Property description

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION A well-presented and restored 3 bedroom farmhouse with outbuildings, grounds and land extending in all to about 2 acres. The property has a wealth of period features and has potential for further annexe or secondary accommodation in the period outbuildings. The location is close to the village school and a short walk from the beautiful countryside walks and the village pub. The mature gardens extend around the house and the paddock offers potential for small holding or equestrian use.



The property has origins in the 17th century and is provided with a wealth of period features including original oak beams; fine stone fireplaces and some flagstone flooring. It has been extended over the years to adapt it for modern living and to provide comfortable living space for with modern amenities and facilities. The blend of old and new works well and the property provides an ideal space for country living. It is constructed of mainly colour washed and stone elevations beneath mainly slated roofs. The accommodation extends over 2 storeys, it is described on the photos and floorplans and in more detail below:





GROUND FLOOR



Entrance Porch



Sitting Room - with large period stone fireplace and wood-burning stove



Dining Room - with large period stone fireplace ( not used)



Kitchen - with flagstone floor, original beams, exposed half timbered brick wall, powered 'Velux' skylight and 4 oven 'Aga' range cooker (gas-fired) - two of the ovens being electric, oak block work surfaces. There is a water filter tap and fitted appliances including dishwasher, fridge/freezer and wine cooler - doors open to:



Dining Area - this covered area is open to two sides and combines the benefits of indoors and dining 'al-fresco'.



Lobby and cloaks area



Cloakroom with w.c



Porch - open to 2 sides





FIRST FLOOR



Landing - with fitted cupboards



Bedroom 1 - with Shower Room 'en-suite' with shower, w.c. and basin



Bedroom 2



Bedroom 3 - with walk-in cupboard



Family Bathroom - with bath, shower, w.c. basin and airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.



 

OUTSIDE The property is provided with a large, gated, gravelled area providing parking for several vehicles.



The gardens and grounds extend around the house and comprise formal and kitchen gardens as well as an orchard and paddock. There are lawns and flower beds interspersed with mature specimen trees and shrubs including Cherry, Palm, Bamboo, Fig, Walnut and Apple trees. A Kiwi fruit climbs a timber pergola and there are areas for top fruit There are rose arches, a garden shed and a workshop together with a poly tunnel and a Greenhouse ( 3m x 3m maximum) with grape vine. Beyond the orchard is a paddock down to grass which would be potentially suitable for keeping a pony or other livestock or smallholding uses.



To the rear of the house and accessed from the Kitchen via the covered outside Dining Area is a large paved terrace ideal for relaxing or for entertaining.



 

OUTBUILDINGS To the west of the house is an attractive range of brick-built outbuildings with clay tiled roofs. These extend from an old brewhouse (currently used as a Utility Room/Laundry/Office through three old pig sties (used as a store and workshop) to a Garage. Planning Permission (Ref: P/02454/08 - TCP/29355/A) was granted on 23rd December 2010 for the conversion of this range to provide a unit of holiday accommodation (Double Bedroom, Bathroom and open plan Dining/Kitchen/Sitting Area) this consent expired in December 2013 but could possibly be renewed and carried out, subject to obtaining any necessary planning and other statutory consents. The 2010 plans can be viewed on the Council's Planning website:

http://www.iwight.com/planning/AppDetails3.aspx?frmId=18505

 

SERVICES & 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 and water (metered). Foul drainage is to a private system. The heating system is provided by a gas-fired boiler via radiators. 

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 gas or electrical appliances, 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.  

DIRECTIONS Ningwood lies on the A3054 (Newport to Yarmouth Road) between Yarmouth and Shalfleet. Endfield Farm is found on the north side of the road about 150m west of the Horse and Groom Public House. 

COUNCIL TAX: Band E. Amount Payable 2014/15 £1,840.78 

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Viewing is strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents Biles & Co. To view this property please contact our Isle of Wight office on 01983 527744 

NINGWOOD & SHALFLEET Ningwood is a hamlet to the west of Shalfleet. It is home to Shalfleet C of E Primary School and the Horse and Groom public house & restaurant. The Village of Shalfleet has its own Church, the well-known New Inn, a farm shop and a village shop/post office. Shalfleet Quay is a small quay onto Newtown Creek (National Trust). The area is all relatively close to the Creek which provides breautiful countryside walks on many foortpaths and wildlife-watching opportunities particularly for waterfowl and red squirrels. 

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 case, Sainsburys, 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 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.  

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