Isle of Wight Victorian villa with sea views for sale

The property in St Lawrence. <i>(Image: Spence Willard)</i>
The property in St Lawrence. (Image: Spence Willard)
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Panoramic views over the English Channel are a key feature of this Isle of Wight Victorian villa, which is up for sale in St Lawrence.

The home, known as La Falaise, is on the market through agents Spence Willard with a reduced guide price of £875,000.

Built in 1865, it forms part of what was originally the Old Park Estate and the property is arranged over three storeys.

The home has retained a number of its original features while boasting a range of modern updates, including two new bathrooms.



The garden view. (Image: Spence Willard)

The sitting area. (Image: Spence Willard)

Its reception rooms have been designed to capture the far-reaching sea views.

The main entrance at ground floor level leads to a hallway with timber flooring and stairs to both other floors.

The sitting room includes full height windows, high ceilings, and an original marble fireplace housing a wood burning stove.

The dining area. (Image: Spence Willard)

The kitchen area. (Image: Spence Willard)

The kitchen and dining area sit at lower ground floor level, fitted with oak work surfaces and a range of integrated appliances, including twin Neff ovens, a ceramic hob, extractor and wine fridge.

French doors provide access to a terrace with distant sea views.

The dining room features two pairs of arched French doors opening to the terrace and a fireplace with a modern wood burning stove.

One of the bedrooms. (Image: Spence Willard)

One of the bathrooms. (Image: Spence Willard)

Additional rooms on this level include a utility room with butler sink and a cloakroom.

The first floor comprises three bedrooms.

A south-facing paved terrace provides outdoor seating and dining with sea views.

An open-fronted veranda, clad in wisteria, has a partly glazed roof and tiled floor.

A graveled path leads to a walkway with a seating area with grape vines and steps lead to a sloping garden planted with shrubs.

Parking is available for three cars, with gated access on the western side.

There is also planning consent for a car port, store, and further decked terraces.

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