Havenstreet, Isle of Wight

A stunning country house occupying a quiet, picturesque rural location, benefitting from meticulous refurbishment and extension with an annexe and outbuildings set within 5.5 acres

Pondcast Farm - Occupying a particularly scenic and tranquil location, Pondcast Farm is within easy reach of mainland ferry links with seclusion and panoramic views and superb country walks from the doorstep.
Located close to the village of Havenstreet with its pub, the north coast of the island is within a couple of miles, where Wootton Creek and adjacent Fishbourne have mooring facilities, a sailing club,
local shops and a choice of pubs and restaurants as well as the car ferry terminal. Ryde, about 3 miles away, has a wider range of shops and eateries, a great beach and both high speed catamaran and hovercraft services to Portsmouth and Southsea.

This historic farmhouse, which is Grade II Listed, was subject to extensive sympathetic renovation and modernisation including a superb extension resulting in a characterful yet fully modernised
home with the benefit of modern comforts. The original part of the farmhouse dates from 1643 with Tudor brickwork on the front elevation and later extensions in 1780 and in the Victorian area.
The extensive refurbishment involved a new roof in addition to new electrical, plumbing and heating systems, new floors and replastering throughout. Original features have been retained and
a superb stone built extension with an oak framed vaulted roof provides a fantastic open plan Kitchen/Living room.

There is a wide array of oak joinery throughout including solid oak internal doors, staircase and built-in cupboards. The ground floor accommodation has limestone flooring with underfloor heating.
High quality fittings have been used throughout the house, including Jim Lawrence door and window furniture, electrical sockets and light fittings. The Isle of Wight Society awarded a 'Very Highly Commended Certificate of Merit' for the restoration and extension and it also won a RIBA award of Commendation.

The farmhouse is complemented by a range of outbuildings including a recently converted detached stone annexe, an oak framed car port/ garage, a workshop and a barn, all set within low maintenance gardens backing onto a paddock of around 4.85 acres. This makes for an attractive and comprehensive package, extending to 5.5 acres in all.

Lot 2 - Guide Price £55,000. On the opposite side of Pondcast Lane is a further field of approximately 2.75 acres which is offered as a separate lot and by separate negotiation.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

RECEPTION HALL Approached via an oak front door, a spacious entrance doubling up as a further SEATING AREA focussed around an impressive brick chimney housing a wood burning stove. Limestone flooring and a southerly country view. Solid oak staircase to First Floor and a pair of partially glazed doors lead to a REAR HALL with door to COURTYARD. Adjacent walk-in BOOT ROOM with extensive hanging space and shelving.

SITTING ROOM A nicely proportioned room centred around a fine brick chimney with oak beam housing a wood burning stove whilst a south facing window with window seat provides southerly country views.

STUDY Dual aspect room with far reaching country views.

BEDROOM 3 A double bedroom with built-in oak wardrobe cupboards.

BATHROOM EN-SUITE Double-ended bath, separate shower, wash basin and WC.

CLOAKROOM Wash basin, WC and oak cupboard.

A partially glazed link joins the original farmhouse with the sympathetically designed new build extension.

UTILITY ROOM Fitted with a good range of base and wall cupboards with solid work surface, ceramic sink and space for washing machine and dryer. A series of large cupboards include: PLANT
ROOM housing Vaillant gas-fired boiler, direct pressurised hot water cylinder and controls for underfloor heating, IT CUPBOARD, and a LINEN CUPBOARD. Part-glazed door to the GARDEN.

KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM A particularly impressive room with vaulted ceiling featuring oak timbers, with wide bi-fold doors opening to the COURTYARD and a series of large windows all providing spectacular views over the grounds and surrounding countryside. The kitchen area is fitted with an excellent Neptune kitchen incorporating a large island unit with work surfaces and breakfast bar. There is a comprehensive range of integral appliances including a Miele wine fridge, dishwasher and gas fired AGA with electric companion incorporating a four ring gas hob. Space for an American-style fridge freezer, two separate ceramic sink units. Shelved walk-in LARDER CUPBOARD. Beyond the kitchen area is a light and spacious SEATING AREA and DINING AREA from which the views
can be enjoyed. Travertine limestone flooring with underfloor heating extends throughout.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

BEDROOM 1 A double bedroom with panoramic country views and an extensive range of oak wardrobe cupboards. Brick fireplace.

SHOWER ROOM EN-SUITE Large walk-in shower, wash basin and WC, heated towel rail and built-in cupboard.

BEDROOM 2 A double bedroom with westerly country views and built-in cupboards.

SHOWER ROOM EN-SUITE Large walk-in shower, wash basin and WC, heated towel rail.

ANNEXE
Located just to the north of the farmhouse is a detached barn recently converted to provide ancillary accommodation comprising:

GROUND FLOOR

KITCHEN/ LIVING ROOM A triple aspect room with a kitchen comprising a range of built-in cupboards with oven, four ring hob and fridge. Limestone flooring extends into a SEATING AREA and DINING AREA. A staircase with oak banister leads to:

FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM A double bedroom with a pair of glazed doors opening to a Juliet balcony providing far reaching country views.

SHOWER ROOM Shower, wash basin and WC.

OUTSIDE
Approached via a pair of bespoke oak electrically operated gates that lead into a gravel driveway providing ample turning and parking space in front of the CARPORT/GARAGE. Adjacent is a partially
lawned COURTYARD formed between the farmhouse and buildings with natural stone terraces with a Mediterranean feel. The neat lawned gardens extend around the OUTBUILDINGS and border the
PADDOCK.

WORKSHOP A stone building, (6.37m x 2.66m) incorporating WC with sink and space for washing machine.

DOUBLE CAR PORT (6m x 6m) oak framed with adjacent GARAGE (6m x 2.85m).

BARN (12.2m x 4.3m) A former dairy now forming a useful STORE, and with potential for conversion.

MOWER SHED A small detached period building (2.55m x 1.8m).

PADDOCK Wrapping around the garden on the north, east and western sides is a PADDOCK of about 4.8 acres served by water and with direct access onto the lane.

FURTHER INFORMATION
SERVICES Mains water, electricity, gas-fired central heating (separate systems for farmhouse and annexe). Private drainage.

TENURE Freehold

EPC Grade II Listed

COUNCIL TAX Band G

POSTCODE PO33 4DD

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