Summary - 8 DONNINGTON DRIVE SHANKLIN PO37 7JA
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Four beds plus annexe on a large plot close to town and seafront.
- Detached 4-bed house with separate first-floor annexe and balcony
- Large, tiered rear garden with sunken swimming pool (requires maintenance)
- Generous lounge/diner with bay windows and French doors to terrace
- Integral garage, separate store/workshop and block-paved driveway
- Replacement uPVC double glazing and gas central heating (Vaillant boiler)
- Built 1967–75; some internal areas appear dated and need updating
- Council Tax Band F (relatively expensive) and historic photos used
- Approximately 1,787 sq ft on a large plot in a quiet cul-de-sac
Set in a quiet cul-de-sac just a third of a mile from Shanklin town centre, this substantial four-bedroom detached house includes a self-contained first-floor annexe — ideal for extended family, guests or rental income. The unusually large plot has tiered gardens, a sunken swimming pool and generous parking with an integral garage and separate store/workshop. Double glazing and gas central heating provide practical comfort while the layout suits flexible family living.
The ground floor offers a long open-plan lounge/diner with bay windows and French doors to the lower terrace, plus a well-proportioned kitchen/breakfast room and useful cloakroom. Upstairs the principal accommodation includes three bedrooms plus a fourth bedroom/office and a bathroom; the annexe provides a separate kitchen, sitting room, bedroom, shower room and rear balcony with garden access. Room sizes are generally generous throughout.
There is real scope to modernise and personalise the interior: some decor appears dated and the property will benefit from updating in parts. The sunken pool is an attractive feature but will need inspection and ongoing maintenance if retained. Council Tax sits at Band F, and photographs provided are historic — an internal viewing is recommended to judge condition and potential.
This house will suit families needing space and storage, buyers seeking multi-generational accommodation, or investors looking for rental yield from the annexe. Its proximity to local schools, transport links and town amenities adds practical appeal while the large plot offers strong potential for landscaping or extension (subject to consents).
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