Vernon Cottage sits at the top of lovely Old Shanklin Village and if you dream of a change of lifestyle, this could be your big chance.

Here, you can carry on a successful business and at the same time, live in one of the most beautiful, thatched properties on the Isle of Wight.

The 'chocolate box' property, featured on Rightmove, includes an award-winning tea rooms and restaurant, famous for the current owners' unique Isle of Wight-shaped scones and signature Old Shanklin Pie.

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It also incorporates a gift shop/tourist information centre and has the accolade of winning the Best Commercial Garden on the Isle of Wight for its sunny tea and beer gardens, with glorious planting, two covered ponds, private areas and extensive lawns seating more than 170 people.

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The delightful, spacious four-bedroom accommodation is sunny, light and airy - perfect for the owners to live the dream.

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Originally built in 1817 by talented artist and lawyer Edward Vernon Utterson, the cottage is steeped in history from its days as a smuggling centre with a tunnel that runs under the building to Shanklin Chine.

It has far-reaching views from every room.

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The extensive cottage has three inviting picturesque entrances, including one from the Old Village car park and coach park and is adjacent to the two village bus stops.

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Inside are two charming tearoom/restaurant rooms, cloakroom facilities, separate washing-up room, prep room and storeroom plus beer cellar, as well as a spacious professional kitchen.

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Upstairs, you will find a light and bright characterful apartment.

The accommodation comprises, in brief; family bathroom, four bedrooms, kitchen, lounge/dining room.

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SUMMARY

Location: Eastcliff Road, Shanklin, Isle of Wight
Guide Price: £1,250,000
Agent: Fine & Country
Contact: 01983 520000