees ought to seek their own professional advice. 2. All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation
and other details are given in good faith, and are believed to be correct, but any intending purchases should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but
must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. 3. No person in the employment of Biles & Co Ltd has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatever in relation to this property on behalf of Biles & Co Ltd, nor enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. No
responsibility can be accepted for any expenses incurred by intending purchases in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. Photographs taken
Aug18 particulars prepared Aug 18. 5. MEASUREMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION: All measurements are approximate. While we endeavor to make our sales
particulars accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact this office and we will be pleased to check the information
for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.