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Steeped in history and dating back to the time of the Napoleonic
Wars when it was used as an officer's mess kitchen, this
fascinating converted Isle of Wight stone barn has been in the same
family for more than 80 years. It nestles in the midst of about 0.4
of an acre of stunning grounds and is located in the beautiful West
Wight area of the Isle of Wight overlooking Colwell Common and only
a five minute walk from Colwell Bay.
It is believed to have been converted in the 1930s and still
retains some wonderful internal period features including Art Deco
fireplaces, quarry tiles and parquet flooring, chequerboard ceiling
beams, picture rails and panelled doors. Externally it also has
charming features such as black and cream first floor overhang
eaves, stone walling around the courtyard and terrace, chimney
stacks and a delightful period front door surrounded by stained
glass windows. As a reminder of its military past the property is
approached through old military cast iron gate posts leading to a
tree lined drive and the garage which was the original stables and
hayloft.
There is a spacious entrance hall with terracotta tiles, a
ground floor cloakroom, stairs to the first floor and a door to the
dual aspect, light and bright lounge. This includes parquet
flooring, a box bay window and a delightful cast iron fireplace
with a stone surround. A corridor leads to the kitchen with its
colourful green units and terracotta tiled flooring as well as a
back door to the garden and to the triple aspect dining room with
its views over the garden and a brick surround fireplace. Upstairs
there is a family bathroom, a separate toilet and three double
bedrooms including the dual aspect main bedroom with a box bay
window and a stunning cast iron fireplace with tiled inset.
Outside this property really comes into its own. There is a
shady rear courtyard accessed via French doors from the corridor
and a sunny rear terrace together with a formal garden area as well
as a wonderful informal garden that is ideal for children to play
‘hide and seek' with lawns and shrubs as well as mature pine,
mulberry, medlar and fig trees and a carpet of primroses in the
Spring. There is also a back gate to the lane and space to build an
additional dwelling, subject to the necessary planning
permissions.
What the Owner says:
It has been a really happy home for our family over the past 80
years and during the past 30 or more years we have all thoroughly
enjoyed spending our summers here. But we feel it is now time to
let it go to new owners who can create their own dream home. We
realise that internally it needs updating but the fundamentals are
there in terms of its uniqueness, a quiet and peaceful location
where you can enjoy the stunning sunsets and wonderful period
features. The house is in a delightful position and we have lovely
views across Colwell Common. We can be on the beach in five minutes
or enjoy a promenade walk to Totland as well as a delightful stroll
to Headon Warren, Afton and Tennyson Downs. Golfers can enjoy their
game at the Freshwater Bay Golf Club while the Freshwater Sports
Club and West Bay Country Club and Spa are not far away.
We are only around two miles from Yarmouth that, as well as the
ferry port and marina, includes a 16th century castle, a Grade II
listed pier that provides views across The Solent and a raft of
restaurants, bars and individual shops. There is also nearby
Tapnell Park and Fort Victoria Park.
Room sizes:
- Entrance Hallway
- Lounge: 15'6 x 12'3 up to bay (4.73m x 3.74m)
- Cloakroom
- Inner Hallway
- Kitchen: 10'9 x 9'4 (3.28m x 2.85m)
- Dining Room: 14'1 x 10'1 (4.30m x 3.08m)
- Landing
- Separate Toilet
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- Bedroom 1: 14'4 x 11'5 (4.37m x 3.48m)
- Bathroom
- Bedroom 2: 15'6 x 12'9 up to bay (4.73m x 3.89m)
- Bedroom 3: 12'4 into alcove x 11'6 (3.76m x 3.51m)
- Front Garden
- Driveway Parking
- Detached Garage
- Rear Garden
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The information provided about this property does not constitute
or form part of an offer or contract, nor may be it be regarded as
representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and
your solicitor must verify tenurelease information, fixtures &
fittings and, where the property has been extendedconverted,
planningbuilding regulation consents. All dimensions are
approximate and quoted for guidance only as are floor plans which
are not to scale and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference
to appliances andor services does not imply that they are
necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose.
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Council Tax band: E
Tenure: Freehold
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