This stunning, spacious garden apartment sits in the lovely quaint, sought-after village of Niton. Rich with history, the property retains some interesting architectural features. It has been refurbished to a high standard and offers off-road parking for two vehicles and a spacious, southerly facing rear garden. ’Stonebowe’ is a prominent building in the popular village of Niton, built of island stone as its name suggests. A grand stone building which was originally The Rectory to Niton. It is recorded in the parish that King Charles the Second stayed here in 1675.
A short walk from the local shop, post office and pubs, this apartment is in an optimal location for access to all amenities. The property also enjoys some lovely views of the surrounding countryside and offers many beautiful walks along the coastal paths. A short drive from Stonebowe and you will find the popular seaside resort of where you will find many bars, restaurants and shops. Ventnor is also home to the Botanical gardens which is at the heart of a remarkable microclimate on the south coast of the Isle of Wight. Surrounded by the chalk downs of the Ventnor Undercliff, the garden boasts an impressive collection of rare and exotic plants and trees. Ventnor’s popular shingle and sand beach is a firm favourite with all ages, where freshly caught fish of the day can be purchased at the marina, and fishing and boat trips around the coastline are available daily.
There is a wide selection of great eateries, pubs and boutique-style individual shops within a short driving distance. Blackgang Chine is nearby, the oldest themed attraction in the UK, and within easy reach are the Needles and Alum Bay. Attractions include Ventnor Botanical Gardens, Isle of Wight Pearl, Dinosaur Isle, Donkey Sanctuary and Calbourne Water Mill, which has a 17th-century working watermill. Osborne House and Gardens, known for being Queen Victoria’s holiday residence, and Carisbrooke Castle are a short distance away. The sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes, and the popular resorts and Shanklin and Sandown are nearby. The island can be explored from the open-top buses that stop regularly at various collection points.