Summary - KNIGHTS REST GUEST HOUSE, 20, QUEENS ROAD PO37 6AW
11 bed 9 bath Character Property
Exceptional seaside trading opportunity with flexible owner accommodation.
8 ensuite guest rooms plus separate 3-bed annex with independent entrance
Free on-site car park and detached garage — rare for the area
Large landscaped rear garden with multiple seating areas
Catering-grade kitchen and two cellar store rooms for business use
Walking distance (approx 400m) to Hope Beach and town amenities
Strong character features: high ceilings, bay windows, feature fireplace
Area described as deprived; local crime levels above average
Some rooms may need updating; verify consents, services and appliances
Set on Queens Road in Shanklin, this striking Victorian stone guesthouse combines strong trading potential with flexible living space. The main house offers eight ensuite guest rooms plus a separate three-bedroom self-contained annexe with its own entrance — ideal for owner-occupation, multi-generational use or a continued hospitality business. A rare on-site car park, garage and a large, well-landscaped rear garden add practical appeal for guests and families alike.
Internally the property retains handsome period features: high ceilings, bay windows, exposed brickwork, a feature fireplace with wood-burning stove, and generously proportioned public rooms including a large dining room and conservatory. Service spaces include a catering-grade kitchen and two substantial cellar store rooms, supporting existing guesthouse operations and further commercial use.
The location is a major asset — about 400 metres from Hope Beach and within easy walking distance of Shanklin’s shops, restaurants and tourist attractions, which drive steady visitor demand. The property is offered freehold and has scope to maintain the current profitable guesthouse model or adapt the layout for alternate uses, subject to the usual consents.
Buyers should note material facts plainly: the property sits within an area described as deprived with above-average local crime statistics, which may affect some guests’ perceptions. All measurements, services and any planning or building regulation matters should be verified by the purchaser; appliances and fixtures are not guaranteed to be in working order. Some updating and modernisation may be needed in parts, offering refurbishment potential for value-add buyers.
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