Key features:
- SET IN APPROX 0.7 OF AN ACRE
- SUPERB VAULTED OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING ROOM
- VERSATILE FIVE BEDROOM ACCOMMODATION
- SELF CONTAINED ONE BEDROOM ANNEX
- HEATED OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL
- DOUBLE GARAGE AND PARKING AREA
Description
Fowlsdown Farm
Set in mature gardens of about 0.7 acre, bordering paddocks and enjoying panoramic country views from Appuldurcome Down to Arreton Down. The farmhouse has been extended into an adjacent stone barn which has created a superb vaulted kitchen/living room, complementing the well appointed accommodation within the original house and giving a choice of impressive reception rooms which combine with the gardens to make a great, versatile entertaining space. Attention to detail throughout the property is evident with matching hardwood joinery including the staircase, arched and glazed doors and cupboards built by local craftsman complementing the array of fine period features. There are 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in the main house and ample built in wardrobes and cupboards. All bathrooms have been stylishly fitted with good quality fittings. Cat 5 cabling has been installed and there are hardwood sealed unit double glazed windows. The adjoining selfcontained annex has proved a highly popular holiday let bringing in a useful rental income. A gated gravel drive sweeps through mature gardens to a double garage, whilst to the south of the house is a heated swimming pool.
The property benefits from a highly convenient location, just to the east of the village of Godshill, a picture postcard village with pretty thatched cottages, picturesque shops, cafes and pubs. The coastal town of Ventnor with a range of restaurants is about 3.5 miles to the south whilst Newport, Ryde including the car ferry terminal of Fishbourne are all within 20 minutes by car. Country walks can be directly accessed from the property via a right of way which leads to an extensive network of footpaths.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
OPEN PORCH
With front door to:
ENTRANCE HALL
A spacious area with central hardwood staircase and stone effect tiled floor beyond which is a
RECEPTION HALL
Forming an attractive and spacious entrance to the house.
KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING ROOM
A stunning open-plan room beautifully converted from a period barn to provide a large sociable space designed for modern living. Floor to ceiling French doors each side of the room allow plenty of natural light into this impressive vaulted space, which has ample room for a large dining table and seating area. There are exposed stone walls and a tiled floor, with steps up to the kitchen area, fitted with modern base units with a Maia white-speckled composite worksurfaces over incorporating a 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap and water filter. A central island provides a breakfast area with pull-out storage and drawer units. There are two integrated Siemens fridges, freezer and dishwasher. Gas and electric cooker points with space for range cooker and extractor hood above. From here stunning views to the Worsley Obelisk on Appuldurcombe Down can be enjoyed.
DRAWING ROOM
A charming dual aspect room with a beamed ceiling and a wood burning stove set within large stone and brick Inglenook fireplace with flagstone hearth and bread oven. French doors open to:
SUN ROOM
Enjoying a southerly aspect with double glazed windows overlooking the pool area and gardens. Tiled floor and French doors to the terrace and swimming pool.
SITTING ROOM
A versatile further reception room with tiled floor and French doors leading to the garden. Built-in bar area.
UTILITY ROOM
With a tiled floor, there is plumbing for a washing machine and space for dryer and fridge freezer. Built-in cupboards, ceramic sink with mixer tap and heated towel rail.
BOOT ROOM
Fitted with extensive storage cupboards, including a coats cupboard with hanging rail and drawers for shoe storage. Tiled floor, door to the garden.
SHOWER ROOM
With shower, hand basin and WC. Heated towel rail.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Airing and linen cupboards.
BEDROOM 1
A light, dual aspect room enjoying stunning views over the surrounding countryside and door to the balcony. Walk-in wardrobe with hanging space and pull out drawers.
SHOWER ROOM EN-SUITE
Large shower, hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls and floor, built-in cupboard. Heated towel rail and large mirror, with Velux window.
BEDROOM 2
A good sized double bedroom with lovely views over the gardens and to Appuldurcombe Down. Built-in wardrobes with cupboards.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Well fitted and tiled throughout with a bath, shower, twin wash basins, WC, heated towel rail and large mirror with downlights.
BEDROOM 5
A single bedroom with window to rear enjoying views over the pool and countryside beyond.
BEDROOM 3 A
double bedroom enjoying countryside views. Built-in mirror fronted wardrobe.
BEDROOM 4
A good sized double bedroom with sloping ceilings and Velux windows providing country views. Storage cupboards/wardrobes.
SHOWER ROOM EN-SUITE
Fully tiled with shower, hand basin, WC and heated towel rail.
STUDY
A good sized and characterful room with undereaves storage and exposed stone wall.
SELF-CONTAINED ANNEX
With its own parking area and entrance via a south facing private paved terrace.
KITCHEN/LIVING AREA
A triple aspect room with the kitchen area fitted with a range of units with worksurfaces, sink, electric hob, oven with extractor hood and space for fridge. Tiled floor and open to the seating and dining area. Archway to:
BEDROOM
With built-in wardrobe cupboards.
BATHROOM
Fitted with a white suite including bath with shower over, basin, WC, heated towel rail. Access to loft space.
OUTSIDE
A discreet entrance with a five bar gate leads to a gravel driveway passing lawns and sculpted evergreen trees and hedging, making for an attractive setting culminating in a good sized parking area adjacent to which is a DOUBLE GARAGE (18'11" X 17') with twin electrically operated up and over doors, power and lighting. There is a fabulous covered seating area, ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining enjoying views over the gardens with lighting, in addition to various other terraces providing an array of outdoor seating areas.
To the south of the farmhouse is a fenced POOL AREA with a heated pool with roman steps measuring approximately 8m x 4m with max depth of 7ft and paved surround enjoying a southerly aspect.
COUNCIL TAX
Band G
EPC RATINGS
Fowlsdown Farmhouse Rating E
Barn End Cottage Rating E
TENURE
Freehold
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. Gas fired central heating via 2 separate boilers.
POST CODE
PO38 3AF
DIRECTIONS
From Whiteley Bank roundabout, proceed north along Canteen Road and Fowlsdown Farmhouse can be found approximately 140m on the left hand side.
VIEWINGS
All viewings will be strictly by prior arrangement with the sole selling agents, Spence Willard.
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