Part of the Barton Manor Estate before being purchased by Queen Victoria in 1867, this former gatekeeper’s lodge is steeped in history and brimming with charm.
It sits within 28 acres of stunning woodland and water frontage overlooking Palmers Brook, within a designated SSSI area.
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Kings Quay Cottage is understood to have been built in 1862 and extended for the personal use of Queen Victoria in 1867 to provide a private office in the north wing, as well as accommodation for her lady-in-waiting.
The private office has changed very little and enjoys stunning Solent views from the large picture bay window.
The conservatory offers beautiful sea views.
The sitting room has original sash windows to the front and side with views to the woodland and The Solent.
There is a dual-fuel stove inset in a fireplace made from recycled stone from the original sea wall and a Victorian panelled feature ceiling.
The architecturally designed conservatory is made to take full advantage of the far-reaching sea views across The Solent to the Spinnaker Tower.
The dining room has original windows to the front and side and an oil-fired Rayburn.
The kitchen features a range of wall, floor and drawer units with worktops over, an integral Neff oven, microwave and hob, a built-in dishwasher, ceramic Butler sink and original sash windows with sea views.
The well-equipped kitchen.
The inner hallway connects the main house and Queen Victoria’s North Wing and includes a bathroom, which has a panelled bath with shower over, hand-basin and WC.
The second entrance was said to be Queen Victoria’s personal entrance to access her office and features a large part-glazed Victorian door complete with original embossed door handle.
Bedroom three is said to be the sitting room of a former lady-in-waiting and has a fireplace.
Queen Victoria’s study has original features, including a large bay window with far-reaching Solent and countryside views, original ceiling plaster detail which mimics similar designs seen at Osborne House, and a dual-fuel stove inset in a fireplace with marble surround.
The ceiling plaster detail mimics that at Osborne House.
Upstairs, the first floor landing has sea views, while the bathroom comprises of a shower enclosure, hand-basin, bidet and WC.
The master bedroom is triple aspect with extensive sea views and built-in wardrobes, drawers and a cupboard.
Bedroom two is another double bedroom with original sash windows and a built-in cupboard.
On the second floor there is an attic room which was previously used as two bedrooms.
Outside, the property and land are accessed via a private lane and the gravel driveway leads to the house, garages and various outbuildings.
Gravel pathways lead to both the main entrance and Queen Victoria’s entrance and the lawn wraps around the house.
There is a garden studio and the sea and beach can be viewed and accessed from the lawn area, together with the woodland, walks and outbuildings.
LOCATION: Whippingham
BEDROOMS: Five
PRICE: £3,500,000
AGENT: The Collection by HRD
TEL: (01983) 538090
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