m LOCKS GREEN HOUSE, LOCKS GREEN, NR. NEWTOWN, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO30 4PF GUIDE PRICE 595,000
A 4-6 bedroom period country house, near Newtown, with Annexe, mid way between the sailing towns of Yarmouth and Cowes, close to beautiful Newtown Creek. This charming conversion of a 19th century village school is situated in an idyllic rural location between the villages of Porchfield and Shalfleet. The village school from 1867-1948; the property was converted some 40 years ago to create an impressive family home extending (including the garage and annexe) to about 3,256 sq ft / 302.5 sq m. The rural location, close to the Island's northern, Solent shore provides plenty of opportunities for sailing at Cowes, Yarmouth and Newtown along with beautiful countryside walks and wildlife watching, including at the Nature Reserve at nearby Newtown (National Trust). The accommodation is currently arranged with 3 first floor bedrooms (2 with facilities 'en-suite') however 3 of the ground floor reception rooms are arranged around a shower room and could provide further bedroom accommodation. The annexe area offers potential additional self-contained accommodation as required though it would need upgrading and a new kitchen. The property is provided with many period features and salvaged fittings including staircase materials and panelling from the Royal National Hospital the grounds of which are now Ventnor Botanic Gardens. There are areas of exposed original stonework and exposed beams. The large internal floor area is ideal for a large family home. The Annexe area could provide accommodation for a dependent relative or income earing potential as a holiday let or rental unit especially if extended into the garage and other outhouses an subject to obtaining any planning or Building Regulation consents. There are well-maintained gardens of just over half an acre, mainly laid to lawn interspersed with a variety of specimen shrubs and mature trees, single garage, paved driveway and parking area for several cars. The property enjoys extensive views over surrounding countryside.
The Accommodation is described in the photographs and floorplans and more particularly below: Original wooden front door to: ENTRANCE HALL with staircase rising to a half landing and on to the eastern first floor and Bedroom 2. DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM DINING ROOM open to kitchen and Sitting Room. KITCHEN Fitted with a range of wall and base units with double bowl sink with mixer tap. Work surfaces incorporating electric hob and breakfast bar. Built-in double oven, integral fridge and plumbing for dishwasher. UTILITY ROOM Stainless steel sink. Plumbing for washing machine, space for freezer and storage cupboards, window overlooking the courtyard. A half-hack stable door leads to the garden. SITTING ROOM A wonderful open plan living space with 2 storey vaulted ceiling, terrace doors to garden, wood burning stove set in free-standing central stone fireplace. Stairs rise to a galleried landing and the western first floor LIBRARY AREA STUDY/BEDROOM 4 WET ROOM with large sunken shower with hand held shower and drench shower, washbasin w.c.. heated towel rail. STUDY/BEDROOM 5 with built-in cupboards. GARDEN ROOM/BEDROOM 6 with double patio doors leading to the garden & drive. FIRST FLOOR (west) Galleried Landing overlooking the Sitting Room. The original schoolhouse windows are still visible within the exposed stonework. LANDING with storage cupboards. MASTER BEDROOM with built-in wardrobes & storage units, two dormer windows to rear door to: Bathroom 'en-suite' with bath, basin, w.c. and separate shower. Loft access. BEDROOM 3 with views over the fields, deep tiled window sills. FIRST FLOOR (east) BEDROOM 2 with fitted wardrobes. Door leading to:
Bathroom 'en-suite' with bath, basin and w.c. Deep window sills ANNEXE Externally accessed with potential for ancillary/letting or annexe accommodation. Comprising: Living/Dining Area, Bedroom and Shower Room with shower, basin and w.c. A new Kitchen/Kitchenette will need to be installed in the Kitchen/ Dining Area. Subject to obtaining any necessary statutory consents the Garage, Tank & Boiler Rooms could potentially be brought within the Annexe Accommodation - see floorplans. GARAGE a single garage with 'up-and-over' door and loft area above. OUTSIDE The property is approached over a brickpaved driveway leading the front of the property to the parking area and garage at the side. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with mature specimen trees & shrubs and a garden pond. The main garden extends to the west and is also lawned with a large lawn with a variety of mature shrubs and trees, giving a feeling of privacy and seclusion. Summer house. Two garden sheds. Greenhouse. At the rear of the house is a paved and shingle courtyard area providing an ideal area for entertaining and al fresco dining. Two store rooms housing the boiler and tank for the property are also accessed from the patio. HEATING a "Grant" oil-fired boiler (commissioned in 2013) in an externally-accessed boiler house supplies heating and hot water. Heating is also supplemented by a multi-fuel stove in the main living room COUNCIL TAX Band G TENURE The house and immediate garden is freehold but the garden to the west of the house is held under a long leasehold. SERVICES Mains electricity and water are connected (subject to the stipulations and conditions of the relevant radiators and augmented by the wood-burning stove. utility companies. Foul drainage is by way of a private system. Heating is provided by an oil-fired boiler via radiators and augmented by the wood-burning stove. EPC RATING F Environmental impact(co 2) Rating: AGENTS NOTES Our description of any appliances and/or services (including any central heating system) should not be taken as any guarantee that these are in working order. None of these statements contained in these particulars as to the property are to be relied on as statements of fact. These particulars do not form part of any contract. Especially if travelling long distances, if there is any point of particular importance, please contact the Agents who will be pleased to clarify the information. Floor plans are schematic and are for guidance only. Measurements are approximate. Please note that our photographs depict the property in a furnished condition. On completion all furnishings will be removed unless specifically mentioned elsewhere as being included in the sale. Details prepared July 2014. Photographs April 2014 - July 2015. The Isle of Wight The Isle of Wight, situated off the South Coast of England, is becoming an ever-more popular location for permanent and second homes. Made popular by Queen Victoria, who had her maritime residence at Osborne House, the Island is famous for sailing in the Solent; for Cowes Week; for its beautiful coastline including sandy beaches and The Needles; spectacular countryside and long sunshine hours. There are now many more facilities than once was the case, Sainsburys, Tesco, M&S and Waitrose all now have a presence as have many other national chains. Communication and transport links are excellent; regular car ferries connect with the national motorway network and fast catamarans have connections via Southampton and Portsmouth with direct trains to London Waterloo which can be reached within 2 hours of leaving the Island shore. Government-funded schools are numerous and independent schools thrive on the Island with some children attending prep and public schools on the mainland. Leisure opportunities abound - walking, riding, paragliding, hang-gliding, team sports, sailing, wind surfing and other water sports, rugby, football (Newport Football Club) cricket and golf clubs. Good transport links enable day trips to the shopping centres of West Quay, Southampton and Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth. SHALFLEET is a picturesque village on the north western coast of the Island lying between the Island s main shopping and administrative centre of Newport (about 5 miles) and the car ferry port of Yarmouth (about 5 miles) with its mainland link to Lymington. Within the village is a fine old church, primary school, village shop, popular local inn and beautiful walks along the creek to Newtown Harbour. PORCHFIELD is a rural hamlet, with a popular local public house, situated close to Newtown Creek and within easy reach of the local towns of Newport, Cowes and Yarmouth. The country side is beautiful and unspoilt and offers access to footpaths and long distance island trails.
13 High Street, Bembridge, Isle Of Wight, PO35 5SD www.bilesandco.co.uk mail@bilesandco.co.uk 01983 872335 Agents Note: Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these sales particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements.