8 The Dottens, Cowes

The ground floor unfolds into three spacious and well-defined reception areas: a formal sitting room, an elegant dining room, and a versatile home office or snug. The kitchen/breakfast room is generously proportioned with sleek contemporary fittings, perfect for both daily family life and entertaining. A practical utility room provides further convenience, offering direct access to the integral garage which benefits from an electric roller door and a partially glazed side door leading to the outside.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, including the standout principal suite which comprises a large bedroom area, walk-in dressing room, and high-end ensuite shower room. A family bathroom of exceptional quality serves the remaining two bedrooms.

The house sits proudly within its generous plot. A sweeping driveway provides ample off-road parking, while the front garden is open-plan and neatly landscaped. To the rear, a large, raised deck stretches the full width of the house, ideal for alfresco dining, while the wraparound lawned garden enjoys a high degree of privacy and a south-westerly aspect. A summerhouse positioned to the side offers further potential for studio or leisure use.

Entrance Hall

Part-glazed composite front door with matching side window leading into the entrance hall. Oak staircase rises to the first floor with an understairs storage cupboard. Door to:

Cloakroom

Comprising integrated WC and hand basin set within vanity cabinetry, with additional storage and an extractor fan.

Sitting Room (7.82 x 3.45)

A bright and inviting dual-aspect reception room with a double-glazed window to the front and twin double-glazed windows to the side elevation. Glazed double doors open into:

Dining Room (3.92 x 3.51)

French doors lead directly onto the rear composite deck. Additional double-glazed side window. This well-proportioned space enjoys a seamless flow to the kitchen/breakfast room, making it ideal for formal dining or entertaining.

Kitchen Breakfast Room (5.10 x 3.98)

Beautifully appointed kitchen with a range of wall, floor and drawer units in a satin cashmere woodgrain finish. Central island with breakfast bar and seating area.

Features include:

Large composite 1¼ bowl sink and drainer
Integrated dishwasher
Twin eye-level ovens
Pull-out bin drawer
Neff gas hob with matching Neff chimney extractor
Integrated fridge and freezer

Utility Room (2.94 x 1.71)

Fitted with additional wall and base units with countertops over.

Includes:

Stainless steel inset sink
Plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer
Space for under-counter freezer
Double-glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking the deck.
Extractor fan and door to the integral garage.

Home Office / Drawing Room (3.83 x 3.8)

A double-glazed window to the front elevation.

First Floor Landing

Feature arched window providing natural light. Loft access and doors to all first-floor rooms.

Master Bedroom Suite (8.67 x 3.35)

Spacious principal bedroom with double-glazed window to the rear, offering views over the garden and open countryside. Opening to the Dressing Room – Fitted with built-in wardrobes and additional storage. Double-glazed window to the front elevation overlooking the garden and driveway.

Ensuite

Stylishly appointed with a large walk-in shower with glazed screen, integrated hand basin and WC set within vanity unit with storage. Double-glazed window to the side elevation. Extractor fan.

Bedroom 2 (4.21 x 3.56)

Double-glazed window to the rear elevation with far-reaching views of the countryside and the Gurnard church spire.

Bedroom 3 (3.78 x 3.56)

Double-glazed window to the front elevation. Fitted built-in wardrobe.

Bathroom (3.49 x 3.2)

A generously sized and well-appointed bathroom comprising:

Corner shower enclosure with glazed doors
Full-size bath with mixer taps and shower attachment
Integrated WC and hand basin with vanity drawers and storage
Built-in storage cupboards
Double-glazed obscured glass window to the rear elevation

Rear Garden

Fully enclosed rear garden, mainly laid to lawn with well-established flowerbeds and shrubs.

A large composite deck spans the full width of the property, ideal for entertaining and alfresco dining.

Summer House with power and light.

Front Garden & Driveway

Open-plan front garden laid to lawn with laurel hedge borders. A driveway provides ample off-road parking.

Garage (5.68 x 3.69)

Integral garage with access from both the driveway and the utility room, as well as an additional door from the rear garden. Features include:

Electric roller shutter door
Part-glazed side door leading to the garden and deck
Double-glazed window to the rear elevation
Loft access for additional storage

Location

Well placed on the outskirts of Cowes, close to the popular village of Gurnard and within easy reach of both countryside and coastal walks. The area is particularly convenient for families, with Gurnard Primary School around 0.2 miles away and Cowes Enterprise College approximately 0.6 miles away. Cowes town centre offers a good range of local amenities, including independent shops, cafés, restaurants, sailing clubs and the Red Jet passenger ferry link to Southampton, while nearby Gurnard and Cowes seafront provide lovely coastal walks and access to beaches, including Cowes Beach, a pebble and shell beach popular for watching sailing activity and events such as Cowes Week.
The location is also well connected by public transport, with Southern Vectis Route 1/N1 running between Newport and Cowes via St Mary’s Hospital, Parkhurst, Northwood and the Park & Ride, providing regular links across the Island. Overall, this is a convenient and attractive residential setting, combining access to schools, local amenities, coastal scenery and transport links, while still offering a quieter position away from the immediate town centre.

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