
Isle of Wight · PO38
Ventnor
Exceptional Development Opportunity — Prime Coastal Plot with Planning Permission | Steephill Cove, Isle of Wight.
A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a truly unique development plot in the heart of Steephill Cove, one of the Isle of Wight’s most picturesque and sought-after coastal locations.
The home, in the agent’s words
- An exceptionally Rare Opportunity
- Truly Beautiful Coastal Location
- Planning Permission Granted
- Panoramic Sea Views
- Once In A Lifetime Plot
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Exceptional Development Opportunity — Prime Coastal Plot with Planning Permission | Steephill Cove, Isle of Wight
A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a truly unique development plot in the heart of Steephill Cove, one of the Isle of Wight’s most picturesque and sought-after coastal locations. Nestled in a tucked-away, elevated position, this sizeable plot boasts uninterrupted panoramic sea views across Steephill Cove and out over the English Channel.
Planning permission has been granted for a beautifully designed three-bedroom coastal home featuring upside-down living accommodation to fully maximise the spectacular outlook. The proposed home includes a spacious decked terrace and a further separate sun terrace—perfect for soaking up the stunning scenery and peaceful surroundings. Mains services (electricity/gas/water & sewerage) are available on site.
This plot offers direct access to the seawall and is ideally placed within the cove, blending privacy with proximity to the water’s edge. Steephill Cove is celebrated for its charming, old-fashioned character, with its quaint beach cafés and fishermen’s cottages, making it one of the most exclusive addresses on the island.
The land is also just a stone’s throw from the renowned Ventnor Botanic Garden, adding to its appeal as both a serene retreat and a rare investment opportunity.
Opportunities to secure a plot of this calibre in such an iconic location are extremely limited—this is a once-in-a-generation chance to create a spectacular home in a truly enchanting setting.
Local Authority - Isle of Wight Council
Council Tax Band - TBC
Tenure - Freehold
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0%of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.
Available speed bands
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3.7 milesto Shanklin Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 5.1 µg/m³ · Above the WHO guideline · well within the UK legal limit
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 3.7 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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