Island Life Magazine Ltd February/March 2018 | Page 20

Prestige Property
FEATURED PROPERTY:
CARA COTTAGE
A fine five-bedroom property with Regency origins in a
central village location at the top of a sought-after avenue
leading down to Ducie Beach.
boiler and heating system.
Cara Cottage dates back to circa 1815
and was sympathetically remodelled
in 2007 to its current form.
This now comprises a beautifully
finished and exceedingly well-
appointed dual aspect open-plan
living space with a number of different
seating areas and which has space for
a grand piano.
The impressive and spacious dual
aspect master bedroom suite was an
excellent addition, in total the house
has five bedrooms and five bathrooms,
three of which are en-suite.
Recent renovations also boast
an array of both characterful and
modern features including parquet
flooring and underfloor heating
throughout most of the ground floor,
timber sash double-glazed casement
windows, spot lighting and a new
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Tucked away on a tree-lined avenue,
Cara Cottage is only a short walk from
the Ducie beach, at the end of Ducie
Avenue.
“This now
comprises a
beautifully finished
and exceedingly
well-appointed
dual aspect open-
plan living space
with a number of
different seating
areas.”
Bembridge boasts incredible
views across The Solent and English
Channel and is surrounded by miles
of downland perfect for countryside
walks. Bembridge Harbour has
extensive mooring facilities and two
sailing clubs and creates a bustling
atmosphere with fishing boats and
pleasure craft.
There are numerous beaches in
the area, National Trust sites and
a vibrant village which has a good
range of small shops for everyday
needs, including an excellent
fishmonger, a butcher, a farm shop
and several good cafes.