# 2 bedroom detached bungalow for sale (PO38 2NQ) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | HIGHCROFT, SANDROCK ROAD, VENTNOR, NITON UNDERCLIFF, ISLE OF WIGHT PO38 2NQ | | Price | £650,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 3 | | Council tax | E | | Floor area | 107 m² | | Last sold | £625,000 Nov 2023 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** B - **Potential rating:** B - **Current heating cost:** £1,514/year - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £10,400 ### Recommendations - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - G (£350 - £450) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/0330-2122-0270-2507-4461) ## Description Presenting an immaculate home with fantastic sea views in the heart of Niton Undercliff, Highcroft offers two en-suite double bedrooms, a beautifully designed south-facing garden, and a driveway with a garage. This beautiful, single storey home is situated in an enviable, private position making the most of the breathtaking views of the English Channel from the south-facing elevation. Believed to date back to the 1980s, the property offers well-maintained and immaculately presented accommodation throughout featuring a spacious open plan lounger-diner seamlessly connecting with a garden room with fabulous picture windows to enjoy the sea views. A well-presented kitchen fitted with farmhouse style cabinetry connects with a light and airy breakfast room, providing a peaceful space to enjoy the morning sunshine. Complete with a separate bathroom, the accommodation also provides two double-sized bedrooms, with both benefitting from a private en-suite shower room, and the principal bedroom offering that fantastic coastal outlook to wake up to every morning. A particularly significant improvement and highly desirable feature of this home is a recently installed air source heat pump system powered by roof solar panels which generate all of the hot water and central heating as well as a return from exporting excess electricity. The new owners will therefore have the peace of mind that this energy-efficient home will certainly help to reduce today's rising energy costs. For nature lovers and those who seek a sunny coastal garden, the property offers a well-designed, southerly facing secluded rear garden from which you can relax and admire the spectacular sea views and diverse wildlife, including the Isle of Wight’s native red squirrels! Further benefits include a driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles and an attached single-sized garage. Situated on the most southerly point on the Island, Niton was a small historic fishing hamlet up until the 19th Century, until nearby Ventnor was popularised by the Victorians as a health resort, due to the unusually warm climate to the south of the Undercliff. Many properties were constructed in Niton during this time, with famous visitors including Charles II and Queen Victoria herself. Niton village today retains a historic charm, but now benefits from plenty of modern amenities including a mini-supermarket, a pharmacy, and a well-regarded pub, all within walking distance from Highcroft. To the south, The Buddle Inn, a smugglers favourite according to local legend, can be found on the way to the spectacular rugged coastline, rocky coves, and majestic St Catherine’s lighthouse, which has been in operation since 1840. The village is served by Southern Vectis bus route 6 which connects with Newport and Ventnor, and mainland ferry links can be found in Ryde, Fishbourne, Cowes, and Yarmouth. **Welcome To Highcroft** - With a front boundary stone wall providing seclusion, Highcroft has a driveway leading to an attached garage and a low-maintenance front garden finished with a combination of paving and gravel. Raised stone plant borders feature shrubs, spring planting, and trees, and there are gates on either side of the property providing access to the rear garden. A set of curved paved steps lead to the glazed porch door. **Porch** - This convenient porch offers a spacious area to remove coats and footwear after those long walks in the beautiful rural and coastal surroundings. With low stone-brick walls and glazing above, this space is finished with a neutral tiled floor and has a composite wood-effect door with an oval glazed panel, opening to the entrance hall. **Entrance Hall** - extending to 4.85m and 3.35m (extending to 15'11 - Upon entering from the porch, this welcoming L-shaped hallway provides an accurate glimpse at this immaculate home finished with a neutral carpet and light wall decor which continues throughout the property. Lit by two pendant light fittings, this space provides access to a partially boarded loft and to each of the rooms via a series of coordinating wooden doors. Warmed by a radiator, the entrance hall also has a recessed storage cupboard with double doors, a central heating thermostat, and a telephone/internet point which are fitted throughout the home. **Lounge-Diner** - 6.78m x 3.99m max (22'03 x 13'01 max) - Bathed in natural light, this spacious, open plan room enjoys a large picture window to the front aspect framing the beautiful views and a window to the side aspect. Continuing with the carpet from the entrance hall this well-presented room has exposed ceiling beams and a brick feature fireplace, creating a charming focal point. Warmed by two radiators, this space offers ample room to arrange a dining and lounge area, and also benefits from two matching wall lights plus a multi-pendant light fixture above the dining area. A wide, squared opening provides a seamless connection to the garden room and further enhances the natural light within the room. **Garden Room** - 2.84m x 2.46m (9'04 x 8'01) - Fitted with a wood-effect laminate floor, this room offers a fabulous panoramic view of the garden and sea views beyond with its dual aspect picture windows and French doors leading to the rear garden. A radiator