4 bedroom detached house for sale

The Property

An exceptional detached family home which offers a variety of accommodation. The main house has three bedrooms, all of which are en suite with the master bedroom also having the added benefit of a dressing room, and there is a further one bedroom annex with a large sitting room plus kitchen and bathroom. The accommodation clearly demonstrates the attention to detail paid by the current owners in maintaining this lovely home. Standing in approximately 5.7 acres, the property benefits from three stables and paddocks in addition to the delightful gardens.

Situation

Freewaters is positioned within the highly sought after area of Gatcombe, a small village lying just a few miles south of the county town of Newport, and within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Enjoying picturesque views of the surrounding countryside, the property is situated just off a quiet lane, well away from neighbouring properties.

Communications

There are many ways of crossing the Solent to the Island. If traveling by car there is a choice of three routes, all with frequent services: Lymington to Yarmouth (30 minutes), Portsmouth to Fishbourne (40 minutes) and Southampton to Cowes (55 minutes). If on foot there is a fast and frequent catamaran service from Portsmouth to Ryde (15 minutes) and a similar service from Southampton to Cowes (20 minutes), both connecting with regular mainline services to London Waterloo. There is also a hovercraft from Portsmouth (Clarence Pier, Southsea) to Ryde (8 minutes). To the west of Bembridge village is a small private aerodrome.

Ground Floor

Hall sealed unit double glazed lattice effect window to front, radiator, staircase to first floor, understairs storage.

Separate WC frosted sealed unit double glazed window to front, WC, pedestal wash basin, radiator.

Sitting Room (18’x 13’) sealed unit double glazed lattice effect window to front, radiator, open fireplace with multi fuel burner, sealed unit double glazed lattice effect French doors to rear.

Dining Room (17’x 11’) sealed unit double glazed lattice effect window to rear, glazed door to rear, radiator, feature fire with tiled surround and wooden mantle.

Kitchen (18’x 12’3”) sealed unit double glazed lattice effect window to front and rear, fitted floor and wall mounted units with tiled worktops, built in oven and electric hob, plumbing for dishwasher, glazed cabinets, wine rack and open shelving, 1½ bowl single drainer sink unit, tiled floor, radiator.

Utility Room (18’6”x 7’7”) sealed unit double glazed lattice effect window to side, glazed door to side, fitted floor and wall mounted units, roof access, ‘Trianco’ oil fired boiler, plumbing for washing machine.

Family Room/Bedroom 4 (18’4”x 12’) sealed unit double glazed lattice effect window to side, rear and front, glazed door to front, door to garage.

First Floor

Landing (17’x 6’4”) two sealed unit double glazed lattice effect windows to front, radiator.

Bedroom 1 (14’x 8’8”) sealed unit double glazed lattice effect window to courtyard, loft access.

Dressing Room (8’9”x 8’7”) sealed unit double glazed lattice effect window to rear, door to:

En suite Bathroom Velux sealed unit double glazed window to rear, suite comprising panelled bath, WC and hand basin, part tiled walls.

Bedroom 2 (13’x 11’2”) sealed unit double glazed window to rear, radiator, door to:

En Suite Shower Room Velux sealed unit double glazed lattice effect window to rear, double shower cubicle with ‘Mira Sport’ shower, pedestal basin, WC, tiled walls.

Bedroom 3 (12’6”x 11’3”) sealed unit double glazed lattice effect window to rear, airing cupboard housing hot water tank, door to:

En Suite Bathroom sealed unit double glazed lattice effect window to front, radiator, panelled bath with shower attachment, pedestal basin and WC.

Annexe

Sitting Room (17’9”x 13’3”) sealed unit double glazed window to rear, door to front, ‘Newlec’ night storage heater.

Kitchen (8’8”x 7’10”) sealed unit double glazed window to front, fitted floor and wall mounted units with round sink, plumbing for washing machine, electric oven and hob with extractor over, tiled floor.

Bedroom (11’2”x 10’8”) sealed unit double glazed window to front and rear, built in wardrobe, two storage heaters.

Bathroom with suite of panelled bath, pedestal basin and WC, part tiled walls, tiled floor.

Outside

Freewaters stands in gardens and grounds extending in total to approximately 5.7 acres. To the front of the property is gated access to a gravel driveway providing parking for several cars and leading to a Garage with up and over door, open loft storage area above and pedestrian doors both to outside and into the house. The driveway continues through an arch, separating the main house from the annexe, to an additional parking area which is bordered by lawned gardens. This parking and garden area could be solely used by the annexe. The garden to the rear of the main house is mainly laid to lawn with mature flowers, trees, shrubs and a woodland area. The additional land adjoins the gardens and has the benefit of three stables and a tack room.

Heating

A ‘Trianco’ oil fired boiler in the utility room provides domestic hot water and central heating via radiators.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.

Council Tax Band

Band F.

VIEWING By appointment with the Country Homes Department, 138 High Street, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 1TY

Tel: (01983) 538090
Email address: country_homes@hose-rhodes-dickson.co.uk
Web site: www.hose-rhodes-dickson.co.uk