Land for sale

Cowes, Isle Of Wight PO31

Occupying a prime waterfront position, a development site with planning consent for two Marine Villas with parking, gardens and exceptional sea views

Hamlet Court

Situated in an superb location between the waterfront Esplanade and Queens Road, there are commanding views over the waters of The Solent, including the Royal Yacht Squadron start line, across to the Hampshire coast. Located within the Conservation Area, the proposed three storey houses are designed with a traditional exterior reflecting other nearby historic houses with internal layouts providing rooms of generous proportions and balconies from the
principal living rooms that make the most of the sea views.

The plot extends to approximately 0.33 acre with a frontage of 30.5m (100 feet) onto the Esplanade and a depth of approximately 43.6m (143 feet), currently comprising a building divided into 7 apartments in a poor state of repair deemed beyond economically viable repair. The vendors own the freehold and the leasehold of five of the seven apartments.

Planning consent was granted on the 14th March 2025 (reference 24/01427/ful) for the demolition of the existing building and construction of the two new houses designed by The Manser Practice.

The two proposed houses, currently named Harriet Lodge and Hamlet Court will extend to 488m2 (5256 ft2) and 363m2 (3903 ft2) respectively. The proposed accommodation for each house is as follows, as shown on the plans:
Harriet lodge


Ground floor: Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Kitchen /Breakfast Room opening to Living Room and Dining Room with Balcony and Study.

Lower ground floor: Utility, Two Bedrooms, Bathroom, Store Room/ Cellar.

First floor: Four Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms.
Hamlet court


Ground floor: Entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Kitchen open plan to Living and Dining Areas with Balcony and Study.

Lower ground floor: Utility Room, TV / Games Room, Bedroom, Bathroom.

First floor: Three Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms.

It is proposed that both properties will have their own vehicular entrance off Queens Road and driveways with parking for at least two cars with an adjacent store. Both properties will have waterfront gardens that extend down to the Esplanade onto which they will each have pedestrian gated access, with the amenities of this world renowned sailing centre including yacht clubs and a wide array of restaurants and independent shops a short walk away.
Approved planning

Planning consent was granted on the 14th March 2025 by Isle of Wight Council (reference 24/01427/ful) for the demolition of the existing building and construction of two detached dwellings with parking. Copies of the planning permission detailing the conditions and related drawings are available on the Planning Portal or from the selling agents

postcode PO31 8BQ

tenure Freehold with leaseholds, except flats 2 and 3 which hold 99 year leases from September 1998 with current ground rents of £300 per flat.

Services Mains electric, gas, drainage, and water.

Viewings All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the selling agents.

Important notice: 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Spence Willard in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing ('information') as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Spence Willard nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has
been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice.