Property description

A real hidden gem, Old St Clare is one of the only gate houses that remain from the St Clare Castle Mansion estate. Constructed in the early 1830’s and playing
host to the likes of Queen Victoria, Old St Clare has come a long way from its roots housing the dairymaids, stable boys and the estate livestock.
Approached through one of the original stone pillared drives, the property has been extensively renovated, sympathetically restored and extended by the
current owners.
The accommodation is well thought out, full of character and stylishly decorated. A large Kitchen with vaulted ceiling opens into a light family dining room with
doors on to the South Easterly sunken terrace and rear garden. Across the hall is a large dual aspect sitting room with two doors which open onto both, the front
sheltered courtyard and the landscaped rear garden, a study or could be bedroom 3 completes the downstairs accommodation. There are 2 spacious and light double bedrooms on the first floor one with an en suite shower room and a family bathroom. A conversion of the attached stables forms a 2 bedroom ground floor self-contained annexe, which has been incorporated into the property.
The gardens are beautifully designed with a vine covered sunken terrace, rose garden, terraced lawns and raised beds, all overlooked by a charming garden house. To the front is a courtyard which has a Mediterranean feel about it. If the stylish refurbished accommodation leaves you wanting to stamp your mark, the detached barn in the courtyard has potential and previous planning permission for a one bedroom ground floor unit. All this within a short walk to Ryde town, Ryde School, high speed cross Solent ferries, the nearby beaches at Puckpool and Appley and the Sailing club at Seaview.

A driveway which could accomodate 5/6 cars, leads to a pretty walled courtyard.

Half glazed front door which leads to:

Entrance Hall A spacious hall with windows to front. Painted wooden floor. Doors to principal rooms, wooden balustrade stairs to first floor. Door to Cloakroom/Utility Window to rear. WC. Space and plumbing for washing machine & tumble drier with work surface over and inset sink. Doors from hallway to:

Sitting Room A charmingly spacious and light room with triple aspect, glazed doors opening both onto the flagged courtyard at the front and quarry tiled
sunken vine covered terrace to the rear. Wood burning stove to panelled wall. Understairs storage with hanging and shelving space. Stone steps lead up to;

Study/Bedroom 3 Dual aspect windows to the front and rear, in addition to the velux window make this a lovely private room, an ideal study come third bedroom.

Glazed archway with glazed panel doors open into the

KitchenWindows to the fore and a velux to the vaulted ceiling making this large light kitchen, with antique flagged stone floor a fantastic space for the family to gather. Fitted with custom made kitchen units (reclaimed from the nearby Ryde Pier) with slate work surface over, inset butlers sink with mixer taps. Tiled splash
backs. Fitted shelving and plate racks. Plumbing and space for dishwasher. Space for Rangemaster oven with 7 burner gas hob. Bespoke coordinating wooden
Island unit. Space for freestanding fridge/freezer. Steps up to:

Family/Dining Room Windows to rear and glazed double doors opening onto a sunken tiled terrace with vine covered gazebo over. A great light space for
dining and relaxing with family and friends. A door adjoins this space with the 2nd annexe bedroom. Ideal for accommodating visiting friends or providing a
completely separate 2 bedroom unit. Door to:

Annexe Bedroom 2 Window to side and velux to high ceiling. Half wood panelled and tiled floor and cupboard housing Vaillant gas boiler. Door to
Ensuite Shower Room with Shower, Basin and WC. Door from Bed 2 to:

Annexe Kitchen Forming part of the converted stable this room has high ceilings and two windows to the front, velux window, radiator from the separate
heating system and space for sofa. The beautifully crafted kitchenette is custom made to fit with wooden surface over and butlers sink with mixer taps, tiled
splash back. Space for an oven and fridge freezer is also available. Door to:

Annexe Master Bedroom With wonderful exposed brick walls being a superb feature of this room. Fitted wardrobe. Glazed doors open on to the front
courtyard. Window to rear, radiator. Door to:

Annexe Bathroom Formerly the pig sty this space has been transformed into a lovely bathroom with three windows following the curve of the wall, free
standing claw footed bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Tiled floor and heated towel rail.

Stairs from the entrance hall lead up to a half landing with a window to the rear of the property.

FIRST FLOOR
A window on the stairs gives natural light to the landing with doors off to:

Master Bedroom A generous sized bedroom which could easily be divided into two separate rooms as this was previously 2 bedrooms. Feature fireplace, triple
aspect windows to front, side and rear of the property allowing light to flood into this tranquil space. Juliette balcony overlooking the courtyard to the front
making the most of the views across the surrounding countryside and the Solent beyond. Loft access and radiators.

Bathroom Half wood panelled, stripped wood flooring and feature window to the front. Claw footed bath, WC, basin with cupboard under for storage and walk
in shower.

Steps from the landing down into:
Bedroom 2 Lovely light and airy double room with windows to front and rear. Radiator and curtained alcove with hanging rail and under eaves storage. Door
to Ensuite Shower Room good size shower, basin, WC, heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a lovely courtyard providing an ideal space for alfresco dining. A path leads to a drying area and on to the rear garden. The garden has been landscaped to provide terraced grassed areas separated by railway sleepers, with planted borders giving the garden a wide variety of colours. There are a variety of fruit trees and bushes, raised vegetable beds and a rose garden
which leads down to a tiled gazebo covered patio. To the rear of the garden enjoying an elevated position is a custom made wooden and slate constructed
Summer House which could be used either as a home office or for a play area.
Log store and Former ice house

Barn 32’75 x 16’57 – To the front of the courtyard a detached barn of stone construction with slate roof. Two velux windows. Lapsed planning permission
had been granted for a one bedroom conversion. This is currently used as a Workshop and Garage.

Council Tax Band F

EPC C

Tenure Freehold

Heating Vaillant gas boiler located in the Boiler Room supplies hot water (via a pressurised system) and heating via a radiator system. The main property has
period style column radiators. The annexe has its own boiler.

Services Mains electric, gas, water and drainage

AGENTS NOTES
Amongst the renovations the roof and lead work has been recently replaced. The property has been fully insulated. All new hardwood windows have been fitted. The
central heating system is newly installed. The annexe has a separate boiler so can be separately controlled.

Property Features :

• Good location close to beaches
• 2 bed annexe
• beautifully presented

Property Info:

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