Property description

Nestling into the foot of St Catherine’s Down within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, approached via a quiet lane Little Dolcoppice is a charming farmhouse which offers surprisingly spacious and flexible, immaculately presented and appointed, characterful accommodation including hand made oak doors throughout and solid oak flooring.

Parts of the property which is of local Island stone construction are thought to date back to the late 1600’s and retains many charming period features. Ground floor accommodation includes a large Kitchen / Breakfast room and 3 additional reception rooms plus study / bedroom 4 and shower room (which would make ideal accommodation for extended family or as a letting room), upstairs there are 3 bedrooms (with ensuite to the master) all offering far reaching views across the undulating South Wight countryside in additional to the family bathroom and large landing area which is currently used as an office but has permission to be another bedroom.

A truly rural property enjoying the benefits of an open outlook, its own land of approx 3.5 acres with small barn, workshop and 5 stables, all a short drive from amenities including pubs, shops and school in the nearby Niton village, with the beaches close by.

The house is also available at £750,000 standing within approx an acre of gardens.

Entrance Hall With stone travertine floor. Radiator. Door to Kitchen / Breakfast room. Allowing Bedroom 4 and the shower room to be used as a private suite for guests or as a B&B letting unit.

Study/Bedroom 4 (12’9’’x 12’2’’) Double aspect windows to front and side, with views to garden and countryside. Cupboard. Radiators.

Shower Room Window to side. Tiled shower cubicle, washbasin, sink and WC, Fitted store cupboards. Tiled floor.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room L-shaped (23’0 max. x 20’0max, narrowing to 11’0) Windows to rear and side. Comprising a range of custom built solid wood painted units with granite work surfaces, including floor and wall cupboards, built in fridge and freezer, French farmhouse style ceramic double sink, travertine stone floor, electric cooker and plumbing for dishwasher. Radiator. Space for a large kitchen table. French doors to:

Dining Room (19’0 x 9’0) Window to side. Oak flooring. Radiator. French doors to;

Garden Room (19’0 x10’0) Brick half walls with double glazed windows. Tiled floor. Radiator. French doors to private flagstoned courtyard and garden.

Utility/Boot room (12’0 x 6’6’’) A door from the Kitchen leads into the Utility / Boot room. Comprising of custom-built pine units with green slate work surfaces, large butler sink, and plumbing for washing machine, and space for a tumbler drier. Boiler.

Sitting Room (16’0 x 12’0) Windows to front and side. Large fireplace with ‘Clearview’ wood burner. Fitted store cupboards to recesses. TV point. Radiator. Oak floor, exposed beams, door to staircase to first floor. Handmade oak door to Enclosed porch

First Floor

Landing/ Study Windows to front and side and velux to roof, under eaves storage cupboards and airing cupboard. Radiator. Part of the landing has planning permission for conversion to a 4th upstairs bedroom.

Bedroom 1 (13’6’’ x 13’2’’) Double aspect windows with views over the garden to the downs and surrounding countryside. Velux window. Pine floorboards. Radiator. Spot lights. Door to;

En-suite shower room Window to side. Tiled shower cubicle, wash basin and WC. Amtico flooring

Bedroom 2 (13’3 x 12’0) Double aspect windows to front and side with views over the garden to the Stenbury downs and surrounding countryside. Pine floorboards. Radiator. Loft access. Spot lights to ceiling.

Bedroom 3 (14’0 x 8’6’’) Window to rear and velux to ceiling. Views over courtyard and stables to surrounding countryside. Under eaves storage. Radiator.

Family Bathroom Comprising a white suite with large deep bath, pedestal washbasin, WC, bidet. Large chimney breast. Wood flooring. Mirror. Heated radiator towel rail.

Heating A Camray oil fired combi boiler located in the boiler supplies hot water and central heating to radiators.

OUTSIDE

Brick paviour drive providing parking for several cars. Cottage style gardens include an enclosed courtyard, lawned areas, various shrubs, fruit trees, a well established vegetable garden, Alton greenhouse and a well.

To the South of the property there is just over an acre of pastureland with more land available subject to separate negotiation.

The house is also available at £750,000 standing within approx an acre of gardens.

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 the statements contained in these particulars as to the property are to be relied on as statements or representations 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 Hose Rhodes Dickson 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. Prepared July 2011

Please note the staddlestones, garden statuary and Aga are excluded from the sale.

Services Mains water and electricity, private drainage. The whole house is fitted with a water filtration system.

Council Tax Band E (review pending upon the sale of the property)

Viewing Strictly by appointment with Hose Rhodes Dickson, Country Homes Department, 138 High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1TY. Tel: 01983 538090 Email@ country_homes@hose-rhodes-dickson.co.uk
www.hose-rhodes-dickson.co.uk

Property Features :

• 4 Bedroom Period Farmhouse
• Rural situation with far reaching views
• Cottage style gardens

Property Info:

• FLOOR PLAN