Location: Bouldnor (Yarmouth)

Bedrooms: Four

Price: £600,000

Agent: Fine & Country

Telephone: 01983 520000

THIS is a home full of layers. At first glance it is certainly a very nice property but the longer you look at it, the more you notice.

The theme of the sea and the nautical lifestyle seeps into the very core of the house. Outside, there is a bold buoy with the number of the property in private Port La Salle, topically named Shipshape. And indeed this home is shipshape.

At the front, there is extensive parking with space for both a boat and cars, as well as a stunning rock garden with a waterfall feature. At the back, there is an enclosed garden with mature shrubs, water features, a seating area and a raised patio. It is a haven of tranquillity.

If the sea beckons you closer still from this Bouldnor, Yarmouth, home then you can walk along the private road and within a few moments you reach a private slipway to the sea, with beautiful views across The Solent and to the mainland skyline. It is an unexpected treasure, just moments from your doorstep and ideal for those wishing to voyage out on a RIB or simply enjoy the wonderful surroundings.

The house was originally built in 1990 but it has been thoughtfully extended and renovated.

Stepping through the front door, with its port hole window, you emerge into a porch, which opens into a hallway. There is a superb double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a walk-in wardrobe, as well as a large, stylish en-suite wet room. Three further double bedrooms — one with an en-suite wet room — can be found on the first floor, along with the family bathroom and a store cupboard.

The new open-plan kitchen-dining room is an addition to the property, as is the lounge, and offers a dual-aspect view across the garden. The kitchen itself has an island in the middle as well as a wealth of storage with contrasting solid wood worktops. Integrated appliances include the fridge freezer, a dishwasher and the wine cooler, plus space for a range-style oven.

The impressive lounge features a vaulted ceiling with Velux windows as well as windows to two sides and double doors into the garden. There is also a woodburner that catches your attention.

If a fine home close to the water is your idea of bliss, this could be simply Shipshape for you.