is also located here. **Kitchen** - 4.45m x 2.79m (14'07 x 9'02) - Enjoying a dual aspect, this naturally light kitchen is fitted with a range of cream base and wall cabinets in a farmhouse style. The cabinets provide a combination of cupboards, drawers, and display cabinets, and there is under-counter space for two appliances including plumbing for a washing machine. With a stone-effect tiled splashback, a wood-effect countertop incorporates a stainless steel sink and drainer, and an electric hob positioned above a double electric oven with a concealed cooker hood above. Fitted with a radiator and three multi-spotlight fixtures, this room also includes a wood-effect laminate floor, space to accommodate a fridge-freezer, and a partially glazed door to the breakfast room. **Breakfast Room** - 2.29m x 2.21m (7'06 x 7'03) - Enjoying garden views with the sea beyond, this delightful space has windows to the front, side and rear, and offers a versatile room, currently used as a snug and breakfast room. **Bedroom One** - 4.60m x 3.00m (15'01 x 9'10) - Boasting southerly views over the garden toward the English Channel, this double bedroom has a large window with a radiator beneath and a range of built-in, over-the-bed cupboards and wardrobes. Decorated with floral papered feature walls and a cosy neutral carpet, this room also includes ceiling beams, a ceiling light, and a door to an en-suite. **En-Suite Shower Room** - Finished with marble-effect floor tiling and wall tiling in neutral pink tones, this en-suite provides a shower cubicle with an electric shower unit, a vanity hand basin, and a w.c. Filled with natural light from an opaque-glazed window to the rear aspect, this room also has an electric heater, a wall-mounted towel rail and shelving. **Bedroom Two** - 3.76m x 3.61m max (12'04 x 11'10 max) - Finished with a light carpet, this further double bedroom also benefits from a range of built-in wardrobes which spans an entire wall. This room features a window to the front aspect with a deep ledge and a radiator beneath, and is fitted with pendant light fixture. A door opens to an en-suite. **En-Suite Shower Room** - Continuing with the carpet from the bedroom, this shower room provides a vanity hand basin with neutral splashback tiling, a w.c, and an enclosed shower cubicle with a coordinating tile surround and chrome fixtures. Fitted with a ceiling light, this room also benefits from a radiator, a ceiling light, and a shaver socket strip light on the wall. **Bathroom** - The bathroom has a fresh neutral theme with a tiled floor and fully tiled walls, and provides a fitted unit incorporating a dual flush w.c, storage cupboards, and a dark countertop with a mirror above. The suite is completed with a pedestal hand basin with a shaver socket strip light and mirror above, and a panel bath with a chrome mixer tap including a showerhead attachment. Fitted with a radiator and flush ceiling light, this room also benefits from a recessed wall cupboard and an opaque glazed window to the front aspect, allowing for natural light and privacy. **Rear Garden** - Thanks to its elevated position, the south-facing rear garden boasts fantastic far-reaching views to the English Channel and features a beautifully designed, curved patio terrace with a wooden shed offering the perfect vantage point to relax and admire the views. A green lawn area beyond the patio features mature shrub and flower borders as well as a delightful blossom tree producing a vibrant display of white flowers during the warmer months. With access to an external tap and the breakfast room, a wide area to one side has a raised gravel feature area and provides ample space to extend to the property if desired (subject to planning permission). A set of steps lead down to a further garden area with a gravel terrace and a vast sloped bank displaying an array of flourishing periwinkle plants, flowering all year round. **Parking And Garage** - A driveway to the front of the property provides off-road parking for two vehicles and leads to a single-sized garage (measuring 14’11 x 9’08) with an electric door. The garage benefits from an EV charging point and houses a large water tank plus the solar panel control system. Providing an absolute dream setting for nature lovers and coastal gardeners, Highcroft presents an immaculate, ready-to-move-in home or a secure lock-up and leave property within this highly desirable village location on the island's beautiful south coast. An early viewing is highly recommended with the sole agent Susan Payne Property. **Additional Details** - Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: E EPC Rating: B Services: Air source heat pump, electricity, mains water, and private drainage. Roof solar panels are owned outright by whoever owns the property and provide hot water, central heating, and a return from surplus electricity exported to the grid. Agent Notes: The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Susan Payne Property Ltd. Company no. 10753879. ## Property Photos - ![Welcome to Highcroft](/listings/photos/132374873/612835) - Welcome to Highcroft - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/132374873/612836) - Rear Garden - ![Garden wildlife!](/listings/photos/132374873/612837) - Garden wildlife! - ![Porch](/listings/photos/132374873/612838) - Porch - ![Entrance Hall](/listings/photos/132374873/612839) - Entrance Hall - ![Lounge-Diner](/listings/photos/132374873/612840) - Lounge-Diner - ![Lounge-Diner](/listings/photos/132374873/612841) - Lounge-Diner - ![Lounge-Diner](/listings/photos/132374873/612842) - Lounge-Diner - ![Lounge-Diner](/listings/photos/132374873/612843) - Lounge-Diner - ![Garden Room](/listings/photos/132374873/612844) - Garden Room - ![Garden Room](/listings/photos/132374873/612845) - Garden Room - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/132374873/612846) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/132374873/612847) - Kitchen - ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/132374873/612848) - Kitchen - ![Breakfast Room](/listings/photos/132374873/612849) - Breakfast Room - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/132374873/612850) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/132374873/612851) - Bedroom One - ![Bedroom One](/listings/photos/132374873/612852) - Bedroom One - ![En-suite Shower Room](/listings/photos/132374873/612853) - En-suite Shower Room - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/132374873/612854) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/132374873/612855) - Bedroom Two - ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/132374873/612856) - Bedroom Two - ![En-suite Shower Room](/listings/photos/132374873/612857) - En-suite Shower Room - ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/132374873/612858) - Bathroom - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/132374873/612859) - Rear Garden - ![Views](/listings/photos/132374873/612860) - Views - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/132374873/612861) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/132374873/612862) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/132374873/612863) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/132374873/612864) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/132374873/612866) - Rear Garden - ![Sea Views](/listings/photos/132374873/612868) - Sea Views - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/132374873/612870) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/132374873/612872) - Rear Garden - ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/132374873/612874) - Rear Garden - ![Highcroft](/listings/photos/132374873/612876) - Highcroft - ![Welcome to Highcroft](/listings/photos/132374873/612878) - Welcome to Highcroft - ![Front Garden](/listings/photos/132374873/612880) - Front Garden - ![Highcroft](/listings/photos/132374873/612882) - Highcroft - ![Parking and Garage](/listings/photos/132374873/612884) - Parking and Garage ## Floorplans - ![HighcroftSandrockRdNitonPo382NQ-High.jpg](/listings/photos/132374873/612886) - HighcroftSandrockRdNitonPo382NQ-High.jpg ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/132374873/612887) - EE Rating ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | HIGHCROFT SANDROCK ROAD, NITON UNDERCLIFF, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 2NQ | £625,000 | 24/11/2023 | Detached | | HIGHCROFT SANDROCK ROAD, NITON UNDERCLIFF, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 2NQ | £460,000 | 12/03/2021 | Detached | | HIGHCROFT SANDROCK ROAD, NITON UNDERCLIFF, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 2NQ | £349,000 | 27/10/2006 | Detached | | HIGHCROFT SANDROCK ROAD, NITON UNDERCLIFF, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 2NQ | £85,000 | 15/03/1996 | Detached | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | WENDOVER BARRACK SHUTE, NITON, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 2BE | £345,000 | 31/03/2025 | Detached | | THE OLD MANSE BARRACK SHUTE, NITON, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 2BE | £780,000 | 06/09/2023 | Detached | | HYDE AWAY CASTLEHAVEN LANE, NITON UNDERCLIFF, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 2ND | £1,075,000 | 17/04/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] HIGH VIEW SANDROCK ROAD, NITON UNDERCLIFF, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 2NQ | £665,000 | 27/02/2023 | Detached | | [Same street] BADGERS WAY SANDROCK ROAD, NITON UNDERCLIFF, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 2NQ | £1,100,000 | 15/06/2022 | Detached | | STONE RIDGE VENTNOR ROAD, NITON UNDERCLIFF, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 2LY | £781,000 | 31/03/2022 | Detached | | THE OLD MANSE BARRACK SHUTE, NITON, VENTNOR, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO38 2BE | £593,000 | 14/09/2021 | Detached | **Street average:** £882,500 (2 sales) **Area average:** £714,800 (5 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £453,961 (19 Detached, PO38, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** +43.2% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Isle of Wight). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £849/mo - **Realistic:** £943/mo - **Optimistic:** £1,037/mo ## Rental Comparables *Residential lets from OpenRent and Rightmove for the area (same bedroom count). Use to validate rent estimates. Student lets are excluded.* | Title | Rent | Beds | Distance | As seen on | |------|------|------|------|------| | 2 Bed Semi-Detached House, Blackgang Road, PO38 | £850/mo | 2 | 0.29 miles | OpenRent | **Average rent: £850/mo (1 listing)** ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.13% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £106,250 - **Target investor price (1%):** £85,000 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on OpenRent comparables.* ## Rent-driven metrics *Based on OpenRent comparables (median £850/mo).* - **Gross yield:** 1.6% - **Cost-to-rent:** 63.7× - **Monthly cashflow:** £-1,820/mo (75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term) - **Cash-on-cash ROI:** -11.6% *Gross yield = annual rent as % of price (no costs). Cost-to-rent = price ÷ annual rent (from OpenRent comparables); under 14× = strong, 14–16× = acceptable, 17×+ = compressed. Cashflow = rent − mortgage − 10% maintenance − £25/mo compliance; assumes 75% LTV, 3.95% APR (5yr fixed), 25yr term. ROI = annual profit ÷ cash in (deposit + 4% purchase costs).* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £6,075/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -4.2% - **10y growth:** 43.7% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Isle of Wight; Detached series; as of March 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** -3.3% - **5y growth (index):** 7.1% - **10y growth (index):** 34.7% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)