4-bedroom property · PO35 5NS
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Blue Max is a former yacht-turned-houseboat which has retained the original nautical features and instruments, benefits from views across Bembridge Harbour, and sits within walking distance to both Bembridge village and St Helens.
The accommodation is deceptively spacious, comprising a naturally bright and airy sitting room which is accessed from the main boat deck, four bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room, a kitchen and a bathroom.
There is also access to a storeroom via a hatch in the sitting room.
Externally, the houseboat has space on the outer deck for a table and chairs which is a wonderful area to sit and enjoy the view, as well as a gravelled and decking area on the foreshore for additional seating or storage.
There is also a large insulated workshop space that has power, lighting and water supply which has the potential to be used as a separate home office or studio.
Two parking spaces in the houseboat carpark are available, as well as a privately rented space just outside the houseboat.
Entrance Gated access to a private pathway from Embankment Road leads to a gangway onto the houseboat.
Steps down and a triple glazed door give access to: Sitting Room 16' 9'' x 11' 5'' (5.11m x 3.48m) Steps from the deck lead into this naturally bright and airy space which offers views of the harbour from all sides.
Steps to the front give access to additional accommodation whilst steps to the rear give access to the master bedroom. Fitted log burning stove. Triple glazed windows. Carpet and TV point.
Bedroom 1 13' 8'' x 11' 3'' (4.19m x 3.43m) A bright room with triple aspect triple glazed windows offering views of the harbour. Built in storage cupboards and a radiator. Laminate flooring.
Door to: En-suite Shower Room Fitted with a shower cubicle, sink unit and WC. Triple glazed window to the side. Tiled walls and floor. Radiator.
Inner Hall Steps from the sitting room lead into the inner hall. Built in storage cupboard.
Accommodation off: Kitchen 7' 1'' x 6' 2'' (2.16m x 1.88m) Fitted with a range of wall and floor units with worksurfaces over and tiled surrounds.
Integrated eye level oven and an electric hob with a hood over. Plumbing for a dishwasher. Triple glazed window to the side.
Bathroom Fitted with a panelled bath, a sink set in a vanity unit and a WC. Tiled walls and floors and a triple glazed window to the side.
Bedroom 2 12' 11'' x 6' 9'' (3.94m x 2.07m) A double bedroom with two triple glazed windows to the side. Carpet and radiator.
Bedroom 3 5' 10'' x 4' 3'' (1.8m x 1.32m) Fitted with a cabin bed and a skylight window. Carpet Bedroom 4 5' 10'' x 4' 3'' (1.8m x 1.32m) Fitted with a cabin bed and a skylight window.
Carpet. Store Room 16' 9'' x 11' 8'' (5.11m x 3.56m) Accessed via a hatch in the sitting room.
Outside The exterior of the houseboat offers a deck area for seating with space for table and chairs. From here there are wonderful views across Bembridge Harbour.
There is a gravelled and decked area on the foreshore for additional seating or storage.
Blue Max has two designated parking spaces in the houseboat car park on Embankment Road, but there is an agreement in place for a privately rented parking space opposite the houseboat for a small monthly fee.
Studio/Chalet/Workshop 16' 0'' x 10' 0'' (4.88m x 3.07m) Located on the foreshore, the workshop is fully insulated and benefits from power, lighting and a water supply.
This studio has potential for use as a chalet or workshop. Additional Information Heating: A gas fired boiler provides domestic hot water and heating via panelled radiators.
Council Tax Band: A Tenure: Leasehold Ground Rent: £100 per annum MISREPRESENTATION ACT 1967. PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTION ACT 1991.
Turnbull IOW Ltd, for themselves and Vendors of the property, whose agents they are, give notice that these particulars, although believed to be correct, do not constitute any part of an offer or Contract, that all statements contained in these particulars as to this property are made without responsibility and are not relied upon as statements or representations of fact and that they do not make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever to this business.
An intending purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.
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About Embankment Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35 5NS
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