Isenhurst Court, Bembridge

Tucked away in a fantastic position just moments from the heart of Bembridge Village, this characterful cottage has been beautifully renovated and offers cosy cottage interiors with two double bedrooms, as well as a charming garden with a garage and off-road parking.

Sympathetically renovated and updated in recent years, the current owner of 20 years has created a fabulous home consisting of characterful cottage features beautifully blended with modern-day living. The property dates back to 1864 and exudes character such as cosy interiors, flagstone floors, and a stone fireplace with a log burner. The accommodation comprises a porch opening into the kitchen-diner, which provides access to the bathroom, two bedrooms, and the living room. The bedrooms are each accessed via their own staircases. Outside, the property benefits from a private courtyard to the rear that enjoys sunshine all day, and the garden to the front provides garden buildings as well as additional patio seating and a grassed area with potential for planting. An added benefit to this stunning property is off-road parking plus a garage.

Bembridge is one of the largest villages in England and offers a fantastic seaside lifestyle plus a wealth of village amenities, providing a quintessential, convenient village experience. The popular village enjoys extensive sand and pebble beaches with a variety of wonderful beachside eateries, providing the perfect pit stops after exploring the nearby picturesque coastline. Lane End Road is conveniently located to the south of Bembridge with an extensive selection of amenities just a short stroll away, such as a convenience store with a post office, a popular deli and café, a local C of E Primary School, and a doctor’s surgery. Bembridge is also home to some highly regarded restaurants and takeaways for the days you don’t fancy cooking. The village’s historical heart is located a short 10-minute walk away, providing a further array of independent shops plus great local businesses to discover, and the picturesque Bembridge Harbour has ample mooring facilities and two busy sailing clubs, offering social events throughout the year. Furthermore, Newport, the county Town of the Isle of Wight, is just a 20-minute drive from the property, providing a wide range of shops, restaurants, and a cinema complex, plus Ryde town is located just 7.5 miles to the Northwest with a range of boutique shops, vast sandy beaches and high-speed foot passenger connections to the mainland. Public transportation services are within easy reach with the Southern Vectis bus route 8 linking Bembridge to other parts of the Island, serving Newport, Ryde and Sandown, including intermittent towns and villages.

Welcome To Blows Cottage - The semi-detached cottage is tucked away in a fantastic, set-back position from the road and its attractive stone and rendered exterior is complemented by a black wood-clad porch. The beautiful block-paved patio to the front creates a lovely spot to enjoy the surroundings and also creates some shade from the hot summer sun. There is access to the front garden, utility room, and garage from here.

Porch - French doors open into a small porch space, which offers space for coats and shoes, if desired. A characterful door opens into the home.

Open Plan Living Space - Flooded with natural light from the rear, this fantastic space is part of the original cottage and boasts beautiful stone walls, painted flagstone floors, and a wonderful log burner as the focal point of the room. With a galley-style kitchen to one side, offering storage as well as integrated appliances, including an electric oven and a gas hob with an extractor fan over, the space lends itself well to be either a kitchen-diner or kitchen living area, depending on the new owner’s requirements. With two windows to the front aspect and an open doorway to the rear, the room is filled with natural.

Living Room - Currently utilised as a living space, this versatile room is a fantastic addition to the property and has the potential to be used in a number of ways. Flooded with natural light, the space is accessed via a couple of steps up from the main living area and benefits from French doors out to the sunny courtyard garden.

Bathroom - Conveniently positioned on the ground floor, this bathroom has been beautifully updated to offer neutral floor and wall tiles with an inset storage shelf, plus it features a modern suite comprising an electric shower over bath, a WC, a vanity hand basin, and a heated towel rail.

Bedroom One - Benefitting from vaulted ceilings, the space is flooded with natural light from the window to the front and rear aspect, plus there is the added benefit of a skylight here. This double bedroom offers space for bedroom furniture as well as access to a storage space to one side.

Bedroom Two - Accessed via its own stairwell, this double bedroom enjoys triple aspect windows to the front, side and rear, and benefits from an alcove which is ideal for wardrobe storage.

Utility Room - Accessed from the rear courtyard and the front of the cottage, this fantastic utility space offers a series of storage cabinets with under-counter space and plumbing for a washing machine, with end-of-counter space for an additional appliance. The gas boiler is located here, as well as the electrical consumer unit. There is a small hatch with access to a loft space here.

Garden - With gardens to both the rear and the front of the property, the outside space offers plenty of potential to utilise in many ways and adapt to the new owner’s specifications. The rear courtyard is paved with hedging to one side, creating privacy, and it also enjoys the sunshine throughout most of the day. With an outside tap, the space offers the perfect spot for outdoor dining or a lovely spot to enjoy a good book or a coffee. The front garden has a block-paved patio area to the front of the property, and the block paving continues down one side in the form of a pathway. The garage and a large shed can be found here, and the bottom of the garden is laid to lawn with space to grow veggies, if desired.

Garage - Benefitting from an electric roller door, this fantastic garage space offers power and lighting, plus it has the opportunity to be utilised as a workshop, storage space, or converted into an office space or additional accommodation (subject to planning).

Parking - The property benefits from allocated parking in an off-road position in front of the garage. Additional on-road parking is available on Lane End Road and the surrounding roads.

Blows Cottage presents a fantastic opportunity to acquire a historical, beautifully renovated cottage situated on the outskirts of the popular seaside village of Bembridge. A viewing is highly recommended by the sole agent, Susan Payne Property.

Additional Details - Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D (approx. £2,480.05 pa – Isle of Wight Council 2025/2026)
Services: Mains water, drainage, electricity, gas

Agent Notes:
The information provided about this property does not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may it be regarded as representations. All interested parties must verify accuracy and your solicitor must verify tenure/lease information, fixtures and fittings and, where the property has been extended/converted, planning/building regulation consents. All dimensions are approximate and quoted for guidance only and their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply that they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Susan Payne Property Ltd. Company no. 10753879.