Property description
SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM DETACHED PROPERTY WITH STABLES AND PADDOCK A detached family home set in the quiet and tranquil Sandford location near Godshill. The property was built in 1939 and comprises 2 reception rooms, kitchen and conservatory and 4 generous double bedrooms.
The property is approached via a private road from the main road leading to a circular drive to the front of the property. The ground floor accommodation comprises Entrance Hall, Sitting Room with fireplace, Dining Room, Kitchen, WC/Cloakroom and modern conservatory. Both the reception rooms are double aspect with doors to both the front and rear gardens. On the first floor there are 4 double bedrooms all with views over the gardens and family bathroom.
To the rear of the property there is a large terrace with views over the garden and woodland leading down to the brook. The gardens surround the property and comprise areas of lawn, woodland, and a vegetable garden and small orchard. The stables are made up of three loose boxes with separate vehicle access from the private road. The paddock of approximately 4.5acres (exact area to be confirmed) is further up the private road (owned by this property) again with direct vehicle access to the main road.
There are various outbuildings including a newly constructed timber garage and tractor store, workshop, sheds and green house. The gardens which we are advised extend to approximately 3.5acres , are a particular feature of the property and provide a quiet setting in which to enjoy the rural location. There are areas of formal lawn and paths meandering through the woodland to the brook. There are established fruit trees and planting throughout the garden.
This is a truly beautiful setting yet only minutes from the popular village of Godshill. The property also has the added benefit of solar panels.
Description and situation
There property is a 1939 detached house constructed of brick faced elevations beneath a tiled roof. The accommodation is described in the photos and floorplans. It is set out on two storeys and comprises:
Ground Floor:
Entrance Hall with staircase to first floor
Sitting Room with doors to the front and rear garden
Dining Room with doors to front garden
Kitchen
WC/Cloakroom
Conservatory with views over the garden
First Floor:
Bedroom 1 with views over front garden
Bedroom 2 with views over rear garden and woodland
Bedroom 3 with views over rear garden and woodland
Bedroom 4 - with views over the front garden
Bathroom
Services and Heating
We are informed that the following mains services are connected to the property (subject to the conditions and stipulations of the relevant utility companies) electricity, gas, water and private septic tank drainage. The heating system is provided by a gas-fired boiler via radiators.
Council Tax: Band F Amount Payable 2013: £2,161.01
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, 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 cases, Sainsbury, Tesco, M&S and Waitrose all now have a presence as have 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 to 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.
Godshill
Godshill is a very popular village situated about 6 miles south-east of the Island's main shopping and administrative centre of Newport and has regular bus services to the coastal towns of Ventnor, Sandown and Shanklin. The village has excellent local facilities including the Church, inns, restaurants, primary school, Post Office and other shops. Beyond the village there are various footpaths and bridleways giving access to the fine countryside and long distance Island trails.
Tenure & Possession, Fixtures & Fittings
The property is offered freehold with vacant possession on the whole upon Completion. The seller does not include in the sale any fitted carpets, curtains or blinds, nor are any gas or electrical appliances included, however connected, or any other fixtures, unless expressly mentioned in these particulars as forming part of the sale. Some items may be available by separate negotiation.
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