£550,000 4 bedroom detached house for sale Freshwater, Isle of Wight

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FARRINGFORD COTTAGE, BEDBURY LANE, FRESHWATER BAY, ISLE OF WIGHT PO40 9PB

Farringford Cottage is situated within an attractive setting of just over half an acre, designated as a Conservation Area and overlooking an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. On the southern fringe of Freshwater, with views towards the downland to the south, there is excellent access to superb coastal and country walks from the cottage, with both the shops of Freshwater and Freshwater Bay being less than a mile away. To the east of the property is a field known as Granny’s Mead which was acquired by the Parish Council in order to preserve it as amenity space. Yarmouth, with its attractive harbour and ferry services to Lymington, is within a ten minute drive.

The accommodation is well proportioned, with 4 double bedrooms on the first floor, all of which have two aspects. The current owners carried out extensive renovation works in 2000-2001 which included rewiring, replumbing, installation of a new central heating system and damp proofing works. This has resulted in a comfortable good quality period home. The gardens are a particular feature, including lawns and trees, shrubs and well planted borders. There are both leaded light and sash windows, some of which have secondary glazing. The cottage is believed to originate from the 1700’s with subsequent additions and to have once been the Bailiff’s cottage on the Farringford Estate. It is mentioned in Lord Tennyson’s Will.

ENTRANCE HALL Staircase off with hardwood hand rail and under stairs cupboard. Steps down to inner hall with space for coat hooks.

DRAWING ROOM 26’3 x 12.0 (8.00m x 0.30m ) A light and spacious double aspect room. To the southern elevation is a wide leaded light window looking towards the grounds of The Farringford. To the far end are double doors opening to a large paved terrace with the rear garden beyond. Gas fire set in Purbeck stone surround. Good range of built in adjustable book shelving..

DINING ROOM 12’0 x 13’7 (3.66m x 4.14m ) A double aspect room with an ornate cast iron fire grate with wooden surround and mantle shelf. Halogen down lighters.

CLOAKROOM/SHOWER ROOM Fully tiled floor and walls with built in shower cubicle and deluge shower. Pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Heated towel rail.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Comprising two adjacent rooms:

KITCHEN 13’5 x 7’7 (4.09m x 2.31m ) With a range of matching shaker style base and wall units incorporating a built in Neff refrigerator and washing machine and with beech work surfaces. Butler sink with mixer tap over. Glow Worm gas fired boiler. Stable door to garden. Tiled flooring and adjustable. Halogen spot lighting. Opening to:

BREAKFAST ROOM 10’8 x 11’3 (3.25m x 3.43m ) Incorporating a two oven gas fired Aga with built in cupboards to either side. One of these houses an unvented hot water cylinder with immersion heater. Halogen spot lighting and tiled flooring. Sash window overlooking the gardens.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

BEDROOM 1 17’4 x 12’5 (5.28m x 3.78m ) With a range of built in wardrobe cupboards along one wall, this double aspect room has southerly views across to The Farringford and towards the downland beyond. Open fire place with slate surround and mantelshelf. Window seat and built in shelving.

BEDROOM 2 11’9 x 10’11 (3.58m x 3.33m ) Double aspect with a large sash window overlooking the garden. Sealed fireplace with decorative surround and mantelshelf with built in cupboards to either side. Wash hand basin. Hatch access to roof space with part boarded and insulated loft.

BATHROOM Fitted with a bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, with extending shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. The lower walls are panelled in tongue and groove and the floor is tiled. Heated towel rail. Halogen spotlighting.

BEDROOM 3 12’10 x 12’6 (3.91m x 3.81m ) Double aspect with views of the garden and adjoining countryside. Wash hand basin.

BEDROOM 4 12’6 x 12’0 (3.81m x 3.66m ) Double aspect with country views. Cast iron fire grate with pine surround. Built in shelving. Hatch access to roof space.

OUTSIDE There is a gravelled driveway and parking area approached by two separate sets of 5 bar gates, providing parking for a number of cars. Adjacent timber STORE with corrugated roof measuring 11’2 x 13’3 (3.4m x 4.05m) with power and lighting and double doors to one end, originally being a garage. Concrete floor.
WORKSHOP A timber lean-to building with power, lighting and a concrete floor 13’4 x 7’11 (4.05m x 2.41m).

The front of the property is enclosed by an old stone and flint wall with an attractive rockery adjacent to the parking area, with further borders and lawns to the front of the cottage. The principal garden lies to the rear of the house and comprises lawns interspersed with a range of trees, including flowering cherry and various fruit trees. In addition are areas planted with spring bulbs, a rose border and a fenced vegetable garden. The garden is enclosed b y mature hedging and trees and with a good range of shrubs including magnolia and camellia, provides an attractive setting for the house. There is a large paved terrace adjacent to the house, ideal for outdoor dining, with a summerhouse 10’0 x 6’0 (3.05m x 1.83m).

SERVICES Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas. Gas fired central heating.

DIRECTIONS From Freshwater Bay proceed west along Gate Lane towards Alum Bay. Upon entering Bedbury Lane proceed for about ? mile and Farringford Cottage is found on the right hand side approximately 200m west of the entrance to The Farringford.

NOTES Whilst every care has been taken in preparing these particulars they do not constitute or form any part of any offer or contract. All interested parties must verify for themselves the accuracy. All measurements are approximate.

VIEWING Strictly by appointment with the joint agents.